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BikeSafe – UK’s #1 Police-led
motorcycle safety & skills initiative

Be Skilful. Be Safe. Be Seen.

38 Police Forces | 100+ workshop venues

BikeSafe – UK’s #1 Police-led Motorcycle Safety Initiative

Be Skilful. Be Safe. Be Seen.

Nothing beats the feeling of freedom, the rush of joy, and the sense of calm that riding brings.

As bikers we want to chase that feeling, no matter where we go. We want to avoid close calls and improve the craft we love to get the most out of our riding.

That’s where BikeSafe comes in.

BikeSafe isn’t a formal training programme, but a workshop built by bikers, delivered by bikers, for bikers.

It’s a police-led initiative where advanced police bikers share their extensive skills and experience, to help you get more out of your riding.

You’ll first learn the theory behind advanced riding, such as reading the road, cornering, positioning, breaking, hazard perception and rider attitude. Once you’ve grasped this, you’ll then put it to the test during an observed ride with a police biker following you, stopping regularly to give you practical advice on how to push these skills. Afterwards, they’ll give you feedback on how to take this further, with pointers on what you can do next to become the best of your ability.

We teach you how to ride smarter, make progress quicker, plan your approach, and ride systematically. We’re not riding or guiding you as cops; we’re doing it to help you level up your skills.

We hold BikeSafe workshops because our police biker teams across the UK and Ireland are passionate about keeping bikers safe. They’re the ones who attend incidents involving bikes and see first-hand the effects of bikers making the wrong – and sometimes fatal – decisions. That’s why they’re ready to share some of their top tips and experiences with you, so we can all enjoy our riding whilst remaining safe.

What are you waiting for? Check availability in your area now.

38 Police Forces | 100+ workshop venues

What does a BikeSafe workshop include?

The structure and content of our workshops can vary slightly depending on the Force area. However, all will include:

1. eLEARNING

Online and self-guided. Includes x9 video modules covering: attitude, IPSGA, observation, cornering, overtaking, filtering, junctions, group riding and hazard awareness.

2. THEORY

Classroom or online theory session. Includes the National BikeSafe curriculum, along with input on local and regional causation factors. Theory input typically lasts 2-3 hours.

3. OBSERVED RIDE

Maximum of x2 riders per observer. Minimum one-hour observation per rider. Observed ride element will typically last 2-3 hrs. Includes ongoing roadside debriefing.

4. FEEDBACK

Riding assessment, delivered verbally, recorded as an audio file, and/or in written form via a rider development form or digitally via the BikeSafe online feedback platform.

5. NEXT STEPS

Based on riding observations and assessment of core competencies, with recommendations made regarding ongoing skills, safety and rider development.

(1) eLearning, (2) Theory class, (3) Observed ride, (4) Feedback, and (5) Advice on next steps. Typically all elements take up to six hours.

What does a BikeSafe workshop cost?