Photos online from UK Mini Moto Championship at Teesside : 4th October

Photos are now online from the UK Mini Moto Championship round held at Teesside Autodrome on Sunday 4^th October 2015.

Photos can be viewed by clicking on the image left (Showing BikeWise Mini Bike Club members Matthew Ward & Ewan Cummings) & then clicking on the thumbnail images from the 4^th October.

Many Thanks to the Durham Agency Against Crime who helped to sponsor this event and give our local riders the opportunity to ride in a national championship, Alan McIntosh for bringing the championship to our area, Teesside Autodrome for allowing us the use of their track (and for the fortnightly sessions they run), John Attle of Durham Photographic Society for taking the images on the day & finally to all the riders and their families who travelled from all over the UK for supporting BikeWise Mini Bike Club at this championship event

Next Meeting of the BikeWise Mini Bike Club

Next meeting of the BikeWise Mini Bike Club will be on :

Sunday 18^th October at Carrville Park & Ride, Durham.

Usual start time of 1030hrs with signing on from 1000hrs.

If you can help to set up the track or take it down at the end it would be appreciated.
If anybody can marshal , see the girls at the signing on desk, sign the form and then well tell you what to do :-)

Check website / Facebook / Twitter if you have any doubt about the weather.
Any cancellation will be posted by 0915hrs.

PCC'S Celebration Of Superheroes

Local people will have the chance to find out more about the work of our real-life superheroes, at an event hosted by Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Ron Hogg.

The event is free, with free parking, and will be held on Saturday 31st October at Sedgefield Racecourse from 10am – 4pm. It will showcase and raise awareness of all the good work that is happening in our local communities.

All emergency services, including the police, fire service, ambulance, mountain rescue and coast guard are attending, so that families can get involved in exciting activities and see demonstrations from real life local superheroes.

Other community safety organisations who make a difference to people’s everyday lives will also be on hand with fun family activities and to provide information and advice, giving families and individuals a better understanding of what they do and how they can help.

Activities and demonstrations include police vehicles, dog displays, fire engine aerial platform rides, traffic collision rescue display, a children's Crime Scene Investigation treasure hunt, Halloween and superhero fancy dress competition, bouncy castle, police dogs Jet & Ben, soft play, ball pool, competitions with prizes and much more.

For further details please ring Tel: 03000 26463 or email to : enquiries@durham-pcc.gov.uk

Support our young local rider James Alderson

Can you all click the link below and add the name James Alderson to the comments.

James who lives locally at Esh Winning has been a member of BikeWise Mini Bike for seven years and has won multiple mini bike championships in the UK.

This year James made the big step up to the ACU Kawasaki Junior Cup, riding at championship rounds on all the major UK circuits, James’ solid performance over the season secured third place in the championship in his rookie year for 2015 with one round remaining, a fantastic achievement for the 14yr old.

James has now been invited to the selection event for the Red Bull Rookies Cup for 2016.

Every year they look at 100 young talented riders, who wish to be invited to join the Rookies Cup and take the first step to Grand Prix stardom.
For the first time in 10 years you can vote on the Red Bull Rookies Facebook Page for your favourite applicant. All you have to do to support your fav' is to write the name of the young man or young woman into the comments of the this Post.
Also share it with friends on Facebook so they can comment as well and boost James rating.

Please take the time to click on the link and give your support to James

http://www.redbullrookiescup.com/article/rookies-cup-golden-applicant

To learn more of James please click on his picture to visit his website

Photos online from Sundays meeting of the BikeWise Mini Bike Club

Photos are now online from Sundays meeting of the BikeWise Mini Bike Club.

To view the photos please click on the image.

Many Thanks to all who helped on the day with marshaling, signing on, setting the track up & taking it down & to the club members (riders) for some fantastic riding on the day.

Your next practice is at Teesside on Tuesday (29th) night,  followed by the Scottish Championship at Teesside on Sunday 4th October.

Next Meeting of the BikeWise Mini Bike Club

Next meeting of the BikeWise Mini Bike Club will be on :

Sunday 20^th September at Carrville Park & Ride, Durham.

Usual start time of 1030hrs with signing on from 1000hrs.

If you can help to set up the track or take it down at the end it would be appreciated.
If anybody can marshal , see the girls at the signing on desk, sign the form and then well tell you what to do :-)

Check website / Facebook / Twitter if you have any doubt about the weather.
Any cancellation will be posted by 0915hrs.

Mini Bikes at Teesside : Cancelled

Tonight's (Tuesday 15^th September) Mini Bike meeting at Teesside Autodrome has been cancelled due to heavy rain in the area which has caused flooding and road closures in the area.

Next meeting of the BikeWise Mini Bike Club will be Sunday 20^th September at Carrville Park & Ride (Weather permitting !!)

Buckle Up….

Seat Belts save lives and help to prevent horrific injuries…

Cleveland and Durham Police are supporting a Europe-wide seatbelt campaign next week.
The initiative will see officers stopping vehicles where drivers or passengers are not wearing their seatbelts from Monday 7^th September as part of the work carried out by TISPOL, the European traffic police network.
And with schools having just gone back across the region, police will be paying particular attention to parents dropping off or picking up their children
Under current legislation, drivers are responsible for ensuring that suitable safety restraints are worn by all passengers under 14 years old. Children must use an appropriate child car restraint for their weight until they are 135cm tall or their 12th birthday, whichever is first.
As seatbelts do not fit children correctly, an appropriate child car restraint is needed to offer the same level of protection as a seatbelt does for adults. Passengers over 14 years are responsible for wearing their own seatbelt and can therefore face prosecution.
Failing to wear a seatbelt now carries a penalty of £100, should motorists be given an on-the-spot fine. Prosecution can lead to a maximum fine of up to £500.

