Dreading the thought of being observed Firstly, please allow me to thank the Warwickshire Bikesafe team for running the BikeSafe course.I found it a hugely rewarding day and, having been practising the techniques for the past week, can say that it has definitely made me a better rider. Riding a route that would leave me […]
Showing critical medical information Imagine the scene – a biker has come off of his motorcycle during morning rush hour. He’s lying on the tarmac surrounded by other commuters, all wanting to help. He is unconscious and the ambulance is 5 minutes away. They know it is important not to move him in case this […]
Just wanted to pass on my thanks to the West Midlands BikeSafe team for their excellent BikeSafe workshop that I attended during July 2019. The informative and enjoyable classroom section (the nice biscuits were a great addition) and the observed ride in the afternoon were first class. Feedback and advice from the observed ride was […]
Staffordshire Police ladies only event a great success On Saturday the 6th July Staffordshire Police had there “ladies Only Event” held at the Head Quarters in Stafford. The event was organised to improve the under represented number of female riders attending Bikesafe workshops within Staffordshire. The weather was miserable in the morning but did start […]
Confidence boosted ten-fold Just wanted to leave some feedback on my recent BikeSafe workshop with Warwickshire OPU. Thank you so much guys! The day was brilliant and I have taken a lot of hints and tips away with me. The classroom time and content was just right. Lots of videos and discussion rather than death […]
There’s nothing better than hitting the open road on a motorcycle, especially on a warm summer’s day. But safety is everything and with 60 serious motorcycle related road traffic accidents daily, you need to take advantage of advanced motorcycle training and BikeSafe is an ideal opportunity to be assessed and sign-posted to the most appropriate […]
I was fully aware of the risks involved in getting back on a bike I had been off a bike for some years but decided that having retired the possibility of reliving my youth, Sunday rides with friends and bypassing some of the gridlocked traffic here on the Isle of Wight was too good to […]
A passion for reducing motorcycle casualties As a road policing specialist a major part of my work is promoting road safety. I don’t really class myself as a biker, as aside from thrashing an old 50 cc moped around the woods as a child, I didn’t ride a motorcycle until I was in my 40’s. […]
Put through my paces by the Avon & Somerset BikeSafe team I attended a Avon & Somerset BikeSafe workshop on Sunday 26th May in Taunton. I was very impressed with professional manor with which the Police Officer treated us all. The course was full of information that can only make my motorcycle riding better and […]
Collaborative interest in rider safety How fantastic to again see strong Force and Agency collaboration at British Super Bikes 2019 (Silverstone), all united to promote rider safety and motorcycle injury prevention – with BikeSafe, BikerDown, Highway England, DocBike and VideoBiker all present and engaging with hundreds of bikers. Massive thanks to Marie Biddulph (Assistant Regional […]