BikeSafe has been relaunched, returning the island to a network of 38 police forces across the UK and Ireland delivering the nationally recognised bike safety scheme.
The programme, run by police motorcyclists from the Roads Policing Unit and supported by Road Safety Isle of Man, aims to improve riders’ skills, awareness and confidence.
It previously operated on the island several years ago and has now been reinstated as part of efforts to reduce serious motorcycle collisions.
Reduce Serious Injuries
Sergeant Lee Wright said the initiative has a strong track record elsewhere: “BikeSafe has been running successfully across the UK for many years, and we are glad to be able to now offer it here on the Island. Our aim is to upskill riders and ultimately reduce the number of serious collisions involving motorcycles on the island’s roads.”
The course focuses on encouraging safer riding habits and promoting further advanced training.
Each full‑day session includes:
- a morning workshop covering the system of motorcycle control, collision causation and road positioning
- an afternoon observed ride, with officers providing periodic debriefs and feedback
PC Tom Duke, the island’s BikeSafe coordinator, said the programme is about giving riders the tools to be safer: “It is not about speed; it is about giving our riders the tools to be better riders.”
Course Dates & Booking
Six courses will run this year at the Isle of Man Constabulary Staff Development Centre in Port Erin, from 9am to 4pm on:
- May 2
- May 9
- June 20
- August 1
- September 5
- October 3
The cost is £78, and bookings can be made at www.bikesafe.co.uk/isle-of-man.
