Motorcyclists wanted for road safety courses

Station Manager Steve Moore has taken delivery of a specially built BMW R1200 RT-P Fire and Rescue Response motorbike for his latest role - liaising with bikers.

Steve has the bike on a two week trial from BMW in which time he will assess its performance and help deliver road safety messages to motorcyclists in the county at various shows and bike nights.

Steve will use the BMW during a secondment with the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership as Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue becomes only the fourth fire and rescue service to be offered the bike.

The trial was arranged by the Service’s partner AssetCo and will help Steve to deliver the Performance Plus project – two days at Cadwell Park racing circuit where bikers will have the chance to practice road safety in theory sessions and on the track.

The scheme is funded by a £52,000 grant from the Department for Transport and during the sessions, riders will also have the chance to practice defensive riding skills and pick up tips on vehicle maintenance.

The sessions take place on Tuesday 30 September and Tuesday, 7 October from 8.30am to 5.30pm and are priced £59 with a limit of 64 places available at each session.

Steve said: "The bike will allow me to engage with the biker community and I think someone from the fire service is in a good position to do this as the police can sometimes be seen as the enemy within!"

To apply visit the Roadlincs website or call 01522 805800.