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Bikemarshals was the brainchild of Mark Anson from the Wirral, he got together a group of likeminded bikers to support charity events such as egg and toy runs etc with the aim of helping to make these events safer. This is still the number one aim of the group some 20 years down the line.

As the group expanded and got busier through time, Mark found it difficult to coordinate Bikemarshals and operate his own business, so in he handed the group to Barrie Green along with Gary & Graham. We still consider Mark as a member and we are extremely grateful for his foresight in forming Bikemarshals all those years ago.

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Since that time the group has grown and grown and now bears only a slight resemblance to its original concept, Barrie ,Gary & Graham have all come from the three blue light emergency services and have brought many years of knowledge & experience to the the group and our members are trained along the same emergency services protocols ….however our aim is unchanged in ‘Safety at Events’

 

Bikemarshals are led by a management team of Barrie Green (Co-Ordinator, Administrator , retired from the Fire service and Jack of No Trades) Graham Jones (retired member of the Ambulance Service and adviser of medical issues) and Gary Reece (ex GMP and National Highways Traffic Officer who looks after all things Training)

 

Over the years we have covered all manner of events, from cycle racing and sportive rides, marathons and running event’s, Parades, funeral corteges, Vintage tractors from London to Liverpool and even escorted a famous life sized one eyed bear from Pudsey in West Yorkshire to Bare (bear) on the outskirts of Morecambe for the BBC!

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We have over 30 members in the team, some of which have also served in the emergency services and our team is able to draw on a wealth of experience when dealing with unexpected situations.

 

Our Moto’s are all advanced riders and members of the Institute of Advanced Motorists or ROSPA etc (or they are working towards qualification membership)

 

All group members are trained in incident management and emergency life saving first aid. We carry first aid equipment on our motorcycles and have several A.E.D.s (Defibs). As far as possible we aim to have at least one AED on every event we attend. All prospective members are required to do an assessment ride with further repeat checks at intervals and will be trained to the standards of all members.

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We recognise the importance of Immediate intervention and effective resuscitation and have invested heavily in AEDs and the training to go with it.

In partnership with Driver First Assist we now deliver certified training to our Moto’s & static marshals and also members of other sporting and voluntary groups who we work alongside.

 

The primary role of the Bikemarshals is to make a visible presence on the event course, to provide a reassurance to people taking part in the event and spectators also. We are the ‘eyes and ears’ of the event organisers and we will be the first response to any unexpected occurrence, providing assistance to anyone who requires it and taking steps to prevent further escalation…eg incident scene and emergency traffic management , providing first aid and assistance. Our real strength is not what we do….it’s what we can do when called upon !

We are primarily based in the north-west of the UK but we are more than happy to travel anywhere in the country to attend events. We are very proud to have assisted many of the leading event organisers including TLI Cycling, Perfect Motion Ltd, Gemini, BBC Radio Lancashire. Motiv Sports, U.K. Cycling Events, BMCR, WMP Creative Excellence, Competitor Group , Aintree Circuit Club , WRC , Local Authorities and many more.