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Welcome to West Midlands Bikesafe. BikeSafe will provide you with the knowledge to improve your riding skills and assist in making you a better and safer rider. It is our hope that you will use BikeSafe as a gateway to Advanced Motorcycling and encourage you to progress to formal advanced training in the future.
We have a team of more than 25 trained assessors who have completed both Police Standard and Advanced car and motorcycle courses with their backgrounds ranging from the Force Traffic Unit, Driver/Rider Training Unit and other specialist departments. In addition to riding at work, all are passionate motorcyclists and passionate about advanced motorcycle tuition and improving rider skills.
Workshops are open to anyone with a full motorcycle licence (Unless CBT workshop specifically stated) and we can accommodate up to 12 attendees per workshop. Our workshops are held at Halesowen Police Station, Laurel Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3JA.
You will need to bring:
a) A motorcycle with an engine capacity in excess of 125cc in roadworthy condition.
b) A valid photocard driving licence with relevant motorcycle category entitlements.
c) A valid certificate of insurance.
d) A valid test (MOT) certificate (if the vehicle requires one).
e) Appropriate clothing including an approved helmet and visor, boots with ankle protection, a motorcycle jacket and gloves.
Lunch and refreshments
Whilst Halesowen Police Station does not have catering facilities, during the morning session of your West Midlands BikeSafe workshop we do provide complimentary Tea, Coffee and biscuits. The observed rides incorporate a stop at a café where Hot food and refreshments can be purchased if required.
Workshop content
The day starts prompt at 08:00 with registration, document checks and brief vehicle examinations to ensure the motorcycles are roadworthy before a welcome hot drink and then head to the classroom for the morning theory session.
We will use a variety of resources to aid and assist your learning and we welcome input from the attendees where we will try and answer any questions and discuss any concerns. The content ranges from riders’ attitude, the system of bike control from Roadcraft and emphasis on junctions and bend assessment during this theory session.
The next part of the day will be an observed ride out which is typically 1 Police rider with 2 BikeSafe riders. During this ride your police rider will analyse and identify the good points of your riding and the areas for development. Your ride will be assessed and then fully debriefed individually and personally with notes made to enable you to take the opportunity to go away, reflect and put into practice the learning outcomes from the day.
Testimonials
Firstly, I would like to commend all of the officers involved in the Halesowen BikeSafe workshop on Sunday the 15th of September 2024.
My expectations were surpassed by the knowledge and enthusiasm of the officers involved.
Classroom input was extremely valuable. The classroom input gave me the opportunity to see and assess situations, before they arose. Therefore, giving me the opportunity to be proactive in my riding following the theory portion of the workshop.
I think signposting towards advanced riding groups, depending on each participant’s area, would have been a bonus.
I learned a lot from my observer, PC Lyman, who explained everything he spoke about, clearly. I made good progress throughout the day, which was down to the expert guidance of my observer. He made me feel at ease from the outset, by explaining the format of the observed ride.
BikeSafe has, no doubt, made me a better rider. I would most definitely attend future workshops, and recommend BikeSafe to other riders.
Thank you for making such workshops accessible!
I would like to be able to do the course once a year, mainly because there is always room for improvement, but also because I would like to make sure that I have not developed any bad habits. I would highly recommend the course to anyone interested in improving their riding skills.
This course was the first actual training I have undertaken. I learnt a lot just from the classroom side that I didn’t realise!
Being able to go out on the road and be observed and coached was so useful. The route we were taken on was fully appropriate for the type of observation and coaching. I wasn’t sure what to expect but it exceeded all the expectations I had. I believe this is a must for any rider who is trying to be the best motorcycle road user they can be. I would highly recommend this course to anyone trying to better their abilities and safety.
Thank you for supporting my riding.
