Improving My Advanced Motorcycle Riding with RAPID Training

[@jewellbiketraining]

As a fellow trainer I was watching with a critical eye and for my own CPD. There is nothing in this series of videos that I’d disagree with. The feedback and commentary was all spot on and the important bit for me is the bespoke element. Getting riders to achieve their best ride is the key. Thanks for sharing this experience Bruce and Ryan. Proper real world stuff.

[@teapotone]

Thanks very much bud, that’s fantastic to hear your feedback, cheers 👍

[@fergallawlor1353]

That man is magic to watch, his enthusiasm is awesome too. Reminds me of an R.A.F pilot talking out his manoeuvres

[@MrOdhin1]

I’m liking these discussions. As a trainer of many levels too I often suggest that risk management is often “defensive mode (mindset set) before defensive action” . I totally agree, relatively unnecessary defensive actions can sometimes open up otherwise unnecessary consequences. It’s a massive discussion, but hazard management doesn’t have time for massive discussion, it’s about staying in control of your plan

[@simonosborn9396]

Probably the most significant biking videos on KZbin for some time. Thankyou Bruce, and thank you Ryan.

[@teapotone]

Wow, thanks a lot Simon 🙏👍

[@MultiOutdoorman]

Interesting Bruce, at 12 mins chat regarding road domination... He has a valid point of maintaining the advantage for safety, stability and view as oncomers could force their way through the gap, as you pose less threat to them, especially heavies. Most cases we can raise a hand and thank oncomers that feel they have "given way" making them feel appreciated. Whereas we have actually called the shots. So easy to be submissive only to have a door open on us or a ped step out between 2 cars ?

[@theseizednut]

Great video to finish off the series. Ryan's chat about safety and dominating road space was spot on. You should get him on Bru time for a "informal" chat.

[@teapotone]

Will do 👍

[@kristurner6284]

I've got to say I'm really enjoying these videos. I have a similar style of scanning to you and that point about the horizons and even using both lanes like that is something I'm going to try. I know I'll struggle with it but I'm going to give it a go. I've really enjoyed these vids but the thing I enjoy most is the flute over the swearing. Absolutely quality and most enjoyable. Top man!

[@redrebel2978]

Great video, nice reminder of the Bikemaster 1 course l did last year, booked for Roadmaster 2 in June, can’t wait, well worth doing in my opinion.

[@MultiOutdoorman]

I reckon your general positioning in sub 50's Bruce is absolutely spot-on ! Ex police rider experience showing through. Neutral positioning works at lower speeds, because extremeness (body language given away by your bike position to other road users) gives often misleading information to others, and in your case causes no ambiguity whatsoever ! Ryan seems to hug "position 3" in all conditions where the road is straight more often than not, (which is generally the best for safety, stability & view) but seldom sacrifices that position for safety with oncoming traffic ? He totally knows what he's doing, for sure. But does he know what (unpredictably) ANYbody else COULD do ? No doubt the answer usually begins with the phrase " it depends!" Hope my comments help your channel Bruce .... Thanks for sharing this guys !

[@ryandecarteret1017]

MultiOutdoorman, As discussed in the vid, I move away when and give lots of room when I see a reason why, or my gut tells me to. In my Reading of the road I will asses oncommers - how they’re being driven, what could/may push the car wide into my side of the road (potholes/cyclists) etc. if the car shows poor lane disciplin and looks to be driven well I’ll move less if at all. Moving away from everything is riding by wrote, not from interpreting what you see. Not to say it’s our elbows clipping oncoming wing mirrors 😂

[@RobEnglish-ratman]

A great video to finish off on. The secret of a top rider is just how effortless they make it look. It's all in the observation and anticipation, and Ryan teaches taking that observation to the next level. Thanks for posting Bruce.

[@michaelpearson4474]

Really interesting and informative. I have done the Rapid Training and the guys really do add to your awareness/ competence levels. For me it was the reaction of the guys who I ride with, who noticed a positive change. I also enjoy riding more than I have for quite sometime in my 40 odd years in the saddle. Highly recommend these guys.

