BikeSafe Event

BikeSafe event, 3rd June 2006

Sam Conley motorcycles, in association with the Road Safety Committee and supported by Limavady District Policing Partnership organised a very successful Bike Safe event on Saturday 3^rd June 2006.  BikeSafe is part of a UK wide police  initiative aimed at encouraging motorcyclists to seek out further training to hone their skills and abilities and create a genuine desire to learn ‘lifetime riding skills’.

44 riders availed of the opportunity to take a free assessed ride out, and this included ten ‘L’ and ‘R’ riders.  There was a real buzz at the complex, as bikers came and went, took time to stand around, drink coffee and meet with each other, share information and more importantly to avail of the assessed ride out.  20 Bikers received complimentary Smartwater technology worth £60, sponsored by Honda UK to identify their bikes.  A signed helmet by Ryan Farquhar, Vouchers for lessons, and prized donated by Clinton Enterprises which included an autographed photograph of Ian Lougher, a T-shirt and posters from the North West among other prizes will distributed from a free prize draw.

One ‘L’ rider said “it was fantastic, really beneficial and so helpful with practical tips and has given me confidence to continue and I have set myself a target of passing my test within the next six months.  I will definitely be back for the next BikeSafe event”.

Another advanced rider, who had completed the event last autumn, said that because of the positive experience the last time that he had returned and would do so again.