| Welcome To BikeSafe
Leicestershire
First of all, thank you
for your interest in BikeSafe Assessment days being run by Leicestershire
Constabulary.
All of the officers assisting on Bikesafe are Police Class 1 Advanced
riders from the forces motorcycle section, accredited for BikeSafe.
The whole purpose of Bikesafe is to reduce casualties among bikers
by passing on tips and knowledge, to give you an insight to safer,
smoother riding, and a heightened awareness of possible hazards.
It is our hope that Bikesafe will encourage you to progress to
further formal training in the future.
Bikesafe Leicestershire is a one day (Saturday or Sunday) complete
package run from Leicestershire Constabulary Force Headquarters,
located on St.Johns, Enderby LE19 2BX. This is two minutes
from junction 21 M1/M69, on the B4114.
N.B. Riders participating in the course are required to wear protective motorcycling apparel.
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Course Contents
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The day will start
at 9am (please arrive for 8.45, you will be directed to FHQ
reception)
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Firstly, introductions, a
brief document and bike check. The National BikeSafe interactive DVD will be played and various disciplines of riding will be discussed. This will take until about 11.00am. |
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You will then take to the road and observe a demonstration ride. |
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You will then take the lead
to be assessed by the officer on your riding ability. There will be numerous stops where debriefing will take place and the chance of a cup of tea! |
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We will call at a cafe for refreshments around midday. |
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Once back at Police headquarters (late afternoon) you will be asked to complete a questionnaire, you will also be presented with a Certificate of Attendance which
you can then use to obtain discounted Insurance at many mainstream
Insurance Companies. |
All this can be had for the sum
of £60.00 including lunch, which has to be great value for
money!
To book yourself in for 2008 please ring our booking Agents Motorcycle
UK Ltd on 08452 307 407 or complete our online form.
Courses may be booked by
phone using a credit or debit card.
It
would be helpful if you have viewed a copy of the book 'Motorcycle
Roadcraft, The Police Rider's Handbook to Better Motorcycling'.
This is available to purchase securel online from motorcycle-uk.com
For further information
(other than bookings or date enquiries) about our Assessment Days
please contact:
Sgt. Wayne Riley or PC Bryn Sabin
Road Policing Unit
Police HQ
St. Johns,
Enderby
Leicestershire LE19 2BX
Tel: 0116 222 2222 Ext. 2418
email: leicestershire@bikesafe.co.uk
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