Photos are now online from Sundays meeting of the BikeWise Mini Bike Club at Carrville.
Great meeting with lots of new faces to welcome to the club.
Many Thanks to all who helped with setting up & taking down of the track, signing on the riders & marshalling throughout the day.
Some great riding in really windy conditions.
Next meetings :
Warden Law on Monday 1st September ( Not run by BWMBC) & Carrville on Sunday 7th September.
Many Thanks to John Attle of DPS for taking the photos
Sunday 17th August at Carrville Park & Ride, Durham.
Usual start time of 1030hrs with signing on from 1000hrs.
We will be a bit short handed at this meeting so please if you can help to set up the track or take it down at the end it would be appreciated.
Any cancellation due to bad weather will be posted on the website / Facebook/ Twitter by 0915hrs
Karting NE will host there next session on Monday 18th August (5pm – 8pm)
Photos are now online in the BikeWise website gallery.
There are plenty of photos to keep you looking for hours and it shows what a great time we had at our 20th BikeWise show.
Many Thanks to John Attle and the team of photographers from Durham Photographic Society who attended and recorded the event in great detail for us all to enjoy.
Hope you enjoy the photos as much as we did & looking forward already to BikeWise 2015 (our 21st show)
 Air Support |  Clann An Drumma |  Dave Coates |  Dog Section |  Fire & Rescue |
 John McGuinness |  Kimera |  Mini Bike Club |  Paul Swift |  Presentations |
 The Event |  3 Sixty Stunt Bikes |
We've took a early decision in view of the awful forecast for tomorrow to cancel the meeting at Carrville in the morning and to reschedule it for the following Sunday - the 17th August.
Hope this gives you a bit more time to make alternative arrangements for tomorrow and then to keep your fingers crossed for a better forecast for next Sunday :-)
Many Thanks to John Attle & members of Durham Photographic Society for taking the pictures.
Sunday 10th August at Carrville Park & Ride, Durham.
Usual start time of 1030hrs with signing on from 1000hrs.
We will be a bit short handed at this meeting so please if you can help to set up the track or take it down at the end it would be appreciated.
Any cancellation due to bad weather will be posted on the website / Facebook/ Twitter by 0915hrs
Set in beautiful countryside a few miles south of Darlington this 2.1 mile track has some challenging corners and extensive straights which give a really broad
spectrum of experiences to help riders develop their skills.
This full day event offers sessions of circuit riding under the guidance of an experienced IAM instructor interspersed with theoretical input to help you enhance your riding. The instructor will develop your observations and your techniques of bike control so that you are able to make rapid and smooth laps of the circuit. You will
work on positioning, braking, gear choice and acceleration technique. Repeated laps of the same circuit allow you to experiment with different variations of approach, and demonstrate how critical the right choice is to making the ride feel absolutely right. It doesn’t have to be done at fearsome speeds. You can enjoy the Skills Day at your own pace and your instructor will work with you in whatever way suits you best. After booking, we shall ask to you for details of your previous experience so that we can
ensure you get instruction at a level most beneficial to you. The circuit environment allows you to experience the subtleties of your bikes handling. You are in a controlled space. The usual hazards associated with the public roads are entirely absent. The setting for Skills Day training is unique.
The experience is invaluable!
Croft is ideal for us to help you to learn so much more about your bike and yourself.
No matter what they have been riding, IAM members have enjoyed this unique experience and been surprised by what they have learnt in the just a few hours.
You should be next!
Croft has all the facilities you could ask for!
Refreshments are available throughout the day, with a free coffee or tea on arrival once you have signed in.
An IAM photographer will be present and a full set of shots is sent to every rider after the event
Guests are welcome and can enjoy the freedom of the pit lane and watch the action from the pit lane wall. Make a real day out of it!
All this for an exceptionally low cost!
IAM Rider Skills Day only £149
Booking opens on Tuesday, 24th June 2014 at 10 am
Just call IAM Support on 0208 996 9600 or 0845 126 8600 It couldn’t be easier!
IMPORTANT NOTES
The booking and payment arrangements for this event are very specific and to help us you must follow them closely. There have been
occasional difficulties with bookings for previous events when events have become oversubscribed, a situation which we wish to avoid.
1. Booking opens on Tuesday, 24th June 2014 at 10 am. No earlier bookings will be taken under any circumstances. Please be ready to call
as soon as the booking window opens as we anticipate the event will fill rapidly.
2. Payment will be due by credit or debit cards at the time of booking.
3. Detailed joining instructions will be circulated by e-mail in early
August.
NOISE
There are specific noise limits at Croft circuit which we must
adhere to.
