Jon Hewitt got his full licence in 1984 and used a motorbike to get to college. After a long spell off the bike, Jon started riding again in 1997 and has since gained advanced riding qualifications with IAM Roadsmart. Jon rides both modern and classic motorbikes and likes touring UK and Europe. He became involved with Phoenix in October 2018 and enjoys training both new riders and those who wish to gain advanced riding skills at Farnham and Foots Cray centres.