Now that the Summer is over and the nights are drawing in we all need something to look forward to. The next 1st Class Tour is being arranged for the weekend of Friday the 27th of NOVEMBER – Sunday the 29th.

Travelling from Dover to Calais on the prestigious Sea France Fleet and visiting the World War 1 Trenches, still intact at Hill 62, The staggering Tyne Cott British War Graves Cemetery, which contains over 12,000 fallen heroes, and to visit the Menin Gate at Ipres to witness the moving Last Post ceremony.

At 8pm every night (and they have done this since the 1920’s) they close the road at the Menin Gate and a Bugler plays The Last Post as Poppy Wreaths are laid in memory of the lost generation who fought in the Flanders Fields.

This trip is timed to coincide with the opening of The Christmas Markets so this will be a moving mixture of ‘sombre and festive’.

Please read below the comments of those who joined us on our recent trip to The Somme.

Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Great company, lots of laughs – bet Ron is still trying to work out the serviette trick.

Thanks Andy for making the trip run so well. Hope we can all make the next one.

I have to say what a fantastic weekend that was – hope all got back safe? Thanks Andy for the organisation and I look forward to more next year.

Great trip, first one abroad on a bike, rode 852 miles and enjoyed every minute.

Excellent trip, well organised, great company, couple of beers and a really interesting tour. What more can you wish for? Loved it – can’t wait for the next one!

FAB FAB FAB!

Only trouble was that I think Big Ron lied to us, he’s really 27!

Nice one Andy, bring on the next one.

What can i say that,s not been said,excellent weekend, good riding,bloody good company,very interesting, lot of food for thought,thanks Andy stunning trip.

The cost of this trip is to be confirmed but will be in the region of £250. This will include the services of our Experienced Guide, Return Ferry Crossing and two nights, 3 Star (at least) shared Twin Room accommodation.

If you wish to reserve your place on this trip, please be quick as our previous trips sold out rather quickly.

Please visit our web site ‘online payment’ page where you can pay the £150 deposit to reserve your place.

These trips are restricted to approximately 10 riders and we operate an easy navigation system that allows every rider in the group to ride at their own pace (unless we are late for the Ferry!).

So don’t delay or you might miss out. Reserve your place now and come and experience Europe the ‘1st Class’ way.

July Ride Out.

The next ride out with 1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff will be to Aberdare Park Motorcycle Road Races.

In it’s 30th year this is a spectacular event, and the Racing takes place over the weekend of Saturday the 18th & Sunday the 19th of July. So our July Ride Out will be to see the Sunday racing.  The speed achieved by these riders around Aberdare Park have to be seen to be believed, and yes they do race around the park. Straw bales duck taped to the trees and guarding the Duck Pond.

Sunday the 19th of July. (Yes…it’s a Sunday)  Meeting at MacDonald’s at Coryton Interchange, junction 32 M4.  Don’t pretend you don’t know where it is!  Meeting for a 9.30am departure, to;

Aberdare Park Motorcycle Races. This is a weekend event and if you haven’t been…go! Racing starts at 12 noon on Sunday (to allow people to go to Church….or to have a scenic ride around before visiting the Hot Pot Cafe for a pre race breakfast).  If you join me you might be lucky enough to have a £1 off your entry fee. The first lucky few, before I run out pf vouchers. They race around the Park at ridiculous speeds and you get to stand so close to the action you can smell the sweat as they go past! (Or am I just standing too close to the Burger Van).  This is a must see event.  So join us.

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1st Class Rider Training – Cardiff are please to support the NSPCC and recently we donated money collected on our monthly rideouts to the NSPCC fund for their new Children’s Centre in Cardiff.

I have received the following letter from the NSPCC.

” Dear Supporter,

Thank you for your recent donation of £155 to the NSPCC. Your generous gift has gone directly towards helping to create a brand new NSPCC Centre in Cardiff.

This new NSPCC Centre will help us deliver the very best therapeutic services in a purpose built environment and will give hundreds of children the chance of a better future.

So, on behalf of the children that will visit the NSPCC Centre, thank you. It’s fantastic to know that there are people like you that care about children, who often have no one else to turn to.

With many thanks and regards

Christine Wood.

Relationship Manager  ”

So, I too would like to add my thanks to all of you who donate so generously on each ride out. Your money is going to such a worthy cause.

For details of the New NSPCC Children’s Centre in Cardiff visit www.nspcc.org.uk

Thank you.

Andy Smith 1st Class Rider Training- Cardiff