It is a condition of entry to the event that the bike you use must be fully road legal, and capable of legally being ridden to the event on
public roads. On the day of the event the bike must be taxed,insured, and be capable of passing the MOT test, with number plates, lights and any fairings all fitted and working.
In addition to the exhaust being fully road legal, it MUST be fitted with a baffle. In the event that these restrictions are not observed,
entry to the event on the day will not be allowed.
A THINK! radio campaign has been launched to encourage drivers to take longer to look for motorcyclists after figures revealed that 30 bikers are killed or injured every day at junctions, Road Safety Minister Robert Goodwill has announced.
Launched on the 21 July 2014, the ‘Didn’t See’ campaign will run for 4 weeks on national radio with the aim of reducing the number of motorcyclist and driver collisions on our roads.
Research for THINK! has shown that drivers believe the majority of motorcycle accidents happen because of bikers breaking the speed limit – but statistics actually show around half of motorcyclist accidents, where the rider is killed or seriously hurt, occur at junctions, with drivers failing to look properly being the most common cause.
Robert Goodwill from the Department for Transport said:
“Every day more than 30 motorcycle riders die or are injured in accidents at road junctions. Often, though not always, this is because a driver has pulled out in front of a rider.
More than 2 people lose their lives every week in this way and this is something we are determined to change – if all drivers and riders took a bit more care at junctions we could bring this figure down significantly.
Motorcyclists make up just 1% of traffic on the roads but 19% of all fatalities. They are 55 times more likely than car drivers to be killed or seriously hurt in an accident.”
Motorcyclist Priscila Currie is supporting the campaign after an accident in central London changed her life.
She said:
My accident happened because a car pulled out in front of me. I wasn’t riding fast, only at 30 mph, but the accident had a profound impact on my life – physically and mentally.
I was hospitalised for 12 days with severe fractures and underwent 18 months of physiotherapy. It took more than 3 years for me to find the confidence to get back on a bike and I now live with pain every day, which has affected my mobility.
People make mistakes but drivers should remember that mistakes can cost lives. Behind the motorcycle helmet is a person. We have families, friends, careers and a life, just like other road users, so I would urge drivers to please take longer, especially at junctions, to look out for motorcyclists.
THINK! will also be launching a new campaign this summer encouraging motorcyclists to undertake further training and to ride defensively to help improve their safety on the roads.
Chief Constable, Mike Barton helped stunt rider Dave Coates test out his quad bike ahead of this Sunday’s BikeWise event.
This is the 20th anniversary of the popular fun day which hosts a range of motorbike related displays and other attractions at Police Headquarters, Aykley Heads in Durham.
Chief Constable, Mike Barton said: “This is a great family event, there is something for everyone to enjoy! I am proud to be hosting the 20th anniversary of BikeWise which will also be the last major event to be held at Aykley Heads before we move over the road to the new headquarters building at the end of the summer.”
The attractions this year include:
- Breathtaking stunt demonstrations from Dave Coates Stunt Show and Paul Swift from ‘Precision Driving’. There will be displays from the police dog section, the police helicopter will be dropping in and there will be a range of fabulous stunt teams and individual riders showing off their fantastic skills!
- TT Legend, John McGuinness, just back from winning his 21st TT at the Isle of Man will also be at the event – come along and meet him.
- There will be musical entertainment from local band Kimera and Scotland’s leading tribal band ‘Clann An Drumma’.
On a serious note the bike cops will be promoting road safety and there will be a focus on cycle safety which will be headed up by the 3SIXTY Stunt Bike Team.
Entry to the site is from 10am and costs £2 for adults with under-16s allowed in free of charge. Once costs have been met all proceeds are distributed to local good causes.
There will be clear directions and officers on duty will steer visitors to the appropriate parking sites.
More information can be found at www.bikewise.org.uk
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Teenager taken across city under police escort from Crime and Justice on Vimeo.
A proud school teacher had written to Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Ron Hogg asking for help in escorting a remarkable young man to his prom.
Kieran Maxwell from Heighington is a far from ordinary 15 year old boy who has attended Hummersknott Academy during the last five years.
Kieran unfortunately fell ill at the age of 12 when he was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. Kieran has subsequently undergone 3 – 4 years of intense treatment and an amputation due to the tumours that he has suffered that were untreatable.
Kieran has battled every day of the past 3 years and yet he has never given into his illness. He has faced every challenge with a huge smile. Even when Kieran lost his leg he turned the entire situation around to be beneficial and this has enhanced the quality of his life. Kieran is now pursuing the Paralympics with his gymnastics and is now running aided by his prosthetic leg enabling him to follow his dreams and aspirations for the future.
