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Events and invitations for the motorcycle enthusiast

Advice, Cardiff, Events, Motorcycles, News

Motorcycle Monthly August Edition out Now

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The August Edition of Motorcycle Monthly is out now and available at 1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff.

This is Britain’s best Motorcycle read and it’s absolutely free.

In this issue there are reviews, competitions, news and test reports and much more.

You could win VIP passes to British Superbikes or a Nick Sanders DVD or even a pair is tyres from Metzeler.

Read the report on BMW’s new 1600cc Super Tourer or pick up a second hand bargain in the ‘For Sale’ section.

To get your copy call and see us at 1st Class Rider Training or get one from any 1st Class Instructors.

Join us on a ride out and pick up a copy. The next ride out is this Sunday to Aberdare Park Motorcycle Races – meeting at Hein Gericke Cardiff for 10am.

Motorcycle Monthly. It’s free, it’s all about bikes, and it’s free.

It looks a bit like this……….

Events, Motorcycles, News

Correction for French Trip Dates. 20th – 22nd August.

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Please accept my apologies.  I have up-dated the proposed date of the French Trip to the Somme and to the most recent War Graves Discovery at Frommells.

The date of the trip will be one week earlier than first ‘Blogged’ and will run from the 20th to the 22nd of August.(not the 27th – 29th)

This leaves the following weekend free for the Charity Run to Stonehenge with Francis Maxey.

Sorry for the Confusion.  For full details of the trip please refer to the previous blog

Advice, Events, Motorcycles, News, Police Class 1, RoSPA

French Tour 20th – 22nd August

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French Tour of the WWI Battle sites and War Graves with 1st Class Rider Tours.

This is a professionally lead group ride, using Police Class 1 and RoSPA qualified guides for the trip.

Return Ferry Crossing, Three Days/ Two Njghts 3 Star Bed & Breakfast accomodation and our tour guide services for just £300. (that’s cheaper than a CBT in Newport).

You will also receive an information pack giving routes and destinations together with safety and legal advice for motorcycling in Europe.

This is an ideal way if taking your first steps across the Chanel.

Good roads, good food and great company make these trips 1st Class Rider Tours.

Call now to book your place or for further details.

These trips normally sell out fast.

0845 108 2906

Events, Motorcycles, News

Open Day at Thunder Road Motorcycles Bridgend 7th August

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I have received the following email  from Thunder Road.

1st Class Rider Training -Cardiff are pleased to publicise this event.

Thunder Road Bridgend Open Day with Leon Haslam

Saturday 7th August

This is a date to keep free in your diaries for what is going to be a brilliant day at Thunder Road Motorcycles in Bridgend.

We have lots in store, from the Suzuki demo’s* to a dyno and the Extreme Wheelie Machine.  World Super Bike Rider Leon Haslam be making an appearance and you’ll even be able to meet the guy!

The Thunder Road bikini babes will be here and don’t forget there will be great deals on the latest brands of motorcycle clothing.

There will be a wide range of prizes to give away on the day; all you need to do is to enter the raffle on the day to be in with a chance to win.  If you’re a Gixxer rider then don’t forget to enter your bike in the “Best GSX-R” competition, some great prizes to be won.

Check out www.ThunderRoad.co.uk for more details to follow on what is going to be a fantastic day out!  Forward this email onto your mates and spread the word.

Advice, Cardiff, Changes, Direct Access, Events, Motorcycle Training, News

Motorcycle Training- Cardiff & Newport

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It’s business as usual for us. Make a note of our new number.

0845 108 2906.

If you are looking for 1st Class Rider Training in the Newport or Cardiff area then this is the new number you need.

In recent weeks there have been a number of training schools which have closed and a number who are down sizing resulting in some Instructors being laid off.

This is not the case for us. Here at 1st Class Rider Training we have seen an up-turn in our client numbers. Clients who are seeking the best Motorcycle Training in Cardiff & Newport areas.

Offering Motorcycle Training in Cardiff, Newport, Swansea and throughout the South Wales area we have recently taken on two additional Instructors and opened up a second booking line to cope with the demand.

To maintain and improve our levels of service you now have the choice of two Direct Booking Line Numbers.

If the lines are busy please leave a message or call back.

Direct Booking Lines:
0845 467 0165. 0845 108 2906.

Or to speak to me personally please call my mobile number: 07545 567 273.

We will do our best to fit you in.

Cardiff, Events, Motorcycle Training, Motorcycles, News, Police Class 1

Slow Manouevering & Emergency Braking Day

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Slow Manouevering & Emergency Braking Day.
Scheduled for Saturday 31st July.

