Bike Nights on Poole Quay

05/04/2026

BikeSafe
BikeSafe is a national police-run motorcycle initiative, aimed at working with motorcycle riders in a relaxed environment to raise awareness of the importance and value of progressing on to accredited post-test training. BikeSafe workshops involve an observed ride with a police-graded motorcyclist or approved BikeSafe observer.

Police motorcyclists are the most skilful riders on the road and know intimately why motorcycle collisions occur. They combine theory with taking the rider out for a spin and give them hints on their riding and tips and tricks on how to avoid being in a collision.

Where a BikeSafe workshop is not available, some fire services may run a ‘Better Biking’ course, which again, gives riders awareness of how to stay safe.

The uniqueness of this course is that you are taught by Police motorcyclists. These are the bikers who are not only trained to the highest level but have years of experience of attending bike crashes. Because they understand how and why bikers crash, they can give you the practical tips and tricks on how to avoid being knocked off your bike and how to get the most out of riding.

It takes a bit of getting used to, seeing a police motorcyclist in your wing mirror, but we have had so many people come back and say that it was the best value bike course they have ever been on – we couldn’t recommend it more!

How Do I Book onto a BikeSafe Workshop?
BikeSafe workshops are run over a weekend and cost approximately £78.
To find your nearest workshop, visit the national BikeSafe Website https://bikesafe.co.uk/ -bikesafe

05/04/2026

Do you wonder where you can find our volunteers?
We are regularly out and about at Events now the sunshine is out!
However you can find us on a weekly basis at
Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum
Weymouth Bike & Car Night
Churchill Arms, Bike night
Bike Nights on Poole Quay
and Anchors aweigh, Westbay

12/03/2026

The DocBike NextGen course is available FREE of charge for riders aged 16-35, who have a current CBT (but not yet a full bike licence) and who have a motorcycle to bring with them which they are legally permitted to ride on public roads. The bike must be roadworthy, have a current MOT and be taxed and insured. and will run the rider skills section and Bennetts BikeSocials John Milbank will run the bike security section. Thanks to generous supporters of the NextGen rider training initiative, is happy to offer attendees a range of free motorcycle goodies. The Dates for 2026 are now live on our website so head on over there to get yourself booked on a course!
https://docbike.org/nextgen/

09/03/2026

The government’s Road Safety Strategy, published in January 2026, recognises motorcyclists as the largest road user group that is dying on our roads. To date, however, research into the causes of motorcycle collisions and how to prevent them has been limited.

DocBike UK is passionate about involving the community of motorcyclists in collision reduction and has done this to date through:

Teaching motorcyclists how to avoid being in a collision as part of the BikerDown courses that it runs
Developing guidance for motorcyclists based on the most common causes of motorcycle collisions and combining it with expert advice from police blue-light motorcycle instructors, on how bikers can avoid being in a collision, even when the cause ofthe crash isn’t the rider’s fault
Designing with the motorcycling community, Collision Hot Spot signage, and with the support of the local council, erecting and managing these signs in areas of high risk
Encouraging bikers to become more skilled riders by taking their bike test, taking part in a BikeSafe course and joining an advanced motorcycling group
Working with young riders through their NextGen course, teaching bike maintenance, first aid, rider skills, bike security and how to buy affordable but good quality protective clothing

09/03/2026

Who remembers what it's like to hve the Sun out?
The count down is starting! Not Long now!
Bike Nights on Poole Quay starts 7th April!
And we shall be there as we usually are!
Our volunteers can't wait!

09/03/2026

Big news for Poole Quay 👀

Drift Micro Bar is under new management… and getting a fresh new look.

Introducing PaGe One Bar — opening later this month.

A refurbished venue, the same great vibe, a wide selection of drinks, and live music to keep the atmosphere buzzing on the Quay.

There’s a lot happening behind the scenes, so stay tuned. More updates coming very soon. 🍸🎶

09/02/2026