West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service have launched a new “Biker Down” workshop as part of Motorcycle Awareness Week.

A series of events will be taking place across the county, including one at Horley Fire Station on the 20^th April and 29^th June.

Motorcycles account for around 5% of vehicles on the road, yet nearly a quarter of all individuals killed and seriously injured are riding a motorbike.

The workshops are designed to aid bikers should they find themselves in a situation of need and provide vital first aid training to other road users.

Details of the workshops, which run between 6pm and 10pm are below:

• Thursday 20 April, Horley Fire Station
• Wednesday 10 May, County Hall, Chichester
• Tuesday 6 June, Shoreham Fire Station
• Thursday 29 June, Horley Fire Station
• Thursday 6 July, County Hall, Chichester
• Thursday 27 July, Shoreham Fire Station
• Thursday 31 August, County Hall, Chichester

As part of Motorcycle Awareness Week, West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service will also be promoting biker safety, including motorcycle maintenance and safety clothing advice, at the following locations:

• Destination Triumph, Pulborough: Tuesday 4 April, 10am – 2pm
• Alf’s Motorcycles, Worthing – Tuesday 4 April, 10am – 2pm
• Chalet Café, Horsham: Wednesday 5 April, 10am – 2pm
• Whiteway’s Lodge, Bury Hill: Thursday 6 April, 10am – 2pm