Stormin’ the Castle

This years Stormin’ – the 25th, will be held at its usual venue of Witton Castle on the weekend of the 4th – 6th September.

For further details of the show, band line-up and how to purchase tickets, Please CLICK HERE

The 13th Annual Hizzy Charity Run

Sunday 30th August, from Denholm in the Scottish Borders the 13th Annual Hizzy (Steve Hislop) run.

The ride leaves Denholm at 10.00hrs, passing through Jedburgh, Kelso, Coldstream, Duns, Gifford, Carfraemill (Stop for one hour), Stow, Lauder, St Boswells, Selkirk, Hawick & back to Denholm for 14.25hrs

For more details please contact 01450 870221 oe email : tboliver@btconnect.com

All funds raised are being donated to the McMillan Centre, BGH, Melrose

Photos online from yesterdays meeting of BWMBC

Photos are now online from yesterdays (23.08.2015) meeting of the BikeWise Mini Bike Club at Carrville Park & Ride at Durham.

Great days riding by club members an an 18^th birthday celebration for club member Scott Cummings.

Many Thanks to all who helped with preparing & dismantling the track, marshalling & signing on.

Welcome to the new riders who came along and joined the club after seeing us at BikeWise 2015 show.

To view photos, please Click On The Image and then view the albums by clicking on the two thumbnail images from yesterday

Photos online from BikeWise 2015

Photos are now online from BikeWise 2015, which was held at the Police HQ, Aykley Heads , Durham on Sunday 19^th July.

To view the photos please click on the image above and then view the individual albums

Photos online from BikeWise 2015–Jamie Squibb Freestyle

Photos are now online from BikeWise 2015.

Click on the image to view photos from the Jamie Squibb Freestyle show at BikeWise 2015, which was held at Police HQ, Aykley Heads, Durham on Sunday 19th July.

For more info on Jamie Squibb please click HERE

What Dave Coates ‘got up to’ at BikeWise 2015

It looks like Dave Coates our local Darlington based world record stunt rider and loads of people who watched him had a great time at BikeWise 2015, which was held at the Police HQ at Aykley Heads, Durham on Sunday 19th July

To view all the pictures of Dave performing click on the image or visit www.bikewise.org.uk and click on the galleries tab.

Many thanks to John Attle and other members of Durham Photographic Society  for taking photos of the event.

Another ‘class’ act from Dave Coates at BikeWise 2015

Dave Coates, local Darlington based stunt rider was at BikeWise show for the 20th time….  performing some amazing stunts on his fleet of Yamaha bikes. We’ll soon have a bunch of photos for you to look at from BikeWise 2015 as a few photographers from Durham Photographic Society were ‘on hand’ at the show to record the days events

TT Legend & Top Man

BikeWise Mini Bike Club had a great day at BikeWise 2015, held at the new Police HQ at Aykley Heads, Durham yesterday (19^thJuly)

The day was made even more special for our young riders by TT Legend, John McGuinness who took time out at the show, to visit the club, sign autographs & give advice to our riders and as an added extra give us one of the best pictures the club could ever wish for.

Thanks to John (& sponsor Hitachi ) for making this happen

Mini Bikes at Teesside Autodrome

Teesside Autodrome are running fortnightly sessions from 5pm – 9pm through till the end of October.
Next date is Tuesday 21^st July, then fortnightly through to the end of October.
There are usually two track configurations for you to try and the circuit is floodlit if the light starts to fade, so you can then get the real MotoGP experience of Qatar (perhaps a bit warmer there)
Cost is £20 per rider.
Teeside Autodrome is easy to find, has excellent facilities
For further details contact the circuit on 01642 231117
All sessions will be posted on the BikeWise events calendar and also on the BikeWise Mini Bike Club website.
The circuit is located at :
Teesside Autodrome
South Tees Motor Sports Park
South Bank Road
Middlesbrough
TS6 6XH

Thank You..

Many Thanks to all  who turned out for our 21^st BikeWise event – the first to be staged at the Force’s new HQ.

Chief Constable Mike Barton said: “It has been a fabulous day and it is great to see so many people enjoying our wonderful new headquarters.
“BikeWise has become a popular attraction not only for motorcycle enthusiasts but also for many others who just enjoy a great day out.”
 
Sgt Iain Rodgers head of the BikeWise team said: “BikeWise has been a tremendous success over the years and has helped our efforts to improve road safety.
“However, motorcyclists remain among the most vulnerable of our road users and there are important messages to take away from the event to help keep them safe on the roads.”
 
Looking forward to seeing you all again at our 22^nd BikeWise in 2016

BikeWise 2015…. Today

TODAY…    Sunday 19^th July at the new Police HQ, Aykley Heads Durham – our 21^st BikeWise show.

Parking for motorcycles is the same as in previous years, at the Police HQ.

Cars are to be parked at County Hall which is only a few minutes walk from the site

or alternatively you can park your car at Sniperley Park & Ride, Durham, DH1 5RA and we are providing FREE bus transport to & from the Police HQ : (For more info on Parking PLEASE CLICK HERE)

The show begins at 10am and as previous years, admission is £2 for adults and children are free.

For more info on what is happening at the show please visit the BikeWise website at www.bikewise.org.uk and click on the BikeWise 2015 link

Win a signed TT Legend book

TT Legend John McGuinness will be at BikeWise 20015.

You could win a signed copy of Johns,  TT Legend book by coming to BikeWise 2015 at Police HQ on Sunday 19th July, visit the Hitachi stand and taking a ‘selfie’ of yourself

To Find out how to win this fantastic prize CLICK HERE