Welcome to BikeSafe Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire 2010

Bikesafe in Beds. and Herts. involves a one to one ride out with a police motorcyclist.

The ride out takes about ¾ hour and following that the officer will offer you advice on your riding style.

Should you decide you would like further advanced training the Institute of Advanced Motorcyclists attend the events and there is an opportunity to sign up for their “Skills for Life” course at a discount.

The ride out with the police is free of charge.

Dates for 2010:

18th April 2010 at the “Bikers in Paradise Show” Paradise Wildlife Park.
White Stubbs Lane,  Broxbourne, EN10 7QA. Entry to the show will be free to people booked on a Bikesafe ride out.

23rd May 2010: at Hertfordshire Constabulary Headquarters, Stanborough Road
Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6XF

4th July 2010: Bedfordshire BikeSafe Event - Luton Fire Station. Studley Road, Luton. LU3 1BB

5th September 2010 Hertfordshire County Hall, Hertfordshire County Hall, Peggs Lane, Hertford, SG13 8DQ.

3rd October 2009: at Hertfordshire Constabulary Headquarters Stanborough Road
Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6XF.

Bikesafe Course.

In partnership with Hertfordshire County Council, Instructors from the Hertfordshire Constabulary Driving School will be running a course for motorcycle riders to help them prepare for an Advanced Test, in association with the Herts and Beds Group of the Institute of Advanced Motorists.

The course will be classroom based for four evenings between 7.30 and 9pm. The sessions take place on Monday 29th March, and the following three Tuesdays 6th, 13th and 19th April. There will be a practical on-road session on Sunday 11th April."

This course will follow the National Bikesafe Curriculum and will cover subjects such as hazard awareness, filtering, cornering and overtaking.  A certificate will be awarded.

The cost will be £50.

The course will be held at:

Hertfordshire Police HQ,
Stanborough Road,
Welwyn Garden City,
AL8 6XF