A detailed evaluation of BikeSafe has highlighted its role in supporting rider development, hazard awareness, and safer riding. BikeSafe is a national initiative that offers motorcyclists access to post-test training with advanced police motorcyclists to equip them with additional skills designed to help them stay safe on the roads. The evaluation, conducted by Dr Elizabeth […]
Why Bikesafe? Coming back to motorcycling later in life — in my 50s — comes with a strange mix of excitement and realism. Statistically (and depending on how those statistics are presented), riders in my age bracket are more likely to be involved in a serious or fatal accident. I work with data every day, […]
Dear Neil, Andy, Josh and Paul Firstly – a huge “thanks” from me for my fifth BikeSafe experience. As ever it was all hugely enjoyable (save viewing some of the gruesome accident videos – but they made important points forcefully and unforgettably). I found the online pre course work – new to me – to […]
BikeSafe workshops are back in action for North Wales Police, along with attending events promoting motorcycle safety and enjoyable riding. We joined North Wales Fire and Rescue Service with other organisations as part of their Biker Brew at Rhug Organic Estate. The day saw mixed weather, but we had brisk and steady stream of bikers […]
The first Hampshire BikeSafe workshop of the season took place on 18th March 2026 and here, one participant Evan shares their experience. Today I had my ride out with Steve and it was great! Honestly I walked away thinking money well spent. I was waiting to have the ride today before I filled the survey and […]
Motorcyclists came together with emergency services and the partner organisations that support them at an event held in Matlock Bath at the weekend. Taking place at the Grand Pavilion, the free event on Sunday 22 March gave riders the chance to speak to representatives from Derbyshire Constabulary, Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service and East Midlands […]
Wiltshire’s first BikeSafe workshop of the season was held on Sunday 8 March, kindly hosted at Devizes Fire Station by Wiltshire Police’s road safety partner, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. John Hutchings, Wiltshire’s BikeSafe lead, said: “It was a packed agenda, with sixteen bikes and bikers attending the full day workshop for a […]
Greater Manchester Police’s Motorcycle Unit will launch its 2026 BikeSafe programme on Sunday 8 March with a dedicated workshop marking International Women’s Day. Funded by Safer Roads Greater Manchester, the event is designed to support female riders of all abilities and promote safer motorcycling across the region. BikeSafe offers all riders a rare opportunity to […]
To commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, Cheshire Constabulary’s Motorcycle Team is co-hosting a free multi-agency bike event for women riders of all abilities. The theme for International Women’s Day 2026 is ‘Give to Gain’, with this year’s worldwide campaign encouraging a mindset of generosity and collaboration. Whether that is through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, […]
The BikeSafe season will soon return for 2026 with availability for courses to be published on our website later this week. BikeSafe offers motorcyclists access to post-test training with police motorcyclists to equip them with additional skills designed to help them stay safe on the roads. It’s important that motorcyclists – no matter how experienced […]