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National BikeSafe Show & Track Experience 2016®

At Rockingham Motor Speedway Circuit, Corby, Northants. July 16th

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This year the National Bikesafe Show will be held at Rockingham offering fantastic facilities where riders can have their riding assessed on the road by an advanced Police motorcyclist and then under the watch full eye of the renowned California Super Bike School ride the circuit with a fifteen minute track experience.Meanwhile there is a great line up of manufactures and trade displays including stunt show by Dave Coates, demo bikes to try, family entertainment and more.

Motorcycle NorthantsSeeing the value of Bikesafe, Northamptonshire County Council, through Motorcycle Northants are supporting the event as partners, for which we are most grateful.

This year they have a positive intention to embrace motorcycles and scooters as a sustainable transport mode within the future country wide transport programme. Greater use of motorcycles can bring environmental, congestion and accessibility benefits particularly on journeys made for commuting to places of employment or education.

The point of reference for Motorcycle Northants is a motorcycle safety and transport policy framework. The full framework document can be viewed atwww.motorcycleframework.co.uk

What is Bikesafe?The National Bikesafe Show is an annual event with Police riders coming together from all over the country to promote the work we do to encourage riders to take further post test training, improve their riding and ultimately make them safer.

Bikesafe is an award winning Police lead scheme supported by the Department for Transport.

What does Bikesafe involve?Most forces across the country run Bikesafe Workshops which in the main last one day. Cost is low and offers great value.

You can expect to receive a nationally approved theory presentation in a group environment followed by a 2:1 on road session with an Advanced rider who will give you verbal and written feedback.

Hopefully having seen the benefits of training you will be inspired to join a structured training scheme like IAM, ROSPA or the DSA’s Enhanced Rider Scheme.

To find your nearest workshop visit www.bikesafe.co.uk.

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Always ride responsibly. Always ride within the limits of your skills, your experience and your machine. Wear an approved helmet and protective clothing. The actions depicted here took place under controlled conditions with professional riders.

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Motorcycle Northants As part of our modal shift strategy Northamptonshire County Council intends to embrace motorcycles and scooters as a sustainable transport mode within the future countywide transport programme. Greater use of motorcycles can bring environmental, congestion and accessibility benefits particularly on journeys made for commuting to places of employment or education.

The Road Safety & Travel Choices Team are now working in close partnership with the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) to deliver a number of initiatives highlighted within the MCIA’s recently launched programme in conjunction with the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) - Realising the Motorcycle Opportunity – A motorcycle safety and transport policy framework. The full framework document can be viewed at www.motorcycleframework.co.uk. The MCIA have looked after the interests of the motorcycle industry for over 100 years and have a huge amount of modal shift and road safety experience to bring to our partnership. The MCIA view us as a flagship organisation and hope to identify areas of best practice to share with other authorities.

Steve Kenward, Chief Executive of MCIA said, ‘we are delighted to be working in Partnership with Northamptonshire County Council to help deliver a package of initiatives designed to encourage greater use of motorcycles for commuting and leisure purposes. Clearly from the evidence more motorcycle usage reduces casualties as awareness of motorcycles heightens with volume. In addition, the skills required to be a motorcyclist mean that better road users are created irrespective of chosen mode. This is an innovative collaboration which we hope to replicate elsewhere in the future’.

Although in the early stages of our partnership we have already adopted a number of initiatives which will contribute to the promotion, encouragement and inclusion of motorcycling in our transport strategies as outlined in Phase One below:

Motorcycle Trainer AccreditationMCIA are providing funding for the MCIAC Accreditation for Approved Training Body (ATB) owners within the county and two instructors at each training school.

This is the foundation of any work for Motorcycle Northants. It is crucial that when residents are encouraged to take up motorcycling, they are given the tools to do this as safely as possible. The MCIA accreditation scheme will ensure that training bodies deliver and maintain high quality instruction.

‘Get On’ Scheme - Free Rides The aim of this scheme is to encourage the non-riding UK population to try a motorcycle or scooter. The campaign is centred around the Get On web site www.geton.co.uk which provides a one stop portal for all the information a new rider would need - including bikes, licencing, styles of bikes, training and kit.

