Photos are now online from BikeWise 2015, which was held at the Police HQ, Aykley Heads , Durham on Sunday 19th July.
To view the photos please click on the image above and then view the individual albums
Photos online from BikeWise 2015–Jamie Squibb Freestyle
Photos are now online from BikeWise 2015.
Click on the image to view photos from the Jamie Squibb Freestyle show at BikeWise 2015, which was held at Police HQ, Aykley Heads, Durham on Sunday 19th July.
For more info on Jamie Squibb please click HERE
Thank You..
Many Thanks to all who turned out for our 21st BikeWise event – the first to be staged at the Force’s new HQ.
Chief Constable Mike Barton said: “It has been a fabulous day and it is great to see so many people enjoying our wonderful new headquarters.
“BikeWise has become a popular attraction not only for motorcycle enthusiasts but also for many others who just enjoy a great day out.”
Sgt Iain Rodgers head of the BikeWise team said: “BikeWise has been a tremendous success over the years and has helped our efforts to improve road safety.
“However, motorcyclists remain among the most vulnerable of our road users and there are important messages to take away from the event to help keep them safe on the roads.”
Looking forward to seeing you all again at our 22nd BikeWise in 2016
BikeWise 2015…. Today
Parking for motorcycles is the same as in previous years, at the Police HQ.
Cars are to be parked at County Hall which is only a few minutes walk from the site
or alternatively you can park your car at Sniperley Park & Ride, Durham, DH1 5RA and we are providing FREE bus transport to & from the Police HQ : (For more info on Parking PLEASE CLICK HERE)
The show begins at 10am and as previous years, admission is £2 for adults and children are free.
For more info on what is happening at the show please visit the BikeWise website at www.bikewise.org.uk and click on the BikeWise 2015 link
Win a signed TT Legend book
TT Legend John McGuinness will be at BikeWise 20015.
You could win a signed copy of Johns, TT Legend book by coming to BikeWise 2015 at Police HQ on Sunday 19th July, visit the Hitachi stand and taking a ‘selfie’ of yourself
To Find out how to win this fantastic prize CLICK HERE
‘Selfie’ yourself at BikeWise to win a great prize
They are also bringing one of their Hitachi ZX22U-2 mini excavators along and if you would like to win a signed copy of the Isle of Man TT Legend book, signed by John McGuinness, then all you have to do is take a 'selfie' of yourself on the day of the show - with the Hitachi ZX22U-2 excavator in the background (to prove you've been to the show)
Post your pic online via Twitter or Facebook and share it with @durhambikewise (Twitter) or https://www.facebook.com/durhambikewise (Facebook)
Please add #BikeWise2015.
The winner will be randomly drawn by 3pm on the day.
The winner will be contacted via social media and if still at the show you can pick up your signed copy of the book from ’the man himself’ and at the same time get your photo taken with the TT legend for the ultimate ‘selfie’
To be in with a chance to win this prize , please visit the Hitachi stand at BikeWise 2015 on Sunday 19th July
Parking arrangements for BikeWise 2015
We have been receiving a few enquiries about parking arrangements for BikeWise 2015, so please read below and we’ll hopefully clarify the situation :
The area marked in YELLOW is the location of the new Police HQ and fields where this years event will be held.
MOTORCYCLE PARKING – will be in the same place as previous events (Area marked in RED)
DISABLED PARKING – The area marked in GREEN can be used for disabled parking. (You will only be allowed to proceed to this area after speaking to BikeWise staff who will be on the main access road in the area near to the motorcycle parking)
CAR PARKING – We have two main area’s of car parking :
1 – County Hall (Areas marked in BLUE) As in previous years the car parks at County Hall will be utilized – access to the show is then via a series of steps up to the Police HQ
2 – Sniperley Park & Ride Car Park (Area marked in BLUE & ORANGE). Vehicles can be parked in this car park & we are providing a FREE Park & Ride Bus service to and from Aykley Heads. The Park & Ride service will run regularly throughout the day and the journey should only take approx 5minutes. The bus will drop you off at Trinity School on the HQ drive and you will only have a short walk, without any steps, to the BikeWise show entrance
For more info about the show please visit : www.bikewise.org.uk and then click on the BikeWise 2015 icon
Suspension set up at BikeWise 2015 ??
Top local racer Ian ‘Pixie’ Pattinson who runs Weardale Racing (Motorcycle service, repairs & Race setups) and who this year lapped the IOM TT circuit at a speed of 121.751mph whilst competing in Superbike, Superstock, Supersport & Lightweight TT’s will be at BikeWise 2015 at Police HQ this Sunday (19th July)
Ian is building a strong reputation in the region with his suspension set up of bikes and he will be will be doing set ups on site at BikeWise.
