RIDE SAFE LONDON

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For more than 20 years the Metropolitan Police offered London's motorcyclists the excellent Bikesafe workshop until they cancelled it by the start of this year. This was a blow as it was the only initiative open to London's motorcyclists to improve technique and skill and therefore become better, safer riders, after passing the motorcycle test.

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During the workshop the trainee was observed by a Police motorcyclist who would then offer feedback and advice on how to improve further. Since the cancellation of Bikesafe in London we have been working hard to bring it back and have obtained the services of two of the six original Bikesafe Police officers to continue to offer the workshop!

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Ride Safe London is designed to be the link between passing the motorcycle test and advanced motorcycle training. If you wish to be a better, safer rider, this course is for you!

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Entry requirements

 

You must have passed the motorcycle test in one of the following UK motorcycle licence categories: A2 or A. We do not currently offer the training on motorcycles below the A2 category.

 

You must have your own motorcycle which must be in a road safe condition according to UK legal requirements and must supply evidence of valid tax, MOT (if applicable) and insurance together with your UK motorcycle driving licence. Holders of the old style paper driving licence must also supply valid UK photo ID such as a passport. Your motorcycle will be checked for road legality. All functions must be in working order and tyres must be in a safe condition. Number plates should conform with the law. Flip-up number plates are strictly forbidden. Exhausts should conform with legal requirements. You must wear appropriate motorcycle protective clothing and wear an approved motorcycle helmet.

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The training

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We start with the theory of advanced riding and the systematic riding approach. You will be presented with advanced riding concepts such as how to read the road, observation, effective positioning, the use of appropriate speed, motorcycle control, cornering, braking techniques and hazard planning. You will then take on a variety of road and traffic conditions whilst being observed by an experienced and Police trained motorcyclist. Regular de-briefs will improve your technique and sharpen your skills. The aim is to make you a more confident, efficient, progressive, skilled and therefore safer rider. 

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At the end of the ride you will receive feedback on your progress and advice on how to go further to continue to improve your skill level and safety. 

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Believe

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We are saddened by the Metropolitan Police withdrawing from the Bikesafe scheme. We offer this training because we believe in it. We believe in increasing the safety of motorcyclists in London and believe that the best way of achieving that is by effective, professional training. We want to help you to enjoy your motorcycling to the best of your ability. We believe London's motorcyclists deserve this training. We believe in you!

 

Benefits

 

We are not doing this for glory or badges but to make London's motorcyclists better and therefore safer. In this we are supported by our partners, Lexham Insurance, Motorcycle Action Group and Triumph London who have kindly agreed to offer discounted products and services for those competing the course and producing the course certificate.