We are looking to introduce a programme of Free Ride opportunities running across the county aimed at the general public, employers and young people. These are undertaken in a safe and structured environment and delivered by accredited trainers. All motorcycles and safety equipment are provided by the Get On scheme.

BikeSafe BikeSafe is a police led scheme delivered in every force area in the UK and aimed at post-test riders looking for an assessment of their riding. The aim of BikeSafe is to ‘Bridge the Gap’ to further, or advanced training.

In recent weeks we have been in talks with the National BikeSafe Team and can announce that we are working in partnership to bring the National BikeSafe Event to Rockingham Motor Speedway in Corby.

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Get another bike fix at RockinghamMore than 20 bike track days to choose from in 2016, plus much more...

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RockinghamMore renowned for hosting motorsport of the four wheel variety, Rockingham is the home of the UK’s only-banked Oval and Europe’s fastest racing circuit.

However the Northamptonshire venue is just as popular with those who prefer their action on two-wheels with more than 20 bike track days on the calendar, racing from Thundersports GB, Performance Bike Magazine Reader’s Track Day and the Black & White Bike Show.

Since opening in 2001, Rockingham has fast become a firm favourite with the editorial teams and photographers from some of the UK’s top publications including Motorcycle News, Bike, RiDe and Performance Bike magazines.

Leading bike and tyre manufacturers also use the venue’s diverse facilities to hold a variety of events such as product launches, research & development sessions, test days, conferences, exhibitions and of course, public shows and ride outs.

Most of the action takes place on the International Motorcycle Circuit, which combines the long home straight of the oval and Turn 1 chicane with hairpins and sweeping left-hand bends of the technically challenging infield section, making it perfect for rider of all abilities.

So whether participating in one of the many bike track days, or watching the racing action from the grandstands, there is something for everyone. For more information about the two-wheel events at Rockingham in 2016, visit www.rockingham.co.uk or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

This annual event has been running for a number of years and attracts large numbers of people from all over the UK. It will also provide a great opportunity to engage with our local riders and those who may wish to learn to ride. All the major manufacturers, dealers and suppliers will be in attendance and the police will undertake hundreds of assessed rides with riders as well as skills sessions on the inner track. The date for this year’s event is Saturday 16th July. http://www.bikesafe.co.uk/locate-a-force/national-show-track-experience/about-national-bikesafe-show-track-experience/

Wheels 2 Work ‘Wheels 2 Work’ is a term used to describe schemes which provide affordable transport to individuals who are unable to access training, employment or education, due to a lack of suitable public or private transport. We recently met with the National Wheels to Work Coordinator and are currently in discussions with the Manager of the successful Leicestershire scheme to deliver the service in Northamptonshire.http://www.wheels2workassociation.org/about.php

We are also exploring a number of other schemes before moving to further phases of this long term project:

Phase Two - We will look at road infrastructure including the use of bus lanes for motorcycles, road furniture and facilities for motorcyclists.

Phase Three - Road Safety Education within schools is a key area and we would look to work with schools and road safety stakeholders to introduce consistent and comprehensive road user education.

Get another bike fix at RockinghamMore than 20 bike track days to choose from in 2016, plus much more...

Rockingham is the home of the UK’s

leading bike track days and largest

bike race series, ThundersportGB

(July 30/31). Advance adult tickets

from just £12. Under-15s free!

Check out www.rockingham.co.uk

for full details

01536 500 500 www.rockingham.co.uk

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Hazard PerceptionThere are loads of different definitions of a hazard. The dictionary has a definition, the Police Riders Handbook (Roadcraft) has a definition, we probably all have a definition of a hazard but what does it really mean to us as motorcyclists?

Well, it’s anything that puts us at risk, be it an actual or potential risk. The fact that a risk does not materialise is unimportant. When riding around we should be concentrating on assessing the road ahead for both real hazards and potential hazards or to put it plainly, things that may hurt us. If we see something that poses a risk then we need to formulate a plan for dealing with it. I can tell you from personal

experience that most crashes are avoidable, that has nothing to do with who is in the right or the wrong, ‘it does not hurt less because you are in the right’.

So you are riding your bike and keeping your vision up and looking for those hazards when you see what you think may be a situation developing ahead that could cause you some harm. What should you do?

