Northern Motorcycle Riders Association of Tasmania (inc)

Northern Motorcycle Riders Association of Tasmania (inc) Club History The Tasmanian MRA was formed in 1980. In 2007, the MRA was restructured into three autonomous groups (Northwest, North and South).

Its original purpose was to confront the Tasmanian Government and the Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB) over rapidly increasing insurance premiums. This three year battle was won in 1983 when the government agreed to peg motorcycle premiums to the same level as cars. The MRA was responsible during this time for lobbying for and helping to set up the Tasmanian Motorcycle Rider Training Scheme,

which operated from 1981 until 1998, when the government withdrew funding and handed the scheme over to a private provider to operate. Since 1980 the MRA has organised and run the annual Toy Run, which raises huge amounts of toys, gifts and money for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Commencing in 1981 the MRA has organised and run the annual TasRally, which is the biggest and best biker party held in Tasmania. Introduced in 1984, the MRA conducts the annual Motorcycle Awareness Ride through Launceston to highlight the need for the public to be more aware of the many motorcycle riders on our roads. These three groups work autonomously, coming together to host the larger events such as Tas Rally. Northern Motorcycle Riders Association representatives continue to lobby for changes to legislation affecting motorcyclists in this state. We welcome your input and membership to assist us to continue this representation for better and more equitable outcomes for all.

24/04/2026

APRIL CLUB RIDE THIS SUNDAY 26th
Come on [possibly] the last ride in great weather before winter sets in
The forecast is for no rain, with nice autumn temps.

Meet at Burt Munroes Café, Exeter 8.30 am for stands up at 9.00am
Note that Burts is open from 7.00am so feel free to come along for a good ‘brekky before we head off
Ride will be a North West loop with lunch in either Moina or Cradle Mountain.
Come prepared for a great, longer ride.

17/03/2026
10/03/2026
Remember, if you are planning on coming to the Black Dog 1 dayer - please pre register, you won't be able to do a manual...
05/03/2026

Remember, if you are planning on coming to the Black Dog 1 dayer - please pre register, you won't be able to do a manual registration on the day!

Please support this incredibly important event!

Hi MembersA reminder that the March general meeting will be held tomorrow night, 4th March at the Iron Horse Bar and gri...
02/03/2026

Hi Members
A reminder that the March general meeting will be held tomorrow night, 4th March at the Iron Horse Bar and grill starting at 7.00pm
Come along and enjoy a meal and have a chat prior to the meeting from 6.00pm
Pic for attention : )

24/02/2026

Our Treasurer and WRWR Tassie Ambassador, Julie Penney will be attending SPOKE Motorcycle Festival on Saturday 28th, promoting the Women Rider World Relay . Come and find her for a Baton Pass, I'll be there with the WRWR sign and banner so will be easy to find.

Download the in advance so we can get you on the board :)


Another overnighter done! What a magic weekend with a fabulous crew of people. We headed to Bruny Island, staying at t...
22/02/2026

Another overnighter done! What a magic weekend with a fabulous crew of people. We headed to Bruny Island, staying at the Adventure Bay Caravan & Cabin park, where we walked to the Bruny Island Bowls Club for barefoot bowls and a beautiful meal. Chris and the team at the bowls club do such an amazing job, they were fantastic to deal with and couldn't do enough to accommodate us, including putting on egg and bacon rolls, Sausages and tea and coffee this morning.
We had beautiful weather until we got to Campbell Town, when the rain started.

The Ambassadors were on the ride and happily bought the baton to more places in Southern Tas. Go girls! We are proud to be supporting this year long event and even prouder that our Ambassadors are leading the world in baton passes.

Calling all women riders in Tasmania!! Two of our dedicated members are on their way back to Tasmania on the Spirit of T...
03/01/2026

Calling all women riders in Tasmania!! Two of our dedicated members are on their way back to Tasmania on the Spirit of Tasmania tonight, with the Baton for the Women Riders World Relay. They have ridden to Orange NSW for the official launch of the 2026 World Relay.

Julie Penney and Rayleen Glover will be at the Devonport Home Maker Centre at approximately 9am tomorrow. If anyone would like to take part in the first Baton passes, feel free to pop down. If you are keen to help light up Tasmania, reach out to these ladies or via our page and we can help you connect and take part in this world wide event.

We want to see Tasmania light up like a beacon. To show how many incredible female riders we have across our wonderful state.

Download the APP to get ready to receive the Baton!



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