Motorcycle Training Forum

[Mike Moloney]

Hello everyone. My name is Mike Moloney and I operate Peak Rider Training - for advanced rider instruction - from Macclesfield in Cheshire. I hold the RoSPA diploma in Advanced Rider Training and am on the Driving Standards Agency's Register of Post-test Motorcycle Trainers for delivery of the DSA's Enhanced Rider Scheme. I am not presently qualified for CBT or DAS instruction.

Rob has graciously offered to host an evening seminar/discussion of advanced riding. If enough of you (say 10 or 12?) would like to do that then we can go about setting a date. There are three main areas which would be on the agenda: the Enhanced Rider Scheme, the IAM test and the RoSPA test, plus of course anything related to advanced riding that you might like to raise such as assessments or even ride-outs.

As you well know - from your basic training through to getting your full licence - just about the only things we share with other road users are the Highway Code and the tarmac. Simply because they are single-track vehicles motorcycles are less stable than cars and therefore offer significantly greater challenges for the operator. Motorcycle Roadcraft, the 'bible' of advanced riding, indicates motorcyclists are 35 times more likely to be seriously injured or killed than car drivers. That's not hard to understand given that bikes fall over and nor are we secured with seat belts and surrounded by a steel cage supplemented with air bags. So what can we do to help keep ourselves safe? The best approach is pro-active where we continually seek to improve our skills. Learning for Life is an appropriate and apt slogan for continuous rider development. I like this one: "The more you know the better it gets". Most of us ride a motorcycle because it gives us pleasure. Riding your motorcycle with increased competence and confidence will increase your margins of safety and give you even greater enjoyment.

I've had commercial pilots tell me that riding a bike is more complicated than flying an airplane. When you think about it the most challenging actions for pilots are take-off and landing. However, they constantly train in order to be prepared for almost any eventuality. On the other hand we face new hazards and challenges every time something causes us to alter speed or position: i.e., other road users, changing grip levels, weather, junctions & roundabouts and so on. A pilot doesn't stop learning or training so why should we? Consider your motorcycle licence as minimum qualification for permission to share the road but don't rely on it as a measure of skill or competence. Trainers like Rob dedicate themselves to insuring that you meet the highest standards of basic training. Once you have your full licence the responsibility is squarely on your shoulders to learn and improve. Consider that learning to ride better and safer will be even more enjoyable. Is your best investment in that shiny new bike or accessory or, is it in yourself?

I look forward to meeting you.

Mike Moloney
http://www.peakridertraining.com

[rjh_786Bn]

I welcome the opportunity to discuss Advanced, within an evening session, so come on guy's and gal's lets set a date!

[yorkie 1200]

would there be a charge for this evening talk

also would i have to bring my own chocolate hobnobs

[Mike Moloney]

Yorkie, there will be no charge for this. However, it might be wise to pack a full tube of chocolate Hob-Nobs as they are a favourite of mine.

Please note that I'm not stuck on a minimum of 10 or 12 people. That would be good, and the more the merrier, but if as few as four wanted to attend I'd be happy to do this. Mind you with only four Rob might prefer to save on his lighting bill and have us conduct the meeting in a bus shelter.

Cheers,

Mike Moloney
Peak Rider Training

[Ichy]

I'd be interested.

[Mike Moloney]

It's a go! After speaking with Rob this past Saturday we've set a date of Wednesday, 1 October at 7:00 pm for an Advanced Riding information seminar. Meeting place will be in the boardroom at RJH World Headquarters in sunny Congleton. If you (or someone you know) are seeking to improve your riding competence and confidence then this session will be very useful for you. Remember, even the very best riders continually work to keep their skills sharp.

I look forward to meeting you on the 1st.

Mike Moloney

[rjh_786Bn]

Thanks Mike,
I will be there

[St/M D]

I'm sorry but I dont think we'll be able to make, its my birthday on wednesday and we've already made plans.

[Lady P]

Hi Mike

Was going to give you a call about ERS / further training. Will try and make it to this event.

[Mike Moloney]

Good day all. I'd like to say thank you to the brave souls who attended last Wednesday's advanced riding information session in spite of some truly foul weather (and the big footy matches on the telly). I'd also like express my sincere appreciation to Rob for hosting the evening and taking such an interest in your ongoing riding development. Stay tuned for further initiatives.

Cheers,

Mike Moloney
Peak Rider Training
Personalised Advanced Riding Instruction

[Jimbo]

dammit missed this one too busy, whens the next one planned for?

[Mike Moloney]

Good day Jimbo. We have not scheduled another seminar for the immediate future but if a half-dozen or more people showed interest I'm sure we could arrange another soon enough. In the meantime you could simply give me a ring and I can give you an overview of what was discussed.

Your address indicates that you live in Staffs. You might want to have a look at Staffordshire's BikeSense programme. It's a fantastic way to pick up a day of advanced instruction and it's subsidised by the County Council. Go to: http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/transpo ... bikesense/ or ring the Road Safety Unit on 01785 276617. The current posted schedule shows it running to Oct. 19. If they are not operating it past that date there is a similar programme run by Derbyshire County Council called Bike Plus which I understand to be ongoing.

Cheers,

Mike Moloney
Peak Rider Training
Personalised Advanced Instruction
M: 07901 535 812

[Lady P]

Sorry I missed this - new job etc.........

Will look out for the next one.

[rjh_786Bn]

I have had a few more recent riders express interest, so will be arranging another date

[Lady P]

Excellent, will look out for it