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RideSafe 2010 Dates

20th June Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Kemspton
4th July Community Fire Station, Luton
8th August Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Servce HQ, Kempston
5th September Hertford*
*with Hertfordshire Constabulary
3rd October Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Kempston

Please note: Dates and venues may be subject to change


RideSafe - Assessed Rides
Do you really know how well you ride? Or how you could improve? You can find out by doing an assessed ride with a police motorcyclist who will give you impartial, expert feedback on what you’re doing well and where you could develop your skills.

Who is RideSafe for?
RideSafe is recommended for any rider who holds a full motorcycle licence who lives, works or rides in Bedfordshire. It is particularly suitable for you if you have taken no further training since passing your test, have moved to a more powerful bike or are returning to riding after a break.


What’s Involved?
You will ride a set route that has been planned to include different roads and riding conditions, followed by a police motorcyclist who will observe your riding. They will then give you an assessment and feedback on your riding in thirteen different areas, telling you what you do well and where you can improve your skills.
   

    Moving off     
    Stopping
    Observation
    Planning
    Machine control
    Accelerating
    Braking
    Gears
    Signals
    Positioning
    Cornering
    Overtake / filter
    Attitude



You can use this information to help identify how you can improve your riding. If you choose to take further training the feedback will help your trainer focus on these areas. You will be given information about local training providers and training schemes available to you.


What does it cost?
It's FREE.


Register your interest

Please contact Bedfordshire Police

By phone:           07787 704716
By Email:            RideSafe@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
By post:            Click here to download and print a form and post it to RideSafe, PO Box 412, Bedford, MK41 7WD

Please supply the following information:
    Name
    Date of birth
    Address
    Telephone number and mobile phone number
    Email address

    How long have you been riding?  
    Make, model and engine size of your main motorcycle
    Have you returned to riding after a period of not riding for a number of years?
    Have you taken any rider training since passing your test?
    Are there specific aspects of your riding you wish to improve and if so, what?
        


RideSafe is part of the “Motorcycle Training Matters” initiative by the Bedfordshire and Luton Casualty Reduction Partnership to help reduce the number of motorcyclists killed and injured on our roads by improving riders' skills and promoting ongoing rider training. We are doing this by working in partnership with the motorcycling community in Bedfordshire and Luton, including local motorcycle instructors, with support from the Department for Transport.