To discuss your requirements call Terry now on 01270 624 393 or Mobile 07850 518 372 Get your Motorcycle DVD here Click for home page Advanced Motorcycle Training Swiftly Sorted Advanced Rider Training Second To None Motorbike DVD Welcome to SortedRide.Com Advanced Motorcycle Training   Our courses are open to all motorcyclists who already have their full licence and a machine capable of the national limit. The courses are tailored to suit the ability and requirement of each student.  Whether you want to tune up your existing skills or learn new ones, increase your confidence, prepare for your advanced test, are returning to riding after a break or simply want to develop your skills still further, we have a course to suit you.    Advanced motorcycling is a skill that can be learnt by any rider it is simply a matter of having the right help and guidance...    The courses take you step by step with personalised coaching and help you to develop, build and expand your skills. I demonstrate, explain and teach the techniques that are used by professional riders so that you too can use them to become the best rider that you can be and: Corner with confidence Overtake safely and with authority Eliminate near misses and enjoy every moment of your ride To discuss your requirements or book call Terry now 01270 624 393 or 07850 518 372   Take Advantge of the Low Prices for 2 riders training together - find a Training Partner at the new SortedRide  FORUM    The Mike Waite Police Advanced Riding Techniques courses These tremendously enjoyable and most popular courses are more practical than theory, with 95% of the motorcycle safety training taking place on the open road.   Much argument and debate has taken place about the best riding method. One organisation that has never failed to impress with the skill and precision of its riders is the police; it has always led the way. On the Mike Waite courses, that you might ride to the very best of your capabilities, your trainer passes on to you the advanced techniques of the police system.   Mike Waite, an ex-police motorcycle instructor of vast experience set up these motorcycle training courses and has trained hundreds of motorcyclists in the police system of riding and motorcycle safety. Your SortedRide.Com motorcycle training course instructor, Terry Dodd, has been chosen, and personally trained to the highest standard, by Mike Waite to pass on these skills to motorcyclists of all abilities. If you want a preview of what the courses are like have a look at the video clips on the Mike Waite website or come along for a cornering clinic. Mike Waite - Course Founder Terry Dodd - Instructor Executive courses Executive course versions are available which follow the format of the Standard Courses but cover each area in more detail and with greater concentration.     Back to Biking The Back to Biking versions of the courses update your skills and arm you with the techniques for defensive riding which help you to keep yourself safe in modern traffic conditions. As well as equipping you with bike control techniques that allow you to cope with the higher performance of modern sports bikes or the extra weight of modern touring bikes.   Motorbike DVDs Mike's Police Advanced Techniques Motorcycle DVD Preparation for an Advanced Test courses The Preparation for an Advanced test versions of the courses equip you with the knowledge and practice necessary to prepare you for success in your IAM or RoSPA advanced test.   The Confidence Builder courses These Confidence Builder versions of the courses are designed to “take you by the hand” and guide you through easily and safely so that you too can become a confident rider.    The Enhanced Rider Scheme courses These courses are a mixture of practical and theory. The DSA, in conjunction with the motorcycle industry, have devised a new package of training known as the Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS). The scheme is intended to benefit all bike riders who have a full motorcycle licence, irrespective to the size of bike, or the experience level of the rider. Terry Dodd is on the DSA register of post-test trainers and is approved by them to deliver the Enhanced Rider Scheme training. The Cornering Clinic Is not a course in itself but a two hour (approx) clinic designed to give you a flavour of what a full course is like and at the same time pass on lots of useful information that you can use to improve your cornering. We ride miles of twisties doing lots of bends. It's about the techniques for road bends, improving your technique for real world bends including the principals of positioning; when and how to use brakes, gears and throttle, where to look and how to use what you see.   cornering clinic £30 cornering clinic £30 Insurance Discount Certificates  Why not earn your own certificate which could reduce your insurance premium year after year? An insurance discount certificate is available to every rider who completes any of our courses and shows a competent ride at the end of the course.   Any rider issued with a certificate is then in line for an insurance discount  >17% I'm Terry Dodd, and I demonstrate, explain and teach, one of the best road riding methods in the world. It is the UK Police Advanced Riding System. This system is the basis of all advanced road riding training in the UK. I teach it in a very special way - a way which is highly efficient and very enjoyable for the student. It is the Mike Waite (ex-police m/cycle instructor) commentary method of training. As I demonstrate the techniques for you I give a constant running commentary, explaining what I am doing, why, and the advantages of doing it the right way. Then while you ride in front my commentary continues, pointing out, adjusting and explaining. We believe this training is second to none. Why? Because the commentary enables a very rapid learning process as you listen to the explanations, see the advantages and experience the feeling of control and confidence as you try the techniques for yourself. So rapid is the learning with this commentary, learning the natural way, the way that the top sports professionals use, benefiting from expert coaching as you are doing it, that I feel sure you will amaze yourself with how soon your riding develops. This is what makes the courses such tremendously good