Have you ever seen police motorcyclists in action and wondered how you can gain that level of motorcycle mastery? The skill, focus and dedication of police riders are second to none. If you’ve got your licence and have been riding for a while, it’s time to consider advanced motorcycle training courses.

Advanced motorcycle training courses unlock your full riding potential. Some may even reduce your insurance premiums. You’ll hone your skills with expert instruction and real-world scenarios; mastering twisting roads, full machine control and developing rider instincts that allow you to naturally avoid potential hazards. It’s the best way to elevate your riding experience, becoming a safer and more confident rider.

In this blog post, we’ll explore advanced motorcycle training, the benefits you’ll get, who it’s for, and why Phoenix ProSkills advanced motorcycle training courses are the top choice for riders seeking to master their craft.

What is advanced motorcycle training?

Advanced motorcycle training courses teach you how to ride in difficult situations with ease and confidence. They build on the skills you gained to get your full motorcycle licence. Because they’re designed for experienced riders, you’ll need to have your motorcycle licence and a year’s riding experience under your belt.

Your early motorcycle training focused on helping you develop essential rider skills and habits. Advanced motorcycle training courses kick those skills up a notch. You’ll improve your reaction times, master advanced rider techniques and substantially reduce your risk of accidents. These courses are all about developing a level of motorcycle mastery akin to police riders and other professional motorcyclists.

Why you should transform your riding experience with advanced rider training

Of course, you can improve your rider skill over time. Regular riding helps you develop the basic skills you mastered to get your motorcycle licence. But without tuition and coaching, bad habits can also creep in. How many people have you heard say they’d fail if they took their licence test again?

Advanced rider training steadily guides your rider development. It also helps you gain advanced skills faster. That’s because you’ll benefit from real-time feedback and tips that make sense for your individual rider style. So, why choose an advanced motorcycle training course?

• Enhanced riding skills take time to develop and master. With guidance and coaching, you’ll do this faster. You’ll also avoid bad habits creeping into your rider style.
• Improved reaction times are key to your safety on the road. Hazards can appear unexpectedly in a split-second. Faster reaction times keep you safer on the road and allow you to ride with more confidence too.
• Your reduced risk of accidents is a MASSIVE benefit of advanced motorcycle training courses. In 2023, 16756 motorcyclists were involved in serious accidents on UK roads. This is a little less than the year before, but still incredibly high. Motorcyclists are vulnerable on the road and 45 times more likely to die in an accident than car drivers.
• Potential insurance discounts are one of the financial benefits of safer, smoother riding you’ll learn in an advanced motorcycle training course. You’ll also save on fuel, maintenance costs, and time getting safely from A to B.

Who are advanced motorcycle training courses for?

You need to have a full UK motorcycle licence before you can book most advanced rider courses. Ambitious new riders should consider targeted advanced skills courses first. Our Using Motorways and Carrying Pillion Passengers training sessions are ideal for riders new to two wheels. Once you’ve got your full motorcycle licence in hand, the world of advanced motorcycle training courses is yours to explore.

Experienced riders who take advanced training benefit from personalised attention and real-time feedback on their riding. Daily commuters can gain confidence with filtering and riding in heavy traffic with advanced training. If you enjoy touring, advanced training that focuses on eco riding techniques will teach you how to save petrol on longer journeys.

Phoenix ProSkills advanced motorcycle training courses

PROskills advanced rider training is a new range of courses for experienced motorcyclists. They’ll elevate your riding skills with personalised training in small groups or one to one with a police trained coach. At Phoenix Motorcycle Training, we’re well known for our excellent rider training facilities. Safe, private tarmaced training areas, nearby nursery roads, and fast access to trickier roads where you can put new-found skills into practice can be expected at our motorcycle training schools.

You can work through all three courses within the PROskills advanced training range to become a better rider. All are led by police-trained instructors. We keep groups intentionally small. This means you will get the individual attention and personalised instruction needed to advance your riders skills rapidly and confidently. Our customised training plans are adapted to each rider we work with. You can be assured you’ll get the exact training and guidance you need to develop your full potential fast.

PROskills Introduction

This one-day advanced course for small groups of licensed riders. The PROskills introduction covers the fundamentals of machine control. You’ll practice skills with the guidance of a Police Advanced Class 1 qualified coach. The day is structured to help you get the most from your training and continue developing at pace. This is what you can expect:

• Begin your day with a short classroom session covering riding theory and best practices.
• Take a 2 – 3 hours observed ride with your police-trained coach and a maximum of one other rider. This ride is broken with road-side debriefs and feedback.
• Finish up with a feedback session that includes video footage, a written assessment of your ride, and suggestions for further training.

PROskills Road

This second level PROskills advanced training course is all about riding fast, safely. Once again, you’ll work with a Police Advanced Class 1 qualified coach and a maximum of one other rider. The core part of the day is your road-ride with your coach. You’ll get real-time feedback on your riding technique, road-side debriefs and learn from your companion rider’s feedback too. Your day ends with a detailed feedback session and recommendations for developing your skills further.

PROskills Advanced

Expect two days of intense, tailored and personalised training to hone your motorcycling skills with PROskills Advanced. You’ll begin on specially designed exercises guided by your police-trained coach. Once you’ve gained confidence on our private training ground, you’ll put your skills to the test with real-world riding on public roads.

These observed rides will be broken with roadside debriefs and feedback sessions to help you hone your skills to perfection. By the end of this two-day training course, you should have mastered the dark arts of motorcycling on public roads.

How Much Does Advanced Motorcycle Training Cost?

Advanced motorcycle training courses vary in length and cost, depending on the skills you’re aiming to master. To make it easier to figure out which course is right for you, we’ve put together a quick run down of the length and cost for each of the advanced motorcycle training courses you can sign up for with us.

• PROskills Introduction – This one day course costs from £99 and is the beginning of your journey towards motorcycle mastery.
• PROskills Road – A one-day course teaching you to ride at pace safely. Prices vary by centre, starting from £299.
• PROskills Advanced – This two-day course with a police-trained coach develops your rider skills to their full potential. Prices vary by centre, starting from £598.
• Enhanced Rider Scheme – This one-day course is offered by most Phoenix Motorcycle Training centre and prices vary according to locations. Costs start from £220.
• Rider Plus – Perfect for new riders with a CBT certificate. Rider Plus courses are free for riders who live, work or study in London’s boroughs.
• Using Motorways and Carrying Pillion Passengers – Our motorway and pillion passengers advanced motorcycle training course takes approximately half a day to complete. There is no pass/fail test. Costs start from £110 and vary by location.
• Diamond Advanced Motorcycle Training – This advanced motorcycle training covers three days over the course of three to four weeks. You can expect to pay from £395 but prices vary per location.
• Blue Riband Advanced Rider Training – Offered by our Amesbury motorcycle training centre, Blue Riband Advanced Rider Training can only be taken after completing Enhanced Rider Scheme training. Costs vary depending on rider skill.

Motorcycle mastery

Advanced rider training is essential if you want to develop your motorcycling skills to their full potential. The benefits of these courses are well worth the time and financial investment you’ll make. Your road safety, confidence, reaction times and skilled responses to hazards will be honed to perfection, making you safer and more confident on the road.

If motorcycling is your preferred method of travel, or you just enjoy weekend riding, an advanced motorcycle training course is the best way to get the most from two wheels. Book your PROskills introduction or advanced rider course with us today. You’ll never regret sharpening your road skills and attaining the level of mastery police riders effortlessly display.