1. Consider your position on the road. Can you see all you need to and can those that need to see you do so? Remember we are all blessed with a brain that is designed to work at a relatively low speed. We have a maximum design speed of less than 20mph. In reality, human beings are designed to operate at a speed of the fastest we can run; so asking a human being to operate at high speeds is pushing the limit of design specification. Another feature of being human and using a mechanical analogy, is that when our brains were designed our designers made us react better to big things, things that have the potential to cause us harm. In a Neanderthal way, that means things that may eat us, that are a serious threat, so how does this relate to the road? A driver looks up the road from the inside of his safe, secure and protected environment. What do you think would have the greatest impact on their senses, an articulated lorry or a motorcycle? The lorry is the elephant of the motoring world yet the motorcycle is more like the mouse. The driver is clearly more likely to see the lorry over the motorcycle. Harping back to our beginnings the elephant would do us more harm than the mouse.

Most of us will have heard of the green cross code, (look right look left then right again) Drivers tend to do the same but if they did not see you the first time, then unless the scene changes, the driver is unlikely to see you the second. This is where our position on the road can make a difference. By moving our position on the road we can improve our ability to see more and having changed the scene the driver gets ‘another chance’. Don’t think that just because a driver is looking in your direction they have seen you.

 

2. Have regard for your speed. Whilst speed is not always the direct cause of a crash it definitely makes any crash hurt more. It is not the crashing itself that tends to cause serious injuries, it is the sudden stopping. This is demonstrated at almost every motorcycle race meeting; racers crash on a track at tremendous speed and generally walk away without serious injury. Try that on the road where there are lampposts, fences, telephone boxes etc and the outcome is often very different. So, back to our hazard, high on the list of reactions to a hazard must be to consider reducing speed.

3. Consider the use of the horn. Motorcyclists do not, in my opinion, use the horn enough. It is there to warn other road users of our presence. We often get a negative reaction from others if we use the horn. Hand gestures and colourful language can sometimes be the response. But, what does that response tell us? It tells me that the driver, pedestrian, cyclist etc has seen me and that is exactly what my intention was when I chose the horn option.

4. Be prepared to stop. Try to always be at a speed and in a position to stop in the distance you can see to be clear. That is actually easier said than done but with good observation and anticipation you can ride at an appropriate speed and still get where you are going in good time.

Finally, if you are riding up the road and in your mind is the question, ‘What’s going on up there’. Until that question is answered then be prepared to stop. Be proactive in your reactions and be pessimistic about the possible outcome. We tend to do the same or similar journeys day in and day out, especially if you are a commuter, and that familiarity will breed contempt. Because we have been through a particular junction or section of road a hundred times before we tend to feel ‘safe’ and that makes us switch off. A good deal of crashes happens within a few miles of home or our frequent destinations. Don’t allow familiarity to reduce your levels of concentration.

I could go on forever but for more advice and some practical examples come and do a BikeSafe day!

I cannot take full credit for the psychology advice above, which was stolen from Dr Chris Burgess of Exeter University, a fascinating man when it comes to how the human brain deals with what we see as drivers.

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OvertakingMotorbikes are really good for overtaking because they give you a higher view of the road, good acceleration and braking, they’re manoeuvrable and they don’t take up much room.

So what could possibly go wrong? A rider’s attitude plays a massive part in determining how good you are at overtaking, particularly when deciding whether it’s safe or not. Chances are you’re going to need to be in the other carriageway to do the overtake, so if you don’t want to become a mascot on the front of the vehicle travelling the other way, it’s a really good idea to plan what you’re doing.

The first rule has always got to be to make sure that if you commit to an overtake, you only do so when you know you have somewhere safe to come back onto your side of the road. If you decide to overtake and hope to find somewhere safe whilst you’re on the wrong side of the road, it’s unlikely to end well. Being prepared to abandon an overtake is much better than pressurising yourself to carry on regardless!

There are certainly lots of things to consider when looking for an overtake, such as: the road layout, the speed of the vehicle you’re overtaking, the speed of oncoming vehicles, how good you are and how good your machine is, not to mention having to anticipate what vehicles are likely to do ahead, like brake, accelerate, turn off or even go for an overtake themselves.

