BikeWise 2019
PD Dexter’s new haircut for BikeWise
PD Dexter all ‘spruced up’ with a new haircut and ready to show you what he can do at Sunday’s BikeWise show…..
Dexter will be pleased to see you and along with his ‘other half’ on two legs will be putting on a show at 1230 & 1430 hrs.
(More of Dexter’s ‘colleagues’ will also be performing at the show)
You can follow the Durham Constabulary dog section on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DurhamPoliceK9
It’s the final countdown……. to BikeWise 2012
Almost here…..
Sunday 1000hrs – BikeWise 2012…. our 18th consecutive Bike Show at Police HQ, Aykley Heads, Durham
Bring some sunshine with you and have a great day out with us
Lots to do and see, John McGuinness, Dave Coates, Steve Colley and much, much more….
Win a free days BikeWise Training with Hipkin & Co Solicitors
The prize is free days 1-2-1 training day with either Bob or Mick at BikeWise Training and is suitable for riders who have passed their DSA Test as it is advanced bike training.
To enter the competition simply visit the stand of Hipkin & Co Solicitors at BikeWise 2012 on Sunday 1st July 2012 and enter the free prize draw.
Mark Hipkin has been a Biker Lawyer giving advice to bikers for over 20 years. His contact details are 0191 2533509 or www.hipkin.co.uk or mark@hipkin.co.uk.
Mark rides his motorcycle regularly and has been on a BikeWise Training day and passed his IAM Test with Durham Advanced Motorcyclists
Ride a Suzuki at BikeWise 2012
M & S Motorcycles in conjunction with Suzuki UK will be bringing their demo fleet to BikeWise 2012 for you to test ride the latest Suzuki models.
Full details of how to book a demo ride will be available on the M & S website or by contacting Barry (Suzuki Sales) on 0191 261 0121
Torch To Light Up BikeWise 2012 !
The family fun day is being held at police HQ, Aykley Heads next Sunday, 1st July. It’s the 18th such event and is again expected to attract a crowd of up to 12,000 visitors from 10am to mid-afternoon.
Entry is just £2 for adults and children under 16 get in for free, with all proceeds going to local good causes once costs have been met.
The show is normally held later in the summer but has been brought forward this year to avoid a clash with other events, including the 2012 Olympics.
But one of the attractions at this year's BikeWise has a close link to the Games, as 17-year-old Jordan Parker was one of the torchbearers when the relay passed through Langley Park earlier this month.
Jordan, a student at Wolsingham School and Community College will be bringing his Olympic torch to BikeWise on Sunday afternoon and is expected to run with the torch down the main drive through the Aykley Heads complex.
He will be flanked by guest riders including TT legend John McGuinness and Steve Brogan from the event and will have a police escort from the motorcycle cops who helped guide the torch across its recent stay in the north east.
Other attractions at this year's 'BikeWise' include stunt riders Dave Coates and Steve Colley, exhibitions and riders allied to major manufacturers such as Triumph, Kawasaki, Honda, and BMW, a visit from the north east police helicopter and a display from the force's dog section.
Also attending will be Tyneside-based HM Plant, supporters of the bike section's 'BikeWise Training' scheme and mini-bike club for young riders.
“Over the years BikeWise has become a popular attraction not just for motorcycle enthusiasts but many others who just enjoy a great day out. We are keeping our fingers crossed for decent weather and hope we get the crowds we have come to expect,” said Sgt Iain Rodgers, head of the force motorcycle team.
HM Plant to attend BikeWise 2012 with their sponsored riders
Local Hebburn based firm HM Plant, the UK’s No.1 Excavator supplier are to attend BikeWise 2012 with their supported riders for this year, who include TT Legend : John McGuinness, Metzeler National 1000 Superstock riders : Steve Brogan ( Buildbase BMW) and Leon Hunt (MSS Bathams Kawasaki) and Metzeler 600 Superstock rider : Wesley Pearce (Swan Yamaha).
 John McGuinness |  Steve Brogan |
 Leon Hunt |  Wesley Pearce |
 John McGuinness |  Leon Hunt |  Steve Brogan |  Wesley Pearce |
Leon & Wes will be attending BikeWise for the first time and will be bringing their bikes with them for you to ‘drool’ over….
