2004 to 2008 RTA reported motorcycle crash data in the Snowy Region Shire Council areas of Tumbarumba, Tumut and Gundagai identify the 30 to 59 years age group with the greatest number of injury and fatality involved motorcycle crashes. Of this mentioned 5 year period 82% of motorcycle crashes involved the 30 to 59 years age group and of these crashes 95% were injury crashes.

Further data revealed that 22% of motorcycle crashes occur on a Saturday, peak times between 3pm and 9pm and 55% of motorcycle crashes occur in the peak motorcycling months of October, November, December, March and April.

• Leading up to your trip firstly ‘Prepare yourself’ while also preparing your gear.

• Eat well, drink alcohol in moderation, and better still drink water rather than alcohol.

• Be active, keep fit. A healthier rider is more alert, less stressed and more enthusiastic about the ride.

• Be conscious of your age, riding skills and capabilities. Be sensible and realistic as to your limitations before commencing your ride

• Be mindful of any medication/s you are presently taking. Find out if the medication/s may affect your riding.

The local road network across the Tumbarumba, Tumut and Gundagai Shires offer an exciting touring route for motorcyclists, linking into the Alpine region. The road network itself varies between rural, regional and state roads (also including the Kosciuszko National Park). The topography of the region’s road network include many roads having compound corners, numerous sections of sharp bends, curves and unforgiving narrow and winding roads. It also includes sections with reduced sight distance, no centre line road markings, and steep, descending and undulating conditions as well as smooth open road conditions.

The Snowy Mountains region also has the attraction of varied wildlife. This can be hazardous for the unsuspecting motorcyclist as well as all other road users who need to contend with animals such as kangaroos, wallabies, emus, wombats, brumbies or straying cattle or sheep.

Speed is the major causal factor in many motorcycle involved crashes in the Snowy region. To either exceed the speed limit or travel at inappropriate speeds for the road conditions is a behavioural option. Always manage and control your decision making whilst riding, excessive speed or inappropriate speed will increase your crash risk.

Of the motorcycle involved crashes in the Snowy Region, single vehicle run off road motorcycle crashes are the most common type. In all situations, whilst motorcycling in a group, catching up to the group or riding alone the correct decision making will ultimately reduce your chances of becoming a crash statistic. Avoid the high risk factors that contribute to these crashes - speed, fatigue and riding whilst impaired by alcohol or drugs.

“CRASHES DO OCCUR”

Don’t have the ‘Illusory Invulnerability factor’

that it won’t happen to me, it only happens to other riders, crashes

do occur.

‘Motorcycling calls for enthusiasm and skill, not senseless actions’

The rides through the Snowy Region are going to be long and demanding. To guarantee a more enjoyable ride you need to look after yourself by;

• Getting plenty of sleep (avoid having late evenings whilst socialising, rest up)

• Don’t be impaired whilst riding. Be mindful of your alcohol consumption. Remember the 0.05 Blood Alcohol limit. ‘Time’ is the main factor as to how alcohol is dispersed from your body.

• To maintain peak riding performance don’t drink alcohol before or during the ride.

• Maintain hydration. Drink plenty of water during a long ride

• Eat well. Enjoy good healthy meals throughout the ride

• Take regular breaks to rest your mind and body. We know that it is more tiring riding a motorcycle than driving a car. Be aware fatigue is a killer.

The Snowy Mountains is a region of natural beauty, fresh clean air and a great place to ride a motorcycle. The Snowy Region provides some of the best motorcycling routes Australia has to offer. Combine this with the scenery, the scenic towns and villages, the friendly people and unique features of the area riding this region is a memorable experience. The Snowy Region also offers the rider with the challenge of riding on varied road conditions that requires skill and care. The Snowy Region has it all.

When riding through the Snowy Region there are a number of routes you can choose from. There is the Snowy Mountains Highway, Monaro Highway, Cann River Highway, Alpine Way, Elloitt Way, Tooma Road and Batlow Road to mention a few.

