Motorbike Crash Hotspot Warning
As crowds prepare for the Bendigo show and cup day, central Victorian roads are expected to be busy.
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Group Ride Hotspots
Bendigo has been identified as a motorcycle group ride hotspot, with police data showing that one in five motorcyclist deaths in Victoria occur during group rides.
- Three-quarters of these fatalities happen on regional roads.
- Motorcycle group rides involve multiple bikers traveling together, ranging from casual trips with friends to large charity events.
High-Risk Areas
Bendigo, Wodonga, and Wangaratta are among the top group rider crash hotspots, surpassed only by Gippsland, the Goulburn Valley region, and the Mitchell Shire.
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Author's summary: Bendigo is a motorbike crash hotspot during group rides.