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Old 17-10-07, 07:17 AM   #1
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Anyone done one of these bikesafe rideout days, specifically in Aber?

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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?
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Old 17-10-07, 07:18 AM   #2
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can I do it in my car?
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Old 17-10-07, 08:04 AM   #3
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Think the answer is in the title matey!
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Old 17-10-07, 08:35 AM   #4
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a few from the WRC did them a few months ago,
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Old 17-10-07, 01:10 PM   #5
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Recommended. Do it.
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Old 17-10-07, 03:39 PM   #6
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Recommended. Do it.
Any of the other new bikers on here fancy it?
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Old 17-10-07, 03:49 PM   #7
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Any of the other new bikers on here fancy it?
Welsh_Wizard maybe?
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Old 17-10-07, 03:53 PM   #8
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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
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Old 17-10-07, 04:04 PM   #9
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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...
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Old 17-10-07, 04:09 PM   #10
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Mmmm didnt think about that really...
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
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