[@deanroberts187]

More of my local roads. Great stuff. Thanks Ryan and Bruce

[@thepeakybiker]

This is really good thing as most bikers pass there test and don’t invest in getting better

[@BlakesPipes]

Thank your God I am not most people. Lol

[@mrcintheuk4641]

A lot of my riding is through Herts, Beds, Bucks and Ox. This morning was a classic example of that by the time I'd taken into account the pot holes, deformed roads, failed road surface, gravel (where does all the gravel come from?!) and farm vehicle mud my speed and lines were invariably dictated for me. However, a very good watch and always learning. 👍

[@brentrichardson3366]

i have been riding 40 years, and at 54 i found this informative, educating and professional, things all riders need to be aware of and understand. Much appreciated 10/10

[@teapotone]

Nice one Brent, thanks very much, that’s great to hear 👍

[@firestorm755]

Morning Mr TPot. The last time I watched and heard commentary to the same level as this guy was a video by Milky Quale on a lap of the TT course.

[@dazadorph45]

Bruce if I had known you was in my neck of the woods in I would of tried to meet up after your ride. The route you took inthe first opening of video , I ride them alot rather then going down the A303. enjoyable and interesting advise given video.

[@EpicMotorcycleAdventures]

“Time is your friend” - something I hear myself telling students all the time. Great informative video mate.

[@teapotone]

Cheers bud 👍

[@anonimouse8918]

Listening to you two chat is really useful thanks.

[@arthurcullen2530]

Bruce, this is one of the best vids you have done in a long time, i ride these roads as I live local to Pewsey, so I viewed it through it through local knowledge, Great instruction from Ryan, so well put together and shows the importance to keep thinking, looking and preparing to react, keep up the great work.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Arthur 👍

[@colinburnside8077]

Really really interesting and informative. Big thanks to you Bruce and Ryan , every biker should watch these training videos and learn.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Colin 👍

[@greybrawn]

Thoroughly enjoyed your Rapid training videos many thanks Bruce and Ryan.... Appreciated the commentary showing just how aware riders have to be on todays roads... Well done gentlemen.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Alan, much appreciated bud and glad you’ve enjoyed them 👍

[@dudeonart8492]

The best advanced riding video I have ever seen bar none! Hugely enjoyed this series, many thanks Bruce and Ryan.

[@teapotone]

Thank you very much Dude 👏👍

[@mikeroberts]

Some nice commentary and interesting discussion/debate, a lot of which I cover with my IAM Associates and in my videos (though not so fast or using some of those mega wide positions Ryan adopts at times). PS: Bruce, 5:48 two tow in arrows. I wonder what may come next? Too focussed on wanting to overtake the box van maybe?

[@teapotone]

Not sure what you mean here Mike? At 5:48 there’s throw in arrows due to the oncoming solid whites, which I’m aware of and in my lane? There’s nothing significant in that bit of the vid - have you got the time stamp right?

[@mikeroberts]

@@teapotone Exactly, solid white lines. Run forward a few seconds to Ryan's view of you and your position. That will get you a tug sooner than a few mph over the NSL. 😉 (As you said in the video, everything you post is scrutinised. I know the feeling). Keep safe.

[@teapotone]

Is it because my rear wheel is ON the solid line? If so I’d happily argue that in court - I do like a ‘debate’ 😉👍

[@mikeroberts]

@@teapotone "I do like a ‘debate’" - So do I 😀😁The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 26 "... every vehicle proceeding on any length of road along which the marking has been so placed that, as viewed in the direction of travel of the vehicle, a continuous line is on the left of a broken line or of another continuous line, shall be so driven as to keep the first-mentioned continuous line on the right hand or off side of the vehicle." Over to you. 🙃

[@teapotone]

Touche’ - I lose that one 🙇‍♂️ 👏😉👍

[@Temetnosce77]

Thanks, loved this set. I’ve known of Rapid and had calls with the BD guy, wasn’t sure to book with them due to other schools. But booking into rapid now. Thank you. 😊

[@stevendolphin6752]