The one dream that Kieran had was to join the Police and on Friday 11th July 2014, his school prom was held at Hardwick Hall in Sedgefield, one of the hi-lights of the night is how the young people arrive. A number of off duty police officers had volunteered their services to escort Kieran to the prom. (Kieran was unaware)
Ron Hogg said, “I was genuinely moved when Kieran’s teacher wrote to me. I offered my full support and am extremely proud of the officers who have volunteered their services to fulfil Kieran’s dream.
Picture above shows Pcs Iain Nelson & Alison Bonar presenting Kieran with a cheque for £500 from BikeWise for his charity before escorting him to the Prom night.
Picture below shows Keiran at Hardwick Park with his car….
A great turnout even though some of our club members were racing at Stretton, Leics in the National Mini Bike Road Racing Championship….
The weather held out until the last session of the day when it finally started to rain.
Many THANKS to all who helped with the preparation and dismantling of the track, signing on of the riders and then to all who helped marshal on the day – we would not be able to run without your help & support.
A big ‘Thank You’ to all the riders who once again rode superbly and let us all with a grin on our faces.
Next meeting will be at Karting NR on Monday 7th July, followed by BikeWise at Police HQ on the 20th July.
To view the photos from yesterday please click on the image which will take you to the gallery page of the website then click on the thumbnail image from yesterday to go to the album.
Photos are now online from last nights meeting of the BikeWise Mini Bike Club at Karting NE.
Great riding by club members.
Carrville Park & Ride on Sunday & good luck to those who are travelling down country for the next round of The National Minibike Road Racing Championship at Stretton.
To view the photos from last night (23rd June) click on the image which will take you to the BWMBC gallery and then click on the thumbnail image for the 23rd June.
(Video will be posted when sorted 
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2 wheeled road users are 1% of the traffic on our roads, yet they account for 20% of fatalities
99 times out of a 100 a driver when he looks will see a car, van, bus , lorry – a big vehicle.
Look hard at the poster…. or click on it and download and show it to your friends or share it with them.
As a motorcyclist please Think ahead and expect drivers to pull out of junctions… they don't do it intentionally its because they don't expect to see a two wheeled vehicle and the profile we present is quite small.
Please consider some further rider training..
Durham Advanced Motorcyclists are very active in our area and will be glad to see you.
John has visited BikeWise many times and it is a unique opportunity for you to meet one of the legends of motorcycling.
If you want to see what it's like to travel at an average of 117.366mph on an electric bike at the TT check out Johns video below :
The 3SIXTY display riders tackle obstacles with precise, calculated and effortless leaps.
Riders never appear out of control and actually deliver the show commentary through helmet microphones whilst riding.
Safety is important. These skills are achieved through hundreds of hours of dedicated and safe practice, a message reinforced throughout each 3SIXTY display.
3SIXTY riders are role models making cycle safety and helmet wear ‘cool’.
Founding member of 3SIXTY Ian Drummond has been a regular visitor to BikeWise over the years and once again we look forward to watching the skills that most of us can only dream of
Click on the image above to visit 3SIXTYS website
Durham Constabulary's four legged '"friend's will once again be at BikeWise to show off their skills along with their handler's.
The display by the dog section is always one of the most popular attractions at BikeWise as it give's everybody an opportunity to see what a valuable asset the dog's are to Police Officers during the course of their work.
The dog section will also be promoting their new ‘Paws Up’ scheme, which is a benevolent fund for Durham’s retired Police Dogs
Times of the displays will be posted closer to the date of the show.
If you are a Twitter user then keep up the date with the work of the dog section by clicking on the link and Following at : @DurhamPoliceK9
Find out about the role of the helicopter from the Air Support Crew who will be bringing one of the Police helicopters to BikeWise 2014.
You’ll get the chance to view the helicopter from close up on the ground & remember to bring your camera along.
For more info on the NPAS please click here : https://www.durham.police.uk/Information-and-advice/Pages/National-Police-Air-Service-(NPAS).aspx
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Another first for BikeWise 2014 - Clann an Drumma have been Scotland's leading tribal band for over 15 years.
Originally founded by Joe Kilna MacKenzie, the band have brought Scottish tribal music to worldwide audiences.
The band have just released their 5th studio album, Bloodline, and have had great success in the Highland Charts in the USA with all previous CDs, holding a place in the Celtic Hall of Fame.
They still have their feet firmly fixed to the ground though - no venue or occasion is too small or too big! This year they hope to make BikeWise 2014 a memorable one.
For further info on the band visit their website at : http://www.clannandrumma.com/
or their Facebook page at : https://www.facebook.com/ClannAnDrumma
