Category: Events and Shows

1. Motorcycle Rider Skills Workshops return to Gaydon‏

   Posted on 10:00am Friday 20th May 2016

   Three years after Warwickshire Police ended their very successful BikeSafe workshops, the British Motor Museum are pleased to announce that they have become BikeSafe partners. Throughout 2016 they will be running a number of motorcycle rider skills workshops designed to hopefully make motorcycle riding safer and more enjoyable.

   The workshops are run by ex-police instructors and advanced police riders as well as senior instructors from both RoSPA and IAM, all of whom were previously involved in the Warwickshire Police BikeSafe initiative from 2001-2013. They explore the main riding hazards that bikers face helping improve riders skills, knowledge and hazard awareness.
   
   The workshops include classroom and open road sessions, covering observations, hazard perception, anticipation and planning, cornering and overtaking. Riders will also have their riding assessed out on the open road.

   Neil Colledge, Workshop Instructor from the British Motor Museum and former head of the Warwickshire BikeSafe initiative said “Hundreds of motorcyclists are killed or seriously injured each year on our roads. Our workshops are run by bikers, for bikers! They are about learning to assess your riding strengths and weakness, allowing you to improve your riding skills and enable you to get the most out of your machines in a safe and responsible way”.

   The first workshop is on Saturday 28 May, it is a full day and costs £65 including tuition, refreshments, a light lunch as well as an opportunity to look around the fantastic newly refurbished Museum.

   For more information about the motorcycle rider skills workshops please visit www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk or call 01926 645056. The British Motor Museum will also be exhibiting at the Rugby Bike Fest on Sunday 22 May.

    

2. The Lee Rigby Memorial Ride - 22nd May 2016

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 19th May 2016

   The fusilier drummers will play as the ride goes through Rochdale, Heywood and then to Middleton for a service.

   Opening speech by the Lord Mayor of Rochdale and the Royal Regiment of fusilier drummers will play. Then onto the Gardeners Arms for entertainment, food, hog roast, bbq and more.

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   venue: Starting from Rochdale Town Hall, Middleton, Lancashire, OL11 M24 from 10.30am for a 12 noon set off. After the ride to Gardeners Arms, Hollin Lane, Middleton, Manchester, M24 5LE

   Donations to SSAFA
   
   

   See the facebook event page for more details

3. Ride to Work Week 2016 spotlights those who commute happy

   Posted on 10:00am Thursday 19th May 2016

   Ride to Work Week 2016 is on between Monday 20^th and Sunday 26^th June. The campaign aims to raise the profile of commuting by motorcycle or scooter and to highlight the main benefits.

   These include:

   • Time saved – less time in traffic means more time in bed! 
   • Money saved – save on petrol spend more on you
   • Easy parking – motorcyclists get into the smallest spaces
   • Road skills improve - riders who drive are better car drivers too
   • It’s just more fun – you’ll turn up to work with a smile on your face

   Special content will be shared during the week via social media, using the hashtag #commutehappy

   • Riders can share their own pictures and Ride to Work Week content via the facebook page and Twitter in order to show the rest of the UK why their mode of transport is so enjoyable.

   • Events will be held across the UK for the public and for employees at motorcycle friendly businesses. These range from ‘bikers breakfasts’ to VIP parking and free CBTs for non-riding staff. 

   • The Ride to Work Week team will also put on a programme of events and Get On free ride opportunities in Northamptonshire, where the County Council is the first in the UK to actively encourage a modal shift towards motorcycling (more info available on request).

   • Special offers, promotions and giveaways will be available throughout the week.  Watch the facebook page for details. These usually include free commuter cover from insurers, and offers on top brands for clothing and accessories as well as prizes!

   • IAM is offering FREE ‘buddy’ advanced taster rides for licence holders who want to check out their commute with a local advanced observer.

   • BikeSafe is holding a special ‘Bridging the Gap’ weekend workshop on June 18^th and 19^th at Northamptonshire Police Headquarters for riders who want to improve their riding. Booking is essential. £45 for the course.

