Intermediate Level & Advanced Test Preparation
These courses prepare the rider for the I.A.M. Advanced Test and ROSPA Advanced Test.
This course includes the AON/AXA Bike Care Assessment and Quinn Direct Insurance Assessment.
School bikes are available.
To book this course or for further information, contact Chris O' Brien.
Below are the details of each two hour lesson:
Information needs
- Limit of view and limit point analysis - covers forward observation and where to look.
- Six zones of vision - awareness of blind spots and timing to corner these.
- Scanning - practise in using scanning techniques.
- Commentary riding - developing effective commentary to further enhance anticipation and planning
Position
- Position for view (see and be seen) - the important role of positioning.
- Position for space (safety bubble) - flexible use of space to stay away from danger.
This module also covers steering techniques.
Speed
- Effective use of speed variation.
- Timing your arrival for hazards by anticipation.
- Smooth management of gears and brakes combined with speed.
- Timing and effective use of gears.
Acceleration and Hazard Management
Developing good use of the three previous phases to employ the use of acceleration through the hazard.
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This approach means that we anticipate the need to respond before we are forced to do so.