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Marylou
Proprietor and designer of Garage Motorcycles, Marylou endorses rider training and is an active member of public road safety programmes. Marylou opened the Garage in 2003, after 17 years of rider training for the government (Ridersafe and MASA) and private coaching (Roadcraft+ Training Techniques) for motorcyclists at both advanced and beginner levels. Marylou is a qualified interior designer and has studied sport psychology and anthropology. She enjoys riding both her lovingly restored Moto Guzzi Le Mans M1 (1978) and her sportier Aprilia RSV1000R Colin Edwards Replica. Marylou's favourite past times include listening to good music (preferably Bruce Springsteen), watching MotoGP (Marylou's fave rider is M.Biaggi), and riding her motorcycles. Most days you can try catching Marylou at Garage Motorcycles.

Tammy
Tammy recently completed a Bachelor of Archaeology (Forensic) at Flinders University. Tammy joined the Garage Motorcycles team in 2003. She is currently the assistant manager, overseeing spare parts, café and occasionally helping in sales. Tammy also helps Marylou organize such events as Shannon Insurance Promo, MacPark ride days and Phillip Island ride days. In her spare time Tammy enjoys ballet, watching MotoGP (her fave rider is M.Poggiali) and riding her Aprilia RS125. Tammy looks to further her studies in both business management and her chosen field of forensic archaeology.

Mel
Mel is currently studying a Bachelor of Education at Flinders University. Mel enjoys riding both her horses and her little Kawasaki ZZR250. Mel is a talented guitar player. She hopes one day to incorporate her skills with her teaching degree. She enjoys listening to music, watching MotoGP (Mel's fave rider is H.Barbera) and having a good time. Mel is in charge of the café every Saturday and helps maintain the Garage Motorcycles' website. Mel is local resident of Strathalbyn and has been working at Garage Motorcycles since its opening in 2003.

Angus
Angus is currently completing his mechanic apprenticeship at Garage Motorcycles in conjunction with his SACE. Angus joined the Garage team in 2004, after demonstrating an immense interest and talent in motorcycle repairs and tuning. In his spare time Angus enjoys go-kart racing, riding dirt and road bikes, playing in-line hockey and watching any type of motorcycle racing. Angus looks forward to completing his apprenticeship and one day opening a workshop of his own.

Shannon
Shannon joined the Garage Motorcycles team in 2005 and has developed his skills in spare parts. He is currently completing his SACE Stage 2, after which Shannon looks to further his studies. His ultimate ambition is that one day he will own and operate his own motorcycle dealership. Shannon is a talented motor cross racer and hopes to compete on a more advanced level once his SACE is completed. In his spare time Shannon enjoys playing football for Strathalbyn, having a good time and watching freestyle, dirt track and motor cross racing.

Geoff

Geoff is commonly known as "Wilko", and is the chief mechanic at Garage Motorcycles, through his wisdom, knowledge and experience in motorcycle repairs and general maintenance of Italian and Japanese motorcycles. Wilko has now been with Garage Motorcycles for sixteen months and has found Marylou (and her crew) great to know and work with. Wilko has been associated with motorcycles both professionally and privately for over thirty years. He currently rides and proudly owns a couple of Ducati's (ST4s and an S2 mille, which is currently in surgery) and is a member of the Ulysses Club (Mallee Branch). Wilko enjoys both touring and spirited riding, along with squash, lawn bowls and swimming. Wilko was born and bred in the Riverland (in the town of Berri), is married with two children (son and daughter) and has one granddaughter.