Gwent police announce new two-day Bikesafe workshops

Heddlu Gwent Police have announced the dates for Bikesafe 2004 events in Gwent.

This year, for the first time, two-day weekend workshops will be staged. These will be based on the highly successful model pioneered by North Wales Police and will cost £80.

Bikesafe is an initiative run by police forces to help lower the number of motorcycle rider casualties. By passing on their knowledge, skills and experience, police motorcyclists can help riders become safer and more competent by increasing their ability and confidence.

The two-day workshop content will include a mix of theory, motorcycle related first aid, maintenance issues and on-road assessment rides. The workshop is designed to enhance the skills of riders who have already passed their test. It is particularly suitable for those who may be returning to biking after a period of absence, and sports bike riders.

Weekend workshops will take place 3-4 April, 31 July – 1 August and 18-19 September. Further details are available from the Bikesafe website www.bikesafe.co.uk.

In addition, the popular one-to-one, accompanied ride-outs from Abergavenny bus station will take place once again this year. These last one hour over a variety of road types, and at the end of the session there is a thorough de-brief in which constructive advice and comments will be given and questions answered.

There is no charge for these assessed rides and riders can book on the day. The ride-outs will take place between 10am-4pm on 2 May, 6 June and 26 September.

Further information about Bikesafe in Gwent can be obtained from Jan Bibby at RoSPA, 02920 250600 or Penny Thorpe at Capita Gwent Consultancy, 01633 463376, penny.thorpe@capita.co.uk