Fantastic couple of videos here. Genuinely interesting and easier to take all these things in as it’s on a “real world” ride can see how it all works together. Great stuff 👍

[@waynep4256]

Very good, thanks for the mini series. Really thinking on doing a course in advanced riding in the new year very impressive

[@rebeccachristie1969]

Have loved this series of videos. Nice to see and hear common sense riding. Love it thanks Bruce

[@teapotone]

Thanks Rebecca, glad you’ve enjoyed it 👍

[@nicktdm5703]

Really interesting as always. A while back I was out with a friend following and when we stopped they said "you were all over the road"... "Yes?" This for me is the problem; other road users not comprehending any of the methodology of riding. I hope the kids and newbies watch these vids...they're gold

[@ryandecarteret1017]

Nick, People don’t know what they don’t know. That’s not so much the issue, when they do know but aren’t open to learning or explore more is when it becomes an issue.

[@JBond73]

Loving this video series, learning so much and I actually put some of it to practice yesterday. Road position and distance from other vehicles etc. I felt myself getting more relaxed and more confident as I rode along. Even though it was pouring with rain and new tyres fitted that morning. Thanks for sharing all you knowledge. Thanks Ryan and Bruce. 👍

[@mrbonkers2613]

Did Rapid Level 2 a couple of years ago. They helped me enormously. I would throughly recommend.

[@trevor20988]

People really seem to be appreciating Ryan's commentaries. IAM are quite hung up on "cross modal distraction" on radios where commentary might distract the person being coached from concentrating on their own riding. I'm sure there's something to that, but one of my most memorable advanced riding experiences was following Dan from Rapid and listening to his commentary. A couple of things I learnt from that have stuck with me for the 15 years or so since, so personally I find it really valuable.

[@ryandecarteret1017]

Trevor, With Dan…that was a while ago, probably about time to rebook 😉 From my experience, commentary is fine, as it’s further information and detail that the other rider can add to his picture of the road ahead. What we don’t do is coach on the move. Talking about “the right hand bend back there”, as the rider is baralling into a left up ahead is a distraction. With everything, it’s a risk assesment and if the commentey is of a good level and not full of waffle, then there’s probably more pros than cons.

[@medler2110]

I started the IAM course, one of the things that got to me was having to watch for the indicators of the instructor in the mirrors, didn't understand why they couldn't use radios, as I felt looking for indicators was detracting from my ride. It didn't stop me continuing the course, covid did that and I haven't picked it up since as new job means I don't have the time. This is where I think the Rapid course might be useful for me. This isn't knocking the IAM, I think what I did was worthwhile and my instructor definitely didn't fit the IAM stereotype, being an ex-racer, turning up on a sportsbike, with an aftermarket pipe and not a piece of hi-viz in sight.

[@nigelwayside4994]

@@medler2110 IAM do also use radios/comms, but you need to master signals as some examiners only use signals.

[@nigelwayside4994]

I did 4 days in Scotland with Rapid a few years ago. Brilliant training.

[@robchisholm72]

This 3 part 'series' just goes to prove that regardless of skillset and experience, additional real world training is always a good thing. I'm not dissing the likes of RoSPA, IAM or Bikesafe, it's all to the benefit of a rider. However, RAPID do appear to keep it real while 'making progress' if that's you're thing. Great video despite rendering issues prior to release and a very honest self critical appraisal.

[@teapotone]

Cheers mate 🙏👍

[@londonbiker]

You ride a lot faster than I do but I really enjoyed this as a born again biker after 28 years of not riding.

[@ryandecarteret1017]

LB, Don’t worry about speed that will come. Put your efforts into reading the road, interpretation and planning and inpromise pace will slowest pick up safely. 👍🏼

[@michaelneve3223]

Absolutely brilliant series, great to watch and I’ll be going back and watching this again before my rapid training in June. It’s all about absorbing what Ryan says then applying it and practice, practice, practice

[@teapotone]

Cheers Michael, glad you’ve enjoyed it bud and hope you enjoy your session with Rapid when it comes 👍

[@linepulse]

Great vid love the style of feedback and the granular detail that he unpacks....gotta love that merlin drivers academy plug 🤣😂 12.40ish ..

