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Motorcycle and scooter user Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)

CBT training is available from Think Bike and Liberty Motorcycles. Both are approved training bodies.

Improve your skills - enjoy riding - stay safe!

Limited free offer - save £45.

In conjunction with Transport for London (TfL) and the Met Police, Richmond Council is offering residents and those who work in the Borough free BikeSafe or ScooterSafe courses led by police riders who are familiar with riding in all weather and traffic. The popular courses usually cost £45 but, for a limited period, free voucher codes are available to riders wishing to book one of the courses online.  The free one-day courses include lunch.

For your free voucher, please call or email the Richmond Council Safety Education team using the contact details below and then visit http://www.bikesafe-london.co.uk/courses/ to book your course.

BikeSafe – London

Metropolitan Police Service - City of London Police - Transport for London, working in Partnership to make motorcycling safer in London

ScooterSafe - London

This initiative was launched by Warwickshire Police and has been introduced to the London area since the congestion charge was introduced in the City of London.

For more information please visit www.scootersafe-london.co.uk or visit Warwickshire's website at www.scootersafe.org

The ‘rightgear’ campaign.

In January 2010, Richmond Council launched the rightgear campaign with businesses in the Borough. This campaign was formed in partnership with 7 other London Boroughs and Transport for London.

Without the right clothing, minor collisions can quickly turn into serious injury.

Cheap to run, less congestion - it's no wonder motorcycles, scooters and mopeds have become increasingly popular in London.

In a collision with another vehicle, however, the rider will almost always come off worse. And that can be a real pain in more ways than one.

Come off your scooter or moped, even at low speeds, and you'll hit the road with the same effect as sliding across a giant grater.

Wearing proper protective clothing can make a BIG difference. It won't cost an arm and a leg...but it could save your skin.

Visit www.rightgearlondon.com to register your company for the free E-zine for employees.