Motorcyclists encouraged to ‘Take Control’
Motorcyclists are being encouraged to prepare for the prospect of better weather and a new riding season by signing up to a skills course at an early season special rate.
Take Control is a one day skills enhancement course for riders, commissioned by Warwickshire County Council’s road safety team. It has received rave reviews from its clients and the specialist motorcycling press for the way it helps riders develop their skills and confidence under the tutorage of professional and friendly instructors.
The course normally costs £30, but to encourage riders to take up the programme at the beginning of the season a limited number of places have been made available at the reduced price of just £20 if taken before the 31 March.
With a focus on practical on-road training that is tailored to the individual needs of riders and a maximum ratio of two students to one instructor, riders can expect to receive plenty of helpful and friendly advice and the opportunity to practice during their time with Take Control.
Warwickshire County Councillor Richard Hobbs, Portfolio Holder for Community Protection said: “Many motorcyclists hibernate their bikes during the winter to avoid the cold and the hazards presented by damp and greasy road surfaces. At this time of year, riders make plans for the season ahead and look forward to being enticed back out onto the road by longer days and better weather.
“A day out with a Take Control instructor will help riders back into their stride and is the ideal springboard to a great seasons riding. The programme will help riders brush up on their riding skills, learn new techniques and enjoy their riding even more.”
Trevor Lord, Director of 90-One Rider Education, the company that delivers the training, added: “Take Control starts with a brief and a hot drink at a favourite café close to home before spending a day on the bike with plenty more café stops for refuelling, informal de-briefs and general biking chat.
“We work hard to ensure the courses are enjoyable as well as informative and we are hoping motorcyclists will take up this offer over the next few months as they start looking forward to better weather and more opportunities to ride.”
The Take Control training programme is available to anyone who rides in Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire and is subsidised by Warwickshire County Council and the Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia.
To book a Take Control day, contact 90-One Rider Education by telephoning 0845 370 9191 or emailing info@90-ONE.com.