value. The commentary is via a top quality radio system, using Autocom technology, giving amazing clarity. If you want to carry a pillion whilst training I can provide a radio for your pillion passenger to listen in as well. Confidence is an important aspect of riding for both safety and enjoyment. Many riders feel that a lack of confidence spoils their riding pleasure and holds them back. I believe that just being told to "be confident" is not much help to a rider but confidence really comes from trying the techniques, with real time expert coaching, and experiencing the benefits for yourself. If you feel that confidence is your main issue there are Confidence Builder courses here for you. The Back to Biking courses recognise that things have changed in the motorcycling world over the years. Bikes are generally much more powerful and can also be very much heavier than they were a few years ago. The courses pass on the defensive riding techniques that are essential for safe riding in modern traffic conditions. Controlling a powerful / heavy modern machine becomes remarkably easy when you have the techniques that your course equips you with. For those riders who wish to take, (and pass), an advanced test the Preparation for an Advanced Test courses are the perfect way to get yourself ready for the big day and give yourself the best chance of excelling. The new Enhanced Rider Scheme courses, which are a combination of theory and practical, are available as is the DSA Certificate of Riding Competence which is recognised by many insurers for a discount on your insurance premium year after year. EnhancedRiderScheme Our new Cornering Clinics are short and inexpensive but contain a wealth of ideas and tips about bend work for you to try out and evaluate for yourself. Just like the half day course they are a way for you to meet your trainer and get a flavour of the proper courses for those who want a taster before booking a full course. Cornering Clinic Wet weather riding is a major concern for many riders. I was intrigued to learn recently that the UK sits at the meeting point of no less than five different weather systems and this is what accounts for our notoriously changeable conditions. No wonder the met office has such a hard time predicting if we will be riding on wet or dry roads. Let's face it, in this country, a rider who won't go out unless there is sure to be no rain at all during the ride is going to be staying home most of the time. Fortunately the system of riding that we use and teach at SortedRide promotes very smooth progress which works beautifully in the wet as well as in dry conditions. Take Advantge of the Low Prices for 2 riders training together - find a Training Partner at the new SortedRide FORUM How to adapt your riding for wet weather is fully covered on every SortedRide course. Advanced motorcycling is a skill that can be learnt by any rider it is simply a matter of having the right help and guidance All of the courses are for anyone with a full licence and a machine capable of the national limit. The courses are tailored to suit the ability and requirements of each student. It does not matter what machine you ride or how long you have been riding; These techniques work for every rider, every machine and all conditions. Qualifications Very few "Advanced Riding Instructors" have any qualifications at all. Some so called advanced instructors have only a riding qualification or are only qualified to teach learner riders. Motorcycling is potentially DANGEROUS Beware of amateur instructors Don't take chances, entrust your training to a properly qualified professional My Qualifications Trained by Mike Waite (ex Police Motorcycle Instructor) in Advanced Police Riding Techniques to Instructor Level. National Diploma in Advanced Rider Training. BTEC Level 3 Certificate equivalent. DSA Registered Post-test Motorcycle Trainer (RPMT). FBOS (First Bike On Scene) First Aid Certificate. To discuss your requirements or book call Terry now 01270 624 393 or 07850 518 372 A message from Mike Waite I have now retired from active rider training but if you require top-line training read on. Knowing I was to retire from motorcycle training I wanted to have instructors in place who were properly trained to a very high standard and who could carry on where I left off. I have pleasure in informing you that there are now three instructors who have been trained by me in advanced police riding techniques to instructor level. The courses they have completed have been very comprehensive and include a course that brought them up to a very high standard of police advanced riding techniques. The three were selected by me to go ahead in stages to become fully qualified instructors. The next stage was to teach them a commentary course. This is a method of communicating by radio to a student. It is a running commentary explaining all the necessary techniques, pointing out, adjusting and explaining, how, why and the advantages of doing it the correct way. If the potential instructor did not reach the high standard that I demanded he would not be recommended by me. The third part of the course was to put the high standard of riding, commentary and instructing together. I have been, and still am, very passionate in the way I wanted to teach riders the police way. I can assure you that the instructors I recommend are top instructors. I feel very confident that any of them can give you training second to none. All of my recommended instructors are fitted with the latest radio communications. It is important that, when looking for a trainer, you select one who has the necessary qualifications. There are so many people who claim to be advanced instructors who have no qualification at all. At this time there is no restriction as to who calls themselves instructors for advanced training, anyone can do this. You can rest assured that the instructors that I have trained come with my personal recommendation. Terry Dodd is a Mike Waite trained and recommended instructor. Kind regards Mike Waite Terry Dodd Instructor Terry Dodd - Instructor Call: 01270 624 393 Mobile: 07850 518 372 The Mike Waite Courses To discuss your requirements or book call Terry now on 01270 624 393 or Mobile: 07850 518 372 Police Advanced Techniques Standard or Executive To fully illustrate the advanced