Redditch session to help motorcyclists improve riding skills
Motorcyclists will get the chance to become better drivers thanks to a taster day organised in cooperation with police and fire services.Redditch Advanced Motorcyclists Group will help riders improve their skills at its session at Redditch's police and fire station on Sunday 4 May from 10:00 to 16:00 BST. Organised in partnership with Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion, West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, the event is an opportunity for motorcyclists to ride for free with one of the group's qualified observers.Following the 30-minute ride, feedback will be provided to understand what a rider is doing well and what they can improve.
West Mercia Police's BikeSafe team will also have a stall showcasing the force-led courses available to riders.PCC John Campion said: "With the warmer weather on its way and more motorcycles on the road, I want to ensure riders are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to stay safe."Having taken part in the advanced rider course myself, I know from experience how beneficial the course is to becoming a better motorcyclist."Phil Edwards, chairman of Redditch Advanced Motorcyclist Group, said: "Whilst our main objective is to improve the safety of motorcyclists through training, it is equally important to us that bikers have fun on their journeys. "We firmly believe that better-skilled riders are not only safer but get much more enjoyment from their bikes; it's a win-win."
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