Book a motorcycle course

Be a Better Biker assessments allow all bikers who have passed their motorbike test to take their skills to a level that helps improve safety and enjoyment.

The workshops cost £20 per biker, and are being held in various locations throughout Buckinghamshire and the Thames Valley.

About the workshop

The day covers the principles of advanced riding including:

  • manoeuvring
  • overtaking
  • cornering techniques
  • on-road assessment with observers, approximately 2 hours
  • a review of the on-road sessions, discussing lessons learnt

At the end of the session each candidate will receive personal feedback from an advanced rider to help improve their riding and the opportunity to join the IAM .

Be a Better Biker is delivered by Bucks Advanced Riders and Drivers (BARD), Thames Vale Advanced Motorcyclists, Milton Keynes IAM, Oxford Advanced Motorcyclists and supported by Buckinghamshire Council.

What you need to bring

You will need bring your motorbike with a full tank of petrol or at least 100 miles worth of fuel. You will also need to bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Book your place

There are 12 places available each day. Workshops will start at 9:30am for coffee and registration and will finish around 3pm.

Places for the Buckinghamshire events are now fully booked, however there is a waiting list which can be accessed through the following links:

Alternatively, you can view dates or book an event in Oxfordshire, Berkshire or Milton Keynes.