[@donaldlanglands5874]

Thanks

[@teapotone]

Thank you very much Donald, that’s very kind of you 👍🙏

[@Highlandwolf2sas]

Really enjoyed these episodes thank you for the insight to Rapid Training, am off to look up the website for a course near me....Different level from you both respect. Thanks for sharing guys....🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@teapotone]

Our pleasure bud, glad you’ve enjoyed them and they’ve given you the inspiration to look into more training👍

[@charleskay2605]

Great series of videos - thank you. It's my part of the world so I know all those roads well and am lucky enough to have previously done a couple of one-to-one days with Ryan when he was still working full-time in a training role for his company. Having also been through the IAM and RoSPA systems, both of which seem to have become overly prescriptive in recent years, I couldn't recommend Rapid and their approach to advanced riding more highly!

[@teapotone]

Cheers Charles 👍

[@Eastsussexbiker]

Hi Bruce as an IAM observer this is a fascinating insight to next level training. Thank you.

[@teapotone]

Cheers 👍

[@TOLB7471]

This was a great series, can’t wait for the snow to melt to go work on some of these techniques. Even though this was tailored to Bruce, there’s something there for all of us.

[@Warman_12]

Kraken set of videos. Ryan’s experience shines through. Thoroughly enjoyable.

[@MultiOutdoorman]

I'm clearly sat on the sofa, early mornin, diggin into this vid Bruce. Just realised what a HUGE improvement in quality your camera kit has over Ryans ... Jeez !

[@ryandecarteret1017]

MultiOutdoorman, I don’t own any camera gear? The 360 camera on my bike belongs to Bruce

[@canuk_guy]

Very much enjoyed this series. Plenty of food for thought. 👍👍🏍️

[@MultiOutdoorman]

Hi Bruce. At 20.08 Ever heard of 2 versions of N.S.L ? National.Speed.Limit ? No.Street.Lights ? That came from a speed awareness class LOL

[@jonathanfoster4243]

Bruce, well done for putting this video out there, fantastic! Best on KZbin and Ryan, awesome, I salute a higher being. I would LOVE to see you have a day out training with the French Police, their riding is at another level, far in front of anything we do, the comparison would be amazing, you ride to a very high standard already, to me, the French seem dangerous but they clearly know what they're doing, I'd love to have your thoughts on their standard of riding. Thank you, keep up the good work and keep safe.

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud, glad you’ve enjoyed the series. I’d love to ride with the Gendarmerie, if anyone has connections please get in touch 👍

[@paulthompson8608]

Fantastic noise at 17:51 😀

[@TheDervMan]

Fascinating stuff. Ryan really is at the top of his game. Thanks for putting the videos together guys 👍🏻

[@Tarmac_Warrior]

enjoyed these vids helped me to understand what other bikers are thinking whilst riding. Good Job :)

[@Bigyin600]

Nice videos gents and very very informative. Didnt comment till i had watched all 3 but very interesting and noticeable the difference to roadcraft and adapting that style of riding to gain more in "the real world". Made me laugh about 24 mins into this one when i heard the 2 giveaway words from Ryan that marks out the ex surveillance rider/trainer in the commentary ...."bus request" 😂👍

[@teapotone]

😉👍

[@michaelwhiting3282]

Well Done Bruce, great series. After doing a police Key Rider many years ago where once in 'Nationals' it was speed to suit the conditions and only if safe to do so applied. I find AIM and ROSPA a bit to unnatural once in Nationals, obviously great for general road craft (my opinion). I had been wondering what else is out there for advanced real world training and know you have answered the question. Thanks again will be heading in the RAPID direction.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Michael, glad you’ve enjoyed the series and it’s given you some new info 👍

[@harleythomas701]

Using your videos the learn myself before I get a bike Looking at a classic 1990 Honda nsr 125

[@2day_we_ride]

Excellent series Bruce - I was looking forward to each episode. No matter what your level there is something to be learned here. Can't wait for season 2 😀

[@teapotone]

Thanks Richard 👍

[@Martin3869]

Really enjoyed the series Bruce, thanks mate.

