Grown ups riding training classes.
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Not sure what else to call them, but training for older guys who've been riding for years but fancy a little expert advice/guidance on their riding skills/habits.
Anybody done one, what are they called, where do you find them, how do you do it?
I've just swung back in the saddle after six years off, and was wondering if I have picked up any horrendous habits after riding in the turd world for so long.
Anybody done one, what are they called, where do you find them, how do you do it?
I've just swung back in the saddle after six years off, and was wondering if I have picked up any horrendous habits after riding in the turd world for so long.
Some of the training schools run one day refresher courses.
Bikesafe is a good scheme run by the police.
The IAM and RoSPA both do advanced training based on the same system the police use. Dunno about RoSPS but the IAM lot I'm with operate as a club. Membership fees are pretty small, and with my local lot you can turn up at the monthly meet and get an observed ride, and when one becomes available you get paired with a observer in your local area and you go out for rides whenever you want, for the cost of a cup of coffee, with the aim of passing the IAM test.
Bikesafe is a good scheme run by the police.
The IAM and RoSPA both do advanced training based on the same system the police use. Dunno about RoSPS but the IAM lot I'm with operate as a club. Membership fees are pretty small, and with my local lot you can turn up at the monthly meet and get an observed ride, and when one becomes available you get paired with a observer in your local area and you go out for rides whenever you want, for the cost of a cup of coffee, with the aim of passing the IAM test.
Edited by RizzoTheRat on Monday 25th August 20:01
Ace-T said:
I am going on a Bike Safe with the Lincs police on the 11th Oct. Probably a good place to start for £25 
The nice gentleman from Lincs police recommended Bikesafe whilst he was writing a speeding tax ticket recently 
Failing that, I'd approach a couple of reputable local bike schools for some 1:1 tuition.
texasjohn said:
Just came on to mention Bikesafe.
£25!!!
that is a BARGAIN. Is it some kind of promotion? I'm sure it is £100 here with West Midlands police.
Nope, just written the cheque. They are all booked up for this year though now. They did tell me about a £59 day at Cadwell on 30th Sept and 7th Oct too. I have posted below a snippet from his e-mail:£25!!!
that is a BARGAIN. Is it some kind of promotion? I'm sure it is £100 here with West Midlands police.Linc Bikesafe said:
...a full day training event we are doing which is an enhanced version of BikeSafe and held at Cadwell Park circuit near Louth. We use the race track, not for speed but because it is a safe environment to practice some of the skill principles we teach. We have 2 of these days 30th Sept and 7th Oct, both are Tuesdays, £59 for a full day and we pay for lunch at the venue!
PM me if you want the chaps details, they are not that great at getting back to you from the web site contact details to be honest.Trace
Thanking you muchly, Trace.
Is the Lincs bikesafe both the Saturday and Sunday over a weekend (ok I know you said it is booked up for the year now)?
The W Mids police attend the local Wednesday night bikers gathering so I might enquire as to why it is 4 times the price of Lincs. I don't think Lincs is that far from here. Do you border onto Northants or Leicestershire?
Is the Lincs bikesafe both the Saturday and Sunday over a weekend (ok I know you said it is booked up for the year now)?
The W Mids police attend the local Wednesday night bikers gathering so I might enquire as to why it is 4 times the price of Lincs. I don't think Lincs is that far from here. Do you border onto Northants or Leicestershire?
texasjohn said:
Thanking you muchly, Trace.
np texasjohn said:
Is the Lincs bikesafe both the Saturday and Sunday over a weekend (ok I know you said it is booked up for the year now)?
Just the Sunday and I have booked the last place this year!texasjohn said:
The W Mids police attend the local Wednesday night bikers gathering so I might enquire as to why it is 4 times the price of Lincs. I don't think Lincs is that far from here. Do you border onto Northants or Leicestershire?
I guess the price depends on funding and how long the course is. The Leicester one is £60 for the day. I am actually in North Notts but have relatives in Lincs so of course I ride in Lincs. 
Trace
Sounds like Bikesafe is the thing to look for. I'll have a browse around the web, and maybe ask the local plod shop when I get home in three weeks.
If no joy there IAM and RoSPA will get a looking at.
I suppose I better get my mini rear number plate sorted before I go riding with a bike cop following behind me, or whatever they do.
If no joy there IAM and RoSPA will get a looking at.
I suppose I better get my mini rear number plate sorted before I go riding with a bike cop following behind me, or whatever they do.
King Herald said:
Sounds like Bikesafe is the thing to look for. I'll have a browse around the web, and maybe ask the local plod shop when I get home in three weeks.
If no joy there IAM and RoSPA will get a looking at.
I suppose I better get my mini rear number plate sorted before I go riding with a bike cop following behind me, or whatever they do.
I dunno about that, the bike I just purchased has a small rear plate and the current owner is a serving police officer! If no joy there IAM and RoSPA will get a looking at.
I suppose I better get my mini rear number plate sorted before I go riding with a bike cop following behind me, or whatever they do.
Some coppers tend to have differing views. When I did my IAM test the examiner was a serving police class 1 instructor. In the brief before the ride he described the route and told me one stretch was a 40 limit that didn't need to be a 40 and he wouldn't mind if I exceeded the limit.
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