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  • Alert Advanced Roadcraft - this Sun 1st Feb + more

    Below is info for the 3 upcoming roadcrafts.

    If interested in the coming Sunday 1st Feb course, make urgent contact (David Palmer on 9272 3311, mobile 0405148062), as only 5 of the minimum 8 positions to run it are filled.

    Sunday 22nd February already has enough participants and is confirmed to run.

    Alert Motorcycle School

    Upcoming Advanced Roadcraft Ride Days



    Sunday 1st February,  Sunday 22nd February,

    Sunday 21st March (women only)



    Aim



    To raise awareness of riding principles that contribute to the safety  
    and
    welfare of course participants that will decrease the potential for  
    personal
    injury and vehicle damage.



    Course Objectives



     a.. Develop hazard perception techniques
     b.. Raise awareness of risk potential in motorcycle riding
     c.. To enhance the physical riding skills of the motorcyclist
     d.. To review riding control principles
     e.. Have a fun day out riding some of Perth's finest motorcycling  
    roads


    Training Method



    This course consists of one full day of rider training involving a  
    brief
    theory session and closed track maneuvers (utilizing the Big Track go  
    kart
    circuit) followed by a set on-road course consisting of metropolitan  
    and
    country roads.



    The theory session will cover Road Craft Strategies, including

     a.. Road craft
     b.. Observation techniques
     c.. Hazard perception and risk management
     d.. Braking, cornering and acceleration and recognizing the forces  
    acting
    on the motorcycle whilst completing these maneuvers


    The practical session will cover:-

     a.. Pre-ride maintenance check
     b.. Emergency braking techniques
     c.. Cornering techniques
     d.. Counter steering techniques and motorcycle characteristics
     e.. Road planning for hazard recognition
     f.. Maintaining a crash avoidance space (buffer zone)
     g.. Defensive riding to reduce potential risk
     h.. Recognition of fatigue and other factors affecting rider  
    concentration
     i.. Discussion of relevant on route signage and road law
     j.. Open road riding principles


    Number of participants



    The course is conducted on a ratio of one trainer to five trainees.  
    This
    ratio ensures that each participant gets individual tuition and  
    feedback. A
    minimum of eight participants is required to proceed on the specified  
    dates.




    Learning outcomes



    At the conclusion of the course riders will have achieved the following
    outcomes

     a.. Discuss and demonstrate Hazard Perception Strategies whilst  
    riding a
    motorcycle under a variety of conditions
     b.. Apply correct braking techniques under normal riding conditions
     c.. Control of a motorcycle demonstrating correct steering, cornering  
    and
    accelerator techniques under normal on road conditions


    Certificate



    A certificate of participation will be issued to participants



    Enquiries



    David Palmer on 9272 3311, mobile 0405148062, email
    [email protected]



    Pre course requirements



    Each participant is to supply their own motorcycle and personal  
    protective
    equipment complying with Australian Standards. Minimum dress  
    requirements
    are: a properly fitting helmet, gloves, boots or sturdy shoes, long  
    pants
    and a jacket. Pre course inspection of motorcycles and personal  
    protective
    equipment will be completed by course instructors.



    Cost



    The price is $110 including GST and sit down lunch en route in Toodyay.



    Booking and Payment



    Places on the courses are strictly limited. You can contact us directly  
    to
    register. We require payment by the Monday prior to the course date to
    guarantee your place. Payment can be made by cash, EFTPOS, cheque or  
    credit
    card (over the phone)



    Address



    10 Irvine Street, Bayswater



    Time



    7.30am on scheduled days for an 8.00am start. We will get back to Alert  
    in
    Bayswater between 4pm and 5 pm

  • #2
    Done and completed

    Been there done that. Excellent coarse for someone that is new at riding and doesn't have experience.
    good ol toodyay road.
    Masda74

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    • #3
      Excellent. I was just about to ask if we ever got any advanced rider training over here cos i wouldn't mind doing it, even if it only helps a bit then it's a good thing. Cheers

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