Motorcyclist

Road safety for motorcyclists

I'm Andy Adlington – motorcycle officer for the road safety partnership.

Andy Adlington

My job is to help fellow bikers to stay safe while enjoying the freedom of the road. I’m here to support you whether you’re a leisure biker who loves our country roads or a commuter trying to get to work on time

Riding a bike for so many years has helped me to understand the challenges faced by bikers today. I was lucky enough to survive two crashes during my teens and the pain from the pin in my knee reminds me how close I came to missing out on a lifetime of biking. These days I get too much pleasure from riding to risk it all with a dodgy manoeuvre.

Since my last crash, the roads have got busier and the bikes have become more powerful – being at the top of your game is more important than ever.

That's why we:

  • run regular BikeSafe workshops for qualified motorcyclists who want to improve their skills (see web link at bottom of page for more details)

  • offer great discounts on rider development courses CBT Plus and Bike Plus

  • run a facebook page designed to help motorcyclists stay safe (www.facebook.com/derbyshirebikers (opens in a new window))

  • share safety tips at monthly motorcycle meets between April and September - we hold these at venues across Derbyshire (see homepage news section for the latest details)

  • visit schools and colleges to talk to student riders about staying in control on today's busy roads

Happy biking!
Andy

Related documents

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