VIDEO BIKE Advanced Motorcycle Training

2004
Kevin Griffin	One Day Advanced 29.9.2004
	Once again I am fortunate enough to experience some great service and good value which I feel my fellow Viffers need to know about. I’ve done more of my share of motorbike training – that is at least one or two courses. I’m training for my RoSPA test now. With the test in mind I contacted Nigel at Advanced Motorcycle Training cos he came across as the best person to get me the highest grade in the test I have booked (He’s an examiner for them too…ahem) One of the by-products which I was interested in was his (unique) ability to film and comment on you when on the move all down to his Star Trek like VFR no less which has a BBC full of recording equipment on board powered by God knows what! (She cannae take it Captain!!!) Nice bloke. Serious, laid back and very good at what he does. Some slight alterations to what I do meant my riding has started to come together at a level I wouldn’t have thought possible without putting in some serious miles over a good many years. I found that I really had a change in attitude to the road, the bends and what I can do with them. By the end of the day, we were riding 20mph faster and I’ve never felt safer… seeing yourself riding the bends and doing just the one (honest) slightly dodgy overtake really puts it all in perspective and I can honestly say that it has helped me enormously. That and I can bore the neighbours stupid with my four hour DVD of North Wales! I would advocate training for all the members here unless they really consider themselves above any more advice, help or pointers in any aspect of their riding. Insurance discounts aside, what’s a few quid to hear someone wither point out a few things or say that you’re God on two wheels. Nowt! Please go and see the guy at www.advancedmotorcycletraining.com Give him a call 07980 924738 and mention me. I really recommend a great day out and some great advice and the long term benefits…who knows, it might even save your life. Kevin from Buxton via Amersham __________________ "I think we’ve been in here too long. I feel unusual. I think we should go outside." The Blue VFR Vtech from Buxton
Alastair Walker	WEB SITE EDITOR INSIDEBIKES.COM Extract from Manchester Evening News, 3.9.04
	After a much needed tea stop, we reviewed the footage, and chatted about the ride's highs and lows. It was useful to get another opinion on my riding style, along with some good advice on positioning the bike for maximum view around corners, instead of taking a racing line sometimes. The day made me think harder about 'reading' the traffic ahead in the distance, which is the key to anticipating dangerous situations, instead of just reacting to them. Impressive stuff and you can find more out at www.advancedmotorcycletraining.com EXPERT- ADVANCED RIDING COURSE Virtual Vic spent a day with Advanced Motorcycle Training, based in the Midlands, to find out how useful a regular series of assessed rides can be...........as almost every one of us thinks we are `good' riders, but as I found out with a day's ride in North Wales with Nigel Bowers from Advanced Motorcycle Training.Com, there's always room for improvement. The whole rider assessment was also video taped, via an on-bike camera, as Nigel followed me for about 20 miles. See more on www.insidebikes.com and visit Virtual Vic - Riding Techiques - Advanced Riding Alastair Walker
Andrew Gralton	10 Session 1:1 course May 2004
	Hello Nigel Sorry its been a while in coming but work been a demanding mistress recently and I’ve only today manage to watch it fully in one sitting. Firstly let me just say that I cannot thank you enough for the course. It has enabled me to ride my bike in a controlled safe manner, which in turn means I used it more than I ever planned too. The confidence skills and knowledge which has come through on this course is plain to see in the DVD’s. I know that in the short time I come a long way and I hope to keep up and build upon this foundation I feel I know have. When I set out on this journey with you it was with the aim of build a foundation that I could build upon and I feel that not only has that been achieve but surpassed. Finally a comment on yourself as an instructor, you have always ensured my safety built up the challenges you have asked of me as I have gained in skill and confidence. You have always used positive reinforcement of my successes while supporting me through areas for development. I could not have asked for a better instructor. Ring me any time you want a ride, and I am sure I treat my self to a top up next year All the best Andy
'Ted' Croft	One day assessment August 2004
	Hi Nigel, Just a quick note to say many thanks for a great day out, I really enjoyed the day, I must say it’s been a pleasure riding with someone who actually enjoys sharing the knowledge of safe motorcycle riding, once again many thanks, Ted
Andrew Davis	One Day Assessment August 2004
	Hi Nigel Thank you again for an excellent day out last Friday. I certainly learned a lot from the experience, particularly from the advice regarding overtaking and thinking bike rather than car. After a further week's practice I feel much more in control and seem to have more time in which to make manoeuvres - I guess that I must be planning my riding better. Regards, Andy.
Graeme Laslett	One Day Assessment Course July 2004
	Nigel, Just a quick note to say thanks for a great day out on Saturday, I found it very useful and have learnt more from a day with you than I have in the past 10 years (on and off) riding. Once again, many thanks Graeme
Tony Hunt	One Hour Assessment 2004
	Hello Nigel, Sorry not to have responded sooner but I have had a very busy week at work and have not had an opportunity to properly thank you for last weekend. I did thoroughly enjoy my assessment. I was a little apprehensive at first, only really due having to accept criticism but you very quickly put my mind at rest, as soon as I relaxed and listened to your excellent advice I honestly could feel how my riding improved. I found the course very good indeed, very informative. Since the training I have noticed a marked improvement in my general riding and am enjoying riding the Guzzi now! I am very pleased I decided to have the assessment and will recommend you to my friends (some of which I feel would really benefit from your training) The assessment form is very good, easy to understand and very helpful in just jogging my memory on the points I have to concentrate on (especially the initial assessment part!) and it nice to see how my overall riding improved from the initial ride. Thank you once again for your encouragement and advise, I honest did not expect to enjoy the ride as much as I did and will not hesitate to contact you if I feel my riding standard "slipping" again. Kind regards, Tony
David Vesey	2 Day Assessment Course with Accommodation June 2004
	Thanks again for recommending Nigel Bowers, I enjoyed his course and learned a lot. I would recommend it to anyone wanting some advanced training... and fun! Best regards, David ( Hong Kong )
Martin Fitz-Gibbons	BIKE Magazine MAY 2004 Issue
	It was clear I was not planning for corners far enough ahead. I think that by the end of the day I have improved this. I am still quite hesitant on some overtakes, and this is an area I could improve. I also occasionally go over the speed limits; I need to be more aware of my speed. Overall I have improved my cornering and improved my exit speed by accelerating out of corners rather than just holding a constant throttle. Thanks again, Martin I got the DVD, report and certificate. Thanks a lot for all of it. I've watched bits and pieces of the DVD but not sat through the whole thing yet. The quality is impressive from what I've seen.
OWLS MCC	Advanced Riding Presentation - Tuesday 27th April 2004
	The Globe was the venue for a presentation by Nigel Bowers of Advanced Motorcycle Training.com. The presentation was very informative, especially as Nigel used DVD/Video footage of his training sessions. Videoing the training sessions is Nigel's speciality which allows student riders the chance to review their day of training. The evening was supported well by a good turnout of members, with the usual excellent hospitality from The Globe. For more information see Nigel's website.
Franklyn
	Hi Nigel, Just a thank you for the Promotional DVD that I received today. I am very impressed with the contents and also your professional approach to training. I look forward to hearing from you for my 1 hour assessment at your earliest convenience. Thanks once again, Franklyn....