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OWEN: We’ve been running this scheme now since 2004 and we’ve been instrumental in
reducing the number of crashes across the county, from about eighteen dead riders, we’ve
brought the numbers down to around about four. The idea is really to engage with people to
get them to understand the problems surrounding their own vulnerability in their riding so
that they take control. Straight road, as far you can see, long straight road between
Bicester and Aylesbury, whatever you want to call it. We’re travelling in this direction,
where are you going to stick your bike on the road? It’s not a case of us telling
people to do anything, what we’re trying to do is teach them so that they’re making
the right decisions when they’re riding.
HOLMES: Now Jill, you’re coming here today as a pillion passenger, I think your husband
is obviously a big biker so what are you trying to get out of today?
COLLINGSWOOD: I want to feel more confident on the back of a bike, I’ve got no confidence
whatsoever, if there was nothing else on the road, fine, but I’m always thinking something’s
going to shoot out. Pheasants, people, cars, whatever. I think my husband’s learnt a
lot in the last half an hour or so, and it’s made him rethink his style of riding, especially
with me on the back. He’s taking the pillion more into account than before I think.
HOLMES: What are you aiming to get from today?
JOHN: I just want to check how I’m riding, check it against what the guys seem to think
is a good idea, and try and improve my concentration.
HOLMES: What skills in particular do you think you can improve?
JOHN: Definitely my observation, definitely the way I corner. I get a lot out of biking,
I love being on my bike, but the thing I like the most is when I feel like I’ve ridden
well so hopefully we’ll be able to improve that a bit today.
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