Gemma has started big bike lessons

Gemma had her first big bike lesson on Saturday and it went very well. The bike stayed shiny side up, Gemma stayed the right way up and she mastered the art of clutch control too. Her next lesson is this coming Saturday and she should be taking to the roads after a bit of practice at the training centre.

I went down to the training centre with her last Saturday and have ended up booking a morning of advanced training for myself on Friday!
Watch this space for progress reports! With a bit of luck Gemma will have her un-restricted licence in a few weeks... Just have to hope she doesn't leave me for dust once she gets out there on a big bike!

Back to school... bike school that is!

I've decided to go back to school... bike school that is!

I've had my full motorbike licence for almost 3 years now and have learned a lot from riding out with other people aswell as just developing my own skills each and every time I take to 2 wheels. Recently I've found that I'm lacking in confidence and reluctant to push my bike. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the thrill of acceleration and leaning into corners but I find myself slowing down, possibly a bit too much, when I find myself on unknown roads.

I'd prefer to be safe rather than sorry but there is room for improvement. I'm getting better at reading the road but have decided to have a few advanced riding lessons. I've got a session booked with Grangers School of Motoring in Warrington after meeting one of their instructors last weekend when Gemma went for her first big bike lesson. They can be contacted on 01925 759569. They offer everything from CBT to advanced training.

I go back to 'school' on Friday morning so I will report back soon, unless i get a detention!