29-01-14, 09:51 AM
(This post was last modified: 29-01-14, 09:54 AM by HarryHornby.)
Biker down is a really good course, especially if you get to do the Brands Hatch day.
They were the brainchild of the Kent Fire and Rescue Service and started off purely in Kent, they are now spreading throughout other brigades around the country.
The main point of one of their standard (at the fire station) courses is what to do if you arrive on the scene of an accident involving a bike. This covers things such as scene management and first aid. There is a very good section on safe helmet removal should you find yourself in the unfortunate position of needing to provide CPR.
When I did my one there was also a really good, thought provoking presentation on the benefits or not of Hi-Vis and about being seen on a bike.
I've also attended the course at Brands Hatch, this is a must for anyone living in or around Kent. It was £50 and that got me the standard biker down course, a classroom session on advanced road positioning, an assessed ride (one on one) with an advanced ride and a slow speed skills practical down in the paddock.....and then, the best bit.....two twenty minute sessions out on the track! The sessions aren't aimed at going fast, they are for all abilities and are about giving people the experience of riding on the track. I set no records, I shouted weeeeeeeee (and shat my pants) as I went down Paddock Hill Bend, I was quicker than most through surtees, and slower everywhere else LOL. I came back in one piece, with a big grin and a photo of me going round Brands (bit of a boyhood dream really).
Biker down....great course!
Go to Facebook and like Kent Fire Bike for info and a bit of banter......
They were the brainchild of the Kent Fire and Rescue Service and started off purely in Kent, they are now spreading throughout other brigades around the country.
The main point of one of their standard (at the fire station) courses is what to do if you arrive on the scene of an accident involving a bike. This covers things such as scene management and first aid. There is a very good section on safe helmet removal should you find yourself in the unfortunate position of needing to provide CPR.
When I did my one there was also a really good, thought provoking presentation on the benefits or not of Hi-Vis and about being seen on a bike.
I've also attended the course at Brands Hatch, this is a must for anyone living in or around Kent. It was £50 and that got me the standard biker down course, a classroom session on advanced road positioning, an assessed ride (one on one) with an advanced ride and a slow speed skills practical down in the paddock.....and then, the best bit.....two twenty minute sessions out on the track! The sessions aren't aimed at going fast, they are for all abilities and are about giving people the experience of riding on the track. I set no records, I shouted weeeeeeeee (and shat my pants) as I went down Paddock Hill Bend, I was quicker than most through surtees, and slower everywhere else LOL. I came back in one piece, with a big grin and a photo of me going round Brands (bit of a boyhood dream really).
Biker down....great course!
Go to Facebook and like Kent Fire Bike for info and a bit of banter......
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