Our principal instructor:

Andy Smith

…a really nice bloke!

Andy is the holder of the coveted Police Class 1 motorcycle grade, RoSPA Examiner and Diploma Holder, IAM Examiner, Certified Instructor for the DSA and the holder of a BTEC in Advanced Motorcycle Instruction.

Also an Examiner for the IAM Roadsmart Advanced Bike & Car Tests.

Also a certified assessor for the Enhanced Rider Scheme.

Andy has extensive experience in motorcycle training at all levels. He became a full time Police patrol motorcyclist in 1988 and was responsible for introducing the acclaimed Bikesafe scheme to South Wales and still continues to support the scheme which now runs throughout the country.  Andy developed the format for the much acclaimed “3 Countries Advanced Motorcycle Course”.

He has built up a team of highly qualified and dedicated instructors.

Jeff Johnson

A serving, Class 1 Graded Traffic Cop with loads of experience. Currently a full time Police Motorcyclist and heavily involved in the South Wales Bikesafe Cymru Scheme and with a wealth of ‘road safety’ knowledge. He is an Examiner for the RoSPA Advanced Motorcycle Test and can train at all levels, from complete novice up to an accredited advanced level.  His relaxed manner and systematic approach means he is able to get the best from his students. Jeff is also on the DSA Register for the Enhanced Rider Scheme.

Stuart Dix, ‘Dixie’.

Stuart recently retired.  Is  a Class 1 Graded Traffic Cop.  A member of the VIP Escort Team and is a highly skilled rider. Like his colleague, Jeff (above) Stuart is dual trained and is also an Advanced Car Driver. A keen motorcyclist in his off duty hours he has a wealth of experience which he is well able to use to get the best from his students.  His infectious sense of humour will soon have you relaxing into your training.

Anthony Cribb

Anthony has quickly established himself as one of our enthusiastic team.  Anthony holds a RoSPA  Gold Riding Grade, which is deemed to be the Highest ‘Civilian’ Grade, and is also an Advanced Tutor for the RoSPA Advanced Motorcycle Scheme.  He has an extensive background in the Transport Industry and has worked closely with us at 1st Class for a number of years on different schemes and projects.  (There’s not much out there that Anthony can’t drive!)  He has an infectious enthusiasm for motorcycling and keeps safety uppermost in his outlook.  Loyal and trustworthy he is a valuable member of the team.

Paul Jones

Paul is a real 1st Class success story.  Completing his cbt and then Direct Access training with us a few years ago, Paul then went on to qualify as a DSA Instructor.  Also gaining the RoSPA Diploma in Advanced Motorcycle Training, an extremely high qualification indeed.  Paul has worked as an Instructor at BMW Rider Training.

Paul’s former Army service and his associated teaching qualifications (among them, he is an Instructor in the use of Armoured Fighting Vehicles!!), mean he is well able to coach his students to be riding to a high standard.  He has a calm and relaxed approach and we welcome him ‘back’ here at 1st Class Rider Training.

Simon Hart

Still a serving Traffic Cop who is another dual qualified Grade 1 Rider and Driver.  Again assists us with Post Test and Advanced Training and is active on our Free Training Days.  Another asset to our team.

Advanced Test Examiners.

Many of our Instructors are also Examiners for the Advanced Tests for RoSPA and the IAM Roadsmart Schemes.

At 1st Class Rider Training, we pride ourselves on having 1st Class Instructors.