Brogie has attended BikeWise on a number of occasions and helped the BikeWise Mini Bike Club to purchase a ‘brogie’ bike in 2008
Please CLICK HERE to read more
John McGuinness will be literally ‘flying in’ to BikeWise as he is attending the Goodwood Festival of Speed and then flying to Newcastle on Sunday morning to attend BikeWise by about 1300hrs.
All the riders will be available to talk to and sign autographs/pictures on the HM Plant stand.
HM Plant have supported BikeWise since 2005, bringing with them a host of world famous riders to the show. They have also supported BikeWise as a Road Safety initiative, throughout the region and have put a lot of support into our award winning Mini Bike Club enabling young riders to ride their mini moto’s safely & lawfully.
This year at BikeWise HM Plant will be offering support to a limited number of riders in the form of a discount off a BikeWise Training 1:1 course, so if you are considering further training then make your way to the BikeWise Training stand from 1000hrs to find out more as the offer will be on a first come, first served basis.
HM Plant to attend BikeWise 2012 with their sponsored riders
Local Hebburn based firm HM Plant, the UK’s No.1 Excavator supplier and former sponsor of Honda Racing are to attend BikeWise 2012 with their supported riders for this year, who include TT Legend : John McGuinness, Metzeler National 1000 Superstock riders : Steve Brogan ( Buildbase BMW) and Leon Hunt (MSS Bathams Kawasaki) and Metzeler 600 Superstock rider : Wesley Pearce (Swan Yamaha).
John McGuinness | Steve Brogan |
Leon Hunt | Wesley Pearce |
John McGuinness | Leon Hunt | Steve Brogan | Wesley Pearce |
Leon & Wes will be attending BikeWise for the first time and will be bringing their bikes with them for you to ‘drool’ over….
Brogie has attended BikeWise on a number of occasions and helped the BikeWise Mini Bike Club to purchase a ‘brogie’ bike in 2008
Please CLICK HERE to read more
John McGuinness will be literally ‘flying in’ to BikeWise as he is attending the Goodwood Festival of Speed and then flying to Newcastle on Sunday morning to attend BikeWise by about 1300hrs.
All the riders will be available to talk to and sign autographs/pictures on the HM Plant stand.
HM Plant have supported BikeWise since 2005, bringing with them a host of world famous riders to the show. They have also supported BikeWise as a Road Safety initiative, throughout the region and have put a lot of support into our award winning Mini Bike Club enabling young riders to ride their mini moto’s safely & lawfully.
This year at BikeWise HM Plant will be offering support to a limited number of riders in the form of a discount off a BikeWise Training 1:1 course, so if you are considering further training then make your way to the BikeWise Training stand from 1000hrs to find out more as the offer will be on a first come, first served basis.
Steve Colley ‘Mr Showtime’ to perform at BikeWise 2012
Three times British Trials Champion Steve ‘Mr Showtime’ Colley is to perform at this years BikeWise 2012 show.
Steve has performed his motorcycle trials stunt show throughout the world and this is his first time in Durham, so lets make him feel at home and give him a warm BikeWise welcome :
All Year Biker : to attend BikeWise 2012
You might have heard of ACF50 anti corrosion fluid, as used in aircraft application All Year Biker use this product in their high pressure spray equipment, which breaks the fluid down into a fine mist to ensure it reaches every area of the bike. Why not visit them on their stand at BikeWise 2012 :
Scottish Mini Moto Championship Round 3 at Karting NE this Sunday
Practice commences at 1300hrs, with racing from 1400-1700hrs.
CLICK ON THIS LINK for directions
Watch the video’s below to get a ‘riders eye’ view of the circuit and come along on Sunday to support our local riders and their competitors from North of the border.
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Photo’s and Video’s now online from the BikeWise Mini Bike Club meeting
Many thanks to all who attended, and in particular to the people who helped with the building (and taking down) of the track, the signing on of the riders and the marshals who without which we would not be able to run the meetings.
John Attle for taking the photo’s and to all the mum’s who got us into the Jubilee ‘spirit’ with the cakes & savouries with their Union Jack decorations
Some on-board video footage, a first for the club, taken with a Go Pro Hero2 camera from a Mini Bike ridden by club member Kai Simpson who competes and is a regular winner in his class in the Scottish Mini Bike Championship.
Practice tonight (Tuesday) at Karting NE at Warden Law – 1700hrs.
Club members will be racing in the 3rd round of the Scottish Mini Bike Championship at Karting NE, at Warden Law on Sunday 10th June.
