Young motorcyclists are invited to drop into a special webinar to hear guidance on a host of biking issues as part of NYRF Young Rider Day.
The event has been set up by the Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership and the National Young Rider Forum (NYRF), and will take place on 1 October, from 6.30pm-8pm. It is aimed at those aged between 16-24 years who may be thinking of, or already riding, powered two wheelers of up to 125cc.
There will be advice on gaining your licence, compulsory basic training, the best motorcycle personal protective equipment to wear and bike maintenance.
There will also be biking experts on hand to talk about the most common crashes young riders are involved in, and how to avoid them, as well as ways to improve your motorcycling skills.
Cllr Andy Crump, portfolio holder for community safety and fire and rescue at Warwickshire County Council, said: “Young riders often lack road experience and that can make them particularly vulnerable.
“It is therefore so important that they receive proper advice and guidance before taking their bike out onto our busy road network. This free webinar is an excellent opportunity to support them, and their families, so they can feel well prepared, confident and safe.”
Heidi Duffy MBE, facilitator of the NYRF, said: “For a young person, getting on the road is a huge step forwards to gaining their independence and can give them a great sense of freedom. We want to give young people the best start to motorcycling, being all too aware of the challenges that young riders face, both on and off the road.
“From choosing the right bike, to getting the best insurance policy and knowing which PPE to buy, it can be tricky to navigate, especially on a budget. This webinar is a great opportunity for young people, and their parents and carers, to find out the nuts and bolts of becoming a rider and to get expert advice to help prepare them for a successful and safe riding journey.”
Registration is now open for the webinar, which will take place over Microsoft Teams. You can sign up for your place at https://warksroadsafety.org/new-rider-webinar/
The webinar is part of the NYRF Young Rider Day, the national event that seeks to raise awareness of the many young motorcyclists who take to the road on small, powered motorcycles.