Loads of crashes happen when bikers don’t plan far enough ahead and fail to anticipate what other drivers or riders are going to do. The classic scenario is a rider overtaking a car adjacent to a right-hand junction or driveway

or farm entrance and the car turns across the path of the rider. This usually happens because the rider hasn’t picked up on the clues, like a warning triangle or fingerpost showing a junction ahead, or the driver indicating or slowing down.

A real benefit for motorcyclists though is the ability to move the bike into better positions to see what’s going on up ahead, sometimes this would mean looking down the left-hand side of vehicles rather than the right and even dropping back off the vehicle in front, for example when looking to overtake a large truck on a narrower country road. The earlier you have a view of the road ahead, the earlier you can start planning

 

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when and where you can overtake. You can then decide what speed you need to be at and what gear you should be in to get the job done. If you decide that the moment has now arrived for the perfect overtake, gone to accelerate and realised you’re in 6th, you may not quite get the response you were after. Then, by the time you have changed down a couple of gears, the situation could have changed and the moment has passed…

As mentioned above, overtaking is all about rider attitude. In my experience if you have a good attitude you can learn techniques, practice and improve, but with a poor attitude, overtaking can go spectacularly wrong with tragic consequences. A good rider learns when it is right to commit to an overtake and when to hold back.

On BikeSafe courses, we talk more about overtaking techniques for single and multiple vehicles and how to do this safely and without inconveniencing other drivers.

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CorneringI bet I’m not alone when I say that realising you’ve gone into a bend too quick when you’re already halfway round is one of the worst feelings as a biker. I’ve been to an awful lot of crashes when this has happened to riders who have then panicked, grabbed a handful of front brake and wondered why they’ve ended up in the scenery.

The fact is that cornering is one of the hardest parts of riding to get right but it’s a great feeling when you do; it can’t be put down to luck rather than judgement either so having a plan is really important. It’s far better to know how to approach and enter a bend properly than rely on untrained human instinct at the point of no return.

We keep going on about riding to a system and that’s because it seems to work! The most important part of this is the information phase, which should focus a rider on looking for all the different clues on approach to a bend.

A general rule of thumb can be applied that in the interests of reducing budgets, local authorities do not want to spend money on paint,

 

 

standard road signs, flashing warning signs, reflective posts etc, without good reason. Assume that the more effort that has been put in to highlight what is going on ahead, the worse the hazard is likely to be.

There’s no point putting all the clues on the road though unless riders are looking out for them and prepared to do something about it. The beauty of being on a bike is that you can move it around in your lane to get a better view, far more than you can in a car. Where you put your bike going into a corner is important; if you hug the inside of the bend, not only is the view likely to be worse but also the bend is going to be tighter. If you go in too hot, you are likely to be worrying more about losing speed and whether or not you’re going to make it round than you are looking at the exit of the bend and accelerating out. If you go into most bends in 6th you wont have as much control of the bike or the ability to accelerate out of the bend as if you were in a more flexible and responsive gear.

The truth is that there are loads of different cornering techniques, some of which will work for you and some won’t. Whatever you use, be aware of the capabilities of what you’re asking your machine to do. A motorbike is most stable when the weight is distributed evenly, its engine is just pulling and it’s travelling in a straight line. Many riders who haven’t planned bends properly go in too quick and expect the tyres to grip when leaning over, steering and braking. Throw in a wet road; drainage cover, diesel or leaves (I could go on) and the odds of getting round are stacked against you.

The most important point about cornering is this though…always ask yourself the question, “In an emergency, could I stop the bike on my side of the road in the section of road I can see?” if the answer is “no”, you’re going too fast!

Depending on your level of riding, this may seem like a lot to take on but we talk about a system of riding throughout our BikeSafe courses and, helpfully, accredited post-test trainers use the same system.

Book on to a BikeSafe course; we can literally talk about this stuff all day!

Sgt Gabe Snuggs - Hampshire Constabulary

Industry Comes Together To Beat CrimeWith tens of thousands of new and nearly new motorcycles stolen in the UK each year theft is a major concern. To help police fight back, the motorcycle industry has come together for the first time ever to launch an official security marking scheme – MASTER.

