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Why Advanced Riding? Joining HBAM and Skill for Life New Riders Refund Scheme How to Join |
Why Advanced Riding? Most of us know deep down there are two uncomfortable truths about riding our bikes: 1. There is a danger of hurting yourself quite badly when riding a bike 2. Our bike is more capable than we are An advanced course sets about reducing the risk of you having an unfortunate incident whilst at the same time improving your road and bike control skills so you can get more out of your bike. So what is Advanced Riding? Advanced riding is simply about riding well. It is summed up by the 4 S’s we teach as part of our course. Safety Everyone’s first concern on a bike should be for their own safety and that of everyone else’s. It sounds simple but keeping yourself out of A&E means being aware of what is around you and acting appropriately! System The advanced course is as much about thinking about how you ride as it is about riding technique. By taking a more systematic approach to what you find on today’s roads you will have more time to react to the dangers. Smoothness Everyone who has completed the course notices that their riding style looks and feels more graceful and fluid. This is because you learn to react in good time so there are no sudden, panicked manoeuvres. The observers pass on many techniques which make riding your bike easier. Speed We do not train people to ride fast, but what we do find is once our members have mastered Safety, System and Smoothness, progress (Speed) on the road becomes very natural. They do not brake unnecessarily for corners, they carry out safe overtakes without hesitation and they can read an unfamiliar road and ride it well first time. |
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