motorcycle training course the instructor will give demonstration rides. These, accompanied by police-style commentaries, explain in great detail all aspects of the rides and clearly demonstrate what can be achieved. Then the advanced motorcycle tuition will begin. It will be hard work but exciting and a great deal of fun; a learning curve that will totally transform your motorcycle riding. You will receive instruction on all aspects of advanced motorcycling and motorcycle safety. This includes how to read bends and the correct speed and position on them, overtaking techniques, wet weather riding, feature reading and making progress. As a member of the public you will not find training courses the equal of these. Experience the pleasure to be had from motorcycling, taught by a professional in the professional way, the only way. Back to Biking Standard or Executive As per the Advanced with emphasis on updating your skills and arming you with the techniques for defensive riding to help you to keep yourself safe in modern traffic conditions. As well as equipping you with bike control techniques that allow you to cope with the higher performance / weight of modern bikes. Confidence Builder Standard or Executive Do you want to go out on your bike but sometimes you don’t because there are things that you are not comfortable with? Now you can get the full benefit of the investment that you have already made in equipping yourself with your full licence, your kit and of course, your bike. The Confidence Builder courses are as per the Advanced with emphasis on “taking you by the hand” and guiding you through, step by step, easily and safely, so that you too can become a confident rider. Preparation for Advanced Test Standard or Executive As per the Advanced with emphasis on equipping you with the knowledge and practice necessary to prepare you for success in your IAM or RoSPA advanced test. The Executive Versions Follow the same format as the standard advanced motorcycle training courses, but cover each area in more depth and with greater concentration. These courses are also ideal for riders who have already attended the standard advanced training course and are now looking to work on specific aspects of motorcycle riding, motorcycle safety or simply after a greater challenge. As with the standard advanced motorcycle training courses your course will be specifically tailored to your style of riding and what you want to achieve on your course. V.I.P. A totally discreet course. P.O.A. Assessment for Insurance Discount Certificate book Your riding is assessed for approximately 1 hour over a variety of road and traffic conditions. A successful ride earns the official DSA Certificate of Riding Competence which is accepted by many insurers for an insurance discount of up to 17% This can be booked "stand alone" or added to any course. Course Summaries The Course Summay shows the broad outline that courses follow - instructional technique is flexible and courses are adapted to the needs of the individual student. There are no short cuts to Advanced Motorcycle Riding and we recommend 3 days as the minimum especially if you are new to advanced riding techniques. If you want to book a 1 or 2 day course that is OK but please remember that these are compressed versions of the courses and are recommended to be best booked as refreshers. The 4 and 5 day courses allow you to take more time to learn and practice the techniques; the additional day(s) are broadly as day 2 with elements from days 1 & 3 as appropriate. Police Advanced Riding Techniques Course Summary Back To Biking Course Summary Preparation For Advanced Test Course Summary Confidence Builder Course Summary Police Advanced Riding Techniques Course Summary Objectives Activities Outcomes Day 1 · To assess rider starting abilities · To correct indentified riding faults · To introduce advanced riding techniques · To give opportunities to practice techniques · Introduction to course, riders history, objectives and previous training · Documents, health & safety / use of radio for on-road training · Assessment ride, debrief · Demonstration ride of advanced riding techniques with commentary, debrief · Series of demonstration rides by trainer with commentary & rides by student with key elements practiced and commentary from trainer pointing out, explaining, adjusting · Questions & answers during refreshment breaks · Final debrief & recap of main learning points · Assessment of current capabilities and rider potential · Remedial action of identified riding faults implemented · Key advanced techniques introduced · Key elements practiced Objectives Activities Outcomes Day 2 · To give opportunities to practice techniques · To introduce higher level techniques · Series of demonstration rides by trainer over a variety of road / traffic conditions with full radio commentary · Revisit key elements from day one and introduce higher level techniques · Series of rides over a variety of road / traffic conditions with key elements practiced by rider with commentary from trainer pointing out, explaining, adjusting · Questions & answers during refreshment breaks · Final debrief & recap of main learning points · Key advanced techniques practiced · Higher level elements introduced · More unprompted use of techniques Objectives Activities Outcomes Day 3 · To achieve a safe advanced ride · To achieve Certificate of Riding Competence for insurance discount (optional) · Practice bringing together all techniques · Fewer / shorter demonstration rides by trainer as appropriate · Series of rides over a variety of road / traffic conditions with all techniques practiced by rider with reduced commentary from trainer as appropriate · Questions & answers during refreshment breaks · Formal assessment for certificate with no trainer input (optional) · Final debrief (and grade if applicable) · Independent use of techniques · Demonstration of safe advanced ride · Certificate awarded The Course Summay shows the broad outline that courses follow - instructional technique is flexible and courses are adapted to the needs of the individual student. There are no short cuts to Advanced Motorcycle Riding and we recommend 3 days as the minimum especially if you are new to advanced riding techniques. If you want to book a 1 or 2 day course that is OK but please