Can somebody please tell me the venue and date of the Gloucester Bikesafe day. Thanks
Bikesafe 2011
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Thanks- I'm going to do the Castle Combe day and then book onto the workshop later in the year.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Unashamed bump - the better weather is here, & we still have places available
rodsharp
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Martin I have tried to book May course on web and failed to get past first screen,so phoned main office several times, cant get an answer so left message, but nobody has returned my call . It is getting to the too difficult stage but I would still like to come, any chance?
Maybe it would be possible for you to phone me on 07825 014819 and we could bypass the officialdom and make the necessary arrangements,or leave me your direct number and I shall call you.:
Maybe it would be possible for you to phone me on 07825 014819 and we could bypass the officialdom and make the necessary arrangements,or leave me your direct number and I shall call you.:
Tomorrow in the office 01242 247030
Tosssssssser
Don't forget, Wayne is working down here in Gloucester nowadays. He must know an embarrassing fact or two about you........
I understand you've been "sorted out" - for your info., here are the national BikeSafe office contact details
BikeSafe Administration, Motorcycle Industry Association
1 Rye Hill Office Park, Birmingham Road
Allesley
Coventry
CV5 9AB
Phone and Email
08444 151206
[email protected]
rodsharp
Registered user
Martin Yes thanks They contacted me this morning and I am now signed up for the April session due to a new committment on 15 May.
Come along to the Prescott Bike Festival, & look at course dates.
Chaps,
With a promising forecast for the coming weekend, if you’re looking for somewhere to ride to on Sunday April 10th, you might like to consider Prescott, near Cheltenham.
To raise money for the “Severn Freewheelers”, a charity that runs despatches for the NHS (blood bikes) a full days programme has been compiled.
I shall be there on behalf of BikeSafe, & look forward to meeting a few tossers.
http://www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk/
http://www.bikesafe.co.uk/
Regards,
Pc 520 Martyn Hillier,
BikeSafe Co-ordinator, Gloucestershire Constabulary,
Operations Centre, Bamfurlong Lane,
Cheltenham, Glos GL51 6ST
Tel direct dial 01242 (24) 7028 or ANPR office (24) 7030.
Chaps,
With a promising forecast for the coming weekend, if you’re looking for somewhere to ride to on Sunday April 10th, you might like to consider Prescott, near Cheltenham.
To raise money for the “Severn Freewheelers”, a charity that runs despatches for the NHS (blood bikes) a full days programme has been compiled.
I shall be there on behalf of BikeSafe, & look forward to meeting a few tossers.
http://www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk/
http://www.bikesafe.co.uk/
Regards,
Pc 520 Martyn Hillier,
BikeSafe Co-ordinator, Gloucestershire Constabulary,
Operations Centre, Bamfurlong Lane,
Cheltenham, Glos GL51 6ST
Tel direct dial 01242 (24) 7028 or ANPR office (24) 7030.
Bury_Dave
Registered user
Did the Suffolk one at the weekend. VERY informative, great atmosphere. Took a bit of getting used to have a Copper on my tail though !! But the whole thing was very relaxed.
I had been expecting a "Don't do this and don't do that" and an "always stick to the Highway code" etc. Nothing like that at all. It was all about making progress on a bike. Safe progress but progress just the same. I had thought that 'Roadcraft' was a manual on how to be a totally legal and HC following (read boring) rider. Had no idea it was all about getting from A to B quickly and safely.
A lot of the instruction was like that which I had for my DAS 18 months ago and which I try to follow (although that was geared more to passing the test of course) but it was very good to have a very well trained rider critiquing me. Notice I said 'well trained' rather than experienced ? Well, I know a number of riders who are very 'experienced' and think they know it all but don't necessarily ride well but these cops are both .... Anyways, my speed came up a good amount in the bends and flowed a lot more.
I'd recommend a bikesafe to any rider - even experienced ones - as it's always nice to get a fresh view on how you ride. £50 FFS. And a good lunch
They even tagged an hour and a half 'First On Scene' First Aid course at the end of it.
Dave
I had been expecting a "Don't do this and don't do that" and an "always stick to the Highway code" etc. Nothing like that at all. It was all about making progress on a bike. Safe progress but progress just the same. I had thought that 'Roadcraft' was a manual on how to be a totally legal and HC following (read boring) rider. Had no idea it was all about getting from A to B quickly and safely.
A lot of the instruction was like that which I had for my DAS 18 months ago and which I try to follow (although that was geared more to passing the test of course) but it was very good to have a very well trained rider critiquing me. Notice I said 'well trained' rather than experienced ? Well, I know a number of riders who are very 'experienced' and think they know it all but don't necessarily ride well but these cops are both .... Anyways, my speed came up a good amount in the bends and flowed a lot more.
I'd recommend a bikesafe to any rider - even experienced ones - as it's always nice to get a fresh view on how you ride. £50 FFS. And a good lunch
They even tagged an hour and a half 'First On Scene' First Aid course at the end of it. Dave
For those who live in the Bath and NE Somerset patch
Here's the link to the BANES Bikesafe event in May:
http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/news/late...es/BikeSafetrainingcoursesonoffer.aspx?inform
Here's the link to the BANES Bikesafe event in May:
http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/news/late...es/BikeSafetrainingcoursesonoffer.aspx?inform
Can someone confirm the time of the course in Gloucester on Sunday. I'm being really think and cannot find it on the website. I think it's 9-4?
Thanks
Tom
Thanks
Tom
Buz
Registered user
Yep, 9-4 both this week and next, theory Sunday and the observed ride next Sunday
See you there
Pete
That'll be the bit at the bottom with the times.
http://www.bikesafe.co.uk/Police-Forces/Gloucestershire/Page/Workshop-Content.aspx
I won't be the only Tosser there, will I ?
No Martyn, you won't.
Thanks for the call too - that was above and beyond.
Tom
Thanks for the call too - that was above and beyond.
Tom
rodsharp
Registered user
Did the bikesafe course in April and found it to be very worthwhile . I thought the classroom session would be boring as I have done it before but Martin made it quite entertaining and other than the fact it was a lovely day and we should have been out riding it was ok. However the following week was mostly out riding and I think I was one of the lucky ones as I had the fortune of (probably being a tosser ) selected to go out with Martin as my observer. You cannot believe how easy a good professional rider makes it look, his lines and the ease of every move are a pleasure to observe. I personally gained more from following Martin than any other aspect and would suggest that everybody could benefit from doing this course,however good you think you are.
Anyone else booked in for the Gloucester course on 3rd and 10th July?
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