Bikesafe and Around The Corner for 2010
February 05 2010
Bikesafe is a practical and enjoyable way in which we can reduce the risks faced when using two wheels. As bikers we are vulnerable. We know safety isn't sexy, it’s not a crowd puller, but if you get involved in an incident, blame is largely irrelevant as it is almost always the biker who comes off worst. So it’s far better to avoid it than try to apportion blame afterwards.
It doesn't matter how long you've been biking you can always learn something new. Our Police bikers along with Edinburgh and District Advanced Motorcyclists (EDAM) and Borders Group of Advanced Motorcyclists are keen to let you in on some of their secrets and best of all - it’s free!
Bikesafe consists of presentations on motorcycling skills and issues. It’s only a couple of hours, it’s informal and is usually accompanied by lively debate and questions. It’s a good opportunity to share stories and learn form each other. For everyone it’s a great introduction to lifelong motorcycling development, whilst the tea break provides an opportunity to pick our brains on a one-to-one basis.
You will thereafter be invited to join us on one of our fine biking roads which are described in detail on the ROUTES pages, where you can be observed by an experienced biker and receive a practical demonstration of how we do it. Although the ride might only last an hour or two, we know it will whet your appetite and hopefully encourage you to take your riding to the next level.
With plenty of experience around on the day there's also ample opportunity to quiz us on other biking topics.
2010 Dates
Skills & Issues Evenings
Thursday 15 April 2010 -1900hrs start - Police Headquarters, Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 1RB.
Thursday 22 April 2010 -1900hrs start - Howdenburn Primary School, Lothian Road, Jedburgh.
Demonstration Ride Days
Saturday 22 May 2010, 0830-1600hrs - A72 at Neidpath Castle, Peebles.
Sunday 6 June 2010, 0830-1600hrs - A68 meeting at the large southbound lay by, 1 mile south of Earlston.
If you reside in the Lothian and Borders Police area and wish to register your interest, you can contact us at Please leave your name, address and contact phone number.
For those of you who like the sound of this, but reside in another policing area, please use the Bikesafe web page to register your interest in Bikesafe within your own area, it's national.