remember that these are compressed versions of the courses and are recommended to be best booked as refreshers. The 4 and 5 day courses allow you to take more time to learn and practice the techniques; the additional day(s) are broadly as day 2 with elements from days 1 & 3 as appropriate. © 2009 SortedRide.Com Advanced Motorcycle Training Swiftly Sorted - All Rights Reserved Advanced Motorcycle Riding Course Syllabus Introduction The UK Police Advanced Riding System “the system” is the basis of all advanced rider training in the UK. The System was devised many years ago to solve the problem of increasing numbers of police vehicle accidents as traffic volumes grew. It has been constantly updated and refined over decades by police riders and instructors but is essentially the same as when it was first devised because the basics don't change. It is a proven safe & efficient system of riding. Advanced rider training is not the same as novice rider training. Novice riders are taught rules. “Always do this”. “Never do that”. Every road situation is different and changes constantly so to have a rule for every situation is impractical. In advanced riding we use more guiding principals and fewer rules. Advanced Riding is about making decisions. These courses are designed to teach you how to use the system in order to make decisions. Course Aims & Objectives The course aims to: Convey a pure police system clearly and succinctly Concentrate on establishing the essential in-depth understanding of the guiding principals which enable the rider to make decisions Course objectives are: To assess the student’s capabilities and potential To tailor the course to suit the ability and requirements of the student To use available course time effectively by prioritising safety issues To identify and correct riding faults early in the course To introduce advanced riding techniques with demonstrations, and full explanations of how, why, and the benefits afforded To coach the student in practicing the techniques To facilitate the development of skilled use of the techniques To help the student to achieve their potential To allow progressively more independent use of the techniques For the student to achieve a safe independent advanced ride Student Profile / Pre-requisites The courses are suitable for riders who: Need to ride to a professional standard for their occupation or want to tune up existing skills or learn new ones or want to prepare for an advanced test or are returning to riding after a break or want to increase confidence The courses are open to all motorcyclists who already have their full licence and a machine capable of the national limit. A working knowledge of “The Highway Code” and “Know Your Road signs” is assumed. Course Structure & Format At the start of your advanced motorcycle training course you will be asked to give a demonstration of your ability. The structure of your motorcycle safety course will be founded upon the assessment of your ride. This ensures that your course is specifically tailored to your needs and style of riding. Next, to fully illustrate the advanced motorcycle training course, the instructor will give a demonstration ride. This will be accompanied by a police-style commentary as the instructor explains, over a high quality one way radio link, in great detail, all aspects of the ride and clearly demonstrates what can be achieved. Then the advanced motorcycle tuition will begin. There will be a series of rides over a variety of roads and traffic conditions. Sometimes your instructor will be leading and demonstrating various techniques accompanied by his commentary. Sometimes you will be in front and the instructor’s commentary continues, pointing out, explaining and adjusting. In between the rides will be comfort / refreshment breaks when you will be encouraged to ask questions and discuss the techniques. It will be hard work but exciting and a great deal of fun; a learning curve that will totally transform your motorcycle riding. Course Content You will receive instruction on all aspects of advanced motorcycling and motorcycle safety. This includes how to read bends and the correct speed and position on them, overtaking techniques, wet weather riding, feature reading and making progress; comprehensive study of the analysis and use of the visual point; roundabouts, filtering, three lane single carriageways and dual carriageways / motorways; machine control including brakes, gears, throttle and low speed manoeuvring; the importance of rider attitude, how to avoid the “red mist” and post course over confidence. The contents section of Motorcycle Roadcraft The Police Riders Handbook will give a more detailed insight of course content. Assessments / Qualifications An official DSA Certificate of Rider Competence (insurance discount certificate) is available to every rider who completes any of the SortedRide courses and, on assessment, shows a competent ride. Learning Aids / Further Study Recommended reading / viewing: Motorcycle Roadcraft The Police Riders Handbook - Published by The Stationary Office ISBN 0-11-341143-X Police Advanced Riding Techniques DVD by Mike Waite Good riders never stop learning. Regard every ride as an opportunity to assess and improve your riding. After completing your Advanced Riding Course attend regular refresher courses. Course Prices To discuss your requirements or book call Terry on 07850 518 372 Course prices may change, the price prevailing on confirmation of booking applies to your course The "Mike Waite" Advanced - Back to Biking - Preparation for Advanced Test - Confidence Builder Riding with full radio commentary Book your course now to secure your Low Recession Buster Course Price! Take Advantge of the Low Prices for 2 riders - find a Training Partner at the FORUM Standard 1 to 2 Low Recession Buster Prices For a Limited Period Only Book Now Standard 1 to 1 Low Recession Buster Prices For a Limited Period Only Book Now Executive 1 to 2 Low Recession Buster Prices For a Limited Period Only Book Now Executive 1 to 1 Low Recession Buster Prices For a Limited Period Only Book Now Half Day Morning or Afternoon Only £60 each Morning or Afternoon Only £85 Morning or Afternoon Only £65 each Morning or Afternoon Only £90 One Day was £160 each Now Only £110 each was £185 Now Only £160 was £175 each Now Only £115 each was £220 Now Only £190 Two Days was £320 each Now Only £220 each was £370 Now Only £320 was £350 each Now Only £230 each was £440 Now Only £380 Rec'd Minimum Three Days was £460 each Now Only £310 each was £510 Now Only £435 was £525 each Now Only £345 each was £660 Now Only £570 Four Days was £580 each Now Only £380 each was £650 Now Only £550 was £700 each Now Only £460 each was £880 Now Only £760 Five Days was £680 each Now Only £430 each was £790 Now Only £665 was £875 each Now Only £575 each was £1100 Now Only £950 Assessment £40 or to pay without plastic click here Successful completion earns your DSA Certificate Of Riding Competence (for insurance discounts) Which could get you up to a massive 17% off your insurance premium every year Secure your dates with a deposit of £50 with plastic or pay without plastic. Balance payments can be by cheque, bank transfer, cash or plastic (3.5% processing charge added to balance payments made with plastic) On completion of your course a handsome Advanced Riding Course Certificate awaits you and a successful assessment gets you an Insurance Discount Certificate The Cornering Clinic 2 hours for a maximum of two riders per clinic Standard £30 per rider Executive £45 per rider To book the Cornering Clinic now with plastic click here or to buy without plastic click here The Cornering Clinic Two hour** taster of our courses that improves your cornering too! Not a classroom session. Your Cornering Clinic is on the road with full radio commentary from a qualified trainer. Riding miles of twisties doing lots of bends You need never be caught out by a corner again! It's about the techniques for real world road bends and gives a really good flavour of what a full course is like. The Cornering Clinic covers the use of brakes, gears and throttle for bends. The Cornering Clinic can fill in the blanks for you and de-bunk some myths so that you can enjoy a smooth rewarding experience in any bend. **approximate duration Standard £30 per rider Executive £45 per rider Cornering Clinic times are: 9:00am to 11:00am or 11:30am to 1:30pm or 2:00pm to 4:00pm Book with plastic or without plastic or phone The Cornering Clinic also covers the principles of position for all bends. When you think about it there are only two bends, left and right; it is the severity that catches riders out. The Cornering Clinic shows you how to combine the Visual Point* and Dead Ground* so that you can choose the correct position and speed to set yourself up nicely for any bend. * These terms are fully explained during the Clinic The New Enhanced Rider Scheme The enjoyment gained from riding a motorcycle skilfully and safely is second to none but it takes confidence, excellent riding skills, physical coordination and balance. Keeping your skills up to date and checking that we have not become over confident, complacent or have picked up some bad or dangerous habits is something that few of us do. The DSA, in conjunction with the motorcycle industry, have devised a new package of training known as the Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS). The scheme is intended to benefit all bike riders who have a full motorcycle licence, irrespective to the size of bike, or the experience level of the rider. You will not need to take a test or even any training if your skills are assessed as satisfactory. You will also earn discounts on your insurance as a result. Bike riders can visit SortedRide, an approved and accredited trainer, for an assessment of their riding skills. If no significant areas of weakness are found, SortedRide issues a certificate to that effect. Any rider issued with a certificate is then in line for an insurance discount from one of the many insurers who have signed up to support the scheme. If there are areas that would benefit from further training, the rider would qualify for their certificate after successfully completing the recommended training. By undertaking an assessment of your riding ability, SortedRide can tailor a development programme to suit your individual needs via a combination of practical and theoretical learning. Many of the leading motorcycle insurers have signed up to this scheme and are prepared to offer substantial discounts to riders who can show they can ride to the ERS standard. The insurers sponsoring the scheme are: AA Ins, Bennett’s Ins, Bikesure, Carole Nash, Chandler Direct, CIA Ins, Devitt, E Bike, MCE Ins, Motorcycle Direct, Norwich Union Direct and Lexham. The Enhanced Rider Bonus is supported by the following underwriters: AIG, AXA, Chaucer Ins, Equity Red Star, Groupama, Hastings Direct, Highway, KGM, Link/ Zenith, NIG, Norwich Union and Royal & Sun Alliance. Enhanced Rider Scheme prices Contact Details To book or to discuss your requirements call now Phone: 01270 624 393 Mobile: 07850 518 372 call 7 days a week 7:00 am to 8:00 pm If we're not able to answer right away just leave a message & we'll call you back email: Terry@SortedRide.com We're based in Nantwich, an historic market town just 7 miles west of junction 16 on the M6. Our students think nothing of coming to us from all over the UK and abroad for this World Class Training 26 Highfield Drive Nantwich Cheshire CW5 6EX See the local accommodation page for a selection of places to stay whilst on your course Advanced motorcycling is a skill that can be learnt by any rider it is simply a matter of having the right help and guidance All of the courses are for anyone with a full licence and a machine capable of the national limit. The courses are tailored to suit the ability and requirements of each student. It does not matter what machine you ride or how long you have been riding; These techniques work for every rider, every machine and all conditions Feedback click here to send your feedback Hi Terry, I took the 3 day Executive 1 to 1 course having already completed the IAM advanced rider certificate. My confidence and skills have improved loads and I feel a lot safer thanks to this course. If anyone is reading this then you must be wanting to improve your riding. This course will make you a better more observant rider. Aside from gaining extra skills and knowledge from this course I can tell you that this method of training using the AutoCom system is second to none. I really enjoyed this course and the routes we took were