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Youth forum on ‘Bikes in the VI’ expected to draw wide participation

Organizing a community meeting at the G-spot (UPs) on Thursday February 20, 2014 that will address the important issue of laws concerning motorcycle use and safety in the territory, Mr Shane M. Winter has taken the first jump to effect a change on the issue. Photo: VINO/File
Among the persons who would be main facilitators to advise and guide the topic would be international motorcycling record holder Mr Lawrence A. Fonseca aka Sinbad. Photo: VINO/File
Among the persons who would be main facilitators to advise and guide the topic would be international motorcycling record holder Mr Lawrence A. Fonseca aka Sinbad. Photo: VINO/File
The recent deaths and number of accidents involving motorcyclists and motorcycles have fueled much discussing among various sections of society. Photo: VINO/File
The recent deaths and number of accidents involving motorcyclists and motorcycles have fueled much discussing among various sections of society. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While there has been much talk in various sections of society as it relates to issues surrounding motorbikes one local businessman, father, community activist and international biker Mr Shane M. Winter has taken the first step in allowing those issues to be discussed in a candid way among all people.

Speaking exclusively with Virgin Islands News Online Mr Winter said that he feels strongly that he has a duty to organize and spearhead a forum that would give especially youths and other enthusiasts of motorcycles the opportunity to share their thoughts on the subject.

“Many of these younger guys in the BVI look up to me when it comes to motorcycling and motorcycles and I feel that I owe them that much as to help them get their voices heard on a number of issues that are being hushed in various corners,” Mr Winter, Owner of G-Spot, said.

According to Winter, he is not as involved in motorcycling as he was in the more developed world as a professional motorcyclist. But with his own son going through a near death experience and more recently with feeling the pain of several persons that are very close to his heart lose their children to motorcycle accidents, he is hoping that this initiative would play a major role in influencing the legislators of the Territory to amend and make laws that would make the VI more comfortable.

“I have and am speaking with almost all the government leaders, churches, district leaders, the police, every young person with an interest in this to all come out let’s discuss this matter,” he told this news site.

He believes that the community forum will be biggest ever of this nature to have been organized and this can cause a major development. “I want everyone to come out the ministers, the district leaders this is an issue that concerns us all and we need to have it looked at.” He said among others that would be main facilitators to advise and guide the topic would be international motorcycling record holder Mr Lawrence A. Fonseca aka Sinbad.

The public notice – Mr Shane M. Winter

“I have the pleasure to inform you that I am organizing a community meeting at the G-spot (UPs) on Thursday February 20, 2014, that will address the important issue of laws concerning motorcycle use and safety in the territory. Over the past year, the number of motorcyclist fatalities and injuries has risen. We therefore deem it necessary to take this bold step aimed at promoting motorcycle safety and understanding the factors that contribute to correct use of protective gear in order to maximize safety efforts.

One key effort is the addition of stipulations aimed at specifying the type of helmets that bikers are permitted to wear in the territory. Another key point of interest is the legal engine size of motorcycles that can be imported or used in the territory. We aim to create a medium for discussion that will consequently offer recommendations for additional steps such as these and others that can be taken to encourage safe riding and reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities.

We would like to get the conversation started, as we aim to champion the cause of implementing laws that are relevant to the needs of riders in the territory. Your presence at this meeting would be greatly appreciated......”

21 Responses to “Youth forum on ‘Bikes in the VI’ expected to draw wide participation”

  • . (15/02/2014, 09:05) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very good effort Shane
  • qc (15/02/2014, 09:31) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    this cna only be a good thing...
  • foxy (15/02/2014, 10:19) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    gld to see someone take tis bull by the horn
  • annie (15/02/2014, 10:51) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    That my boy always positive, keep up the great work
  • zoe (15/02/2014, 11:44) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope my son attends
  • Hmmm2 (15/02/2014, 12:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great job
  • JW (15/02/2014, 12:31) Like (1) Dislike (17) Reply
    Will the drinks be on the house?
  • shark (15/02/2014, 16:28) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I do support this effort and i am begging everyone to make that effort to support this cause.
  • trail bike rider (15/02/2014, 19:24) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    What time?
  • Schups (15/02/2014, 19:42) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    LOL..All I can do is smile!!
  • Sinbad (15/02/2014, 20:54) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well we finally need to start some where, so please come out and give us your support.
    • vince (17/02/2014, 20:31) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      thank you, i hope all the old school guys show up too. Men like Mr. bratwaite, Mr. Nibbs, Mr.Burk, An the local media, and don't forget the ministers. This is the time to see the youths and hear what they have to say face to face.
  • stups (16/02/2014, 10:52) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    y do u ppl have to be so pessimistic?
  • ----------------- (16/02/2014, 16:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yea Shane keep them yute man dem on the straight and narrow before all ah dem kill dem self and more mothers have to cry
  • trail bike rider (16/02/2014, 18:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    WHAT TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • the movement (16/02/2014, 20:21) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Great job shane....keep it up
  • BRONZE NAZARETH (17/02/2014, 10:58) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    International biker? LOL you guys can bestow titles buddy.
  • vince (17/02/2014, 19:52) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Pass it around on facebook to all ur friend u know that ride bikes so that they can attend. i will try to make it
  • change (19/02/2014, 14:11) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    They're international yes! They raced and competed in puerto rico and florida, da ain international?? Strupps
  • youth man (20/02/2014, 16:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    hope our young people come out and support this cause


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