Well done to Steven who took his Big Bike Mod 2 test in Merthyr this afternoon.
Not only did he pass at his first attempt he came back in with a clean sheet, with no faults recorded.
A great result for him. Well done. From: http://ift.tt/1hd7ojD
What a day for Mikaela. She was booked in for her Mod 2 Big Bike test today in Merthyr. But I received an email from her late last night saying that she wouldn’t be able to make it as someone had run into her car.
I contacted her this morning to check if she still felt up to it we would get the bike to the test centre for her.
She decided to go for it and arranged a hire car to get to Merthyr. Arriving in time to have a quick practice run with instructor Jeff.
Cool as a cucumber & (to use a clean version of one of her own sayings) she nailed it!
What a day. What a result! Well done Wonder Woman. From: http://ift.tt/1hd7ojD
The NEG (Wales) is looking for new recruits. The NEG is a UK wide organisation involved in the Marshalling of Cycle Road Races.
In Wales the riders receive Police Training to gain CSAS Powers to stop & control traffic whilst on events organised by Welsh Cycling.
NEG Training & Mentoring is given free within the group. You will need a suitable bike and an IAM or RoSPA Advanced Test pass to participate.
Payment and a mileage allowance is made for each event.
You will also be given free membership to British Cycling gaining their benefits and you’ll be covered by Welsh Cycling Insurance on events.
It’s another reason to ride.
Message me or contact NEG WALES direct if you’re interested. From: http://ift.tt/1hd7ojD
Well done to Josh & Colin both 1st Class, first time passers.
Mod 1 tests both done at the first attempt today.
We are off to Llandrindod Wells soon for Mod 2 tests.
Josh at 21 is doing the A2 medium bike test on the 500. Colin who has just crept passed 24 is on the 600 for a Direct Access course.
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Here is Andrew & Doug who both passed their Mod 2 bike test in Merthyr today. First time for both with just a couple of minor faults between them.
Well done. It’s worth getting wet for!! From: http://ift.tt/1hd7ojD
Today saw us start the group theory session prior to departing for the 5 practical on road days on the 23rd.
All based on Roadcraft, The Police System of Motorcycle Control. On this course the candidates will get the opportunity to undergo the RoSPA Advanced Test and the assessment for the Enhanced Rider Scheme.
We are on our way! From: http://ift.tt/1hd7ojD
It looks like one on my instructors is going up market. Getting ideas above his station!! From: http://ift.tt/1hd7ojD
He is Suhail & Sian starting their ‘Step Up Day’ today. Jeff explains the controls of the 600 preparing them for their first time on a big bike. With a practice session booked on the test centre site in Newport for later today, they are all keen to get going.
By pure coincidence Suhail’s Son has booked a cbt for today…. Guess who with! He is in the classroom block in the background starting his course. Like Father like Son.
Sian has been riding her KTM 125 and is keen to get on something bigger. She has a Monster waiting for her at home. (That’s a Ducati – not her Husband!!) From: http://ift.tt/1hd7ojD
Crystal clear radio communications is an essential part of hassle free training and a legal requirement for our students. So when a few gremlins started creeping in, today we paid a very worthwhile visit to Chainspeed just north of Carmarthen.
Sam here working on my bike is a specialist in Autocom systems and also on board camera systems.
Within minutes the gremlins were found and corrected. Brilliant service and expert knowledge.
So much so we may be arranging a ride out to pay a visit, as Sam said he can do a presentation on bike to bike (or pillion) systems and the pros & cons of wired or wireless etc and he will demonstrate his stock of Drift cameras.
If you are considering riding and talking to your mates or filming your day’s event then Sam is the guy to speak to.
Watch this space for details. From: http://ift.tt/1hd7ojD
Here is Doug & Andrew before setting off do Newport for their Mod 1 tests.
Both passing at their first attempt. Doug getting a clean sheet & just 1 minor fault for Andrew.
Great results for them.
Well done. Ready for their Mod 2 tests next week. From: http://ift.tt/1hd7ojD