1-2-1 Motorcycle Skills

1-2-1 Motorcycle Skills training sessions will be available to anyone who lives, works or studies in any of the 33 London boroughs, with a strong emphasis on those Clients who are:

• Between the ages of 16 and 40, however, this is open to all ages
• Full Licence holders or holding a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certificate only
• Riding to commute to/from work or education

However, it open to all riders who live, study or work in any of the 33 London boroughs (e.g. full motorcycle licence holders, all ages, etc.).

Location: We come to you (e.g. to your home, workplace, neutral location, etc.). 1-2-1 Motorcycle Skills training sessions are Client-led, they are based on what the Client wants to learn, and the routes they want to ride. Clients will be encouraged to select the route(s) they use most often, or which they find most challenging.

Duration: two (2) hours
Cost: FREE OF CHARGE

How the course works

The Assessment Ride

The assessment ride will consist in the instructor following the Client and analysing their riding skills on their own bike on a public road, including (if possible), but not limited to, the analysis of the following core areas:

• Normal Road Positioning
• Separation Distance
• Appropriate Use of Speed
• Use of Observations
• Use of Mirrors
• Road Attitude
• Junction Approach Procedures (e.g. OSMPSL)
• Roundabout Procedures (mini, standard, multi-lane, etc.)
• Reaction to Other Road Users
• Progress / Hesitanc
• Corners / Bends
• Motorways / Dual Carriageways (if available/allowed, e.g. full motorcycle licence, etc.)

The trainer will provide feedback to the rider as it progresses via radio/stops, using video and other training aids where relevant.

Conclusion Session

At the end of the session, the instructor will provide both verbal and written feedback to the Client.

Finally, a Certificate of Completion will be issued on behalf of Transport for London