Bikesafe 2011
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Buz
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Did the 1st part of mine today, very good.
There's a Glos. resident on a F650GS, & a few K-Series BMW's, so a possible maybe !
Thanks for an excellent 1st day Martyn, I like the way you delivered the session even though you took the pish outta the Varesters and their ship
Looking forward to next weekends ride out, hope you have a big peice of paper to note down all my "inconsistancy's"
darrenptalbot
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Just did the Avon & Somerset one this weekend, in Radstock
Superb - after 20 years riding, thought I knew a lot, and although I wasn't a bad rider, some simple tips have helped me a lot!
Well recommended - as is teh Castle Coombe day on 4 June. That's going to be in FB this month, so anyone who wants to get an hours ride with a police officer, followed by a 20 min track session for £25 needs to sign up quickly!
Would be great to get a few tossers down there!
Superb - after 20 years riding, thought I knew a lot, and although I wasn't a bad rider, some simple tips have helped me a lot!
Well recommended - as is teh Castle Coombe day on 4 June. That's going to be in FB this month, so anyone who wants to get an hours ride with a police officer, followed by a 20 min track session for £25 needs to sign up quickly!
Would be great to get a few tossers down there!
Well recommended - as is teh Castle Coombe day on 4 June. That's going to be in FB this month, so anyone who wants to get an hours ride with a police officer, followed by a 20 min track session for £25 needs to sign up quickly!
Would be great to get a few tossers down there!
There's bound to be quite a few turn up, but I should think I'll be the biggest Tosser there...
Er, think I should have put that differently!
Just did the Avon & Somerset one this weekend, in Radstock
Superb - after 20 years riding, thought I knew a lot, and although I wasn't a bad rider, some simple tips have helped me a lot!
Well recommended - as is teh Castle Coombe day on 4 June. That's going to be in FB this month, so anyone who wants to get an hours ride with a police officer, followed by a 20 min track session for £25 needs to sign up quickly!
Would be great to get a few tossers down there!
Just to clarify a point.
Admission to the show is free.
Anyone who wants an on-road assessment, that's free.
There is a cost of £25 is you want the on-track experience, but you can't get "on-track" without an on-road assessment first.
http://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/events/display_event.asp?EventID=337
http://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/operations_and_initiatives/ride_to_arrive/bikesafe_event.aspx
darrenptalbot
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There's bound to be quite a few turn up, but I should think I'll be the biggest Tosser there...
Er, think I should have put that differently!
I think there'll probably be tossers of all sizes there!
Farmer Palmer
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Lothian and Borders Bikesafe!
Did my observed ride with Edinburgh District Advanced Motorcyclists at Peebles yesterday along with Lothian and Borders Police co-ordinating the event. The atmosphere was very informal, relaxed and the weather was very good. Turnout seemed good with few 'no shows' and a real mixture of bikers and bikes taking part.
Rode out along the mixed borders roads then stopped for a wee chat before following my 'observer' for some distance and then riding back again. Hopefully i've learned something from the ride. Most of the Observers were riding GSA's and even the Police guys had the odd GS or two when they weren't on their 'company' bikes.......!
Really enjoyed the ride and hopefully i'll be able to improve my riding style a bit more after the very helpful comments my Triumph Tiger riding observer made. After the 'Bikesafe' course i'm thinking about commiting myself to doing the IAM course which i've thought about for years. Work commitments on our farm have always been a bit of a stumbling block for me but with a bit of organisation I should be able to make the time.
I'd recommend the Bikesafe course to anyone regardless of how long they've been riding, got me thinking a bit more which can't be a bad thing......!
FP.
Did my observed ride with Edinburgh District Advanced Motorcyclists at Peebles yesterday along with Lothian and Borders Police co-ordinating the event. The atmosphere was very informal, relaxed and the weather was very good. Turnout seemed good with few 'no shows' and a real mixture of bikers and bikes taking part.
Rode out along the mixed borders roads then stopped for a wee chat before following my 'observer' for some distance and then riding back again. Hopefully i've learned something from the ride. Most of the Observers were riding GSA's and even the Police guys had the odd GS or two when they weren't on their 'company' bikes.......!
Really enjoyed the ride and hopefully i'll be able to improve my riding style a bit more after the very helpful comments my Triumph Tiger riding observer made. After the 'Bikesafe' course i'm thinking about commiting myself to doing the IAM course which i've thought about for years. Work commitments on our farm have always been a bit of a stumbling block for me but with a bit of organisation I should be able to make the time.
I'd recommend the Bikesafe course to anyone regardless of how long they've been riding, got me thinking a bit more which can't be a bad thing......!
FP.
Many thanks to Martyn for a great day today. Cannot recommend the Gloucestershire course enough! Would highly recommend that you go and book on these courses - in all my years biking this has been the best value for money £20 ever spent!
Tom
Tom
Buz
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Yep, thanks for doing this Martyn and Simon, also pass on the thanks to the Observers who came out today, it has been a very enjoyable experience and I will definately be letting my mates know how informative it has been.
whisky_ed
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There's a Glos. resident on a F650GS, & a few K-Series BMW's, so a possible maybe !
That's me! Or there'll be two of us...
SeanJones
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After passing my test earlier this month, I need all the training and experience I can get so I've booked mine for Glos today on 12th & 19th June. Two days for just £20? Bargain! And you get to have a nose around in a fire station
I read that BikeSafe is probably the best course for a newbie before starting on IAM or Rospa. Is that right?
After passing my test earlier this month, I need all the training and experience I can get so I've booked mine for Glos today on 12th & 19th June. Two days for just £20? Bargain! And you get to have a nose around in a fire station
I read that BikeSafe is probably the best course for a newbie before starting on IAM or Rospa. Is that right?
I did Bikesafe in Cheltenham with Martyn H in the late 90s (he must be 100 by now
). It's a good introduction to the Roadcraft way of riding and will help you decide if IAM/ROSPA is for you.Personally, I didn't go on to do IAM or ROSPA but a number of my mates on the same course did.
Whatever you decide, Bikesafe is in itself a very worthwhile course.
Buz
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After passing my test earlier this month, I need all the training and experience I can get so I've booked mine for Glos today on 12th & 19th June. Two days for just £20? Bargain! And you get to have a nose around in a fire station
I read that BikeSafe is probably the best course for a newbie before starting on IAM or Rospa. Is that right?
Go for it Sean, I found it to be the best £20 i've spent in a long time.
SeanJones
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I did Bikesafe in Cheltenham with Martyn H in the late 90s (he must be 100 by now
Personally, I didn't go on to do IAM or ROSPA but a number of my mates on the same course did.
Whatever you decide, Bikesafe is in itself a very worthwhile course.
Were you part of a group that went off for a second Cotswold ride, after the course ?
I remember a particularly jocular group from Abergavenny area.
CuzGS
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Am I doing something wrong?
My local forces are all 50 quid or more, is it cos I is crap
My local forces are all 50 quid or more, is it cos I is crap
Am I doing something wrong?
My local forces are all 50 quid or more, is it cos I is crap
Each Force charges as they see fit. We basically offer the course at no charge, but the £20 covers the booking system at the national office & tea/coffee & lunch.
CuzGS
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Thanks, I shall certainly be doing one for sure
It's not just that each Force charges differently...
Derbyshire have a sliding scale depending on the weight of the rider.
Most riders get charged <£30. Tossers start at £50. Mine cost me £720...
Am I doing something wrong?
My local forces are all 50 quid or more, is it cos I is crap
Derbyshire have a sliding scale depending on the weight of the rider.
Most riders get charged <£30. Tossers start at £50. Mine cost me £720...
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