[@Neutronb0mb]

Brilliant series mate. Much more like a job ride than an IAM ride

[@Wats1984]

Great set of videos. Really like the way you’ve managed to do some extra training as well as have fun. 👌

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud, that’s what it’s all about 👍

[@jb1876]

Ryan is a brilliant trainer, i would love to be half as good as him to ride a motorcycle 👍

[@ryandecarteret1017]

JB, Easily achievable mate!

[@davidreed6817]

Awesome, brilliant series

[@teapotone]

Thanks David 👍

[@2Bob_Rocket]

A great series, as a newbie it gives an insight into how to approach my own riding and that in all likelihood more training required 😀👍🏍

[@teapotone]

Thanks Gordi, great to hear you’ve enjoyed it 👍

[@dalehawkes1698]

Lovin this series Bruce ,definitely one I’m going to watch many times to clean up my skills or lack of 🏍️👍👍👍👍

[@teapotone]

Thanks mate 👍

[@martinturner9296]

Really enjoyed that Bruce a great informative mini series. Thank you 👍

[@teapotone]

My pleasure bud, glad you got something from it 👍

[@prosnazzy]

Another awesome video, so glad I found these 3! Can you please explain the "3,2,1 position" mentioned?

[@AW8UK]

Okay...I have watched all 3 videos now. The timing between each release spot on. This last vid was good...some humble dialogue from yourself Bruce...plus some valued intelligent shared dialogue discussing restraint, positional space margin vs assertion. I found it assuring when Ryan effectively clarified how coaching can be adapted to suit individual riders/needs etc. I am not currently motivated by more tick boxes &/or certificates. For me now riding is about improvement development & dare I say "enjoyment". If timing & need right for me I feel that a bespoke day likely best for my needs & budget here. ......I am sure the other RAPID courses would be superb - perhaps ideal for those not keen to do IAM/ROSPA & maybe wanting to yield high potential benefit, relative to coaching timescale(s). The production quality & content here is bang on Bruce. Thanks again to both of you. Ride Safe 👍🏍

[@teapotone]

Thank you very much for such constructive feedback bud, greatly appreciate that and glad you’ve found the vids of some use 👍

[@AW8UK]

​@@teapotone 👍👍

[@MultiOutdoorman]

As a National Observer and Masters Mentor for my local IAM group, i think some of these concepts might be much like the IAM Masters programme Bruce. "Getting on with it", whilst maintaining Safety, Legality, System Implementation, Smoothness then Progress. Maybe you might do IAM Masters as your next video series pal ?

[@teapotone]

IAM don’t appear to want to work with me anymore bud - I did a few vids with them initially but then they started wanting to dictate what was in the vids etc. They now seem to be going after the new female market so I’ll leave them to it 👍

[@bsidethecside2283]

I put a bit of the far view forward into practice this weekend. It was a real force to trust peripheral vision closer in, but it made a positive difference. As for positioning, like all aspects... it depends. I was taught my CBT many years ago by a Hendon instructor and his tip in town was asserting position, especially when on L plates! You balance it against being seen, seeing and safety margins. If it was all so simple it wouldn't be so interesting ;-)

[@ryandecarteret1017]

Keep at pushing the focus point forward and gaining detail from your peripherals…takes a bit of time to become the norm, but it will do! Everything depends on something. There’s very few hard and fast rules when riding a bike. Being dynamic and flexible are key 👍🏼

[@andrewharrop7932]

Brilliant Bruce, loved it, great vlogs, great training 👍 🏍👌

[@teapotone]

Thanks Andrew, glad you enjoyed them 👍

[@moistdecoy]

Great vid Bruce, I’ve been thinking of getting some advanced training, this approach looks top notch 🤘🏻

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud, definitely worth checking out. Rapid are expensive at first glance, but when you consider the level of training your getting in a condensed period, it more than value for money in my eyes 👍

[@jimmyrottencauli]

Interesting series Bruce, Scotland Tour was brill viewing BTW

[@teapotone]

Cheers Jimmy 👍

[@patrickmcmanus1125]

This was an excellent series of videos.