This scheme, developed in close collaboration with the police, has the backing of all the major brands plus ACPO and the Home Office, and uses Datatag’s class leading marking and identification technologies to combat theft. This simple but effective deterrent, proven to halve the risk of theft, will have a dramatic effect on motorcycle crime according to the Metropolitan Police Stolen Vehicle Squad.

Datatag’s Managing Director, Kevin Howells, commented: “Our technologies have a unsurpassed track record in not only crime prevention but also prosecution.” He went on to say: “Working closely with the industry and police the MASTER scheme allows all brands to protect their customers like never before.”

Powered Two Wheeler (PTW) Crime Reduction AdviceThe matter of the theft of your pride and joy is likely to lead to heartache for the owner.

Crime Statistics: Supplied by the UK Motorcycle Crime Reduction Group (http://www.mcrg.org)

At the end of 2013, thefts of PTW’s were 20612, slightly down on 2012 from 21160 and recovery rates were 40.17%

All this impacts not only the looser, but indeed Insurers and the wider Motorcycle Industry.

However, you the owner can take the fight back to the offender by following the below advise in, reducing the opportunity for the theft, increasing the chance of catching the offender, reducing the stolen value of the PTW, whilst increasing the opportunity to recover the machine and or its parts and in the detection of crime.

Ideally all of which should be appropriate, realistic and cost effective to your current and possible future needs.

Take steps to “TACAL” PTW theft:

TAG IT - Tag it - use approved “Forensic DNA marking” products to show that your entire machine is protected, which aid in the recovery of the bike or its parts and can link an offender with the stolen items

ALARM IT - Alarm it - use a system that deters theft. You could even consider a device that will track your bike if stolen. Use a good quality immobiliser.

COVER IT - Cover it - use a cover and make viewing your bike more difficult for a potential thief. Take your kit away with you if it can’t be safely secured in panniers etc.

ANCHOR IT - Anchor it - use an approved chain / lock your bike to an immovable object, such as a home anchor, parking bike anchor point. (Caution, avoid leaving your chain/lock on the ground).

LOCK IT - Lock it - use the PTW supplied steering lock, also considering a good quality disc lock. Please also remember when out and about to try and park in a designated Secure Bike Area or in a well lit area that has regular pedestrian usage, preferably under CCTV coverage. w

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What products to use:Products to consider in respect of the above should be chosen with your Insurer in mind, the budget you have and those that have undergone recognised testing procedures, such as Thatcham, Sold Secure, and Secured by Design.Examples of where to go to get additional information:

http://www.thatcham.org/http://www.soldsecure.com/search/http://www.securedbydesign.com/

companies/index.aspx

Buying / selling a bike:Make sure you follow the advice from this link and suggets that the Dealer does the same:http://www.mcrg.org/dealer.html

Up date on the MASTER Scheme:In April 2013 (we told you in our previous 2014 event publication) the new MASTER Scheme was officially launched when nearly all of the main PTW manufactures were adopting the “MASTER” initiative and it was hoped that the remaining few who are not yet signed up will adopt this for new machines registered in mid to late 2013 and or early in 2014.

Were pleased to say that at the time of going to print, the below listed manufacturers were fully signed up and now fitting MASTER to all new road bikes and some manufacturers to off road bikes as well. In 2013, 31000 new PTW’s were sold with the protection of MASTER.

MASTER is an adaptation of the current and continuing Datatag system which is fitted to existing PTW’s and it designed to take the fight and thefts of PTW’s back to the offender. “Approximately 26,000 (2009) motorcycles are stolen each year in the UK and the majority of them are less than 3 years old. These are often stripped and rebuilt around genuine frames and as such recovery rates are low, with the Police unable to prove ownership beyond doubt. For the first time the industry has united behind one official security and registration scheme to combat this problem”

The new product builds on the success of the existing Datatag system and introduces an unique “QR” code, which when scanned by a “QR Reader” (available for all Smartphone’s) for example when looking at a nearly new bike and which has “Master” applied, will show various aspects of information about the bike and more importantly if that bike is stolen.

