1:40 - In one of my early videos I almost came a cropper like that, I got bored in a long line of traffic and decided to blast past and then at the front of the queue, a car turned right, luckily I was far enough back, but that was a lesson learned

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

The amount of times I've thought "I won't do that again" . As long as we walk away from these moments its a chance to learn from them. Thanks for watching mate 👍

I still have problems seeing some driveways... 🤦🏻‍♂️ The thing is, they want you to ride as you normally would, so they can point out things you can improve. If you suddenly change your riding "for them" it misses the point. My IAM Observer once said to me: ride every road you know as if it's the first time you're on it, and every road you don't know as if you ride it every day. It's a great experience, I've done it twice, but before I started doing YT videos. Might do another next year. Good video! 👍

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I actually want to do another one already, really enjoyed the whole day and felt like it was so worthwhile. But there is such a long waiting list that isnt likely to get shorter any time soon. Stay safe buddy ❤👍

@rolandstaines3249

3 жыл бұрын

@@wsmv Hi look into a look lean & roll course by the time I was finished the days course my pegs were scraping both sides of the bike . The course will fill u with great confidence in your riding & control of your bike . It's not about leaning to be a boy racer but total control at all times . Rolley

@moonshinepz

3 жыл бұрын

yea, I got one of the one-hour-bike-safe rides at the BMAD bike bike festival years ago, it's pretty hard to ride as you would do normally, but you find it quite easy to slip into once briefed that nobody was going to get a ticket or a bollocking for being sub standard, you get into the spirit of it. I don't know if they even still do those short bike safe testers these days, but they were hugely popular back in the day. I frequently find that the bike cops our way will often gesture to you to tuck in behind them on the 100 mile slog between the A30 and the motorway if you have local plates and a load of luggage on. We have a good lot of bike cops down our way, nice bunch of guys, very biker friendly. They get the respect back. To be fair the traffic cops in Devon and Cornwall are very fair and sensible. Avon and somerset bike cops also seem a good sensible tolerant bunch.

Good job. The importance is the realization that we aren't perfect riders. One doesn't exist. Took me back to my instructor days back in the 90's. Being followed by a Cardington instructor was bad enough but this is another level. I believe we all should have this critique from time to time to keep us grounded and ultimately safe👍

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, everyone thinks they are above average on the road, but in reality many of us have just been lucky. I will be taking more training once things settle down, stay safe bud 👍

WoW! Great isn't it! I just got back from my BIKESAFE today. Also had an IAM advanced rider too, so I had my work cut out when I was at the rear; I think I preferred being at the front. Totally enjoyed and would like to do it again, may look into training with IAM next. Thanks for sharing your video......Ride safe!

@wsmv

23 күн бұрын

Thank buddy, they are great courses and any training to make you a better rider is good training. Its hard to remember everything they tell you so doing refreshers is a great idea 😁👍

Yeah not gunna lie I didn’t see that junction either 👌 looks a fun day! Surprised at the speeds the copper was doing 🤙

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

I'm assured he was well within the limit, it just looked fast 😎

@pikebobstar2033

3 жыл бұрын

They're riding in relation to speed is quite surprising, isn't it. They ride to a specific "system" I believe and it's all about making safe progress which, include correct speed especially when overtaking.

Good video 👌🏻 I have Bikesafe booked for August and can’t wait 😃

@wsmv

2 жыл бұрын

Bike safe is a brilliant course and well worth the small cost, having a professional explain to you what you can improve as well as what you are already doing well is awesome. I would also recommend the "biker down" course. It's usually 1 evening and is run at your local fire and rescue centre. It teaches you how to dress and ride safely on the road and also biker first aid should you ever need it for someone else. Stay safe bud and enjoy the course 👍

Really interesting vid. Brings back memories. I found following the directions when in front the most difficult part, be much easier if you were connected via intercom.

