3 August 2009 - The first phase of work has been completed on the massive site in Melbourne’s north that is now operating as the new location for Honda
Australia Rider Training (HART).

To celebrate the training centre’s opening at 200 Sydney Road, Somerton, HART is hosting an open day on Saturday, August 29th from 9am - 4pm, with formal proceedings taking place at 12 noon.  The event is being supported by the RoadSafe councils of Westgate, North East and North West who are offering a special promotion on the day to encourage riders to wear protective clothing and take up motorcycle training.

Anyone who books into a subsidised HART training course at the open day will receive a free pair of summer riding gloves valued at $49.  The event will also include free “Try It” sessions for beginners and experienced Riders (bookings required ahead of event on 03 92701377), $50 off any course booked and paid for on the day (subject to availability), and free demo rides of the Honda road fleet (bookings required on the day).

HART has long been considered the preeminent provider of rider training and licensing in Victoria, and now boasts two massive road ranges allowing for
both novices and experienced riders to obtain realistic road speeds and situations.

In addition to learners, licence, intermediate and advanced road riding courses, the new facility offers off road training for kids and novice adults, as well as ATV training on a purpose built track.  “This is one of the most exciting developments since HART’s initial opening 20 years ago,” said HART National Manager Mark Collins.  “We are particularly excited to be able to appeal to even more riders at the new site as we have access to excellent off road training areas as well.”

“I firmly believe that these new facilities as well as the technologies that HART use in training such as the Riding Simulator are firmly cementing us as the in-
dustry leader, as well as assisting to reduce motorcycle crashes on and off the road.”

Further highlights will include a sausage sizzle at lunch time, Riding Simulator sessions conducted by senior HART instructors, protective clothing available
for purchase at discounted prices, plus road, off road and ATV demonstrations.

For more information, please visit: www.hartridertraining.com.au