Archive for the ‘Advice’ Category

Mar

31

Module 1 Motorcycle Test. Changes Introduced for Spring 2011

By Andy Smith

There is an ongoing review of the ‘new’ two part Motorcycle Test after many reported complaints and problems since it was first introduced. The DSA have announced that with effect from the 16th of May 2011 some minor changes will be implemented, whilst the main review is still taking place. 1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff feel [...]

Mar

26

‘Think’ Road Safety Campaign 2011

By Andy Smith

1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff are pleased to give continued support to the 2011 ‘Think’ Road Safety Campaign. We have a stock of leaflets and vouchers giving riders discount off Motorcycle Protective Clothing.  Last year we gave out hundreds of the 2010 leaflets which hopefully were put to good use enabling our ’1st Class Riders’ so [...]

Mar

21

Motorcycle Monthly April 2011

By Andy Smith

The April issue of Motorcycle Monthly is out now. Filled with a host of bike related news views test rides and competitions. Exactly as the name on the front says…. It is a Monthly all about Motorcycling. And it’s all free. This could be the best money you never spent! Available free from us here [...]

Mar

16

‘DVLA’ Driving Licence Scam warning.

By Andy Smith

SCAM EMAIL WARNING. I have received this in a recent email from the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG – It’s well worth joining)  This warning is worthy of note. The warning is copied below (with the original spelling!) DVLA warns drivers of E-mail scam The DVLA is today warning the public of an e-mail scam that [...]

Mar

5

Sixth Gear Motorcycles set to close.

By Andy Smith

Some sad news if you are looking for a bike, parts and quality service. An old friend of mine, Craig who has run Sixth Gear Motorcycles, in Barry n the Vale of Glamorgan tells me that he is set to close the doors at the end of this month, (March). Craig, formerly a Salesman at [...]

Mar

3

Advice on Booking you Practical Motorcycle Test

By Andy Smith

At 1st Class Rider Training -Cardiff we can book your practical motorcycle test for you, but on occasion clients prefer to do this themselves. Here is the advice, as given by the Driving Standards Agency, on booking your practical tests. Make sure you are ready for your test. You can do this by getting advice [...]

Mar

2

Free Stuff – When you buy stuff!

By Andy Smith

At 1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff I have a quantity of vouchers to give you whopping discounts on bike gear. Some free stuff, when you buy stuff. As part of The Think campaign we can offer you these vouchers and combined advice leaflet aimed at encouraging riders to wear the correct gear when riding. With an [...]

Sep

29

Amsterdam & The Anne Frank House March 2011.

By Andy Smith

Amsterdam and The Anne Frank House.  March 11th – 13th 2011. Our next trip across the Channel is scheduled for the weekend of the 11th -13th of March 2011. For those of you looking for something different, then this is it.  Amsterdam in the Spring, Bruges, & The Anne Frank House. Crossing from Dover to [...]

Sep

27

Ryder Cup – Not Good News for All Local Businesses

By Andy Smith

The Ryder Cup is not all Good News for some local businesses. Motorcycle Training Expert Andy Smith of 1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff says,  ‘The Ryder Cup is being hailed as a boost to the economy in the South Wales Region but it has meant that the Newport Driving Test Centre has closed it’s doors for the [...]

Sep

21

Publication of Test Routes to Stop

By Andy Smith

The DSA have announced that they are to stop publicising the Driving Test Routes. Here at 1st Class Rider Training- Cardiff, we welcome that move.  We are a firm believer that it is no good to teach a candidate simply to rehearse a test route, but to teach them to ride, and then passing the [...]


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