training

[illumeo]

Hi,
when i finally get my licence i am hoping to get an f800gs, just wondering if anyone has use either Ridesure or ART for training and what they thought of them (or anyone else in the West Sussex, surrey part of the world).

Thanks very much

 

[Kiwi66]

My thoughts

Can't be too helpful with either of those, but last Sunday we did go on a training day which Chandlers (Brighton) had organized. Twas a cracking day well spent with Bikesafe, slow speed training, and IAM observers. In between was spent talking bollocks to other BM riders. Surprised I didn't notice others from the parish there.

As an aside - keep an eye on their website as they are doing a BW track day soon. Evidently they will have a few bikes there to try out and they will also allow you on track with textiles. Not my thing, but if this spin your wheels !!

Anyhow, wife and I passed a couple of years ago now. She on a 650 (twin) and I on a 1200. Every year we spend a couple of days out with "Dave" who’s life is spent instructing others. We’ve found this really beneficial, with someone independent who is solely focused on assessing the way you ride, and that's it. Not how to pass yet another test. For me I was really struggling, especially confidence, with mid-speed cornering so we spent a whole afternoon riding exactly those corners. All I can say is that my increased knowledge, confidence and hence enjoyment has been immeasurable.

But the best training, which costs pittance compared to what you learn is Bikesafe. Do it if you can. The chaps on Sunday said that their days are possibly numbered.

Cheers

 

[illumeo]

Thanks Kiwi, sounds good.

 

[mr badger]

Hi,
when i finally get my licence i am hoping to get an f800gs, just wondering if anyone has use either Ridesure or ART for training and what they thought of them (or anyone else in the West Sussex, surrey part of the world).

Thanks very much

Welocome to the forum. Agree with everything kiwi says above. Make yourself a plan.

How about starting with the police Bikesafe/Saferider course? It's cheap, short and very accessible for newer riders. Did mine 4 months after passing my test and very grateful I did.

then maybe check out your local IAM or ROSPA group. Yes, you willl come across some twats there but the IAM has a first class syllabus to develop your riding. Ignore the 'advanced' bit, that's a bit of a misnomer. Just think of better, safer riding.

If you don't find a good IAM coach (called Observers), consider a bit of professional training on the road.

Finally, after a few months, look for a novice friendly track day with lots of instruction.

I do at least 3 days further training a year and probably always will.

 

[illumeo]

Thanks Mr B.
The bikesafe stuff looks like a very good idea and would probably lead towards IAM. I had not considered a track day but i can see the point.

Thanks again.

 

[mr badger]

Thanks Mr B.
The bikesafe stuff looks like a very good idea and would probably lead towards IAM. I had not considered a track day but i can see the point.

Thanks again.

Can recommend www.hoppridertraining.co.uk for novice trackdays. very focussed on road skills. Rapid Training do a similar course.