Our principal instructor:
Andy Smith
…a really nice bloke!
Andy is the holder of the coveted Police Class 1 motorcycle grade, RoSPA Examiner and Diploma Holder, Certified Instructor for the DSA and the holder of a BTEC in Advanced Motorcycle Instruction.
Andy has extensive experience in motorcycle training at all levels. He became a full time Police patrol motorcyclist in 1988 and was responsible for introducing the acclaimed Bikesafe scheme to South Wales and still continues to support the scheme which now runs throughout the country.
He has built up a team of highly qualified and dedicated instructors.
Jeff Johnson
A serving Traffic Cop with loads of experience. Currently a full time Police Motorcyclist and heavily involved in the South Wales Bikesafe Cymru Scheme. An Examiner for the RoSPA Advanced Motorcycle Test.
Steve Reilly
Steve is still a serving Class 1 graded, Traffic Cop with a wealth of Road Safety knowledge and experience. He has a calm and reassuring manner and a high degree of expertise.
Steve has recently joined us at 1st Class Rider Training and we are pleased to have him as one of our dedicated team members.
Simon Walsh
Simon is a former partner of Cardiff Motorcycle School and has over 18years experience in Direct Access Training. He has been in the industry since Direct Access was originally introduced and he has the ability to get the best out of his students and has an excellent pass rate.