Due to its popularity the Snowy region caters for many rallies and offers a popular route through to Phillip Island. The Snowy Region also sees events such as the Snowy Ride, the Annual Celebration of Motorcycles at Bombala and many local club organised rides.

We look forward to you visiting and enjoying what our region has to offer. But more importantly we look forward to you returning time and time again.

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• Minimise all risk factors that cause crashes

• Use wisely your years of knowledge and experience and be a leader within your road user group

• Safe Motorcycling

KATOPRA DESIGN & PRINT – 02 6947 4155

Our thanks to the Motor Accidents Authority of NSW and Motorcycle Council of NSW Working group,

the Roads and Traffic Authority, Tumut Shire Council, Gundagai Shire Council and Tumbarumba Shire Council.

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TUMBARUMBA REGION:Tumbarumba:Tumbarumba Motel, Albury Close 02 6948 2494Club Motel, Winton Street 02 6948 2333Tumbarumba Hotel, The Parade 02 6948 2562Union Hotel, The Parade 02 6948 2013Tumbarumba Creek Caravan Park, Lauder Street 02 6948 33304 Bears Café & Accommodation (B & B), The Parade 02 6948 3228Alexander Cottage, Mate Street (Self Contained) 02 6948 3330Farmstay - 479 Glenroy Road, Tumbarumba 02 6948 5210Mannus Lake B & B, JingellicRoad 02 6948 5219Shandel Heights B & B, Batlow Road 02 6948 2192Glenburnie Cottage, Black Range Road (Self Contained) 02 6948 2570Paddy’s River Cottage, Tooma Road (Self Contained) 02 6948 2746The Lazy Dog B & B Moody’s Hill, off Elliott Way 02 6948 3664McPhersons Plains Alpine Retreat 02 6948 3116 Bradley Drive, off Elliott WayLaurel Hill Forest Lodge Batlow Road 02 6948 8669

Jingellic: The Bridge Hotel – Cabins 02 6037 1290Honeysuckle Cottage 02 6037 1271

Khancoban:Khancoban Alpine Inn, Alpine Way 02 6076 9471Khancoban Lakeside Caravan Resort, Alpine Way 02 6076 9488Queens Cottage B & B, Pendergast Street 02 6076 9033Acorn Park Cabin, Alpine Way (Self Contained) 02 6076 9455Khancoban Rose Holiday Units, Mitchell St (Self Contained) 02 6076 9530Kosciusko Cottages 0447 043 348Verandah Camp Holiday Lodge, Mitchell Avenue 02 6076 9392Cossettini’s B & B, Alpine Way 02 6076 9332Eurabbie B & B, Waterfall Farm Road. 02 6076 9150Alpine Hideaway Village, Spillway Road 02 6076 9498Lyrebird Lodge, Spillway Road 02 6076 9455

TUMUT REGION: Tumut:Commercial Hotel: 103 Wynyard St, Tumut 02 6947 1040Royal Hotel: 88 Wynyard St, Tumut 02 6947 1129Star Hotel: 59 Russell St, Tumut 02 6947 1102

Batlow House Serviced Accommodation: 5 Pioneer St, Batlow 0437 378 768Batlow Caravan Park: Kurrajong Ave, Batlow 02 6949 1444

Talbingo:Talbingo Country Club: Bridle St, Talbingo 02 6949 5260Talbingo Mountain Retreat: Lot 27 Whitty St, Talbingo 02 6949 5253Talbingo Lodge Mountain Escape: Cnr Lampe & Ryan Sts, Talbingo 02 6949 5357Gills and Spills Talbingo Cottage: 30 Ryan St, Talbingo 02 6949 5068Talbingo Tourist Caravan Park: Whitty St, Talbingo 02 6949 5239

