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Calling all local motorcyclists: workshops are planned to assist you in improving your riding skills

'Be a Better Biker' workshops allow riders to take their skills to a level that helps improve safety and enjoyment.

About the workshops

They are designed to give motorcyclists an introduction to advanced riding. The day covers the principles of advanced riding including:

  • Manoeuvring
  • Overtaking
  • Cornering techniques
  • On-road assessment with observers, approximately 2 hours
  • A review of the on-road sessions, discussing lessons learnt

At the end of the session each candidate will receive a copy of the book "How to Be a Better Rider" published by IAM Roadsmart.

Upcoming dates:

Saturday 19th March — Winslow Public Hall
Saturday 23rd April — Bradmoor Farm, Haddenham
Saturday 21st May — Bradmoor Farm, Haddenham
Saturday 25th June — Bradmoor Farm, Haddenham

There are 12 places available per workshop; start time 10.00am and the course finishes around 2.00pm.

Booking

Booking a place is via the Eventbright website

Attendees are asked to ensure they have a full tank of fuel, or at least 100 miles worth of fuel, and to bring their own lunch, although organisers will provide tea and coffee.

Be a Better Biker is delivered by:

Thames Vale Advanced Motorcyclists (TVAM) https://www.tvam.org/

Buckinghamshire Advanced Riders and Drivers (BARDS) https://www.facebook.com/BucksAdvancedRiders

Milton Keynes Advanced Motorcyclists (MKAM) mkam.org.uk

and supported by Local Councils, Local Fire & Rescue Services and Thames Valley Police.

If you wish to cancel your place then we require 48 hours notice for a refund , minus Eventbrite's fee

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