“None of us are the perfect rider — we can all learn” – The BikeSafe Episode (Torqueing Heads)

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In this episode of Torqueing Heads, BikeSocial’s Michael Mann and Steve Rose sit down with Simon Blatchley OBE — Deputy Chief Constable of Derbyshire Constabulary and the NPCC lead for motorcycles — to take a deep dive into BikeSafe.

We discuss how BikeSafe works, why rider “skills updates” matter more than ever, the biggest misconceptions riders have about police motorcycle training, and the real‑world benefits participants walk away with.
Simon also shares experience from his career in UK policing, UN security missions in Iraq, Liberia and beyond, plus insight into rider behaviour, accident trends, and how BikeSafe continues to evolve after 25 years.

Whether you’ve been riding for months or decades, this episode is packed with honest, practical wisdom that can make every ride safer — and more enjoyable.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction and who is Simon Blatchley OBE?
01:05 – Riding background & current bikes
02:50 – United Nations secondment
04:45 – What is BikeSafe and why does it matter?
06:20 – How BikeSafe sessions actually work
11:20 – Common rider misconceptions
20:25 – Confidence vs competence
25:00 – Rider behaviour, crash trends & risk factors
33:24 – BikeSafe but for young riders

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