Your Motorcycling Training/History Etc.
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 3:11 pm
Prompted by the posts about the Star Rider (National Motorcycle Training Scheme), what was/is your motorcycle training/history etc.
I didn't have a moped (at age 16) and started with a Honda C90 at 17 years old.
1975/76 completed the RAC/ACU training scheme and passed my test. Went on to become an instructor for same scheme.
From memory, the RAC/ACU scheme folded and was replaced by the Star Rider (NMTS). I seem to remember being able to instruct for this scheme at the basic Bronze level.
In 2005 (after 30 years), decided to take some post test (advanced) training with the IAM. Passed the test and went on (for a short period) to become an observer.
2009 & 2013 took the RoSPA Advanced Motorcycle Test.
During the above period, also completed a "Handle It or Lose It" course which went on to be replaced by Ridewell Tees Valley. Did the latter twice.
For machine control skills, completed the i2i Motorcycle Academy MC1, MC2 & MC3 courses.
Seems a lot but it's nearly 50 years and I've never not had a motorcycle.