Archive for the ‘News’ Category

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

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 [...]

Jul

14

Motorcycle Training- Cardiff & Newport

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 [...]

Jul

14

Slow Manouevering & Emergency Braking Day

By Andy Smith

Slow Manouevering & Emergency Braking Day. Scheduled for Saturday 31st July. This is a one day course where we will teach you the art of slow control and you can get a taste of what we had to go through before we were let loose on the road on a Police Patrol Bike. Also you [...]

Jul

13

Review of the New 2 Part Motorcycle Test

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 [...]