Welcome to part 1of our Insight Series where we explore the inner workings of R.A.C. What we do, how we do it, why we do it and who does...

In our first year RAC was able to donate more that $13,000 to cancer related causes. This is a great result, but who did that money go to...

I’m a new rider. In fact, I am so new to riding that I can’t even ride... yet. I wasn’t raised around motorbikes, I grew up in West...

What's involved with being a ride leader? Is it just riding at the front or is there more to it than that? Firstly, the route. You need...

Hand signals on a group ride. Sometimes we will see someone tapping their helmet or pointing to the road with their right foot. What do...

IFRD - International Female Ride Day. An international day to celebrate and encourage women on two wheels. This event has been held on the first Saturday in May for 17 years internationally. For the past three years we have had a large event hosted in New Zealand, from various groups (read last years blog for more history of IFRD) 2023 saw women riders from around the country descend on Masterton for a weekend of entertainment and celebration. This years event was hosted by

Fred: Hey, lets raise some money for a charity with a charity ride. Barney: Great idea, it should be simple enough... And that's where...

Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, laugh easy, keep it simple, ride often, ride free and never regret anything that makes...

It's a great Australian game but that's not what we are talking about. What are the pros and cons about being a pillion? Is this...

I am a 53 year old grandmother who likes to wear pink floral patterns and sits and knits while watching telly. Not your average Harley...

When Danny had the idea to create Riders Against Cancer, combining riding with a cause, I don't think he thought it would be so well...

UPDATED 08/05/2026 Once a year, on the first Saturday of May, female riders from around the world get together to hit the road and ride. But why? IFRD was introduced in 2007 by Vicki Gray and the first 'Just Ride' day happened on Friday 4th May 2007. It is now celebrated in more than 120 countries across the globe. From the Motoress webpage: IFRD is a global day celebrating the cultural, social and active lifestyles of women who ride and enjoy motorcycling. The day also mark