Advanced riding

VTRmart · Post by **VTRmart** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:02 am

Anyone else here done a Bikesafe course with the cops?

I've just done one, and although I've never been a huge fan of the plod, (ever since they banned me for having long hair and driving an XR3), I have to say it was really good, and I feel faster than before! (and safer)

Has anyone else here had 'advanced' training?

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:08 am

I did a Bikesafe course about 3 years ago, thought its was quite good, I've just passed the IAM test, that teaches you lot more, well the Â£85.00
for a "skill for life".

Alan

Bondy · Post by **Bondy** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:10 pm

i did the IAM and thought when i was doin it i would never ride like they teach you but i use so much of it its unbelievable.

Stratman · Post by **Stratman** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:15 pm

Yep - IAm and Police Safe Rider several years ago.

You can always tell by watching other's lines etc. My only wonder was why I hadn't been killed before!

Worth every penny, both of them, though I've left the IAM now.

Squiffythewombat · Post by **Squiffythewombat** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:39 pm

personally i think IAM is 1000000000000 times better than crappy bike safe.

I would rather have a guy with 15+ years couriering under his belt than some nupmty on a pan with a police course!

Just my personal opinion from riding with police riders and couriers!

Filtering with the police is a pain, their so used to their pans even the largest of gaps becomes an issue!

Stratman · Post by **Stratman** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:04 pm

Yes, just look at the risk reducing measures they take whilst riding through London!

sparrowlegs · Post by **sparrowlegs** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:23 pm

I ve just passed my IAM test too...its made a huge improvement to my riding....i'm more observant and also smoother..also i ve found the VTR uses less fuel if i ride the IAM way...so its cost effective too lol

Squiffythewombat · Post by **Squiffythewombat** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:55 pm

Stratman wrote:Yes, just look at the risk reducing measures they take whilst riding through London!

and the time increase lol, they can keep their tanks!