Archive for July, 2010

Jul

30

Ryder Cup puts Bike Tests Out of Bounds

By Andy Smith

It has been anounced that due to the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament being held in Newport this year the DSA have suspened all Motorcycle Tests in the City for the period. I can understand that the Module 2 Road Ride part of the test might be affected by the ianticipated ncrease in traffic but this [...]

Jul

30

Cardiff Bike Swap Scheme

By Andy Smith

Bike Swap Scheme is launched in Cardiff. In an intiative to reduce the illegal use of ‘Off Road’ vehicles namely motorcycles and quads, it has been anounced that the owners of these ‘nuisance’ vehicles can swap them for a Mountain Bike and Accessories. In an amnesty being planned for 23rd – 29th of August a [...]

Jul

26

Ride Out…Ride Right

By Andy Smith

Further to my News Post dated the 16th of May about assessed and observed rides offered by South Wales Fire & Rescue Service, 1st Class Rider Training can now give more detailed information about this new Motorcycle Safety Scheme. The Fire Service literature details how the scheme will operate. It explains ;.. “”” South Wales [...]

Jul

25

Live from Aberdare Park Motorcycle Road Races

By Andy Smith

ROSSI at Aberdare Park Motorcycle Road Races. I am updating this News page live from Aberdare Park Motorcycle Road races and I’ve just spotted the surprise guest. His name wasn’t in the programme and you won’t find him on any of the race lists but anyone who knows anything about Motorcycle Racing will be pleased [...]

Jul

23

Motorcycle Monthly August Edition out Now

By Andy Smith

The August Edition of Motorcycle Monthly is out now and available at 1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff. This is Britain’s best Motorcycle read and it’s absolutely free. In this issue there are reviews, competitions, news and test reports and much more. You could win VIP passes to British Superbikes or a Nick Sanders DVD or even [...]

Jul

20

Motorcycle Training in Pontypridd ?

By Andy Smith

1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff were recently contacted by Dareth wishing to take her Motorcycle Test.  Dareth is quite short and has her own cruiser style 125cc Suzuki.  Due to her height this is a perfect bike for her. She had originally contacted a Motorcycle Training School in Pontypridd, which was closer to her home.  However [...]

Jul

19

Correction for French Trip Dates. 20th – 22nd August.

By Andy Smith

Please accept my apologies.  I have up-dated the proposed date of the French Trip to the Somme and to the most recent War Graves Discovery at Frommells. The date of the trip will be one week earlier than first ‘Blogged’ and will run from the 20th to the 22nd of August.(not the 27th – 29th) [...]

Jul

19

French Tour 20th – 22nd August

By Andy Smith

French Tour of the WWI Battle sites and War Graves with 1st Class Rider Tours. This is a professionally lead group ride, using Police Class 1 and RoSPA qualified guides for the trip. Return Ferry Crossing, Three Days/ Two Njghts 3 Star Bed & Breakfast accomodation and our tour guide services for just £300. (that’s [...]

Jul

18

Motorcycle Training in Newport

By Andy Smith

Don’t be misled by our full Business Name.  1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff. We still carry out Motorcycle Training in Newport and Swansea. Whilst our office and approved CBT site is based in Cardiff we carry out much of our training for Direct Access Courses in Newport and Swansea. With Module 1 of the new test [...]

Jul

18

Open Day at Thunder Road Motorcycles Bridgend 7th August

By Andy Smith

I have received the following email  from Thunder Road. 1st Class Rider Training -Cardiff are pleased to publicise this event. Thunder Road Bridgend Open Day with Leon Haslam Saturday 7th August This is a date to keep free in your diaries for what is going to be a brilliant day at Thunder Road Motorcycles in [...]


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