Published in Ride Magazine (February 2020) is an excellent account of a DVSA Enhanced Rider Scheme training day – written by Jon Urry and with pictures by Jason Critchell. Over four pages, Jon overviews his one-day ERS experience with a West Midlands DVSA certified motorcycle training school and an experienced ERS approved instructor. Click on the […]
Riding a motorcycle was just something I wanted to pursue I’m Sian Owen, a 32 year old female, working in HR and relatively new into the world of biking. My motorcycling journey began back in April 2017 (at the age of 30). No-one else in my friendship circle or family had any real connection go […]
At the age of 51 I decided to take my bike test in early spring this year, and through the team at my motorcycle training school I progressed through really enjoyable and high quality training that allowed me to get my full license in June this year.I immediately got a bike and before long had […]
The best way of accomplishing skills is by receiving professional training. So with a friend, I attended a DVSA Enhanced Riding Scheme (ERS), with the intention to improve my riding skills and learn to ride safely in a group. Riding in a group can be a daunting task if you’ve never done it before and […]
I started riding motorcycles when I was 16 years old, I took my full motorcycle test on my 17th birthday (April 1980) and passed it first attempt. The old test was so poor it was actually difficult to see how you could fail! It was all done in a 30mph speed limit, four circuits of […]
Remembering my CBT day like it was yesterday I was inspired initially to ride a motorbike by my brother. We had enjoyed brother/sister trips abroad however in 2011, stating an intention to move to Australia, my opportunity to have pillion adventures was going to end. I therefore took up the challenge of learning to ride […]
The Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) was launched by the DSA (now the DVSA) in 2008. ERS is intended to enhance road safety and riding skills for newly qualified riders, those returning to riding after a long period away, plus riders moving up to larger capacity/more powerful machines. I can ride safely, and I’ve passed my […]
