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