Our Training Course
If you have never had any advanced rider training you will find that it inspires confidence, allowing you to enjoy your riding even more than you do already. For those of you who have already achieved an advanced riding qualification, our RoSPA Advanced riding training will hone your skills to the next level.
The aim of RoADAR training is to develop a union between you, your bike and your surroundings. From this you will gain the ability to anticipate hazards, and plan how to deal with them, the ability to ride more smoothly and cover distances more quickly and easily. This ability is known as Roadcraft.
Week 1
Introduction
This is your introduction to the course. After a classroom session, there will be a short assessment of your current riding ability (don't worry - it's very informal!) followed by some low speed handling and braking techniques in the car park.
Week 2
The System of Motorcycle Control
This session introduces the important POWDERRS check, the theory of the riding system (IPSGA) to show position, and observation to aid planning, which is the basis of all advanced riding.
Week 3
Corners, Bends and Overtaking
This session further enhances your awareness of the use of position, observation and planning to manage progress and speed out on the more interesting of roads.
Week 4
Town Riding and Filtering
This session focusses on the extra hazards and situations that require quick and decisive planning to ride smoothly and still maintain momentum in a busy town or city.
Week 5
Motorways and Dual Carriageways
This week you will explore riding on fast, multi-laned roads and the particular hazards, such as speed and weather conditions, and the situations these can produce.
Week 6
Final Review
This session provides an opportunity for any problems or queries that have not have been resolved to be addressed. The tutors will also carry out an assessment of the your progress and highlight any issues that may prevent you from having a successful test outcome, should you choose to take the exam.