   • People across the UK who want to try motorcycling for the first time can book a session at a Get On road show event. These are also on regularly throughout the year at Silverstone in Northamptonshire.  Booking is via  www.geton.co.uk

   • Special hi-viz vests and t-shirts are available to those organising events by contacting Stevie or Sandra via [email protected]
     
     

   
   
   Information

   • Riders are the happiest commuters. In a one off report by the Office for National Statistics, commuting via motorcycle, scooter and moped was found to have no negative impact on wellbeing on journeys up to 30 minutes long, in contrast to those using the bus, cycling, driving or walking, who all experienced a negative impact after just 15 minutes.
   • Be nice to motorcyclists, they are reducing congestion for all road users. A study which modelled a modal shift towards powered two wheelers for one of the most congested roads in Europe found that if just 10% of car drivers swapped to a motorcycle, scooter or moped, then congestion was reduced for all road users by 40%. If 25% swapped, then congestion was eliminated altogether.
   • Better car drivers. Motorcycle insurance company Carole Nash found motorcyclists’ knowledge of road safety is almost twice as good as those who only drive a car.  To reflect this, they produced a special car insurance policy aimed at riders.
   • More motorcyclists, safer roads. The Motorcycle Industry Association and the National Police Chiefs’ Council produced a framework of actions considering the idea that more powered two wheelers on the roads would increase awareness and reduce accidents. This is the same argument used by cycling lobbies and indeed an increase in both PTWs and bicycles is likely to benefit both groups.
   • Ride to Work Week is organised by the Motorcycle Industry Association and it incorporates Ride to Work Day, which is on Monday 20^th.
     
     
     www.ridetoworkweek.co.uk

4. Bikesafe2016 is coming to Northamptonshire

   Posted on 9:00am Tuesday 17th May 2016

   After a fantastic weekend at The MCN Festival of Bikes we are even more excited about The National Bikesafe Show and Track Experience coming to Rockingham in just 7 weeks!
   

   The National BikeSafe Show and Track Experience is taking place on Saturday 16th July 2016 at Rockingham Motor Speedway.

   The event, which is this year sponsored by Northamptonshire Highways, will again bring riders the chance to take an assessed ride with highly respected police riders followed by a 15 minute track experience with California Super Bikes. All for just £35.

   Are you booked for our track experience? Pre booking essential.

   Sessions running throughout the day and booking up fast, particularly 10am to 2pm. Book now to reserve your space. Available 8am to 4pm.

   £35 which includes a 2 to 1 assessment with a friendly police motorcyclist PLUS a 15 minute track experience under the guidance of California Superbike School!

   The experience

   •  Takes between 2 ½ – 3 hours INCLUDES: •  Hour long 2 to 1 assessment with police motorcyclist •  Safety briefing and 15 minute circuit ride with California Superbike School in groups of 16 or less.

   Observed ride only- just £10

   www.bikesafe.co.uk
   

   Saturday July 16th
   

   Where: Rockingham Circuit, Mitchell Road, Corby, Northamptonshire. NN17 5AF

   Time: 10am – 5pm

   In addition to this there will be plenty to do for other visitors including the chance for non-riders to have a go on a motorcycle in the Get On area. The paddock will be full of things for visitors to see and do.

   The event is just £1 to enter payable on the gate.

   Register for information on the event by emailing [email protected]

   www.bikesafe.co.uk

5. Ride Out to BikeShed London Event‏

   Posted on 9:00am Sunday 15th May 2016

   Sunday 29th May - Depart Ace: 9.30am
   
   Ride Out to Hang Out
    
   Ace Cafe London teams up with the "Bike Shed" crew for a "Ride Out to Hang Out" at BikeShed London, a two day holiday weekend event on 28th & 29th May, for everyone interested in two wheels, held at London's historic Grade 1 Listed, two hundred year old, Tobacco Dock, departing the Ace at 9.30am on Sunday 29th May.
    
   Ace has 5 pairs of BikeShed London 2016 tickets up for grabs as a raffle prizes at the cafe, a pair of tickets as prizes on each Friday Bike Night in May, the 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, together with a pair to be won on 26th May, Warr’s Harley Night at the Ace!
    
   Spend £5 or more over the counter at the cafe from 6pm and receive a raffle ticket. Draw to be held at 10pm.
    
   For more info check out:
   
   www.thebikeshed.cc
    
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   For more information about what’s on at the Ace, check out: www.ace-cafe-london.com