Apply for one of 90 free motorcycle CBT courses before January 31, 2021

Aspiring new riders need to act fast to win one of 90 free Compulsory Basic Training Courses (CBT) with Bennetts’ ‘Ride Free’ campaign before the January 31st, 2021 deadline.

Bennetts celebrated their 90th year in 2020 by starting a mission to help inspire, encourage and educate new or returning riders on the benefits that life on two wheels can offer.

By heading to bennetts.co.uk/RideFree, aspiring and returning riders can access a range of information on how to get started, which motorcycle kit to choose, trusted reviews on security products, combined with top tips and guidance on what bikes to get and how to pick a good one. This dedicated online portal is also the place to apply for the 90 free CBT courses.

Applying to win a CBT course takes just a couple of minutes, requiring a few details and asking why the applicant wants to ride. The successful applicants will be notified within ten working days of the campaign coming to an end, after rigorous judging from the panel that includes former Olympic snowboarder turned presenter, Aimee Fuller.

The CBT courses are managed by Bennetts’ campaign partner, RideTo, who work with a UK nationwide network of trusted training centres. They will schedule the courses during the first half of 2021 (Covid restrictions permitting) and will also offer applicants the opportunity to save £10 off a CBT booking. Bennetts PR, Brand and Events manager, Luke Brackenbury, said, “From the applications so far, it’s clear that there are a lot of people who want to start riding motorcycles: our judge, Aimee Fuller, certainly has got a tough job on her hands to choose the 90!

“Even more exciting for motorcycling is the spread of ages of applicants that want to get behind some bars, and that’s why Bennetts is already working on a second phase of Ride Free to continue to help people get more from motorcycling.”

Ride Free is supported by Bennetts Rewards - a unique platform designed to help all motorcyclists get more from motorcycling. It’s populated with a huge range of offers and discounts, unmissable deals and money-can’t-buy experiences for riders both on and off the bike. Access to Bennetts Rewards is free for all riders who purchase insurance directly with Bennetts or also available as a paid for 12-month membership.

Visit bennetts.co.uk/RideFree to find out more.

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Minor but comforting news on the state of health of Fausto Gresini, who has been hospitalized for over three weeks at the Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi hospital in Bologna.
 
Doctor Nicola Cilloni: “Fausto Gresini's general clinical conditions are fragile, but slowly and progressively improving.He is conscious and combative. Radiological and laboratory tests also go in the same direction. He still needs to be supported by the mechanical ventilator, but blood oxygenation is progressively improving. He started physiotherapy to rehabilitate both breathing and muscles. He remains in critical and fragile condition with a long path of treatment, but the direction taken in recent days makes the prognosis, still reserved, more optimistic.

Fausto Gresini’s conditions remain serious, as the former motorcycle world champion is still  in the intensive care unit of the Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi hospital in Bologna. 

Here is today’s s statement by Dr Nicola Cilloni: “Fausto's general conditions are unfortunately still serious. The lungs hit hard by the disease and by an overlapping infection are able to give oxygen to the blood only and aided by the mechanical ventilation machine. It is still necessary to keep Fausto asleep almost always to allow the mechanical fan to work properly. When he is periodically awakened, he is conscious and combative”.

Triumph and the National Motorcycle Museum share a long and passionate history of partnership in protecting and promoting the incredible history of British motorcycling, which has encompassed many landmark moments of success and challenges.

As part of Triumph’s commitment to supporting this amazing institution through these very difficult times, and in their endeavour to raise the funds required to re-open in 2021, we are pleased to announce that we will be donating a new Trident 660 to the NMM raffle.

Triumph’s Chief Commercial Officer Paul Stroud said: “We look forward to welcoming the winner at a Triumph dealership of their choice in the UK to collect their prize, and encourage the many fans of the National Motorcycle Museum and British motorcycling to show their support in buying a ticket and contributing to the survival of this incredible UK venue’’.

National Motorcycle Museum Director James Hewing said:

“We are absolutely delighted to have such a significant prize for our re-opening fund raffle. Offering a brand-new Triumph Trident 660 will really help towards raising the funds that will allow us to re-open 7 days a week. We have a very long-standing relationship with Triumph who have once again shown us their support at a time when it really matters”.

Raffle entry

For a chance to win this amazing prize and for full terms and conditions, visit https://www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk/appeal-raffle/ where you can purchase your raffle tickets directly online from the National Motorcycle Museum.

Today on Blue Monday, automotive charity Ben is launching fast-track access to its digital mental and wellbeing platform, offering immediate support to those in need. On a day hailed as the most depressing of the year, Ben is giving automotive people the ability to sign up free to access online digital support for their mental health and wellbeing.