Further to my News Post dated the 16th of May about assessed and observed rides offered by South Wales Fire & Rescue Service, 1st Class Rider Training can now give more detailed information about this new Motorcycle Safety Scheme.
The Fire Service literature details how the scheme will operate. It explains ;..
“”” South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has now launched ‘Ride Out…Ride Right’ to help keep motorcyclists safe on the roads. If you are interested in taking part in our free observation rides then please read on,
You will be met by one of our three team riders at a pre-arranged meeting point.
You will ride to a fire station at either Abergavenny, Usk, Merthyr or Maesteg where you will be given a short presentation over a beverage.
The presentation includes Observation, Hazards and the Principles of Cornering.
Following the presentation you will then go out for an observation ride which will last for approximately an hour.
At the end of the ride you will be asked for your feedback and thoughts on the ride.
What we would like you to get out of this is to consider further training through recognised bodies, i.e. Bikesafe, RoSPA, IAM, MAG etc but most of all we want you to enjoy your riding and stay safe on our roads.
All you have to do is reply to us at RORR@southwales-fire.gov.uk confirming when you would be available, morning, afternoon, weekdays or weekends with a contact number and we will arrange your ride. “””
I have met the Fire Service Riders and their enthusiasm is unquestionable and they are keen to make this new scheme a success.
At 1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff we support any initiative that is intended to make riders safer, and to reduce casualties amongst all road users, but particularly motorcyclists and we wish them well.
We are happy to support the scheme.