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NATIONAL BIKESAFE EVENT 2005
Here’s the word from the MCI on the Bikesafe days, which are coming up in April;
The annual national BikeSafe motorcycling event featuring a host of motorbike stars is being held at Cheltenham Racecourse on April 2nd and 3rd.
A fun day out for riders and non-riders, the free event is planned to include assessed rides on the latest motorbikes from several major manufacturers and will cover a variety of local routes. The event also marks the 2005 launch of the Bikesafe initiative.
Free expert tuition from some of the UK’s top instructors will be available, including over 60 police motorcyclists from across the UK and trainers from large manufacturers.
The event will include visits from top superbike riders Michael Rutter and Karl Harris, who both ride for Honda, as well as displays by other leading manufacturers including Suzuki, Ducati, Kawasaki and Harley Davidson.
On show there will be something for young and old alike, with displays from scooter and mini-moto suppliers to custom bikes and vintage clubs for enthusiasts.
Highlighting the importance of good quality safety equipment will be a major feature of the event, as it is feared so many riders underestimate the level of protective kit needed.
Scores of prizes will be given out, including a pair of VIP tickets for a British Superbikes race worth around £600 courtesy of Suzuki. A large variety of motorcycle stalls will also be on site, including clothing and accessories, the air ambulance will be on hand and a host of family entertainment will be provided.
Craig Carey-Clinch, Motor Cycle Industry’s (MCI) Director of Public Affairs said “ The MCI is a supporter of BikeSafe and in 2004 it provided financial support to the project to ensure the survival of national co-ordination.
“ Riders of all ages and abilities can always learn more about their riding capabilities. A BikeSafe assessment is a safe and fun way to find out more and pick up some tips that will help people get more out of their bikes.”
Inspector Paul Morrissey, who oversees Motorway and Roads Policing for the Gloucestershire force, said: “BikeSafe will be a huge event with a wide variety of entertainment and fun activities available for people of all ages, and we are thrilled to be hosting it in Gloucestershire for the first time.
“But there is a serious side to the event, because an unacceptably high number of motorcyclists are killed or injured on roads up and down the country every year. We want to change that and help motorcyclists to improve their road skills, while also providing them with a great day out with like minded bikers from across Britain.”
More information on the BikeSafe event can be found by visiting http://www.bikesafe.co.uk or http://www.gloucestershire.police.uk.
LOVE IS GIVING SOMEONE THE ABILITY TO DESTROY YOU, THEN TRUSTING THEM NOT TO.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, But rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, Vodka in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming…….WOO HOO, what a ride!
Dya think they’ll do a special on going round little islands at slow speed, if they do SIGN ME UP!![
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