Our Advanced Riding Courses

ENHANCED RIDER SCHEME

Assessment and award of the Enhanced Rider Scheme certificate if you reach the standard.

If not then we can tailor a training programme to help you reach the standard required.

• Pre-ride briefing covering main theoretical aspects of DVSA advanced riding and any areas you think you need assistance with
• Your riding will be assessed in accordance with DVSA guidelines and standards. 
• This is not a pass/fail "exam" but an overall assessment of your riding
• Really useful for bikers returning to riding after periods away
• Also new riders seeking to gain extra confidence and experience, can also gain discount on insurance, if successful

Course Length: 3 hours
Cost: £75

CONFIDENCE BUILDING

We all at times have an experience that can dent our confidence.

Whatever aspect of your riding that you feel you need help with Alf will be happy to work with you to gain that confidence back.

• Near misses – we’ll explore observation and hazard awareness/perception
• Riding in the rain – we do a lot of that in Yorkshire!
• Cornering
• Overtaking
• Filtering in traffic

Course Length: 4 hours
Cost: £100
Please contact us to discuss and we'll decide between us the duration we think will be needed. 

ADVANCED RIDING

Basing all training on Roadcraft – The Police Motorcycle Rider’s Handbook - we can take your riding to the next level.

Whether that is simply an introduction to the techniques of advanced riding or preparation for an Advanced Test / Re-Test.

• A brief overview or refresher on theory of advanced riding techniques of:
  • observation
  • cornering
  • machine control
  • positioning
  • hazard awareness
• Road assessment on all main road types followed by focused training on areas for development

Course Length: full day or 2 x half days
Cost: £150 / £75

PILLION TRAINING

A specific short course for new pillions and riders unused to carrying pillions.

• Ensure your pillion is enjoying the ride as much as you!
• How to deal with the extra weight of pillion and luggage
• Getting on and off the bike for rider and pillion
• How the pillion can actively help your mutual riding experience
• How to avoid helmet ‘banging’
• Gain "two-up" confidence and enjoy a smoother ride

Course Length: 2 hours
Cost £50

PRE-TEST CHECK RIDE

For those already holding an advanced qualification, this is an opportunity to be put through a mock test in final preparation for the test or simply remind you what to expect.

Course Length: 2 hours
Cost: £50

EARLY SEASON REFRESHERS

Whilst we ride all year round, most riders tuck their pride and joy up for the winter months.

We offer a pre/early season brush up to get you safely back "in the groove" ensuring you’re ready to take advantage of the better weather in Spring and the glorious roads in Yorkshire.

Course Length: 2 hours
Cost: £50

IAM / ROSPA COURSE

A bespoke 10 session course to cover everything from basic to advanced riding techniques to take you to IAM / ROSPA test standard.

Course Length: 5 days
Cost: £600
Subject to initial assessment ride and progress through training.

If shorter period is required then refund of £100 per day.

If longer required, then £100 per day will be charged. 

BMF BLUE RIBAND RIDER AWARD

An advanced riding course designed to help competent, experienced motorcyclists reach their true potential.

BMF’s training will help enhance your handling skills and enable you to identify your strengths and weaknesses on the road. The course teaches you how to be more in control of your motorcycle while giving you vital skills to anticipate and control situations, reducing your risk of accidents. You’ll ride better and more safely without losing any of the enjoyment.

This course is delivered on a one-to-one basis by fully trained and qualified advanced motorcycle instructors. Our instructors will guide you in improving your observation, planning and control in a positive, relaxed and friendly manner.

Only fully trained and current BMF-certificated instructors are recognised by the BMF to offer Blue Riband training on our behalf.

Course Length: 1.5 days
Cost: £320 (£80 Test Only)