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
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
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
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
The new Merthyr Driving Test Centre opened it’s doors to students for the first time today and we are pleased to anounce that the very first Module 2 Motorcycle Test Candidate was a 1st Class Rider. Alexis was put through the pre- test pressure of a photocall before setting out on the new Merthyr test [...]
By Andy Smith
The Hundred (mph) House Inn, used many times by 1st Class Rider Training on ride outs and Advanced Training has closed! This quirky Country Pub in the village of Bleddfa, Mid Wales was owned by Racing and Bikes enthusiasts and served some of the best Steaks around. Always with a warm welcome for bikers and [...]
By Andy Smith
It has been reported today that the New Prime Minister, David Cameron, has dispensed with his Police Motorcycle Escort Out- Riders. Claiming that they are an “unnecessary extravagance” However this has sparked security fears. The PM was warned that he was putting himself at increased risk of attack if he gets stuck in traffic. This [...]
By Andy Smith
The Motorcycle Action Group, or MAG as it is known is a volunteer lead riders’ rights organisation with a local and regional branch structure, that has been building in strength and diversity since it began in 1973. MAG is the representative voice of riders in local and national government and passionately defends all that is [...]
By Andy Smith
As a member of The Federation of Small Businesses I was invited to a small group meeting with Phillip Hammond MP, The Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury,(Monday the 19th April), to discuss pre-election issues relating to boosting the economy, and issues relating to business. The meeting was hosted by Jonathan Evans, the Conservative Party [...]
By Andy Smith
In a recent, little known change in the Finance Act Motorcycles were included in your Tax-Deductable expenses. For Self Employed riders buying a bike’ solely for business use’ can deduct the full amount of its cost from their tax profits. This is done by claiming it as an annual investment on their tax return. John [...]
