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If it looks stupid, it probably is!
Some time ago, Malc mentioned some A4 ‘graffiti’ on the office wall: “Remember the ‘Farmer Brown’ test - ‘if it looks stupid, it probably is’ - so don’t… more →
Survival Skills Rider Training
If it looks stupid, it probably is!
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survivalskills wrote 1 month ago: Some time ago, Malc mentioned some A4 ‘graffiti’ on the office wall: “Remember the … more →
How not to plan an overtake
survivalskills wrote 1 month ago: I came across this one in the archives the other day. Although it’s now a seven year old story … more →
Back to Biking Courses - another trainee let down by a basic school
survivalskills wrote 2 months ago: I’ve just done another training day with a guy who did his initial “back to biking … more →
On the Survival Skills "Course Notes" and "Tarmac Tactics" e-books
survivalskills wrote 2 months ago: “The CDs arrived today – typical of “first class” post round here. “I … more →
I'm a fast rider, I need a fast instructor
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survivalskills wrote 2 months ago: One of the discussions that happens at regular intervals, usually as a side argument about whether t … more →
Winter "Better Riding" Workshops
survivalskills wrote 2 months ago: As ever, I’ve been working hard on some new ideas for affordable training, and have put togeth … more →
On the Survival Skills e-books...
survivalskills wrote 2 months ago: “[Kevin] writes exceptionally well on his subject. His writing is clear and easy to read … more →
What's the difference between IAM/RoSPA and Survival Skills?
survivalskills wrote 3 months ago: I’ll let one of my trainees answer that. John did a training day with me as well as the Somers … more →
Castle Combe "Rider Performance" Day & Survival Skills "Bends" training
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survivalskills wrote 3 months ago: If you live in Somerset, there’s a unique opportunity available coming up next month. On Wedne … more →
Evasion or Avoidance? Successful strategies for any rider!!
survivalskills wrote 4 months ago: Following a Google (as you do), I came across a statement where the write identified a fundamental d … more →
Feedback on a course - from Carlo
survivalskills wrote 5 months ago: Every course I run, I try to remember to ask for feedback, when a trainee has had time to think abou … more →
Getting the right training for struggling new riders
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survivalskills wrote 5 months ago: Picture this… You’re a late 30-something female… passed the test on a 125 in 1995. … more →
Latest from Lucky 13
survivalskills wrote 5 months ago: Just a reminder, and a heads-up to those who haven’t seen them before! The Lucky 13 series of … more →
From the Archive...
survivalskills wrote 5 months ago: …or more exactly from Visordown! I’d completely forgotten about these reviews of one of … more →
Somerset Road Safety Partnership 'Rider Performance' Day
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survivalskills wrote 6 months ago: Last Wednesday (May 13) I gave a presentation on behalf of Somerset Road Safety Partnership at their … more →
Somerset Bikesafe Sunday 17 May - places available
survivalskills wrote 6 months ago: I’m told by Jim at Somerset Road Safety that there are still some spots available on the Somer … more →
Don't crash on the gas!
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survivalskills wrote 6 months ago: The ‘Winter Riding Season’ usually kicks off with a series of spills at junctions, where … more →
Mind Riding
survivalskills wrote 6 months ago: One of the areas of study that I’ve been very keen on researching for myself and have worked t … more →
First Peaks training session of the years hits the good weather
survivalskills wrote 7 months ago: After last year’s soaking on the way up to the Peak District for the first of the annual … more →
