Advanced Riding... in 500 words

[Skub]

The classroom stuff is a bit dusty.

Not always.

This bunch seem to be having a reasonable time.

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(From the left: journalist, advanced instructor, genuine member of the public, traffic cop)

They all seem amused, or bemused? Whatever, they're not bored

They've been told they're getting out an hour early.

[Count Steer]

The classroom stuff is a bit dusty.

Not always.

This bunch seem to be having a reasonable time.

wpe14.jpg

(From the left: journalist, advanced instructor, genuine member of the public, traffic cop)

They all seem amused, or bemused? Whatever, they're not bored

The group leader has just said 'Right, get your kit on. Let's ride!'

(I merely made the point that riding is MORE fun than the classroom )

[Horse]

I'm sure it's in Roadcraft or the instructor manuals that fun is prohibited

[slowsider]

I'm sure it's in Roadcraft or the instructor manuals that fun is prohibited

Isn't it the MSF that take a really dim view of fun?

Search, evaluate, execute.

[Horse]

I'm sure it's in Roadcraft or the instructor manuals that fun is prohibited

Isn't it the MSF that take a really dim view of fun?

Search, evaluate, execute.

Hmmm they are very regimented in the way tuition is delivered. Albeit not with extreme prejudice.


Actually, jesting apart, some of them can be tediously serious.

A new member of staff at MSF HQ was introduced in the instructor magazine, with a cheesy pic of them sat on a bike, bike on its stand. Next issue included a letter complaining that they were not wearing full gear and helmet ...

[The Spin Doctor]

(I merely made the point that riding is MORE fun than the classroom )

I don't disagree.

But it doesn't follow that classroom training isn't enjoyable! It depends how it's been put together. It can be quite challenging and engaging... IF it's put together well.

As I also previously said, most motorcycle training draws on the teaching techniques of the 1950s.

[The Spin Doctor]

Actually, jesting apart, some of them can be tediously serious.

A new member of staff at MSF HQ was introduced in the instructor magazine, with a cheesy pic of them sat on a bike, bike on its stand. Next issue included a letter complaining that they were not wearing full gear and helmet ...

Don't laugh. An instructor of my acquaintance was given a bollocking by the DSA for demonstrating the controls for CBT students whilst sat on the machine. "You should be wearing full kit whenever sat on the bike"... "but I'm only showing them how to turn the effing ignition on"... "irrelevant, every time you sit on the machine you must be wearing a helmet, fully secured, and gloves."

[Rockburner]

The classroom stuff is a bit dusty.

Not always.

This bunch seem to be having a reasonable time.

wpe14.jpg

(From the left: journalist, advanced instructor, genuine member of the public, traffic cop)

They all seem amused, or bemused? Whatever, they're not bored

Bwahahaha! I know that traffic cop!
(One of my dad's best mates, actually sold my dad his first "born again" bike)

[Bigyin]

Don't laugh. An instructor of my acquaintance was given a bollocking by the DSA for demonstrating the controls for CBT students whilst sat on the machine. "You should be wearing full kit whenever sat on the bike"... "but I'm only showing them how to turn the effing ignition on"... "irrelevant, every time you sit on the machine you must be wearing a helmet, fully secured, and gloves."

Play them at their own game, "helmet fully secured and gloves", no mention of a protective motorcycle jacket so a t shirt would be ok by that statement

[Horse]

DSA "You should be wearing full kit whenever sat on the bike"... "but I'm only showing them how to turn the effing ignition on"... "irrelevant, every time you sit on the machine you must be wearing a helmet, fully secured, and gloves."

Play them at their own game, "helmet fully secured and gloves", no mention of a protective motorcycle jacket so a t shirt would be ok by that statement

Errrr ....

https://www.gov.uk/motorcycle-cbt/what-to-take

You must wear:

a motorcycle helmet that meets British safety standards (unless you’re Sikh and wearing a turban) - check if the training school will provide one
motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that supports and protects your ankles
textile or leather motorcycle trousers or heavy denim trousers
a textile or leather motorcycle jacket or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath
motorcycle gloves
Your course can be stopped and you can be charged to take it again if you do not wear suitable clothing.


Note that Spin said 'DSA', so probably some while ago

Edit: when the RPMT came in and I was considering joining the rule was 'must wear hi-viz' - but they didn't specify 'what'. So I'd found a nice black (with silver retroreflective stripes) waistcoat that would have matched my gear. Technically, for 'professional' use it should have been to BS471 - but I wasn't.

[The Spin Doctor]

Don't laugh. An instructor of my acquaintance was given a bollocking by the DSA for demonstrating the controls for CBT students whilst sat on the machine. "You should be wearing full kit whenever sat on the bike"... "but I'm only showing them how to turn the effing ignition on"... "irrelevant, every time you sit on the machine you must be wearing a helmet, fully secured, and gloves."

Play them at their own game, "helmet fully secured and gloves", no mention of a protective motorcycle jacket so a t shirt would be ok by that statement

He was wearing jacket, trews and boots, since he would be doing a riding demo later.

There was a debate about how you could talk to the trainees whilst wearing a full face helmet. (Flips had only just appeared).

[Horse]

(Flips had only just appeared).

BMW launched the System lid in the UK in about 1987. At the not unreasonable price of £280 or thereabouts

I'm guessing you mean 'affordable, alternative'.

[The Spin Doctor]

That would be about the time my top of the range Arai cost me 200UKP.

They were also hideously uncomfortable... on me!