This is a one day course where we will teach you the art of slow control and you can get a taste of what we had to go through before we were let loose on the road on a Police Patrol Bike. Also you will get to try some of the exercises recently introduced for the new two part motorcycle test. Would you be able to pass it? Come and give it a go.

Also on the day we will teach you the technique for safe emergency braking and you will get to try it in the wet as we ‘make it rain’ just for you to practice emergency stops in the wet.

Also we finish off the day with a race. A SLOW race that is. The last one to cross the line wins. No stopping, no feet down, and any stalling and you’re out.

Come and join us and learn some new ‘life saving’ new skills.

This is a full day course and spaces will be limited to just 10 bikes per course.

The cost of this course will be just £90 per person and that is amazing value. (a CBT cost more than that).

If you wish to book a place or just want more details please contact me. As soon as possible.

Changes, Events, Motorcycle Training, Motorcycles, News

New Driving Test Centre opens in Merthyr

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The new Merthyr Driving Test Centre opened it’s doors to students for the first time today and we are pleased to anounce that the very first Module 2 Motorcycle Test Candidate was a 1st Class Rider.

Alexis was put through the pre- test pressure of a photocall before setting out on the new Merthyr test routes, showing the examiner how a 1st Class Rider does it, passing with flying colours. Our congratulations to her.

Never having ridden in Merthyr prior to her test she showed that our philosophy of teaching our students to ride and not simply rehearsing test routes is sound and effective. She rode safely and confidently and gained a good pass earning her right to take to the road as a breed of road user who knows how to get the best from today’s busy roads.

The new Merthyr test centre has re-located from the Town centre and is now to be found on the industrial estate at Troedyrhiw. With improved facilities and easier parking this is a good move for the DSA.

Congratulations Alexis.

Cardiff, Events, Motorcycles, News

Monthly Ride Out. 20th June

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Our next Monthly Ride Out will be on June the 20th. Meeting at Hein Gericke, Cardiff Store for a 9.45am departure.

We will be visiting the Llyn Brianne Reservoir (near Llandovery), riding up the A470 over the Brecon Beacons, turning off towards Sennybridge and on the A40 to llandovery for lunch in the famous West End Cafe, before taking thr unclassified lane up and around the reservoir.

This ride out is a second attempt at getting up the mountain to the resrvoir as our last attempt found us riding in the snow! We only got as far as Sunday lunch at the cafe that time.

So for full details visit our newsletter blog. Why not sign up with your email address and get automatic up dates for future ride outs and special events…. and it’s free!

Cardiff, Events, News

Ride Out Reminder. Sunday the 23rd May

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A reminder for the Ride Out tomorrow, Sunday the 23rd to Pendine Sands to see the World Land Speed Record attempt…on a lawn mower.

Events start on the Beach today and tomorrow around 2pm with the record attempt taking place approximately 3pm.  There will also be an aerobatics display (but surely not on a lawn mower – unless of course it’s a Fly Mo!).

The public will have access to an area of the beach near to the pits (What?… Sand Pits?) from where the run will start before it heads off down the beach.  There will also be a Cafe set up in the vicinity.

We are meeting at Hein Gericke-Cardiff Store at 9.15 ish for tea toast and possibly a bacon sandwich before departing at 10am. Remember to use the back door.

The route to Pendine will be North along the A470 over the Beacons at Storey Arms to Sennybridge and the A40 towards Llandovery. Continuing along the A40 to Llandeilo before turning onto the Golden Grove Road towards Carmarthan then on to Pendine.  I can smell the seaside chips already !

As Stef and the chums at Hein Gericke are going to cater for us again it would be useful to know how many are coming along on the day.  so could you let me know or give the shop a ring on 029 20665151.

See you tomorrow…..come on….you know you want to !

Cardiff, Events, Motorcycles, News

Motorcycle Monthly June issue out now

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Motorcycle Monthly June 2010 issue.

1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff have just taken delivery of the June issue of Motorcycle Monthly.

Packed full of bike related articles, competitions, road tests and product reports.

In this issue they compare the New Yamaha Super Tenere against the well established BMW R1200GS.

They also try out Advanced Training with the IAM and in the competitions you have three chance to win an Acumen Tempest Bike Alarm worth £330 each.

All this and the Motorcycle Monthly is still free.  This has to be the best Bike Read around.

Get you copy from 1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff. Join us on the ride out this Sunday to Pendine and get your copy before we set off.

For full details of the Ride Outs visit www.1stclassriderblog.co.uk