Introduction

Any qualified rider 18 years old or over who is seeking to improve their abilities and increase the road safety aspect of their riding is welcome. Upon joining you will become an Associate Member. You will then be allocated a Tutor who over a number of practical riding sessions will assist you in your goal to be a better rider.

If you'd like details of the bike courses, please contact Dave Timmins on 01270 610 332 or email him at Dave Timmins. You can also complete an Application Form, but please contact Dave first to get the latest on Tutor availablity, since there is normally a waiting list.

Some bike section members take a stop during a recent Ride-out

Bike Section Ride Outs 2010

Before turning up for any ride out please first check with Dave Timmins on 01270 610332 or email him at Dave Timmins to confirm location and availability.

The monthly social ride outs are just that - a social meeting where everyone is welcome: members, non-members, friends and pillions. We currently meet at three locations around the Manchester area, meeting at each venue in turn every three months:

1. McDonalds at Poplar 2000 Services on the M6 / M56 / A50 junction, J20. For map click here.
2. Mcdonalds at Walkden Ellesmere Centre, Walkden. For map click here.
3. McDonalds at the end of the M67 Motorway Mottram Junction. For map click here.

Locations and calendar are shown below. Please be fuelled up and ready for a prompt 1000hrs departure! If you require refreshment first please allow yourself sufficient time.

Before setting out please check the Met Office weather forecast for the North West.
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Location: Mottram Junction

Location: Poplar 2000 Services

Location: Walkden, Ellesmere Centre

Costs

Because the Group is run by volunteers, there will be no charge made for your Tutor's time, but on each practical you will be required to contribute to your Tutor's fuel costs. There is also a joining fee of £40.00 which covers the cost of providing Associates with a copy of the Police Riders Handbook 'Motorcycle Roadcraft' and the Highway Code. If you already have these books the fee is £30.00. The fee is valid for one year after joining, which is normally sufficient time to pass the RoSPA test. If you are already a Group Member after having passed the RoSPA Advanced test in a car, the Bike Section joining fee is £10. If you also require 'Motorcycle Roadcraft', there is a charge of £10.

In addition to that, there is a test fee of £54.00 if you are over 26 and £47 if you are under 26.

The test fee includes one years membershio of RoADAR.

For more information about the test, visit the RoADA Web Site.

For tested members, the Group Membership subscription is £12, which is valid for one year.

Training and the RoSPA Test

As soon as possible after joining the group, you will be allocated a Tutor and he or she will serve as your mentor until you have passed the RoSPA Advanced test.

The amount and type of training required will be tailored to you as an individual; there are no prescribed course lengths at present. Experience shows that the average rider attains an Advanced Level of riding after about 6 practical sessions.

When you arrive for any activity within the group, whether it's a ride out with your Tutor or an organised run, please make sure that your motorcycle is maintained in good order and road legal. If for any reason it is found that this is not the case, you will be politely asked not to take part and recommended to remedy the situation before attending again. This is not a case of the group "making silly rules"; the fact is that if you are stopped by the police, an association may be made with the Group as a whole and RoSPA as an organisation. This may reflect badly on us and undermine the standing of the Motorcycle section.

Help for Heroes Bike Ride

The Numbum ride from Land's End to John O'Groats will take place over 5 days starting from Land's End on 27th August 2010 and finishing at John O'Groats on 31st August. Day one will be from Land's End to Warminster, day two will be from Warminster to Preston, day three from Preston to Dumbarton, day four Dumbarton to Inverness and day five from Inverness to John O'Groats. Visit www.numbumrun.co.uk for a full itinerary and route plans.
For more information, visit Cliff's Blog at: www.numbumrun.co.uk.