brilliant. Can’t wait to get out on the bike again. Thanks for all your advice and help I really enjoyed this course. All the best, Ben. Well Terry I have to say this course has made the world of difference to my riding. As I said during the 3 days, it’s incredible how much more enjoyable riding is when you anticipate what’s ahead and understand what is happening. I feel more confident and guess what, my wrists don’t ache anymore!! It was a pleasure to spend the 3 days riding with you and thank you so much for looking after me through the trials of a puncture in the middle of nowhere. Everyone who reads this – get ultrasealed! It’s worth the peace of mind. I couldn’t recommend this course highly enough and every rider should give it a go. Take care Terry and thank you again for a great 3 days riding and tuition. Your voice still echoes in my ears while I am riding. Stuart (Liverpool). Hey Terry, Quick note to thank you for the training recently. From my side of things I definitely enjoyed the course and it took my riding skills to a new level. I can remember your clear commentary, your advice and yoda-like skills on the road! I've been reciting the various aspects to friends and can't believe how much I picked up. Not only has my riding skills improved, corners, speed management, observation, efficiency etc, but this too has sharpened my car driving ability too. I'm more relaxed behind the wheel and see other road users as merely hazards. This is just a snippet of what I picked up and again, thank you for your patience and clarity. For anyone doubting this course, do it now and you won't look back - 'live in your mirrors'! :) Thanks again, Lisa The instructor shown (on the video DVD) is Mike Waite, an ex-police motorcycle instructor, a first class and much revered master of his art in the world of motorcycling, as is his appointed instrucor, Terry Dodd. If you think you can ride a motorcycle, believe me you probably cannot with the same diligence as demonstrated in this video. I attended the Mike Waite Police Advanced Riding Techniques course with Terry as my instructor, and I highly recommend it. John Greaves. Hi Terry, Thanks for a brilliant three day course, it was so enjoyable and what I got from it was second to none, my riding and my outlook on riding as changed and changed for the better, all the best, Damon. Terry, I bought the DVD - that set the scene, I read the Roadcraft handbook – that gave me the knowledge, but the three days spent with you gave me the skills. As a fairly new rider I found your approach and system easy to follow and by doing three days consecutively gave me ample time to practice and practice and practice. I used to have a few dramas whenever I went out, I of course blamed everybody else. I still see the dramas but I’m no longer involved. Thanks for making a better rider. Hi, I bought your dvd a month or so ago and watched it once or twice, at first I thought this isn't really worth the money, BUT on sat 28/04/07 I was out for a run with my partner as pillion, we were going over "the roller coaster" section of glenshee as we come over the last blind summit and able to see the on coming straight I was confronted by a range rover on my side of the road barging its way into a row of traffic, it was a bit closer than it sounds but at the same time due to your "picking daisys" comentry I was far enough into the side of the road never to be in trouble. SO I NOW WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR DVD, and me being able to grow a little older and still enjoy life. Yours thankfully, Stuart Jones. Terry Thanks again for another day's excellent instruction. You bring the Police Advanced Riding System to life with great clarity and authority. As a result, the road comes alive with warnings and clues. This afternoon there were moments, for the first time, when the bike felt part of me: as I began to know intuitively where I should be on the road, the machine seemed to come with me without me having to try. I felt lighter on the bike with my wrists more free on the grips. Again I feel my riding has been transformed and that, in one day, you have taken me to a new level. Ian. Hi Terry Once again thanks for an enjoyable 3 days, concentrated that much I hardly noticed the rain! You have provided me with the missing bits to the jigsaw, now I have to make sure it all stays together! I would highly reccommend this course to anybody looking to further develop their 'skills for life'. All the best. Phil (North Wales) Hi Terry I had a great ride home. You have transformed my riding and I could as predicted hear your voice in my helmet all the way. Thanks ever so much for your excellent instruction, patience and great company. In terms of value for money, enjoyment of experience, amount learned in three days and outcome (transformed riding) I think the last three days has to be my best educational experience ever. I hope I can persuade some other riders to come your way. Thanks again. I.C. (Cardigan) Hi Terry, I was only thinking of you the other day as I'm planning a trip to Spain on my bike and I've been meaning to email you for a while. I wanted to say thank you for your efforts on the course as it has made a big difference to the way I ride and as a consequence I enjoy it even more. Thank you again. D.R. (Cleveleys) Mike, I said I would make some constructive criticism of the course, but three days on and I still have a blank piece of paper. I joked to Terry that he should improve the standard of his cups of tea, too weak by far and the choice of biscuits is limited. But that's it. The course was well structured and professionally delivered. I asked lots of difficult questions, and Terry answered them all with a logical reasoning and understanding that can only be gained from years of practical experience. My riding has greatly improved, the days went far too quickly, and I shall return in spring to continue my quest for a better ride. Very enjoyable! James. Hi Mike, Just to let you know what an excellent ambassador you have in Terry Dodd. I have just completed day one of three days, and find him to be both professional and enthusiastic. We had a well structured and enjoyable day, encompassing all sorts of hazards, and he has made me aware of the vast wealth of information that is available to a rider that I 'knew' was