THANKS.... To HM Plant Honda Racing

Oh What a Night......."
Many Thanks to HM Plant Honda Racing for inviting us down to Croft on a very busy BSB weekend.
John & Kath Jones (HM Plant), Harvey Beltran (Race Team Manager) & riders Leon Haslam, Cal Crutchlow & Steve Brogan (and also John McGuinnesss) provided a once in a lifetime opportunity for us to meet and see what racing is all about.
Photo's, autographs, questions and a visit to the pits... Even the torrential rain could not dampen the enthusiasm of the team...
Many Thanks for allowing us to 'Live the Dream'......

Warden Law - Monday 22nd September

Warden Law - Monday 22nd September.....
The management at Karting North East have kindly agreed to allow us the use of the circuit even though they could earn more by allowing Karts to use it.... They are, after all, a commercial venue and need to generate income to pay wages etc, so the support of club members at the circuit is vital if we are to continue to be allowed to run there..
First opportunity to get on two wheels after all that watching at Croft !!!

BikeWise Competition Winner...

BikeWise Training competition winner Allen Aldworth - who was one of the three winners of our online competition prior to BikeWise 2008.
Allen is seen here whilst out on his training day

Sunday 7th Sepember - Carrville - CANCELLED due to Rain

Hi everybody. We are going to have to cancel the meeting at Carrville tomorrow.... The weather forecast is for more rain.
Apologies but there is always Monday night at Warden Law & the forecast at the moment is a little better for then.
Bob

Warden Law - Monday 8th September..

Warden Law - Monday 8th September.....
The management at Karting North East have kindly agreed to allow us the use of the circuit even though they could earn more by allowing Karts to use it.... They are, after all, a commercial venue and need to generate income to pay wages etc, so the support of club members at the circuit is vital if we are to continue to be allowed to run there..
I know it's the day after Carrville (weather permitting !!) but please try and attend or else we could lose this venue...

Carrville, Sunday 7th September

Sunday 7th September, 1000hrs for a 1030 start.......
Please check your email Sunday morning or ring Bob (07767 324896) if you have any doubts about the weather (Rain !!!)

BikeWise Competition Winner...

BikeWise Training competition winner Malcolm Cutter - who was one of the three winners of our online competition prior to BikeWise 2008.
Malcolm is seen here whilst out on his training day and you can read what Malcolm thought of his training at the BikeWise Training website

Thanks to all who entered the competition.....

Congratulations.....

CONGRATULATIONS...........
To Laura Gemmil & Peter Finnigan who have both now become members of the Institute of Advanced Motorists after becoming members of Durham Advanced Motorcyclists.....

Laura & Peter are the first from BikeWise Training to pass the IAM Test and more are in training, so watch this space....

Winners of our online competition

Thanks to all of you who took the time to enter our online competition to win a days 1:1 BikeWise Training.
The winners were drawn from the applicants who had answered the four questions correctly by HM Plant Honda rider Steve Brogan at the presentation ceremony at BikeWise on Sunday afternoon.
The winners are :

Andrew Bradford
Allen Aldworth &
Malcolm Cutter

Look out for pictures of the three winners when they are out on their Training day...

Warden Law - Monday 28th July 2008

All the photo's taken from a very 'foggy' night at Warden Law on Monday 28th July..
Some nice new leathers on display by club members - bought at BikeWise 2008, the day before.
Special night for a couple of our members who 'got their knee down' for the first time.
Some great, smooth riding from the BikeWise team..
Keep checking Facebook / email for new diary dates

Warden Law - 28-07-2008

BikeWise 2008 - Thank You!

None of us can believe how popular the event has become in what must surely have been the best attended event yet!
In fact the bike park had filled up completely and the car parks at County Hall had to be brought into action to accommodate all the visitors.And what a day … it was especially satisfying to see that visitors were not simply wandering around and leaving but were actually staying for hours making a full day of it and soaking up the atmosphere. Of course no event of this type can pass off without a great deal of goodwill and generosity from a whole host of individuals, businesses and local authorities who support and in many cases sponsor the event by offering their services up without charge.Please take some time to just have a look at our sponsors in the page from the 2008 event section to give you some idea, it would be fair to say that countless others have helped us and to you all from the bike section a big thank you!The biggest thank you however, goes to those of you that visited us.Without your support the BikeWise event would never have evolved into what we had yesterday.The most important objective of the day for us though is that by encouraging riders to think about for their own riding and made drivers to more bike aware then we will have prevented future accidents and undoubtedly saved lives.
From all of the Durham Police Bike Section team - Remember… 'Wait A Second', ride safe and we'll see you at the 2009 event!

