Training

The RoSPA advanced riding course will show you how to:

• Apply cornering skills

• Assess, plan and execute safe overtakes

• Recognise opportunities to make safe progress

• Improve observation, anticipation and planning consistent with vehicle speed

• Apply sound judgement of speed and distance

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The course is conducted by highly qualified and experienced tutors on a 1 to 1 basis. It is highly unlikely that anyone will gain a good grade without knowledge of the current editions of the Highway Code and Motorcycle Roadcraft. Copies of both will be supplied to you on joining.

At the end of the course you can take a test which is conducted by a Police Advanced certificate holder. They will grade your ride and complete a comprehensive written report on your performance.

The RoSPA award consists of Bronze (advanced standard), Silver and Gold.

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There are five training sessions, followed by a mock assessment prior to the formal test. These sessions cover:

• Assessment of current riding and introduction to core skills

• Core riding skills, 'The System', corners and bends

• Urban riding

• Motorways and dual carriageways

• Consolidation ride

• Mock Test

• Advanced Test with a RoSPA examiner.

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If you're unsure whether you want to take the course, we are happy to arrange for one of our tutors to take you out for a taster ride. Just contact us and we will allocate a tutor near you to arrange it. To cover the fuel and wear and tear on the tutor's bike, we charge £15 for taster sessions which can be paid directly to the tutor on the day, or via our Treasurer.