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Hi Bumblebee, I've never done 1 of these courses as I've only recently passed my test, but I'm interested in this course and its not too far from me in Wigan. Could you send me the details, as any further training can only help. Thanks:upyeah:

 

I've done 3 of them now.

Forget any preconceptions about the Highway Code.

They are brilliant and I'm sure you'll enjoy it immensely and learn a lot :wink:

Edit: And I've been riding nearly 40 years which disproves the old adage about old dogs and new tricks

 

Did one a few years ago and I enjoyed it; don't remember any any questions on the highway code. Spent most of my time riding with a uniformed motorcycle police officer who followd me and gave feedback as to my riding. Think it made me a better rider and is well worth doing

 

The three I've been on have been slightly different depending on who's taking them and how many attendees and police riders they have but in general the format is normally a classroom session about the System of Motorcycle Control (you'll probably be given the manual) and related topics.

You'll be asked about your experience and assigned an "assessor" who will take you out and follow you. In my experience the police riders vary their approach depending on how experienced you are so less experienced are catered for (and encouraged).

Then a final classroom session.

All in all an amazing deal :smile:

Although they probably won't do a full check of your bike make sure it's taxed, insured and MOTd, your tyres are good and the "loud" exhaust and small number plates are replaced :wink:

 

I have been meaning to do this course, then onto advanced riding. Let us know how you get on, do you think you could covertly record it with your bike cam??

 

Thanks for the Info Bumblebee, I've just had a look and the one you're doing is 63 miles from me, so further than what I thought, The Merseyside course is £50 or £60, So I still might go for the Wales course. Thanks again.:upyeah:

 

Cant beat a bit of front and back action

 

The Merseyside course is £60 but its a two day course sat and sun. It's just up the road from me on the Wirral so I think I will have a go on the 8/9th of September course.

 

Hi Bumblebee,
I'm booked onto the same course as you , Looking forward to it, Going to do a dry run in a couple of weeks, It will be my first big ride out, so hopefully I wont get too lost.:upyeah:

 

Ive booked the same one. See you guys there!

 

I took the course in 2,000. It was £65 but was a full 2 day job. It was at the police headquarters in Colwyn Bay. Half a day in the classroom and half a day on the road, both days. It included lunch both days (fuck me those coppers eat well). At the end we got a copy of the highway code and a copy of 'Roadcraft' (the police rider's bible). I am a faster, safer rider and enjoy riding more as a direct result. I'm taking my RoADAR course soon as I want to get Bloodbikes kicked off in North Wales. Watch this space!