Ian will be more than pleased to see & speak to you and will be available to set up bikes on the day, on a first come first served basis at £50 per bike.
Ian will also have the workshop diary with him to book appointments if it cannot be done on the day.
Weardale Racing will be donating a percentage of their takings on the day to the BikeWise nominated charity.
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TT Legend John McGuinness will be at BikeWise 2015
TT Legend John McGuinness will be at BikeWise 2015.John, now has 23 TT wins and is closing in on Joey Dunlops record of 26wins.
This year John regained the title of being the fastest man around the Isle of Man’s 37.73 Mountain Course and won another two TT Races, including the Senior TT where he equalled Mike Hailwood's record of seven Senior TT wins.
John McGuinness has sponsorship links with local based Hitachi Construction Machinery Ltd (formerly HM Plant Ltd) & in particular CEO John Jones, who has maintained a close link with John for a number of years.
John has visited BikeWise many times and is a true motorcycle enthusiast as well as being a racing legend and it is a unique opportunity for you to meet one of the legends of motorcycling racing.
If you want to see what it's like to travel at an average of 132.701mph on a bike at the TT check out Johns video below :
Calling Gotham City…..
Hopefully Batman & Robin have left the ‘Bat Cave’ with not a moment to lose & avoid the Joker on their travels to BikeWise 2015 on Sunday 19th July.
The Dog Support Unit has been invited to do a display again so you can come along & see the working dogs in action.
There will be a Paws Up stand where you can come and meet some of the team to find out more about the fund, how it can help retired dogs, how YOU can possibly re-home a police dog & of course purchase Paws Up merchandise!
For more info on BikeWise 2015 please visit www.bikewise.org.uk and click on the BikeWise2015 icon
Four to go…. till BikeWise 2015
Parking for motorcycles is the same as in previous years, at the Police HQ.
Cars are to be parked at County Hall which is only a few minutes walk from the site
or alternatively you can park your car at Sniperley Park & Ride, Durham, DH1 5RA and we are providing FREE bus transport to & from the Police HQ : (For more info on Parking PLEASE CLICK HERE)
The show begins at 10am and as previous years, admission is £2 for adults and children are free.
For more info on what is happening at the show please visit the BikeWise website at www.bikewise.org.uk and click on the BikeWise 2015 link
Dave Coates set for a 20th BikeWise
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The new car park at the Police HQ is looking forward to having some burning rubber ‘deposited’ on it by Dave
This is Dave's 20th consecutive BikeWise - a fantastic achievement and we are now seeing second and third generations of families enjoying the skills that Dave shows on two (& four) wheels - long may it continue.
Dave will be performing a couple of shows during the day ( times to be finalized and published later on this site ) and he will be available at his van throughout the day for autograph's, photo's and any questions you might like to put to him...
Dave will be using a variety of Yamaha bikes at the show
To learn more about Dave, visit his website at : http://www.davecoates.co.uk/
‘Selfie’ yourself at BikeWise to win a great prize
They are also bringing one of their Hitachi ZX22U-2 mini excavators along and if you would like to win a signed copy of the Isle of Man TT Legend book, signed by John McGuinness, then all you have to do is take a 'selfie' of yourself on the day of the show - with the Hitachi ZX22U-2 excavator in the background (to prove you've been to the show)
Post your pic online via Twitter or Facebook and share it with @durhambikewise (Twitter) or https://www.facebook.com/durhambikewise (Facebook) and the winner will be randomly drawn by 3pm on the day.
The winner will be contacted via social media and if still at the show you can pick up your signed copy of the book from ’the man himself’ and at the same time get your photo taken with the TT legend for the ultimate ‘selfie’
To be in with a chance to win this prize , please visit the Hitachi stand at BikeWise 2015 on Sunday 19th July
Exhibitors at BikeWise 2015
Hoping to pick up a bargain at BikeWise 2015
Here is a list of Retailers that you will be able to visit on the day :
A – Z Stickers
Ace Motorcycle Training
A.A
Airvest Ltd
Billau Motorcycles
Buds Motorcycle Training
Carole Nash
Clinton Enterprises
D & D Safer Rider
DPS (Shift It)
Hipkins & Co Solicitors
Hermod Motorcycle Accessories
James Price Motorccyles
J & S Accessories
M M T Motorcycle Training
Mo-Tech
MSG Bike Gear
MV Agusta North East
National Bike Tyres
Newcastle Motorcycles
Plugzz Hearing Protection
Proto UK Ltd
Quality Motorcycle Products
RAC
Rider Wear
Scott Leathers
Teasdale Motorcycles
Triumph Newcastle
BikeWise 2015 Itinerary
This is the schedule /Timetable for what is happening at BikeWise 2015.