For more information on MASTER, please visit this web site; http://www.datatag.co/masterscheme/index.html

Other useful information:The National Motorcycle Crime Reduction Group, whose members encompass many aspects of the Motorcycle Industry from Manufacturers, Insurance, Security product providers and user groups have an online resource for PTW Users: http://www.mcrg.org/

Further help / advice:For additional advice concerning crime prevention / reduction or local crime issues please contact your local Force via: http://www.police.uk

Note: Neither the Police nor the Home Office can take legal responsibility for the advice given. Crime Prevention / Reduction advice can only be given as to what measures might be taken to reduce the opportunity and risk of crime but no guarantee can be given that such measures will prevent crime.

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Welcome to the MASTER Security Scheme

Over 25,000 motorcycles are stolen each year in the UK and these are often stripped and rebuilt around genuine frames or shipped out of the country to Eastern Europe or Africa. As such recovery rates are low, with the Police often unable to prove ownership beyond doubt.

In 2013, for the first time, the industry united behind one official scheme to combat this problem. Called the MASTER Security Scheme (Motorcycle and Scooter Tagged Equipment Register) it is the first and only official national scheme supported by the Motorcycle Industry Association, the NPCC and police authorities.

The Scheme addresses the issue the Police have in identifying stolen machines and their parts by providing a technological layered identification which is almost impossible to remove. The delivery partner for these technologies is Datatag ID Ltd, the country’s foremost supplier of security marking technology.

The MASTER Scheme systems include; glass RFID tags with a unique code number, visible tamper evident warning label usually positioned on the headstock, domed resin warning label which is a major visible theft deterrent; UV stealth etching which does not spoil the aesthetics of a motorcycle and are visible under UV light and Datadots® which are applied all over the machine making it virtually impossible for the criminals to locate and remove them all.

Datatag technologies have been approved by Thatcham under their strict new TQA Scheme and customer information is stored on Datatag’s secure database - accessible by the Police 24/7 and which is Home Office and Police CPI Secure accredited and has full LPS (Loss Protection Standard) 1224 accreditation.

The scheme is supported by major manufacturers including BMW, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph, Yamaha, Ducati, Harley Davidson, Indian and Victory whose dealers fit the MASTER System to new motorcycles* at PDI free of charge to customers.

Steve Kenward, CEO of the MCI said ‘Theft is and has been a great concern for the industry and security marking of bikes has been proven to be effective in both reducing theft and aiding recovery. We are confident that by launching this scheme we not only promote standardisation across the industry but also start a long term reduction in motorcycle crime’.

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Founded by the legendary Keith Code in 1980, the California Superbike School offers a step-by-step method of technique oriented rider training in the art of cornering motorcycles. The four California Superbike School training levels are completed in order with each of the first three levels presenting precise technical riding skills, taught the old fashioned way – one step at a time. Each skill builds upon the last to create a complete package of control and confidence.

The California Superbike School has a system that works and after over 30 years experience, we are the number one on-track training School in all the worldwide locations we operate. We challenge you to find a team of more dedicated, trained and qualified coaches in the art of cornering a motorcycle anywhere in the world. It doesn’t matter what bike you ride, it doesn’t matter whether you ride on the road or track and it doesn’t matter how fast or slow you ride – we guarantee that our effective drills, and our ability to demonstrate and communicate them, ensure that our students learn and improve.

The levels we teach are not structured according to a rider’s experience or ability and all students begin at Level 1. We provide a logical, step-by-step structured approach broken down into easily understood, bite sized chunks and our team of professional riding coaches are dedicated to your improvement, discovery and understanding of the cornering art. Fears and uncertainties are addressed and replaced with confident and precise bike control. BikeSafe has chosen the California Superbike School to pilot a unique partnership between the Police and a track training provider. Riders of all abilities and machine types are welcome with the emphasis throughout the day on rider development with the skills learnt in a track environment directly transferable to road riding.

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MV Agusta Norwich

There are a lot of beautiful motorcycles in the world, but MV Agusta is something else.

– Claudio Castiglioni

www.signaturemoto.co.uk

Unit 27, Mahoney Green, Green Lane West, Rackheath, Norwich , Norfolk. NR13 6JY

Authorised Dealer

01603 920240 mvagustanorwichinfo@signaturemoto.co.uk

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