Please Click Here for more details
To view the club’s photo albums Please Click Here and then on the relevant thumbnail picture
If you Subscribe to the clubs video channel on YouTube (bikewisembc) you will receive email notification when any new video’s are uploaded
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Paul ‘graduates’ from Mini Bike to the road
Paul, went to ACE Motorcycling Training in Finchale Road, Durham where director Jim Rimmer, presented him with a trophy / ACE scholarship in recognition of his attendance/commitment to the club.
Paul spent the full day, with instructor Steve Laung, at ACE doing his CBT which validates his driving licence and then allows him to ride a bike on the road.
Paul from Seaham, is a regular pillion passenger on his father, Mick’s motorcycle and is the second member of the club to progress onto the road on two wheels, following on from Dale Clement who was given the first ACE Scholarship in June 2012.
Seen in the photo are L to R : Bob Brown, PC John Bowman, Paul Henshaw & Jim Rimmer.
BikeWise Mini Bike Club is run under ACU guidelines and further details of the club can be found at their website at : www.bikewise-minibikeclub.co.uk
Support our local BikeWise Mini Bike Club riders
The 3rd round of the Scottish Mini Bike Championship is to be to be held at Karting NE, Warden Law on Sunday 10th June 2012.
Many of our local BikeWise Mini Bike Club riders will be racing in this meeting which we have been able to bring down to England with the support of the Durham Agency Against Crime and its Scottish promoter Alan McIntosh of Polini UK.
Practice starts at 1300hrs with racing continuing till about 1730hrs. Karting NE was recently taken over by international rally driver Guy Wilkes and the facility has been undergoing a lot of improvements including tarmac car parking and a new cafe… so there is plenty of parking and opportunity to get a hot or cold drink and something to snack on whilst watching the racing (and that is as good as watching Moto GP, WSB, BSB all put together).
Come along and support our local BikeWise Mini Bike Club members as they compete against their Scottish counterparts – you might be watching one of the stars of tomorrow racing in their early years
Admission is Free (why not finish your days ride up at the circuit) – 1300hrs – 1730hrs
Tarmac parking & cafe on site – racing all afternoon
To DOWNLOAD A POSTER PLEASE CLICK HERE
The next meetings of the mini bike club prior to the championship are at Carrville this Sunday (3rd) and Karting NE on Tuesday 5th – further details at http://www.bikewiseminibikeclub.org.uk/
Photo’s online from the latest meeting of the BikeWise Mini Bike Club
As always, ‘Many Thanks’ to all who helped build (and take down) the track, for signing riders on and marshalling throughout the day – your help and support is greatly appreciated as we couldn't run the events without you.
Next opportunity to ride a mini moto is at PPIK, Leeds on the evening of Sunday 27th May. For further details please click on the link : (http://www.ppik.net/mini-moto/leeds)
Karting N E at Warden Law will host their next mini bike session on Monday 28th May 2012 from 5pm – 8pm. Cost of these sessions (which are not run by the mini bike club or under ACU Rules/regs) are £15.
BikeWise Mini Bike Club members will receive a £3 discount on this price on production of their ACU licence when signing on at Karting NE.
Picture above shows club members with the Durham County Council Chairman's medal
To view the pictures of the Carrville meeting, please CLICK HERE and then click on the relevant thumbnail image.
Date for your diary : Sunday 10th June : Scottish Mini Bike Championship, Round 3, at Karting NE at Warden |Law
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Congratulations to Bill Todd, Mike Fleming, Kyle Harris & Dave Myers who have passed their IAM Tests this year.
(Bill, Mike & Dave had completed a days BikeWise Training prior to joining the Durham Advanced Motorcyclists)
Congratulations to their observers : Paul Taylor, Richard Clement & Steve Laverick who helped them to achieve the standard required for the test.
All four were examined by our local IAM Examiner (and BikeWise Training Instructor), Bob Brown.
Next Meeting of the BikeWise Mini Bike Club
(See Where we Meet on the website for location)
Signing on at 1000hrs for a 1030hrs safety brief/start
If there is any doubt about the weather conditions (Rain/Wet) then please check the Mini Bike Club homepage where a notification will be posted before 0915hrs if the meeting has to be cancelled on safety grounds
Karting NE will be hosting their next Mini Bike session on Monday 14th May (5pm – 8pm) at their Warden Law site
