A SERIES of special biker safety events are to be held in North Yorkshire as part of the National Police Chiefs Council Motorcycle Week of Action.

Starting on Bank Holiday Monday and continuing throughout the week, BikeSafe events will take place in a number of locations popular with bikers.

The workshops explore the main riding hazards that face bikers on a daily basis and aim to help riders discover their strengths and weaknesses and where to go next to develop and get more from their biking.

Police advanced motorcycle officers will be on hand to provide advice and information.

Riders will also be able to pick up a copy of the Biker's Guide to North Yorkshire, which has been produced by the 95 Alive road safety partnership.

The guide provides advice about riding in North Yorkshire, highlighting hazards and high-risk locations on the most popular riding routes.

As part of the week’s actions, the regions high risk locations will also receive increased police attention, with support being provided by a police helicopter on key routes.

The events will take place at Helmsley Market Place on August 31, from noon to 6pm; September 2 at the Manor Cafe, Bellerby, from 4pm to 8pm; September 3 at the Whistlestop Cafe, in Whitby, from 4pm to 8pm; and on September 5, at Squires Cafe, Sherburn-in-Elmet, from 10am to 7pm.