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Nige

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:53 am
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Got an option to do one soon, are they worth it or is it just an
opportunity to preach for the cops?

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:53 am Post subject: Re: Bikesafe courses - any good? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Feb 27, 11:53 am, "Nige" <nigel.inceGETA....DeleteThis@btinternet.com> wrote: > Got an option to do one soon, are they worth it or is it just an > opportunity to preach for the cops? is this an "option", where the other "option" is to get some points on your licence? -- d. >> Stay informed about: Bikesafe courses - any good?

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:04 pm Post subject: Re: Bikesafe courses - any good? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Nige wrote: > Got an option to do one soon, are they worth it or is it just an > opportunity to preach for the cops? When is it Nige? and do they have any places left... I wouldnt mind doing one of those -- Monz K8 GSX-R 1000 ANORAK#16 \| BOTAFOT #135 \| BREast#2 \| MIRTTH#25 \| BoB#16 \| IBB#11 \| >> Stay informed about: Bikesafe courses - any good?

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:12 pm Post subject: Re: Bikesafe courses - any good? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Monz" <see_sig DeleteThis @email.net> wrote in message news:s86dna0AMuRUzFjanZ2dnUVZ8vqdnZ2d@bt.com... > Nige wrote: >> Got an option to do one soon, are they worth it or is it just an >> opportunity to preach for the cops? > > When is it Nige? and do they have any places left... I wouldnt mind > doing one of those This email is being forwarded to you as you have previously expressed an interest in attending BikeSafe course. There are 5 courses planned for 2008 on the following dates. The courses will run from the West Yorkshire Police Operations Complex at Wakefield Saturday 12th April Saturday 10th May Saturday 14th June Saturday 12th July Saturday 6th September The course is 8hrs duration, split into 2 modules. Module 1 is classroom based covering theories and riding techniques. This module lasts for approx 4hrs. Lunch ( not provided) Module 2 is practical, road riding on various types of road. This module lasts for approx 3hrs There is a cost of £50 for those wishing to attend. If you wish to attend one of these course please contact me so I can make the necessary arrangements. Pc 2609 Iain Cook BikeSafe Co-ordinator West Yorkshire Police Operations Support Motorcycle Unit Carr Gate Complex Bradford Road Wakefield WF 2 0QD >> Stay informed about: Bikesafe courses - any good?

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:18 pm Post subject: Re: Bikesafe courses - any good? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"darsy" <darsyx.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message news:83495cbe-d93b-4b8d-aa24-fde6c24d41b0@64g2000hsw.googlegroups.com... > On Feb 27, 11:53 am, "Nige" <nigel.inceGETA....RemoveThis@btinternet.com> wrote: >> Got an option to do one soon, are they worth it or is it just an >> opportunity to preach for the cops? > > is this an "option", where the other "option" is to get some points on > your licence? > > -- > d. No, i sent an e-mail to them asking. Just wondered if anyone had any experience etc. >> Stay informed about: Bikesafe courses - any good?

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:41 pm Post subject: Re: Bikesafe courses - any good? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:53:20 -0000, "Nige" <nigel.inceGETAWAY.DeleteThis@btinternet.com> wrote: >Got an option to do one soon, are they worth it or is it just an >opportunity to preach for the cops? Yes, it's definitely a preaching opportunity, but I found some useful stuff in it. The first aid and the observation stuff was good. The "I'm going to lead, try and keep up" was fun as well. Having trouble keeping in touch with a copper on a Pan when you're on a ZX-10R is quite humbling. All in all, bike coppers are decent blokes and quite a laugh (very dark sense of humour) and it's only 50 quid. -- ZX-10R >> Stay informed about: Bikesafe courses - any good?

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:42 pm Post subject: Re: Bikesafe courses - any good? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:12:10 -0000, "Nige" <nigel.inceGETAWAY DeleteThis @btinternet.com> wrote: >There are 5 courses planned for 2008 on the following dates. The courses >will run from the West Yorkshire Police Operations Complex at Wakefield >The course is 8hrs duration, split into 2 modules. >Module 1 is classroom based covering theories and riding techniques. >This >module lasts for approx 4hrs. >Lunch ( not provided) >Module 2 is practical, road riding on various types of road. This module >lasts for approx 3hrs Same as West Mids, but they provided lunch. -- ZX-10R >> Stay informed about: Bikesafe courses - any good?

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: Bikesafe courses - any good? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Nige wrote: > > "Monz" <see_sig RemoveThis @email.net> wrote in message > news:s86dna0AMuRUzFjanZ2dnUVZ8vqdnZ2d@bt.com... >> Nige wrote: >>> Got an option to do one soon, are they worth it or is it just an >>> opportunity to preach for the cops? >> >> When is it Nige? and do they have any places left... I wouldnt mind >> doing one of those < Snip lots > I'd just enquired about the 12th April one when I saw your post. If there are any places left, I'll be attending. Summat to do on a Saturday anyway. -- Bandit 650 GHPOTHUF #30 >> Stay informed about: Bikesafe courses - any good?

