Dear Chief Constable Adderley, I feel compelled to write to you after a recent experience of a BikeSafe course with the Hampshire force on Sunday May 2nd – in this case organised by APS Robin Tompkins. Before I go too far – can I let you know this email is *all* good news. I had originally […]
The Royal Air Force and Police BikeSafe are collaborating to provide 600 BikeSafe workshops free-of-charge to RAF motorcyclists, starting in 2021 and for the next four years. RAF motorcyclists should contact their local MT sections for further information. Chief Constable Nick Adderley (Northamptonshire Police) and Air Cdre Shaun Harris (Assistant Chief of Staff A4 – […]
As pandemic restrictions continue to ease, so more BikeSafe workshops will become available. Of our 34 BikeSafe enabled Police Forces, 22 already have wheels turning. More will follow over the coming weeks. For a summary of current workshop availability, please see: https://bikesafe.co.uk/availability
Since yesterdays Covid-19 update, a number of Forces have requested a national steer regarding the new ‘rule of six’ and other directives effective from 14th September in England – and how these changes impact workshop delivery. Firstly, my thanks to all teams for your continued support. 40% of BikeSafe enabled Forces have resumed workshop delivery and I’m […]
I can advise that there is now a phased plan to resume workshop delivery. This will be significantly governed by regional Covid-19 restrictions and the impact these restrictions have on our ability to safely resource workshops. Resumption will therefore be phased on a Force-by-Force basis and you will be advised in a timely way regarding […]
Cessation of National BikeSafe workshops Following Monday’s announcement by PM Boris Johnson, with guidance on restricting non-essential travel and engagements, I have taken a national decision to suspend all BikeSafe workshops until the current health crisis has passed. Riders already booked onto workshops will be updated via email and text. Those who are booked on […]