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01-02-10, 09:38 AM
Just to be clear, the track bit is ONLY on June 5th and not the other dates.
No doubt there will requirements to meet, such as full one piece leathers or 2 piece with a zip right round (not just across the back).
There are also quite strict noise requirements at Castle Coombe, but all that should be made clear beforehand.
01-02-10, 08:30 PM
I'm sure none of us needs telling, but just in case anyone forgets.
A reminder from Mick Doohan
The days are lengthening.........
8-)
01-02-10, 10:12 PM
[smiley=thumbsup.gif]Originally Posted by kev
BB
01-02-10, 10:18 PM
thats an excellent ad
02-02-10, 10:13 PM
Castle Coombe sounds good. Def need to brush up on cornering. I keep feeling the need to slow before bends. :-[
20-02-10, 10:39 AM
Just found this in my Riders newsletter.
"Owners turning up on the day will have the option to pay £25 for a police escorted assesment with a track session included in this fee too".
I will remove the word "free" from my previous post which was an assumption on my part (sorry).
Still very good value IMO because the guys doing it are very experienced.
20-02-10, 04:28 PM
What happens? Might tag along.
20-02-10, 05:29 PM
Here's a link to the Wiltshire Police page.
http://www.bikesafe.co.uk/Bikesafe/B...irepolice.html
On the "normal" bike safe days it a combination of some "classroom" stuff and an assesed ride with the police (advanced riders).
It's 9:00 - 16:00 and is usually in/near Devizes.
Previously there has been a refundable £10 fee.
Your cheque is destroyed if you turn up (this is just to stop people not informing Colin if they can't make it and wasting a place).
I think most people go along for the assesed ride, but the classroom stuff isn't boring, with videos etc.
For the assesed rides you normally go out in groups and they try to put you together with people with similar bikes/experience.
Normally its's two or three of you and you take it in turns to ride in front/behind the police rider.
When you are in front, they are assesing you.
When you are behind you can watch.
When you get back you have a detailed debrief about the things you did well and where you might be able to improve.
The regional event is slightly different.
There will be assesed rides and also track sessions (for £25 fee).
I suspect it's not about teaching you to race, but letting you practice your cornering and braking in a safe environment (no oncoming traffic).
They will again instruct/follow and debrief you.
The police will check you bike beforehand and if it's not legal or safe then they won't take you out.
There are normally extra requirements on the track e.g. full set of leathers and back protectors, but that information would be supplied beforehand.
The police riders are police advanced riders, so the basic police test is not enough.
The day is very worthwhile, whichever you pick.
20-02-10, 05:51 PM
:S Like doing my CBT all over :P. Ah well, I'm always open to learning. Might be there
20-02-10, 06:34 PM
Here's a link with the booking form.
If you want to do it, then I would suggest siging up ASAP.
http://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk...afe_event.aspx
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