BIKER DOWN WORKSHOP 11/02/2023

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BIKER DOWN WORKSHOP 11/02/2023

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Biker down workshop - FULLY BOOKED

A FREE 3.5 hour hands on and interactive Biker Down workshop.
VENUE: Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue HQ, The Knowle, Clyst St George, EXETER EX3 0NW
DATE: Saturday 11th February 2023
TIMES; From 0930 hrs to 1300 hrs.
LINK: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/biker-do ... blishemail

This'll be my my first time at one of these; I expect someone who has will be able to post up some pointers.
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totally worth the trip, i've done this a couple of times and learnt new stuff each visit.
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Comes up as fully booked. I've requested the date of their next workshop and will post it here asap.
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ptolemyx wrote: Jan 13th, '23, 06:25 Comes up as fully booked. I've requested the date of their next workshop and will post it here asap.
Yup, fully booked it now is. That was effin' quick, there was 15 spaces left when I booked mine yesterday! I'll edit my post . . . . . . . . . . ..
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Did this last year. If you ride regularly you should definitely do it really recommended
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ptolemyx wrote: Jan 13th, '23, 06:25 Comes up as fully booked. I've requested the date of their next workshop and will post it here asap.
Would be interested as i have never done this and would be a good idea to do so so yes please let me / us know if they advise
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Get on the website and get on the mailing list Rob
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I have asked if we could do a SWB group session with them - awaiting feedback.
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I expect they will.
They seen very keen to get the word out to riders.
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ptolemyx wrote: Jan 17th, '23, 06:14 I have asked if we could do a SWB group session with them - awaiting feedback.
If that request comes back positive and with a date, I'll cancel the 11th Feb' and do that.
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what if you're not invited?
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ptolemyx wrote: Jan 17th, '23, 06:14 I have asked if we could do a SWB group session with them - awaiting feedback.
Most kind thanks.
If not then as suggested will get on the mailing list (now that i am aware they have one :wink:
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ptolemyx wrote: Jan 17th, '23, 06:14 I have asked if we could do a SWB group session with them - awaiting feedback.
Up for this when you hear Brian 👍👍
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Good idea :)
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I'm waiting for feedback for a July date for us.....
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