BikeSafe motorcycle courses

Dorset Police and Dorset County Council are working together to provide motorcyclists with a session of classroom-based tuition plus a practical ride-out with police motorcycling professionals.

BikeSafe Dorset offers motorcyclists the chance to gain advice and tips on a range of subjects to make their riding even safer – including cornering, positioning, overtaking, correct use of gears and hazard perception.

The BikeSafe Dorset theory session is free to attend and the second part of the course – the assessed practical ride – is offered at a subsidised rate of £40.

Participants must complete both parts in order to fully complete the BikeSafe Dorset course and be issued a certificate.

The theory sessions:
Monday 6 April 2009: Weymouth Football Club, Radipole Lane, Weymouth, DT4 9XJ
Monday 20 April 2009: Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 9XJ
Monday 11 May 2009: The Exchange, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1FH
Monday 15 June 2009: Dorchester Town Football Club, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2RY
Monday 6 July 2009: Druit Hall, High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AB
Monday 27 July 2009: Bridport Leisure Centre, Brewery Fields, Bridport, DT6 5LN

The practical sessions commence from the Winfrith Technology Centre, just outside the village of Wool on:
Sunday 19 April - 10am or 1pm
Sunday 17 May - 10am or 1pm
Sunday 14 June - 10am or 1pm
Sunday 12 July - 10am or 1pm
Sunday 9 August - 10am or 1pm

BikeSafe Dorset can only be offered to riders with a bike of 250cc and over.  Practical assessments will take place on your own bike.

For any further information about the course, or to book your place, visit www.dorset.police.uk or call 01305 227670.