North Wales Police to Host Motorcycle Safety Workshops
A North Wales Police unit is set to stage three motorcycle safety workshops this summer to help keep bikers safe on the road
North Wales Police is set to hold three motorcycle safety workshops in Porthmadog this summer, with the first of those taking place on Sunday 11 May.
The following two events are scheduled for Monday 6 July and Wednesday 24 September, with the day-long workshops featuring classroom-based theory, a look at causation factors and solutions, as well as an observed ride where participants get vital feedback.
The workshops are being organised by BikeSafe, who is a national police-led initiative aimed at working with motorcyclists to learn key skills around riding and safety.
Experienced police motorcyclists will be delivering the workshops alongside approved volunteers, with cornering, road positioning, observation and hazard perception being the main focus.
Inspector Leigh Evans, of North Wales Police Roads Crime Unit said: “This is an extremely important initiative as sadly, we often see motorcyclists continue to feature disproportionately in our road traffic collision figures. With the main aim of reducing the number of bikers being hurt on the roads, these fantastic workshops explore the main riding hazards that motorcyclists face. By delivering theory presentations and observed rides a BikeSafe workshop helps bikers discover their strengths and weaknesses.
“Whilst we are encouraging bikers to take responsibility for their own safety by continuously refreshing and improving their motorcycle skills, we are also asking drivers to please take extra care and look properly for bikers particularly at T-junctions. We would urge motorcyclists to really consider attending one of our workshops, where you’ll find you’re sitting alongside like-minded biking enthusiasts with a wide range of experience, skills and different machines. Whether you are on a commuter bike, scooter or a sports bike, you are equally welcome and will benefit by having the skills for the rest of the biking season and beyond.”
To book your place on the workshop visit the BikeSafe website: North Wales Police – BikeSafe.
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