The Road Safety Team at Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have been successfully delivering free ‘Biker Down’ workshops across Devon and Somerset since 2015. During this time 501 motorcyclists have completed the workshops.
Each workshop is split into three sessions comprising of: road traffic collision scene management, first aid and the science of being seen. The sessions are designed with bikers in mind and tailored to deliver vital information, plus lifesaving skills in what to do at the scene of any road traffic collision.
Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Little Bridge House hospice near Barnstaple, would like to thank everyone who donated gifts for its children and families this Easter
The hospice has been inundated with lots of Easter goodies, including a chocolate bonanza donated by members of the Exeter Bike Club and Taw & Torridge Bike Club who visited the hospice at the Easter weekend to deliver their gifts.
Although many of our life-limited children cannot eat the chocolate themselves, as the hospice offers respite care for the whole family including brothers and sisters, the...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service’s bike advocate team have taken delivery of a new Triumph motorbike. The bike is part of the services road safety educational toolkit for educating and raising awareness with bikers.
In order for the Fire Service to work effectively with the most at risk groups, they have vehicles which help them interact with drivers of all ages in a way that is more meaningful for them. The Fire Bike team have expert knowledge in bike safety and are able to take the motorbike directly to the audience and interact with driving groups across the...
A motorbike ride with a special chocolatey difference will take place on Easter Sunday this year – and YOU could be part of it. The riders will be delivering chocolate Easter eggs to youngsters with life-limiting illnesses at the South West Children’s Hospice. So why not join 'Exeter Based Motorcycle Rides' for a ride to remember? This amazing ride will take place on Easter Sunday 5 April, meeting at Bridge Motorcycles, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8RG. Be ready to leave at 10.30am. To join in just turn up on two wheels (or three for trikes!) with a full tank of fuel and make sure you bring...
Devon Wheels 2 Work has been very busy over the last 12 months, and there have been some exciting new developments for the not-for-profit Social Enterprise.
Having outgrown our old location at Halwill Junction, Devon Wheels 2 Work has just moved to outstanding new premises in the former ATS building at the entrance to Holsworthy Industrial Estate. We continue to offer our scooter and motorcycle loan scheme, and our new, larger workshop provides servicing, MOT and repair for all makes and models of motorcycles.
We are also pleased to launch the brand new ‘Devon Moto’...
Questioning our MEP candidates before the elections at the end of MAY. Making sure they are aware that riders ARE voters, that we have strong opinions and that they represent motorcyclists who care about the future of biking.
Exeter MAG have organised a charity Easter egg run to Little Bridge House in Barnstaple. This is a children's hospice centre, and we are heading there to donate Eater eggs.
Bikers are asked to meet at Exeter services at 10.30 on Sunday 20 April with chocolate eggs. There will be a car going to take the eggs in so you don't have to strap them to yourselves!
We will be riding up to North Devon via the A377 to avoid motorways to enable any cc riders to come along. Young riders are encouraged to attend, so don't be put off if you are only on a 125, we would still...