[@teapotone]

Thanks Patrick👍

[@Gruffaloscoot]

Really enjoyed these videos.

[@teapotone]

Thanks Gruff👍

[@The33JAYJAY]

Great series Bruce, really enjoyed it. Views of vid 2 must have increased recently as I have watched that a lot 👍👍Keep up the good work, cheers

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha thanks very much bud, glad you’ve enjoyed/are enjoying them 😉👍

[@MrBagsy100]

Thanks Bruce, thoroughly enjoyed this series, and one of the best I’ve watched on YT in a long time. Can you do another two days now for our enjoyment? 🤣 Deffo going to give this a go in the future. Cheers guys 👍

[@teapotone]

Thanks Bagsy, awesome to hear you’ve enjoyed it and got something from it 👍

[@nigeltyrrell3952]

Looks like a really good coarse for anyone

[@simonwembridge4880]

Superb set of videos, Ryan would make a great guest on Bru Time.

[@teapotone]

I’m working on that 😉👍

[@Mototherapy_online]

Tipping my hat to you 🙌 having that truck behind you (12’50) with « Learn to drive this vehicle in just 5 days » 😅 all over the trailer, while proving in the vid that riding / driving is a forever on going journey 🤣 Great one Bruce, thanks for sharing 👍

[@teapotone]

Cheers Michio 👍

[@MultiOutdoorman]

Did your tutor comment on occasionally launching into an overtake from the following position (momentum) ? compared with closing up and stepping out (3 stage)? Interested to hear what his views were on that subject ?

[@teapotone]

If I have the vision and it’s on, then I’ll make the overtake in one. If I want to come out for more vision, then I move out, have a look, then go if it’s on 👍

[@ryandecarteret1017]

Multi, Not sure if we did, I don’t recal. Pro coaching isn’t about picking on every single thing you see. I know Bruce’s background so if he doing, or not doing something, there’s a good chance it’s by choice, not lack of knowledge. Pro coaching is about listening to your clients needs, wants and goals then building a relationship. Its not fault finding and reeling off a syllabus and tick boxes at someone. It’s about prioritising, seeing what’s habit, what’s choice, what’s knowledge (or lack of) and working out they’re style.

[@robertsamuel5869]

All good stuff👍. Always ride today so you can still ride tomorrow😁

[@TwoFourCharlie007]

Really enjoyed this mini series guys, learnt a lot myself,as they say,everyday is a school day….will put into practice what Ryan was passing onto yourself…. If funds were good, I’d love to do the course myself…

[@teapotone]

Cheers Simmo 👍

[@Lacebylad]

Looking at the comments Bruce it’s clear that this series of 3 blogs has been a huge nudge to some riders considering extra training which can only be a good thing. Makes a nice change to you all reviewing the same new bikes within a couple of weeks of each other. Ryan, what’s your thoughts on night riding and making progress? Where would your vision / scanning be?

[@teapotone]

Cheers Mike

[@ryandecarteret1017]

Mike, Night riding is tough, but rewarding. Still very much out as far as you can see (the edge of your headlight in most cases). It does need faster interpretation, quick and accurate Machine control and an understanding that shadows will play tricks on the eyes.

[@StuHNomadBiker]

Wouldn't it be amazing, if car drivers / instructors spoke about driving in this manner ... the levels of detail we can tap into for riding ...

[@teapotone]

Yes absolutely - but it’s a learned and developed skill which a lot of people struggle with. Practice, practice, practice 👍

[@chrisfromkatunga6245]

Really interesting, I’d never considered moving to the incorrect side of the road to open up the vision through a bend, something I am going to have to think about. Also I like not closing in too much on a car we are following, something I see fairly regularly and a trap I fall into as well. I am from Australia, what is a national? Why is it significant? Gees some of the roads you ride are narrow. Also what’s your view on lane splitting? Good job lads, keep up the good work 👍

[@ryandecarteret1017]

Chris, If you are going to move to the other side of the road, do it to keep a view you already have…don’t move out to get a view and turn the bend into something resembling a gooseneck. National - “National Speed limit” which on a single carriageway is 60mph and dual carriageway/motorway is 70. It’s perceived by many that going over the limit in the nationals is more acceptable than in a posted limit. Narrow roads are great..gives the feeling of speed without high numbers on the speedo. Lane splitting, or filtering a sits called here is a yes. If it’s safe and legal and the speed differential isn’t to big. Avoid it past junctions and it’s a time to have your eyes on stalks.