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:03 pm Post subject: Re: Bikesafe courses - any good? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:53:20 -0000, "Nige" <nigel.inceGETAWAY.DeleteThis@btinternet.com> wrote: >Got an option to do one soon, are they worth it or is it just an >opportunity to preach for the cops? I did a similar thing with Northants Police a few years back as a one to one session. It was an absolute hoot and I learnt stuff. After being followed by Plod for a while, we pulled over for a chat and he indicated that as he was more than happy with my ability, speed limits out of town were now 'advisory', provided a reasonable amount of common sense was applied (speed limits in built-up areas were to be strictly adhered to though). Having a Plod Pan filling your mirrors through some of Northamptonshires finest twisties and knowing you're not going to get nicked is tremendous fun and to be wholeheartedly recommended. I'm nowhere near the quickest rider out there, but by 'eck those lads really do deserve serious respect for the way they handle those barges. The biggest compliment for me was that by the end of the afternoon when we finally pulled over, he flipped his lid up and said that he'd really enjoyed the last blat through the lanes and that I should just keep on doing what I was doing, I was fine. The chap was friendly, full of good advice and not particularly preachy which was refreshing. As for his sense of humour - as someone else has mentioned, dark. Go for it, well worth £50 of anyone's money. -- Elly - A Pixie doing a PhD ZX9R-E1 - <Giggles> Spike - FZ400 - It's dead Jim! MRO#32 ibW#25 BoTAFOT#46 BoTAFOF #46 GP#1 UKRMRM#00 TWA#3 DFV#15 http://www.garagepixies.co.uk elly at garagepixies dot co dot uk >> Stay informed about: Bikesafe courses - any good?

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:18 pm Post subject: Re: Bikesafe courses - any good? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Nige <nigel.inceGETAWAY.DeleteThis@btinternet.com> wrote: > Got an option to do one soon, are they worth it or is it just an > opportunity to preach for the cops? > According to the local yoof who did one, it was mainly about situational awareness and avoiding blind/homicidal car drivers. He came away with the impression that what we oldsters think of as common sense is in fact rather uncommon. The emphasis was on defensive riding. >> Stay informed about: Bikesafe courses - any good?

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:27 pm Post subject: Re: Bikesafe courses - any good? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Nige wrote: > Got an option to do one soon, are they worth it or is it just an > opportunity to preach for the cops? > > IME quite the reverse. Doing rather > 70 down the A406 was quite fun. -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) 116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 145 2.0 Cloverleaf 156 V6 2.5 S2 Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see. www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk >> Stay informed about: Bikesafe courses - any good?

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(Msg. 12) Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: Bikesafe courses - any good? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:53:20 GMT, "Nige" <nigel.inceGETAWAY DeleteThis @btinternet.com> allegedly wrote: > Got an option to do one soon, are they worth it or is it just an > opportunity to preach for the cops? Friend of mine did one, he thought it was brilliant. Mind you, it was also a freebie from Cornwall Council. >> Stay informed about: Bikesafe courses - any good?

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(Msg. 13) Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: Bikesafe courses - any good? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Nige" <nigel.inceGETAWAY DeleteThis @btinternet.com> wrote in news:62l19gF2303koU1 @mid.individual.net: > Got an option to do one soon, are they worth it or is it just an > opportunity to preach for the cops? > > I did one with Glos police many years ago. The same two coppers still run it, from Cheltenham Police HQ. Dates from April to October. See http://www.bikesafe.co.uk/ for a link to the course nearest you. Worth doing, especially for the observed ride, IMV. Incidentally, for those not wanting the full 2 day course, Gwent Police will be doing their Sunday rideouts from Abergavenny Bus Station. These are FREE and can be prebooked http://www.bikesafe.co.uk/Bikesafe/Bikesafe2000/wales/gwent/rideouts.html -- wessie at tesco dot net BMW R1150GS >> Stay informed about: Bikesafe courses - any good?

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(Msg. 14) Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: Bikesafe courses - any good? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Nige" <nigel.inceGETAWAY RemoveThis @btinternet.com> wrote in message news:62l19gF2303koU1@mid.individual.net... > Got an option to do one soon, are they worth it or is it just an > opportunity to preach for the cops? Well worth doing. I did one with the Met at the Ace Cafe - on a Friday in pissing rain. Excellent advice and the afternnon blast back to the cafe was superb. Paul Mostyn the cop I rode with was not at all preaching and remains a friend over two years on. Recommended. -- Clive Thunderace, ZX-7R >> Stay informed about: Bikesafe courses - any good?

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(Msg. 15) Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: Bikesafe courses - any good? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Monz" <see_sig RemoveThis @email.net> wrote in message news:s86dna0AMuRUzFjanZ2dnUVZ8vqdnZ2d@bt.com... > Nige wrote: >> Got an option to do one soon, are they worth it or is it just an >> opportunity to preach for the cops? > > When is it Nige? and do they have any places left... I wouldnt mind doing > one of those Shall we make it a UKRM "do"? I quite fancy doing the course too. -- Beav VN 750 Zed 1000 OMF# 19 >> Stay informed about: Bikesafe courses - any good?

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