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been adopted as Charity of the Year by the RAF Henlow Motorcycle Club. We're also involved with the Bedfordshire and Luton Casualty Reduction Partnership, promoting road safety and getting involved with motorcyclists, and I am a member of the <strong>Motorcycling</strong> <strong>Matters</strong> forum. 'I've been particularly pleased with the response of experienced riders who have done RideSafe riding assessments with Bedfordshire Police. It just goes to prove we are never too old to learn. We carry copies of Bedfordshire Biker wherever we go, and the Great Roads, Great Rides DVDs go down really well with motorcyclists and young drivers alike – with learner drivers practising on the interactive DVDs in preparation for their hazard awareness tests in their driving theory tests. 'As is well known, motorcyclists account for a small percentage of road users yet, unfortunately, a high percentage of the seriously injured and killed statistics. We really appreciate the huge support we receive from Bedfordshire's biker 14 AIR AMBULANCE community – which benefits not just them but everybody living in or passing through the county.' The Anglia Two helicopter can fly from RAF Wyton to the furthest point in Bedfordshire in 17 minutes, measured from receiving the call in Bedford (where they use two different phone networks simultaneously in case there's a delay or network problem), to landing at the scene. It is always ready for immediate take-off with the pilot and medical team on standby. Paul explains that over half of the callouts it receives are to attend road-traffic accidents but it's also regularly tasked to assist at the scene of industrial or agricultural accidents and to help those suffering a medical emergency. The aircraft is crewed by an EAAA pilot, highly trained paramedics from the East of England Ambulance Trust and, The back of the helicopter opens to reveal a very well equipped area for looking after patients several days a week, by a volunteer doctor from the charity Magpas, an emergency medical charity for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Together, their work has saved lives and improved the outcome for many others in Bedfordshire since the service was launched in the county. Paul stressed that the value of the air ambulance is not always in being able to take accident victims to hospital at the 155 mph cruising speed (top speed is 163 mph). 'Sometimes you'll see press reports saying the air ambulance was called but which then go on to say that the patient was taken by land ambulance to hospital. Readers may then wonder "Well why then did the air ambulance attend?" but the truth is we may well have done our job by then, which was to stabilise the patient so that they can be taken to hospital and the helicopter freed up to attend other emergencies. If necessary, of course, we can also fly them to hospital quickly too but the air ambulance is really all about getting to someone quickly and bringing the Accident and Emergency department to them. Sometimes we don't need to > www.bedfordshire-biker.org
SBW Motorrad Summer 2010 starts at SBW Motorrad – make the most of it In Hertford we’re always here to welcome you and help you get the most out of your bike. Even if you have never owned a BMW before we’ll offer you a warm welcome, great coffee any time. There’s a real club atmosphere every Saturday, all year with free doughnuts and friendly helpful staff to show you the latest BMW model line up for 2010. There’s the new S1000RR superbike as well as the new R-series range with improved engines and aerodynamics for the RT, GS and GS Adventure. Also on show is the F800R Chris Pfeiffer replica special edition. Now there’s a bike for summer! New R Series for 2010 • New fairing design improves wind and weather protection on RT • DOHC engine technology • Improved engine performance • New colours • Revised switchgear • Improved exhaust note New Season, New Equipment To mark the launch of the new S 1000 RR we have a range of clothing and special equipment to complement this and the other BMW bikes in the range. In addition to some exciting new lines from BMW Motorrad Rider Equipment, SBW Motorrad is delighted to announce that we are now official stockists for GiMoto, Kriega and Alpha Racing kit and equipment. Our specially trained staff Richard, Graham and Carolyn will be only too pleased to help you try out the new lines on display in Hertford for the new Season. Postal Address: BMW Centre, 33 Chambers Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1PL Tel: 01992 583135 Fax: 01992 554472 E-mail: mail@sbwmotorrad.bmw-net.co.uk Web: www.sbwmotorrad-bmw.com BMW Motorrad Dealer Newsletter 2010 Events Enjoy your bike with us 18 April – Bikers in Paradise Come and visit the Bikers in Paradise show at Broxbourne to help raise funds for Herts Air Ambulance. Visit us on the SBW Motorrad stand. classic bikes, live music, club stands, Bikesafe competitions. Tickets £9.50 in advance SBW Rideout programme starts April Check website for details www.sbwmotorrad-bmw.com Meet at SBW at 0900. Leave 0930 Sharp 29-30 May – Herts County Show Come and see us on the SBW Motorrad stand at the Herts County Show. We'll have an amazing outdoor display Come and enjoy this great fun day out for all the family. Herts County Showground, Just off J9 M1 16 June – Meldreth Manor Bike Nite Charity bike night with rideout from SBW Leaves SBW, Hertford at 1830 Check www.sbwmotorrad-bmw.com for details of up and coming events throughout the summer Pay us a visit We’re always happy to make new friends in the biking world. Come along and talk bikes to us whenever you like. We’ll always give you a warm welcome and a cup of coffee. And on Saturday, enjoy the boss’s legendary FREE doughnuts. On the first Sunday of every month, we organise rideouts leaving at 0930. Check out www.sbwmotorrad-bmw.com for details. Directions Leave the A10 at Junction 25 for Hertford then at roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A414. At Fox Holes roundabout take the 2nd exit into London road - A414. Entering Hertford, at roundabout take the 1st exit onto Gascoyne Way - A414. (to Hatfield, Stevenage). At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the B158 (to Bengeo). At traffic signals turn right onto Old Cross. Take 2nd right onto Chambers Street.
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