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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
By Andy Smith
We often get asked “How many people will I be training with when I do my cbt”. The DSA (Driving Standards Agency) impose restrictions on training schools and state that 1 Instructor can traIn up to four students for the off road elements of the cbt, and the ratio for on road tuition is 1 [...]
By Andy Smith
It’s business as usual for us. Make a note of our new number. 0845 108 2906. If you are looking for 1st Class Rider Training in the Newport or Cardiff area then this is the new number you need. In recent weeks there have been a number of training schools which have closed and a [...]
By Andy Smith
The syllabus set out for completing a CBT contains the Emergency Stop manouevre. The ‘book’ says ‘explain wet weather braking’. At 1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff we think that it is better to experience wet weather braking and not simply have it explained. Paying particular attention to skid control, prevention and rectification this builds confidence in [...]
By Andy Smith
Below is an extract of an item found on the Department of Transport website, dated 8th of June. You can have your say via email using the consultation email address below. Tell them what you think. Good or Bad. If we have the chance to make a difference and to make Motorcycle Training and Testing [...]
By Andy Smith
Our CBT courses are held at our training site at Maindy Stadium Road Safety Centre. We are allowed to train up to four students at a time on a CBT session but I restrict it to just two myself. We find that this gives closer supervision and better training. It means that any weaker students [...]