Education
We're working to educate riders by taking part in BikeSafe, a campaign run by police
forces around the UK to promote safer riding.
BikeSafe Essex aims to reduce the number of motorcycle crashes
on the county’s roads by assessing riders of all ages to see if
they would benefit from extra training.
We’re convinced the better rider you become, the less likely you
are to be involved in a crash and the more enjoyment you’ll get out
of your bike, so we’ve designed a number of educational events to
help.
Below you’ll find a list of workshops and educational days aimed
at all riders from the experienced to the novice.
BikeSafe workshops
Riders who have been biking for many years and
those returning to riding after a period of absence are
encourage
d to enhance their skills at
BikeSafe workshops.
The practical workshops are run throughout the year in
Chelmsford and manned by members of the Essex Motorcycle Forum.
As well as a classroom based theory session, motorcyclists
complete two observed rides, one rural, one non-rural, in the
company of advanced riders.
By passing on their knowledge and experience, we can help
motorcyclists become safer, more competent riders.
Each one-day workshop runs between 9am and 5pm and aims to equip
motorcyclists with the skills they need to make riding enjoyable
yet safe. Safer riding means less casualties on our roads.
Booking a course
First, decide which 2011 course you would like to attend:
Sunday, April 17
Sunday, May 15
Sunday, May 29
Sunday, June 5
Sunday, June 12
Sunday, June 26
Sunday, July 10
Sunday, July 31
Sunday, August 14
Sunday, September 4
Sunday, September 18
Sunday, September 25
Sunday, October 9
Sunday, October 23
There is space for 16 people on each workshop and all spaces will
be allocated on a first come first served basis.
The course costs £55 per person, including lunch, classroom tuition
and observed rides.
Places should be booked by calling 08444 151 206.
Pit Stop Days
Pit Stop days give riders the chance to have their driving
accessed by a police motorcyclist and sign up for a BikeSafe
workshop.
Our officers pick a spot on a road popular with riders, offer them
something to eat and drink and encourage them to chat about road
safety issues
Young Rider days
Road safety officers work with schools and colleges to deliver
safety messages and give students the chance to have their
motorcycles and scooters checked by a mechanic.
Examiners from the Institute of Advanced Motorists provide off road
training while police motorcyclists offer assessment on road.
Young Rider Pit Stop days
Young riders on motorcycles and scooters are stopped by police
motorcyclists and invited to attend a short safety session with
road safety officers. Police officers check their vehicles for
safety and legality and then offer the young riders the chance to
take part in an assessed drive.
Advanced training courses
Many of the riders we meet admit they bought their bike because
of the way it looked and have little riding experience or
mechanical knowledge. Taking an advanced training course will not
only help you become a better driver but it will result in a
qualification that could reduce your insurance fees.
Use the links below to find out more about the courses on
offer.
All courses include membership of The Institute of Advanced
Motorists.
Chelmsford and District
Advanced Motorcyclists
Offer the Institute of Advanced Motorists Skills for Life package
for £139 plus fuel costs. 
Contact: Jon Harman
Mobile: 07968 500015
Phone: 01245 240600
Website: www.cadam.org
Royal Society for the Prevention of
Accidents
Offer training to bronze, silver and gold levels at a cost of £10
per session. There is a £50 fee for the ROSPA test but this
includes a one year membership.
Contact: South East Chairperson, Ashley John
Mobile: 07758 394334
E-mail: ashleymjohn@googlemail.com
Website: www.rospariders.co.uk
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