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Help and advice for those people thinking about taking their motorcycle CBT, Direct Access, or Advanced Training Course.

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1st Class Gear

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1st Class Rider Training are pleased to announce that we are now able to offer for sale 1st Class Biker Gear. We are testing the water and we have a choice of two styles of Jacket and two styles of Gloves.

The jackets are waterproof and breathable 600D cordura. With CE approved armour in the elbows and shoulders, and a removable comfort pad in the back.

Orange/Black and Silver with reflective piping. Removable thermal lining, velcro adjustable sleeves, wrists and elasticated waist. Summer vents and many zipped pockets, including an internal mobile phone pocket. £85.
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Black/Silver with reflective piping. Removable thermal lining, velcro adjustable sleeves, wrists, arms and elasticated waist. Summer vents and many zipped pockets, including an internal mobile phone pocket. £85.
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Gloves. Style 1. Waterproof, Kevlar lined with armour on knuckles and fingers. Soft Cowhide. £25
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Gloves. Style 2. Waterproof with ‘Air Protection’ on the back of the hand. Drawstring wrists. A mix of textile and leather, fleece lined £25.
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Get a discount. Buy a jacket and 1 pair of gloves for £100. Various Sizes Available.

Advanced Training, Advice, Cardiff, CBT, Direct Access, Motorcycle Training, Motorcycles, Scooters and Mopeds

Motorcycle Training Cardiff

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When you need to get it right first time, you need to spend time with the professionals.  When it matters who you spend your cash with and what you get for you money, you need to choose a company that will give you the best, consistently, time after time.

Just read our testimonials, and google reviews.  You don’t get a second chance so spend your money wisely.

If it’s ‘Motorcycle Training Cardiff‘ you are looking for…..you just found it.

1st Class Rider Training – Cardiff, for all your motorcycle training needs, ride outs, European Trips and more.  CBT, 49cc Scooters, 125cc, Direct Access, 500cc 600cc,  and up to an Accredited Advanced Test Grade.  we are the ‘one stop shop’.

Advice, Cardiff, CBT, Changes, Motorcycle Training, Motorcycles, News, Scooters and Mopeds

Scooter CBT Cardiff. Motorcycle Training Cardiff.

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Here we see Jody & Hannah, the first two, 1st Class Rider Training students to complete a cbt on our ‘new’ scooters.

We have a fleet of five Piaggio Free 50cc ‘Twist ‘n’ Go’ Scooters and they are something special.  A rare find of 5 almost unused Piaggio Free scooters from 1995.  Never registered or used on the road and with only 200 miles on the clock these scooters are in pristine condition.

Having a larger wheel than many more modern scooters, this makes them more stable.  Light and easy to handle they are perfect for starting off your biking life style on today’s busy roads.

Previously owned and used by Cardiff Road Safety Department, they had recently become redundant at the road safety centre and were looking for a new home.

We are thankful to the Road Safety Centre Staff for being given the opportunity to offer them a new lease of life, whilst still maintaining the primary use for them, as promoting Road Safety, and safe riding for life.

At 1st Class Rider Training we take our responsibility towards our students very seriously and we are pleased to be able to offer our students training on these new bikes.

Piaggio Free, 50cc Automatic Scooters…… cheap to run, cheap to tax, and fun to ride…. life doesn’t get any better than this.  Just ask Jody & Hannah.

For Motorcycle Training Cardiff it has to be 1st Class Rider Training.

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CBT Training Cardiff

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1st Class Rider Training are pleased to be carrying out motorcycle training in Cardiff on our new training site at The Sports Pavilion at Whitchurch High School.

It is a DSA approved site, approved for up to six students for CBT Training.  Here we see one of our students practising ‘Wet Weather’ braking and emergency stops in the wet.

We can’t make it rain….but we can carry a bucket.  We find that it is far better to experience braking in the wet, rather than simply having it explained.  This takes away the fear factor and boosts the confidence of our students, and prepares them better for riding on the road.  After all if you are motorcycle training in South Wales….it will rain eventually!

 

 

 

 

 

A full debrief is given at each stage.

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Motorcycle Monthly June Issue (2011)

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It’s out now.  The June 2011 issue of Motorcycle Monthly and it’s free.  Filled once again with tons of bike related info, advice, articles, test reports and competitions.

Get your copy free from us at 1st Class Rider Training. Either pop in and see us when we are training, or grab a copy from one of our instructors out and about (probably very close to a bikers cafe somewhere between Swansea and Newport).

News, views and reviews. All good stuff.  And it’s free.  If you cant be bothered to get a copy at least you can read the front cover right here!

Join us on a ride out and I’ll bring some along.

Motorcycle Monthly… it’s exactly what it says on the cover.

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Riding in France

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New measures are being called for by French Ministers who want to see the introduction of regulations to make it compulsory for motorcyclists to wear ‘dayglo’ fluorescent and reflective clothing.

For some time it has been law whilst motoring abroad that you need to have a reflective/fluorescent jacket easily accessible in your car, to use in the event of an accident or breakdown on the road.

But now the new measures call for a step further requiring bikers to wear hi viz clothing at all times.  As you can imagine this is being resisted by our biking chums from France and a call to action protest day for June the 18th has been arranged.

The UK Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) are in the process of arranging a UK response in an attempt to deflect the measures from crossing the Channel.  The feeling being that if it becomes law ‘over there’, then soon it will be here.