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that was the difficult bit for me too, spending so much time looking in mirrors for him to indicate. 🤣 I dont think We'll be sharing intercoms for a while 😪

A little late to the party as I just spotted these video's after doing my BikeSafe workshop with Gloucestershire Police yesterday. I know the Police officer presenting the workshop said they were not there to issue tickets, but 80 MPH on an A road! You must have had a very forgiving assessor. I have to agree though, BikeSafe is a superb way to spend a Sunday and I had an amazing 1 to 1 assessment with John, who as I understood it is an IAM Master Rider. The route we took was superb and his feedback was exactly what I hoped to get from the day. I have to agree that if you have not done a day with BikeSafe, you should. As for the cold. My ice warning light was on before I even left Weston! Once I got out of Thornbury on the A38 towards Gloucester it was 2 degrees pretty much all the way.

@wsmv

2 жыл бұрын

It's a brilliant course and I learned a lot. 80 on an A road is standard isn't it ? 😎👍

@neilmackinnon3371

2 жыл бұрын

@@wsmv Not with a copper behind you it's not..... well, not for very long.

@wsmv

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 Good point

Nice one.. sure they must do this in Scotland also.. Definitely better following the bike and you can also see what lines he's taking. Enjoyed that 👍

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, the following part was so much fun because you don't have to worry about leading on roads you don't know. I would expect its available in Scotland as Wales has the same scheme.

Hey man good stuff here. I wish they did something like that here, it’d be super beneficial. The monster sounds great too!

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud, another channel motoramblings has commented ⬆️ that courses like that are available in the states. If you haven't already get accross to his channel and see if he has any info on it. Thanks for the feedback, stay safe boss ❤👍

I've said it before, definitely worth doing. I felt, a more confident, competent and safer rider, after doing the Bike Safe Course.........and they DO like to "make progress!!" Don't they?! 🙂 Good video again 👍

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, its a great course and my god they make speed look effortless. I dont care how fast your bike is you won't outrun one of these guys 😱😱

@grumpsrides6074

3 жыл бұрын

@@wsmv nope, not a hope 🙂 They ride as smooth as a gravy sandwich!!

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

@@grumpsrides6074 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Looks like a great course! I would absolutely be riding different with someone, anyone, behind me. Also, riding in unfamiliar territory will change how I ride. We have BikeSafe here as well. I think I might have to try it now! Maybe we should have them watch our videos of when we're riding "our" way.... Then again, maybe not!! Great vid, Stay Well

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

Actually that's a great idea, because we would ride differently when we are being monitored, but yes I would like to puck and choose which videos they watch 🤣

Great ride been out a couple of times with police and IAM riders and always a great learning experience, Hope you got something out of it

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely mate, felt much more confident about the simple stuff like road position and also how and when to overtake. Thank for watching bud 👍

Me and my younger cousin doing our 1st bikesafe tomorrow... 12 years riding for me and I'm actually nervous😂

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

It's brilliant mate, so much really good information and the police riders are amazing and helpful. Have a brilliant day 👍

Bike Safe is awesome, its a great way to get some feedback about your riding but also to meet others too. Whats next though is the question....more training??

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

I certainly hope so, I just hope its available when all thos crap calms down. I would like to do the extended bike safe before taking on anything that requires a yellow vest 🤣

@Roger_White

3 жыл бұрын

@@wsmv Loads of additional training available. Here in Wales and around Swansea we have Dragon Ride and then the advanced rider groups (IAM/RoSPA) - OR you can go commercial route. But like others have said we all can keep learning and making us a "better rider" ensuring we get home.

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

Yep totally agree, I had the bike safe course booked in port Talbot last year but storm Dennis hit so I cancelled. But more training is the plan for 2021

I found this really interesting. Good job! I’ve been riding a long time, and like to think I know what I’m doing. But, am I just getting away with it? It would be good to be judged by a pro. I tell you something I think is good to practice. I watched a video by ‘Biker1k’, where he was running a commentary on his ride. Pointing out every possible hazard, explaining his road positioning etc. I’ve tried it, and it’s hard work keeping up with what you’re encountering. But if you record yourself and watch it back, the chances are you’ll spot one or two things you failed to notice while you were riding. Watch his vid, try it for yourself. Sorry dude, wasn’t looking to hijack your comments section 🤐

