Warwickshire Police will be hosting their National Bikesafe Weekend at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire, on 5 and 6 April 2003.

Bikesafe is an initiative run by police forces throughout the UK, who work with the biking world to help lower the number of motorcycle rider casualties, by holding assessed rides and rider skills workshops. Police from across the UK are joining forces to promote Bikesafe initiatives during this weekend.

PC Neil Colledge, Bikesafe and Scootersafe Co-ordinator for Warwickshire Police said: “This is the third occasion that Warwickshire Police have held this event at the Heritage Motor Centre. The Centre has proved such an ideal venue that it has now become a national event.”

Entry to the National Bikesafe Weekend is FREE and over the weekend there will be plenty to see and do. Major motorcycle manufacturers Yamaha, Honda, Triumph and Harley-Davidson will be present with ‘demonstration motorcycles’. The weekend event will also be supported by local dealers.

There will be over 30 police officers and 20 members of the Institute of Advanced Motorists and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents present throughout the weekend, offering free assessed ride-outs either on riders’ own machines or on demo bikes. There will also be a number of trade stands, displays and entertainments at the event.

Scootersafe, Warwickshire Police’s own initiative will also be running over the weekend, offering advice on theory, safety, clothing and riding skills for 14-17 year olds under instruction by police and CBT riding schools.

Courtesy of the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, entry to The National Bikesafe Weekend is FREE and will be held from 10.30am until 4pm on both dates.

Admission to the motor museum will be charged at adults £8, concessions £7, children (5 –16) £6, under 5s FREE. A Family ticket is available (2 adults + 3 children) at £25. Land Rover Experience off-road rides will run from 12 - 4.40pm, weekends and holidays only). The Heritage Motor Centre is open daily from 10.00am - 5.00pm.

Additional information is also available on the website www.bikesafe.co.uk Assessed rides can be booked online at this site.