Personally, anyone who knows me, knows that I wear hi viz out of choice but for it to become law, it won’t suit everyone.  (Does my bum look big in viz….)

Biking fashion aside, another measure being called for is the immediate imprisonment of anyone caught exceeding the speed limit by 30mph or more.  Currently in the UK anyone doing this is almost certain to face a period of disqualification, but the French are proposing to offer Bed & Breakfast too.

For further information visit the MAG web site, and whilst you are there, why not join up.  They are fighting for your rights and we at 1st Class Rider Training are pleased to support them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the picture…. Motorbike, France, Yellow Jacket….. ‘Freedom’ (and an old French bloke going for a beer).

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TT 3D, Closer to the Edge

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‘TT3D, Closer to The Edge’  is a film in Cinemas now.  It is a documentary behind the scenes look at the Isle of Man TT Motorcycle Races.  The TT is an iconic event, where ordinary men (and recently women) risk their lives to compete in the World’s most dangerous race.  For no big prize money they pitch their wits against the clock and against the course rather than against each other.

The film features Guy Martin and centres on his efforts to turn his 8 podium places into his first win in 2010.  This film is not just for the bike enthusiast, although if you’ve ever ridden you will be sure to appreciate it, but it shows the human spirit and determination of those not only riding but friends and family behind the scenes.  It’ll make you catch your breath, it’ll make wonder, it’ll make you laugh and it might just make you cry.

Go and see it.

Advice, Cardiff, Events, Motorcycles, News

CRASH Card

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What is a CRASH Card?

The CRASH Card was designed by Paramedics who are passionate about motorcycles.  The purpose is to pass on essential information about you, the rider, to paramedics at the road side and medical staff in A & E, in the event of you having a crash and not being able to communicate yourself.

Here at 1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff I have just received mine.  It was sent out when I renewed my Bike Insurance.

How does The CRASH Card work?

You will be supplied with a small Green Dot Sticker which you place on the right hand side of your visor or helmet.  (I think the helmet is better in case the visor comes free in a collision).  The Green Dot sticker alerts Paramedics that you have joined the CRASH Card scheme.

The sticker comes with a small (credit card size- but not plastic) card on which you put your name and contact details together with any essential medical information or history. You then place the card inside the lining of your helmet.  The Green Dot Stickers tells the Paramedics what to look for and where.

So if you are unlucky enough to have a crash, and unlucky enough for that crash to be that serious that you can’t speak for yourself then the CRASH Card will do it for you.

Please note if you lend your helmet to a mate make sure you take your CRASH Card out first!

Also remember that the removal of a helmet after a crash is a skilled ‘two man’ operation and unless the casualty is not breathing, should never be attempted without medical or trained assistance. So never attempt to remove another rider’s helmet on your own.

Hopefully you will never need it, and may even forget that it is there….but just in case.

Here at 1st Class Rider Training we support this initiative and I am trying to get a supply of the cards and stickers which we will be happy to distribute.

 

Advanced Training, Advice, Cardiff, CBT, Direct Access, Motorcycle Training, Motorcycles, News

Motorcycle Monthly May Edition out now.

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Here at 1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff we have just taken delivery of the new, May 2011 Edition of  ‘Motorcycle Monthly’.  This a fabulous Monthly all about Motorcycling and all things connected to biking.  It is absolutely FREE.

You can get you copy from any of our 1st Class Instructors or if you are passing, call in and collect your copy.

This edition is filled with news, reviews and competitions.  News such as having a Bikesafe Day at Castle Combe Race Circuit, a report which shows that  Driver Error is the top cause of crashes (there’s a surprise!!) and an appeal for bikers to support the Air Ambulance Charity Ride Out.

There is also report on the new tyres by MAXXIS, and it asks ‘are the any good’.  Read it and find out.  Our Instructor, Simon currently uses them on his Kawasaki GTR 1400, so when you collect your copy you can ask what he thinks of them.

Motorcycle Monthly May 2011, not to be missed.

Free at 1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff.

We do motorcycle training in Cardiff,  Motorcycle Training in Newport, Motorcycle Training in Swansea and anywhere in between.  Compulsory Basic Training, Direct Access Training and Advanced Motorcycle Training.  If you want it…..we do it….

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1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff Associated Web Sites

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Most of you are familiar with our main training web site for all you needs with regards to Motorcycle Training in Cardiff,Newport and Swansea but We would like to introduce and remind yu of our other linked web sites.

www.1stclassridertours.co.uk  This is our latest addition to our web family, and was set up specifically to give up to date information on our planned Euro Bike Tours and is well worth a visit.

www.1stclassriderblog.co.uk  This is our less formal Newsletter Blog Site for all information relating to our Monthly Motorcycle Ride Outs, Social Event’s,Charity Rides and Advanced Training.  Here you can leave comments, ask questions and express your view on all things biking.  The blog also lists information about the tours and in a way links all of our sites together.

We hope this helps you to find just what you are looking for and separates the information so that those looking to do a CBT in Cardiff don’t end up booking a trip to France instead…..(that will come later for you I’m sure).

To sign up for free automatic up dates on our activities enter your email address into the log in box on our 1stclassriderblog site and enjoy the ride.

It’s free and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Come on get clicking.  Why not pay each of our sites a visit, i’m sure you’ll find what you are looking for.  If not, give me a call and let me know so I can put it right.