[@chrisfromkatunga6245]

Thanks Ryan, more food for thought

[@robertbarton4776]

I suspect I scan too close, due to all the potholes

[@lovegar]

This has been a fantastic series and of course I'm a huge Rapid Training advocate having achieved Bikemaster Level 1 myself with a view to completing the 3 levels. A question for Teapot I wonder if you are currently using those techniques and the issue of looking way ahead, early road positioning including using the full road and maintaining distance for overtakes when kicking on? I've found the approaches if you religiously apply them almost becomes like muscle memory

[@teapotone]

Yes absolutely, this is how I ride bud, but obviously Ryan identified that I wasn’t holding my vision out all the time when the speed picked up, hence my occasional late positioning mid-corner and exit.

[@BibtheBoulder]

What are the differences between this style of riding and your riding 'on the job'?

[@teapotone]

Nothing really other than obviously if you’re on a shout then speed limits aren’t as big a factor as they are to the general public - there are still some ‘restrictions’ though. You also have to have public perception in your mind a bit more as you’re obviously riding around in uniform on a marked bike, and as such you’re supposed to be setting an example as such.

[@BibtheBoulder]

@@teapotone Thank you.

[@ryandecarteret1017]

@@BibtheBoulder I rode unmarked bikes for work (have never ridden a marked bike) and the things we spoke about in these video have worked at all speeds from well below posted limits to maxing out a ZZR1400 on the road (when I had exemptions). These days we done “up our ride” for job riding, we do the same thing and give ourselves so much more time.

[@tinkertime7165]

At 22.08 you overtook my mate in his yellow tractor!

[@marklintell631]

Bruce. You where so close to my home when you filmed this. Should have come in for a mug of splosh.

[@keithgreig7136]

Enjoyed, thanks :)

[@MultiOutdoorman]

Hey Bruce. Enjoying this clip. At 20.22 Ryan says " down the gears, on the brakes". Just to be a pedantic purist LOL 😉 The advanced groups like IAM and Rospa like to think "brakes to slow, gears to go" ... meaning speed comes before gear in IPSGA. So an observer might say something like " gently on the brakes, gently off the brakes, rev match, take the gear for the speed, apply a balanced throttle and accelerate away from the hazard !" Rant over. Fabulous commentary skills too ! Excellent content mate !

[@ryandecarteret1017]

MultiOutdoorman, If I said it in that order doesn’t mean I did it in that order. I’ve drilled myself to brake and drop a gear at the same time. If I’m slowing on the brakes, 99% of the time I’ll need a lower gear on my bike. I don’t need to rev match on this bike as it’s got a autoblipper - though my track bikes loves a rev match. Rarely is a hazard is as prescriptive as you mention.

[@lyndenhodder5655]

Thanks Bruce, learnt a lot from those vlogs,,NATIONALS, got me doing it now lol

[@motosekcjakanal]

How you record audio from ours intercoms on the GoPro? 😲

[@michaelwilkinson9159]

Does the camera portray distance inaccurately? At times I thought that when you were following traffic, and looking for an overtake, you could have been a bit closer so that there was less distance to make up before the actual overtake commenced??

[@ryandecarteret1017]

Try not to look at it as distance, look at it as time. The more you have, the better…. Generally. The issue with the classic “close up to an overtake position” is that you are effectively sacrificing safety for a view. Reading The Road further ahead, from further back and planning sooner means you don’t have to get so close to execute a safe overtake. You’re still not commiting to anything any earlier, you’re just giving yourself time.

