Ride School – Part 2, 2024

Ride School is open to all members at zero cost.  This event is held over two Sundays in the Spring and is intended to reinforce ‘The System’ and Motorcycle Roadcraft whilst hopefully being insightful and informative in an informal jovial couple of days.

Ever had to react to a situation suddenly? You’ll learn the details of the renowned Police System to ensure that you always have the breathing space to tackle the hazards every biker faces. The System was developed to reduce Police rider accidents in pursuit riding situations; before the System, the accident rate of police drivers and riders was one every 7,000 miles. Since the introduction of “the System” that dropped to one every 70,000 miles.

This is the second session of two.  Details for Part 1 can be viewed here 

Welcome from 9am for a prompt 9:30am start.

Agenda

• Overtaking and Filtering
• Back-Marker system and Group riding
• Ask the Expert – open Q&A
• Practical sessions with Instructors *

How expertly do you overtake? Ever had a close shave or felt rushed? Do you miss safe overtaking opportunities?
In this week 2 session, you’ll learn the overtaking techniques used by expert road riders to boost safety and skill. You will also learn our top tips for safe and sound filtering. This is where you’ll learn how to apply the System for finely tuned observation, precise positioning and silky smooth progress to bring your confidence to new heights.

We will also be reviewing the all important Back-Marker system SMART uses when on group rides and covering general group riding disciplines – the Good, the Bad and the downright Dangerous.

* In addition, after the theory sessions there will be an opportunity to have a practical session ride with an instructor to cover points of interest.  A separate register will be taken on the morning for the practical session as this will be on a first come, first served basis; limited by the number of available instructors on the day.