There's lots more to see and do so make sure you don't miss it
Sunday 19th July at the new Police HQ, Aykley Heads Durham – our 21st BikeWise show.
Parking for motorcycles is the same as in previous years, at the Police HQ.
Cars are to be parked at County Hall which is only a few minutes walk from the site or alternatively you can park your car at Sniperley Park & Ride, Durham, DH1 5RA and we are providing free bus transport to & from the Police HQ
The show begins at 10am and as previous years, admission is £2 for adults and children are free.
For more info on what is happening at the show please visit the BikeWise website at www.bikewise.org.uk and click on the BikeWise 2015 link
A week today : BikeWise 2015
Sunday 19th July at the new Police HQ, Aykley Heads Durham – our 21st BikeWise show.Parking for motorcycles is the same as in previous years, at the Police HQ.
Cars are to be parked at County Hall which is only a few minutes walk from the site or alternatively you can park your car at Sniperley Park & Ride, Durham, DH1 5RA and we are providing free bus transport to & from the Police HQ
The show begins at 10am and as previous years, admission is £2 for adults and children are free.
For more info on what is happening at the show please visit the BikeWise website at www.bikewise.org.uk and click on the BikeWise 2015 link
Squibb Freestyle to ‘wow’ the crowds at BikeWise 2015
Jamie Sqibb, owner & team rider of Sqibb Freestyle is travelling to BikeWise from his home in Devon to perform for the first time at BikeWise 2015.
Jamie rides a Kawasaki KXF450, is a 3X british champion, has ridden all over the world and has been showing off some of the best FMX tricks since 2005.
‘My riding background is I started riding at 6, I raced a bit of mx but not every weekend, I have ridden Enduro and trials, I just generally enjoy being out on bikes. I always loved jumps and by the age of 12 was in the digger building my own at home, from that point it's just progressed to where I'm at today.’
‘My favourite thing about freestyle is the feeling you get when you learn something new and getting to ride at really cool events like Arenacross, with good friends.’
‘The crowds definitely help loads, they make so much noise as soon as you ride in to the arena you can feel the energy and the atmosphere, they cheer super loud for every jump which makes you want to go bigger and bigger.’
To find out more about Squibb Freestyle please click on the link : http://squibbfreestyle.co.uk/
3SIXTY Stunt Bike Team
Anyone who has ever ridden a mountain bike, or popped a wheelie on their BMX will love this! For the most exciting tricks and gravity defying leaps don’t miss the amazing bicycle stunt team. 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
National Police Air Service at BikeWise 2015
Find out about the role of the helicopter from the National Police Air Service crew who will be bringing one of the Police helicopters to BikeWise 2015.
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 :http://www.npas.police.uk/
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BikeWise 2015 show posters
Click on either of the images below to download a BikeWise 2015 poster – please share it amongst your friends, on Facebook / Twitter or at work to let people know when the show is on.
The website will be updated regularly from now to the 19th July with updates about what is happening at the show
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Dog section (K9) raring to go at BikeWise 2015
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Will the dynamic duo return to BikeWise 2015 ?
Well the K9 ‘team’ including Batman & Robin (aka PD Kaizer & PC Ian Squire) will be back at BikeWise 2015 and once again the dogs will be putting their handlers through their paces, showing us the fantastic skills they use on a daily basis.
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 ‘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 & also what the K9 team are doing in preparation for BikeWise 2015 by clicking on the link and following them on Twitter at : @DurhamPoliceK9
Kimera to Rock the new Police HQ at BikeWise 2015
 |  BikeWise welcomes back local band KIMERA for our 2015 showThe band have been regular visitors to the show over the years and will be performing their covers of Alanis Morissette, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Journey & loads more. If you want to see the band before BikeWise 2015 visit their website at : www.kimeraonline.com for gig dates Follow the band via their Twitter feed at : https://twitter.com/KimeraBand or on Facebook at : http://www.facebook.com/KimeraOnline |
BikeWise 2015 : Sunday 19th July
A month to go till BikeWise 2015 which will be held at the new Police HQ at Aykley Heads, Durham.
Please keep checking
 the website : www.bikewise.org.uk |
 or check our Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/durhambikewise |
 or Twitter : https://twitter.com/DurhamBikeWise @DurhamBikeWise |
we’ll be posting regular updates for you to find out what is happening at the 21st BikeWise Show
BikeWise 2015… Date for your diary
Sunday 19th July… Save the date for BikeWise 2015, our 21st show which will be held at the new Police HQ at Aykley Heads, Durham.
Further info will be posted on the website over the coming weeks
Take a look at our review of the 20th BikeWise held last year