A CONVOY of motorcyclists led by members of Devon and Cornwall police Motorcycle Wing took part in a mass 'Ride Out' on Sunday. Led by a police Harley Davidson and a number of other police bikes, the convoy started at the Plymouth side of the Torpoint Ferry at 10am and was organised to highlight the tragic number of motorcyclists killed on the roads in Devon and Cornwall. The aim was to use the ride out to make riders aware of how they can reduce the likelihood of being involved in accidents. Under the banner of 'Reflective Riding', the motorcycle wing is promoting the potential life saving benefits of wearing reflective clothing, and riders at the meet were able to pick up free reflective tabards at the police pitch at the Torpoint ferry. Members of the Cornwall Institute of Advance Motorcyclists were among the many taking part in the ride, with around 300 people turning up to the Windy Ridge Eating House, Trerulefoot, where the bikers took a break. Around 200 bikers took part in the mass ride out, and Inspector Robin Derges of the Devon and Cornwall motorcycle wing was pleased with the turnout. He said: 'The whole day went really well and I was very pleased with the number that turned up. It's just a shame that over the weekend four people died on our roads and this shows how accurate and important our campaign is.' So far, during this year alone, alone, ten motorcyclists have died on the roads of devon and cornwall. The area known as the 'Torpoint Twisties' on the A374 has taken a number of lives in recent years, including that of Wayne Kelly in July.