there but failed to use correctly - if at all! Whilst the IAM has introduced me to the fundamentals, your system and the way it is taught will make a tremendous difference to my ride, and I know I will revisit the course every year as my skill improves. J. M. (Northwich) Hi Terry, We have just got back off our holiday to Wales, we had a great time & my co pilot (my wife} is truly impressed with my newly gained biking confidence & techniques. Many many thanks Terry, for your expert guidance. First Class 3 day training !! B&J B (Stockport) .........About Speed I'm often asked about speed. A rider should choose a speed that is comfortable for them. This varies greatly from rider to rider. You will not be asked or expected to ride faster than you are comfortable with. The courses are about discovering the techniques and getting used to using them. This is best done at moderate speeds to allow the necessary time to: listen to the commentary, take in and understand, relate to what you can see, try the techniques - and notice the advantages. Once you have the techniques you will find that they work at any speed you choose, slow, medium or fast. Students are delighted to discover for themselves that using the techniques automatically increases their pace, their safety, stability and control. It also reduces unwanted surprises and vastly increases confidence and the enjoyment of riding. Local Accommodation Prices shown are approximate Why not make your course into a riding holiday as you enjoy the great biking roads of Cheshire Shropshire and Wales which we cover? We're based in Nantwich, an historic market town just 7 miles west of junction 16 on the M6. Here is a small selection of the accommodation available in and around Nantwich. Need Bike Hire? Link to a Bike Hire company recommended by our students The Red Cow 1 Mile (in town centre) B&B £45 (can be noisy Fri & Sat nights) 15th century traditional pub with parking 51 Beam Street, Nantwich CW5 5NF 01270 628 581 Harvest Store 6 Miles B&B £30 01270 526 292 Oakland House B&B 4 Miles AA Guest Accommodation 4 Stars £39 Secure garage parking available Drying facilities note: gravel drive 01270 567 134 *Discount Available New Farm 9 Miles B&B £45 also Caravan Park 01270 528 213 *Four Nights For The Price Of Three Nights The Swan 5 Miles B&B £40 *Room Discount 3 Nights 10% Off 4 or More Nights 12.5% Off 01270 841 280 Henhull Hall 2 Miles From £35 AA four yellow stars Secure parking 01270 624 158 Ramada in Crewe 4 Miles Town Centre from £59 Ramada Encore 5 Miles from £50 Premier Travel Inn 1 Mile £58 1.5 mile walk to Nantwich town centre Bike Hire New Horizons Bike Hire Phone: +44 771 9876212 *Special Offers for you whilst on your motorcycle course Gift Voucher Gift Voucher Special Occasion Motorcycle Gifts Birthday Present Biker Gifts Anytime Gift Motorcycle Gift Here is the very best gift for the motorcyclist you care about. Do you worry when they're out on the bike? Do you wish you could somehow make it safer? Now you can. Give the best gift ever. The Gift Of Safety These courses are for any rider with a full licence, it doesn't matter what bike it is, or how much or how little riding experience they have. The courses are great fun too. Can you think of a better gift for any rider? You can buy a Gift Voucher for any course and any number of training days you choose. Book dates or leave the dates open to be arranged later. If you want to discuss which course would suit just phone us. Choose your voucher from the drop down box on the right or for a different voucher post the order form or phone or email us. A Selection of Popular Vouchers Cornering Clinic £30.00 One Day Advanced Course £160.00 Three Day Executive Course £570.00 Dates(s) or "To Be Arranged" Also available: The 80 minute DVD of Police Advanced Riding Techniques by Mike Waite for only £14.99 inc p&p more about the DVD... or Click here to Buy WITHOUT USING PLASTIC Gift Voucher Special Occasion Motorcycle Gifts Birthday Present Biker Gifts Anytime Gift Motorcycle Gift Police Advanced Riding Techniques Motorcycle DVD by Mike Waite The video is based on the police system of riding as applied to everyday motorcycling This system suits ANY style of riding, Slow, Medium or Fast The Motorcycle DVD now comes to you sealed in clear protective packaging Scroll down the page for more info about the DVD Motorbike DVD for delivery to UK locations Only £14.99 total price including p&p Motorbike DVD for delivery to locations outside the UK Only £16.99 total price including shipping Region 2 Format i.e. (UK, Europe, Japan) and you should also be able to watch it anywhere on a computer Or Click Here to buy without plastic The UK police motorbike riding system demonstrated and explained by an expert A Bikers Masterclass 80 Minutes of Pure Golden Wisdom No longer available as a VHS video but now available on DVD with an EXTRA 25 minutes of actual training footage FREE ! There is no doubt in my mind that this motorcycle DVD represents the very best £14.99 worth of kit that you can get! I believe every rider should have one of these motorbike DVDs. This Police Advanced Riding DVD is original, there are no others like it. It explains UK police motorbike riding techniques in detail, and has been created by Mike, an ex-police motorcycle rider and instructor, with the aim of presenting the major features of the police system to the general public. It is a safe and repetitive system, followed by police motorbike riders. There is a comprehensive section on the visual point; sometimes referred to as the vanishing point. When understood and put into practice it will tell the rider the severity of any bend and is the basis of the system. If you know which type of bend you are approaching you will know which position to be in. It also teaches you to look into the far distance; which is not a natural thing to do. We do not hold these positions for no reason but for practicalities. It gives the rider an advantage - if it didn't the rider should not be there. Combined with the visual point is dead ground. Dead ground is any part of the road you can not see due to the curvature or nature of the road. For example you are riding towards a left hand bend, any part of the road beyond the bend which cannot be seen is referred to as dead ground. There is an interesting section on visual