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Ollie_07
17-10-07, 07:17 AM
Anyone done one of these bikesafe rideout days, specifically in Aber?

Day Ride Outs

The Gwent day ride outs will be run from Abergavenny Bus Station Car Park, and will centre around the Nationwide BikeSafe strategy aiming to reduce the number of motorcycle crash casualties by promoting safer riding and responsible attitude. It is aimed at all categories of motorcyclists and is an attempt to increase motorcyclists awareness. it is further hoped that though encouragement, self policing, and promoting a healthy and responsible rider/driver attitude including the breaking down of perceived/misconceived barriers and perceptions that the common goal of Road Safety and Reduction in Road Crashes can be achieved. The initiative will offer accompanied "ride outs" at the end of which a thorough debrief will be given, offering advice and constructive comments. Riders undertaking the assessment do so voluntarily, understanding that they remain solely liable and responsible for their own actions.
There is no charge made for assessed rides and persons wishing to take part will be able to pre-book their "ride out" via email or telephone, or even turn up on the day. However with limited capacity pre-booking is advised.
For people considering additional training, e.g. through the Institute of Advanced Motorcyclists or Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents it may allay fears and provide an insight into advanced riding etc. Information as to where to go for advanced training will be available. There will be help and advice on motorcycle security and crime prevention. Datatag readers will also be on hand as well as a selection of security devices. Police motorcyclists, most of whom have machines themselves, will be available for advice on aspects of road safety/condition/legality or to discuss "Roadcraft".
We want to hear the views of riders, YOUR VIEWS, on how to combat and deter the rogue element of motorcyclist's intent only on their own "sense of purpose" to the detriment of all. The ride out and debrief will take approx 1 hour.
One-to-one ride outs on Sundays (10.00am to 4.00pm) from Abergavenny Bus Station.

For further information about this initiative or to pre-book an assessed ride. Please contact:Penny Thorpe, County Road Safety Officer (Gwent Consultancy)Tel: 01633 463376Fax: 01633 463399email: penny.thorpe@capita.co.uk


Sound like quite a good idea?

gettin2dizzy
17-10-07, 07:18 AM
can I do it in my car? ;)

Ollie_07
17-10-07, 08:04 AM
Think the answer is in the title matey! ;)

hovis
17-10-07, 08:35 AM
a few from the WRC did them a few months ago,

Xan173
17-10-07, 01:10 PM
Recommended. Do it.

Ollie_07
17-10-07, 03:39 PM
Recommended. Do it.

Any of the other new bikers on here fancy it?

Xan173
17-10-07, 03:49 PM
Any of the other new bikers on here fancy it?

Welsh_Wizard maybe?

hovis
17-10-07, 03:53 PM
i think they mark you out of 5.... the guy i know that did it got 1 out of 5 he is normaly a good safe rider & been riding 30 years, but he said he was missing observations and stuff as he was more worried about keeping to the speed limits & the police bike following him put him off.

they also have a feild day when they are doing these bikesafe days, pulling peeps for plates & cans, best to stay away if you are not legal

Ollie_07
17-10-07, 04:04 PM
i think they mark you out of 5.... the guy i know that did it got 1 out of 5 he is normaly a good safe rider & been riding 30 years, but he said he was missing observations and stuff as he was more worried about keeping to the speed limits & the police bike following him put him off.

they also have a feild day when they are doing these bikesafe days, pulling peeps for plates & cans, best to stay away if you are not legal


Mmmm didnt think about that really...:thumbdown:

hovis
17-10-07, 04:09 PM
Mmmm didnt think about that really...:thumbdown:

im not saying its a bad thing, i was thinking of doing it on the SV, but i did not due to my plate & can

Zombie Jesus
17-10-07, 04:13 PM
I did bikesafe in cardiff a couple of months back, I learnt a lot so well worth doing.

On the first ride the police guy shook my hand and said that was the fastest he has seen anyone ride from Llantwit Major to Wick :smt077

Xan173
17-10-07, 04:14 PM
At the one I attended (Avon & Somerset) they made it clear they were not interested in small plates or loud cans, just that the machines were roadworthy from a safety point of view.

Also, no ratings were used.

Xan173
17-10-07, 04:15 PM
I did bikesafe in cardiff a couple of months back, I learnt a lot so well worth doing.

On the first ride the police guy shook my hand and said that was the fastest he has seen anyone ride from Llantwit Major to Wick :smt077

Can I shake it too please Chris, pleeeease.....? :smt081

hovis
17-10-07, 04:16 PM
the one in venny is just a 30-60min observed ride AFAIK its FREE you can then go on to book a bikesafe course if you wish £80ish

Ollie_07
17-10-07, 04:20 PM
Think i will give it a go then, may pop up this saturday...

Xan173
17-10-07, 04:24 PM
Think i will give it a go then, may pop up this saturday...

Good man.

Xan173
17-10-07, 04:26 PM
I did bikesafe in cardiff a couple of months back, I learnt a lot so well worth doing.

On the first ride the police guy shook my hand and said that was the fastest he has seen anyone ride from Llantwit Major to Wick :smt077

Actually Chris, your avatar just registered with me. Is that you??? Damn that's a good photo (no p*** taking either).

hovis
17-10-07, 04:41 PM
Think i will give it a go then, may pop up this saturday...

i would'nt















they are there sunday:smt016

Lissa
17-10-07, 04:57 PM
they also have a feild day when they are doing these bikesafe days, pulling peeps for plates & cans, best to stay away if you are not legal


We've done three bike safe days and one full weekend, and not once has our can or plate or dark visor been an issue!

Ollie_07
17-10-07, 05:50 PM
i would'nt















they are there sunday:smt016

:smt098

Zombie Jesus
18-10-07, 03:10 PM
Actually Chris, your avatar just registered with me. Is that you??? Damn that's a good photo (no p*** taking either).

:cool: ya it me on brooklands hairpin at pembrey race track a couple of months back.