BikeWise 2008 Itinerary

To find out what is happening throughout the day at BikeWise 2008
Please Click Here

HM Plant Honda Racing to attend BikeWise 2008

HM Plant Honda Racing have confirmed their attendance at BikeWise 2008....
Team Manager, Havier Beltran will be travelling from Honda Racing's Louth HQ to Durham and will be bringing with him Cal Crutchlow & Leon Haslam's BSB Honda CBR1000RR Fireblades, Steve Brogan's CBR600RR and the TT winning Honda Fireblade...
Cal Crutchlow & Leon Haslam will both be in Japan at Suzuka, however Honda's Steve Brogan who rides in the British Supersport and Superstock's classes will be in attendance to sign autographs and answer your questions. Steve was at BikeWise 2007 .
Both Havier & Steve are attending our event during the official holiday period for the BSB team, so please take the time to show your appreciation for them travelling up to Durham in their own time to attend BikeWise 2008.
Once again a big 'Thank You' to local Hebburn based HM Plant, and in particular chairman John Jones, who continue to support BikeWise throughout the year. For further info on HM Plant Honda Racing click here

HM Plant Honda Racing to attend BikeWise 2008

HM Plant Honda Racing have confirmed their attendance at BikeWise 2008....
Team Manager, Havier Beltran will be travelling from Honda Racing's Louth HQ to Durham and will be bringing with him Cal Crutchlow & Leon Haslam's BSB Honda CBR1000RR Fireblades, Steve Brogan's CBR600RR and the TT winning Honda Fireblade...
Cal Crutchlow & Leon Haslam will both be in Japan at Suzuka, however Honda's Steve Brogan who rides in the British Supersport and Superstock's classes will be in attendance to sign autographs and answer your questions. Steve was at BikeWise 2007 .
Both Havier & Steve are attending our event during the official holiday period for the BSB team, so please take the time to show your appreciation for them travelling up to Durham in their own time to attend BikeWise 2008.
Once again a big 'Thank You' to local Hebburn based HM Plant, and in particular chairman John Jones, who continue to support BikeWise throughout the year. For further info on HM Plant Honda Racing click here

Warden Law - Monday 14th July 2008 - Photo's online

Photo's online from our meeting at Warden Law - which was unfortunately cut short by a go kart leaking oil onto the track.
Next meeting - the Big One - BikeWise 2008

Warden L aw - 14th July 2008

Photo's from Carrville Park & Ride, Sunday 13th July 2008...

Photo's are on - line from our 2nd outdoor meeting of the year at Carrville Park & Ride.
A great day.... Some fantastic riding by you all... A BIG 'Thank You' to the Riders & Families who turned up to support this event.

Next meeting at Warden Law is Monday 14th july - 4pm-9pm.

Carrville -17-07-2008

Photo's online from Warden Law - 24th June

Photo's are on - line from our meeting at Warden Law
Big 'Thank You' to the Riders & Families who turned up to support this event.

Next meeting at Carrville Park & Ride, Sunday 13th July. Email will be sent out to members to confirm

Warden Law 24/06/2008

And After BikeWise 2008......

Another date for your diary.......
Sunday 28th September 2008...
Starts at 1000hrs at Police HQ, Aykley Heads, Durham
A Mystery Ride Out....
£5 per person with proceeds going to the Great North Air Ambulance
Further details on : Great North Air Ambulance Website (Click Here)

Coming Soon..........

Coming Soon.......

Remember to put this date in your diary....
BikeWise Mini-Bike Club will be running am event at BikeWise 2008 - so any prospective members, get yourself along to the event and talk to members of the BikeWise Mini-Bike Club and see what fun you're missing out on...