links. This is an easy method of informing yourself of the changing curvature of the road ahead by using obvious features you see every day when you are out riding your motorbike. One of the best visual links is houses. Principals of position for all bends; if you think about it there are only two bends, left and right; it is the severity that catches motorcycle riders out. Combining the visual point and dead ground with position sets you up nicely for any bend. Never be afraid to go too slow to any bend. The object is to choose a speed that each rider is capable of doing towards any bend. This varies enormously from rider to rider. Blind and gradual summits have a section all to themselves. Ever heard of the phrase, "Picking Daisies"? On any blind summit you must consider that a vehicle is overtaking out of your view towards you. You will have no chance if you are any where near the centre of your lane. Picking daisies for motorcycles is far safer than for any other vehicle. Position is close to the near side; when safe to do so. Another section or the motorcycle DVD concerns presenting oneself to drivers of other vehicles; they cannot react to you if they cannot see you. You cannot react to them if you can not see them. Make sure you can see the whites of their eyes. I want to know what they have had for breakfast. The video also shows a ride and asks you to consider each position and movement for what you can and cannot see. Here you will see why the police system is repetitive. This will also demonstrate the smooth riding techniques that police riders are taught. Overtaking is the means of making progress and the video shows how this is done to a system, safely and systematically. No problem on the straight, try it off the main overtaking bend; a right-hand bend is the main overtaking bend on UK roads which are in their very nature twisty. Do remember when viewing this section that the camera is placed on the bike. The rider can see much more from the position he is in. The last part of the video is taken up by demonstrating the term "upping the pace." This shows Mike in an unfamiliar area and giving a full commentary using the Autocom system. Here he explains what he does on a run and his reactions to each situation. Refreshingly this is not a video saying “You should do this, you must not do that,” but it presents all the techniques in sequence to inform and demonstrate and asks you to consider all the features. It is not a substitute for a professional motorcycle course but it does give an insight into a cracking system. (The Mike Waite courses are available from SortedRide) Most of the riding demonstrations on this motorcycle DVD is at a slower pace so the viewer has more time to take in all the techniques. Get your motorbike DVD now - you know it makes sense! Motorbike DVDs for delivery to UK locations Only £14.99 total price including p&p Motorbike DVDs for delivery to locations outside the UK Only £16.99 total price including shipping Region 2 Format i.e. (UK, Europe, Japan) and you should also be able to watch it anywhere on a computer Or Click Here to buy without plastic No longer available as a VHS video but now available on DVD with an EXTRA 25 minutes of actual training footage FREE ! Back to the Top or the page Frequently Asked Questions Q. Isn't Advanced Training boring? A. Not the way we do it. It will be hard work but exciting and a great deal of fun; a learning curve that will totally transform your motorcycle riding. If you think training is boring, consider looking at it as development. Q. I would like to save money with lower insurance premiums, which of your courses have the certificate for the discount? A. All of our courses can include an assessment which can get you the certificate. Just let us know when you book that you would like the assessment at the end of your course. Q. Should I get some more practice and get better before doing a course? A. Riders often feel that they need to sharpen up their skills BEFORE a course but this is not so at all. Simply COME AS YOU ARE and your course should sort everything out for you. Q. I'd like to do a course with another rider can you arrange that? A. We now have a forum where you can meet other riders who are interested in finding someone to do a course with. Its free and easy to join so just post a message and ... see you soon! The forum web address is www.sr.netboards.org Q. I'm interested in a course but my partner has been riding for a long time, wouldn't he be wasting his time to come along as well? A. Many riders say they enjoy the courses even more because of doing it with their partner (or a friend that they often ride with) because they get a break while watching the other rider "up front" and say they learn just as much watching them (remember both riders are listening over the radio all the time). It may be that your partner has nothing to learn but usually over the years a rider simply gets better at doing it the wrong way. Q. I've tried going out with my local advanced riding group but my observer took off into the distance and I felt pressured to go faster than I was comfortable with. Would I find this the same on your course? A. This is not an uncommon experience. Rest assured you will NOT be asked or expected to ride faster than you are comfortable with. The courses are NOT ABOUT SPEED. They are about learning the principals and techniques that can keep you safe at any pace you choose for your future riding. The courses are conducted at moderate speed because you can learn more by having the time to consider all the finer points that I am teaching you. Q. I want to do a course but I do not have a bike at the moment, do you provide bikes? A. No, we do not have that facility but you can do any of our courses on a bike that you have hired for yourself. Need Bike Hire? Link to a bike hire company recommended by our students Advanced motorcycling is a skill that can be learnt by any rider it is simply a matter of having the right help and guidance. All of the courses are for anyone with a full licence and a machine capable of the national limit. The courses are tailored to suit the ability and requirements of each student. It does not matter what machine you ride or how long you have been riding; These techniques work for every rider, every machine and all conditions