[@michaelwilkinson9159]

@@ryandecarteret1017 Thanks, good advice

[@gavin4423]

Very informative and comprehensive video. Just wondering whether you change to scanning up/down as you approach/pass through a right hand junction if it’s obscured (or not) and would you slow accordingly ? Or do you maintain far vision and trust your peripheral vision ? Great editing, thank you for your time.

[@rcm8332]

I've just signed up for the bikemaster course, but I'm unsure if I've made the right decision as I'm slow learner and sounds intensive. Also, the guy who called was extremely pushy.

[@teapotone]

Call them back and have a chat, tell them your concerns and if you’re still not happy then just cancel. It’s supposed to be a relaxed and fun learning experience, so if you’re not feeling that then it may not be right for you 🤷‍♂️👍

[@ryandecarteret1017]

RCM - the course content will be tailored to your needs and skill level. Don’t worry about your speed, we coach skills not speed, so you’ll be absolutely fine. Apologies if the chap who called came across as pushy, but it would’ve been to secure a date for you. We’re booking 3 months ahead in most cases if not more. One of our team is fully booked until January.

[@pursuitofhappiness..]

Just one question, why not Triumph tiger but GS,,,🤔

[@teapotone]

I’ve not ridden the brand new Tiger yet, but I’ve owned and ridden them since 2014. The Tiger is a lovely smooth engine, and it handles well, but it is nowhere near as engaging, athletic or dynamic as the GS/Ducati/KTM’s. Great bike if you ride with a pillion though 👍

[@robertbates1079]

Good riding skills, but I mainly agree with your look ahead look back , check speed , check mirrors ,look ahead etc , I suppose if you are a police rider on a mission you don't have to be aware of being caught out from behind by an unmarked squad car.😂

[@ryandecarteret1017]

Robert, Not so say the near, middle, far doesn’t work but scanning the near ground at 60mph+ means you’re taking valuable time away from your ability to plan well. The skill we coach work at all speeds and aren’t restricted to a Police rider on exemptions.

[@robertbates1079]

@@ryandecarteret1017 I mean near ground as checking speed ,mirrors yes I agree when you are upping the pace you cover the ground rapidly and split seconds count so vision 'eyes up ' is crucial , not so at below legal speeds,especially as everywhere seems to be bloody 40 mph 😒

[@pavelkubac1559]

NATIONALS!!!

[@lolzlarkin3059]

If you can't glance down to see the road in front of you, are you just ignoring your mirrors completely on these faster roads?

[@teapotone]

No, personally I’m constantly in my mirrors, although I know a lot of advanced riders use the, “one good look instead of multiple short ones” ethos. I like to know what is around me all the time and will mirror check before most position/speed changes etc, if not an actual shoulder check for significant movements

[@ryandecarteret1017]

Lolz larkin, No one said about not checking mirrors, or reading the information on your bikes dash. When reading the road ahead, look as far as possible. 👍🏼

[@lolzlarkin3059]

@TeapotOne@@ryandecarteret1017 Thanks for the clarification boys. I only just passed my test recently so have been trying to learn how to actually ride and not just learn how to pass a test, if you know what I mean. Just seem to have seen a few rider commentarys that don't mention mirrors at all and only focus on whats ahead.

[@colingreen2320]

Being less in ‘progress mode’, I could relate more to this video. Very good. Will take a look at the website to see if I can afford it against the benefits. Update: …yikes!

[@teapotone]

Aye it’s pricey - but it’s the best you’ll get 🤷‍♂️👍

[@perrywilson2897]

Trucker jenko sent me to subscribe

[@norriemasson4080]

Crack’n series guys, for anyone thinking of doing this course I would suggest getting some IAM/ROSPA training before hand. You guys may disagree but I believe Rapid Trg is a step above that again. Just my observations.

[@ryandecarteret1017]

Norrie, We cater for both. Level one of our courses is the fundamentals of advanced riding and those who’ve already got and advanced certificate, start at level 2. Our coaching is bespoke to the rider needs. New riders, those back to biking will receive the same effort and passion but with the riders capability and experience guiding the standard expected and achieved.