GUNDAGAI REGION:Tuckerbox Inn Mount Street, South Gundagai 02 6944 0300Sovereign Motel West Street,Gundagai 02 6944 1655Poets Recall West Street, Gundagai 02 6944 1777Garden Motor Inn West Street, Gundagai 02 6944 1744Gabriel Motor Inn Sheridan Street, Gundagai 02 6944 1311Gundagai Motel Cnr West/Sheridan Streets Gundagai 02 6944 1066Bushmans Retreat Mount Street South Gundagai- Budget Chain Motel 02 6944 1433Criterion Hotel Sheridan Street,Gundagai 02 6944 1048Star Hotel Mount Street, South Gundagai 02 6944 1030The Old Bridge Inn Tumut Street, South Gundagai 02 6944 4429 Mobile: 0417 298 963 02 6944 4250Church House B & B 91 Punch Street Gundagai (H) 02 6944 2042 (B) Mobile 0409 441 455 02 6944 1455Bengarralong Tarrabandra Road, Gundagai 02 6944 1177Gundagai Farmstay Burra Road, Gundagai 02 6944 8242 Mobile 0407 217 616Hillview Farmstay Hume Highway, Tumblong 02 9527 2580 Mobile 0408 863 209Auto Cabins & Motel West Street, Gundagai 02 6944 1318 Mobile 0427 441 319Gundagai Tourist Park Junee Road, Gundagai 02 6944 1620Gundagai River Caravan Park Middleton Drive, Gundagai 02 6944 1702

Woolpack Hotel: 36 Wynyard St, Tumut 02 6947 1027Wynyard Hotel: Wynyard St, Tumut 02 6947 1104Merivale Motel: 61 Merivale St, Tumut 02 6947 3902Amaroo Motel: 55 Capper St, Tumut 02 6947 7200Country Comfort Tumut, Ashton Townhouse: 124 Wynyard St, Tumut 02 6947 1999Elms Motor Inn (Golden Chain): 67 Fitzroy St, Tumut 02 6947 3366Farrington Motel (Best Western): 71 Capper St, Tumut 02 6947 1088Sefton House – Boutique Motel: 29A Richmond St, Tumut 02 6947 5790Tumut Lodge Central: 39 Merrivale St, Tumut 040875 6469Tumut Valley View Motor Inn: Cnr Snowy Mountains Hwy & Bundarra Cres, Tumut 02 6947 2666Tumut Motor Inn: Snowy Mountains Hwy, Tumut 02 6947 4523Tumut Log Cabins: 30 Fitzroy St, Tumut 02 6947 4042Little River Log Cabins: 719 Little River Road, Tumut 02 6947 5860Ribbonwood Cottages: 116 Lacmalac Rd, Tumut 02 6947 2527Elm Cottages: Little River Rd, Tumut 02 6947 5818Moonlight Mountain: 947 Goobragandra Rd, Tumut 02 6947 5774Rivercrest Retreat: 99 Rivercrest Rd, Tumut 02 6947 4411Holistic Farm Retreat: 245 Quidong Road Tumut 02 6947 1882Goobragandra Homestead: Goobragandra River Rd, Tumut 02 6947 5751Russellee Bed & Breakfast: 462 Wee Jasper Road, Tumut 02 6947 4216Blowering Caravan Park: Snowy Mtns Hwy, Tumut 02 6947 1383Riverglade Caravan Park: Snowy Mtns Hwy, Tumut 02 6947 2528

Adelong: Adelong Hotel: Tumut St, Adelong 02 6946 2009Beaufort House: 77 Tumut St, Adelong 02 6946 2273Chatham Cottage: 329 Wondalga Rd, Adelong 02 6946 2254Yavendale Garden Cottage: “Yavendale” Woolshed Rd, Adelong 02 6946 4259Golden Gully Caravan Park: Snowy Mtns Hwy, Adelong 02 6946 2163

Batlow: Batlow Hotel: 12 Pioneer St, Batlow 02 6949 1001Diggers Rest: 1 Tumbarumba Rd, Batlow 02 6949 1342

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