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, no problem, I enjoy reading all the comments and I try to read yours with a velvety voice 🤣 I will take a look at biker1k, I always want to be safer on the road but these course teach you to be safer while going faster which is not what I expected. Well worth a look but get on the waiting lists early ❤👍

I got my BikeSafe tomorrow. I have same fear / stress about it :)

@wsmv

2 жыл бұрын

Don't stress mate, it's awesome. The police riders want you to enjoy it becais3 that's how you learn. I had a great time and the police motorcycle rider was brilliant 👍

Really good that was! I'd like to do this course and booked on one but then it was cancelled. You can learn so much from these courses and also when your trying to catch up with the police bike I think it pushes your boundaries a bit which makes you a better rider. What's the score with overtaking and speed because he seemed to be a bit over the limit on overtakes. Is that acceptable in their eyes so to speak? Good vid.

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily acceptable but a slight transgression if safe is deemed a minor glitch when you are concentrating on so much around you in a dangerous situation. They were real world bikers as well as police officers so understand occasionally we stray over the limit by a couple of mph when getting ahead of other road users . Thanks for watching mate 👍

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

@@motorvelo thanks for the feedback but please understand my channel is for recreation only and I am not an advanced ride, I checked your channel out to see if it was something I would like to subscribe to, and imagine my dismay seeing you breaking the speed limit and using poor lane discipline while on a blood bike. While I appreciate your opinion if you don't like my videos I am more than happy for you not to watch them. However I like to be positive and wish you well and the videos I dont like I don't comment on because there is enough negativity in the world without adding to it.

That looks like a great program. I can understand it being a bit unnerving leading the police bike. Nice music selection 👍

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Walt, im surprised there isn't something similar in the U.S.

"What did to take with you from this course?" Answer "A blue pen" ❌

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@moonshinepz

3 жыл бұрын

@@wsmv I actually put that down as a reply to a question after an offshore course I did in the 90s. I never heard the end of it. No sense of humour some people 🤣

Great video, really enjoyed my day at BikeSafe when I did it and like you I would recommend it to anybody. Question: you were travelling pretty quickly at times on what I assume where national speed limit roads, was anything said about that at all ? I got the impression that we were expected to ‘respect’ the speed limits and it was mentioned to me that I was going a little to quick in 50 limits in my write up afterwards.

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

Actually they try to teach you to 'make progress' safe speed within the limit was expected and a slight transgression wasn't punished. They were very professional but also understood that occasional trips over the national can be an accidental byproduct of passing someone as you are concentrating so much on everything else. 👍

@blitzer109

3 жыл бұрын

@@wsmv Interesting, obviously different forces take a slightly different view to this. Thanks for the reply

@Cookie69697

2 жыл бұрын

@@wsmv I appreciate while out with a police officer on a bike safe course he/she would know the locations of any speed van or a police officer with a hand held speed gun but doing > 70 on a National speed limit while overtaking is well over so you could end up with points and a fine. That being said I think motorcyclist should be given the option of a bike safe course if found speeding for the first time. I’m booked on one so quite looking forward to the day.

@wsmv

2 жыл бұрын

Thats a really good idea, more relevant than the usual speeding courses, also they could promote the biker down courses which are free, and really open your eyes to the dangers. Doing 70 in nationals doesn't even register as speeding to many motorcyclists as long as they are not riding dangerously. 😎👍

Nicely done

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud, great day chasing the police

It looked like all you were doing was going for a nice ride with an officer. Hopefully, you got more out of it than you shouldn't have passed so close to an intersecting roadway. Nice video, thumbs up.

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, yeah it was such a good day, I didnt record the ride instruction from the police as I didnt want to put them on camera incase they weren't allowed but I learned so much and he pointed out things that I hadn't noticed. They are the best motorcycle riders in the world in my opinion. Thanks for watching ❤👍

I h done some advance riding with a group that is under the umbrella of the IAM u can never to old to learn new tricks u think u can ride till u have been on one of these courses. They will pick up on any bad habits that's for sure . AkA Rolley

@wsmv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rolley, im actually looking into aome advanced rider training as I want to protect myself more on the road. Thanks for the info, always very much appreciated ❤👍