Brilliant video with lots of food for thought for me. I have done a bike safe and went on to do my IAM advanced so thought I couldn't do another bike safe! Come the summer I will put in for another one with the MET Loved the commentary of your ride. Thanks again.
Your forward planning is on the money Bruce. I've driven HGV's as well as cars & motorbikes. I can't emphasise how important it is to look as far ahead as possible whilst highlighting hazards to yourself. Top content Bruce 👌
As a new rider I can't tell you how beneficial content like this is, absolutely superb Bruce. Did the raiseyourride version of this with Avon and Somerset the other week and it was an excellent day out and I'd recommend it to anyone.
So good this could seriously be a training video. Why, because you bring it to life with explanations, humour and your wealth of experience. Most training can be very dry but this is not
Sorry.. totally disagree.. Bad example for a training video .. what training video would show someone overtaking vehicles on an a 'A' road in excess of 70 mph on several occasions and exceeding other speed limits throughout the video. ... a traing course would tell you to be observant at all times and if you observed his speedo at all, you would realise that's it's certainly not suitable as a training video
@@teapotone bro , I’m in Scotland do you have any numbers mate for a course up here or anyone in chat ,going bck on road after leg break ,long story but it’s been three year ,want that confidence bck , cheers
@@Malcolmmtts bro from what I mind that’s why bikes have that power to get past a pest ,A road bit iffy but it was cool with the plod guy .it also says riding on an open road .
No sorry bud I don’t have any connections up there - drop Rapid training a line as they have people all around the country. I know their courses are expensive, but they may be able to put you in touch with someone suitable 👍
Top notch video, refresher for those of us that have been biking for decades and all that we do instinctively that younger, less experienced riders might not know. Having been a Chief Instructor for Canada Safety Councils motorcycle courses, lane positioning, always having an "exit strategy" and defensive riding can never be over streesed. Thanks for the excellent job
I’ve been driving since 1997 and riding since 2018. I thought I knew what I was doing on the roads till I watched this video. I’m already a slow careful rider, but this has shown me what I’m missing! Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻
The look on Lamb Chops face when he thought you were being bollocked, priceless!! Big thing I take from both of your videos and Lamb Chops is being aware overtaking when there are options on the right in particular. Great stuff thanx.
Cheers Simon, aye riding this way you really do start to notice so much more whilst you’re riding - it does slow you down in many situations, but it also allows you to go quicker in others, and be smoother overall 👍
I loved the bikesafe course. even the "theory" lesson at the start. The one issue I had, was I was only told what I wasn't do right (which is great), but it didn't necessarily tell me how to fix it.
This has been a great series Bruce one of the best examples of advanced riding especially the commentary. I am a member of the IAM, ride a blood bike and so do lots of miles in all weather and must redo training and a test not always IAM but with a recognised organisation every three years. What always surprises me with some bikers is that “if I’m able to ride really fast I’m a good rider” been there myself in my younger days but 40+ years of biking on see it differently now.
Thanks bud, glad you’ve enjoyed them. Yes absolutely, I totally agree. It used to be all about speed for me, and the faster I went and faster I cornered, the better rider I felt I was. Now I see some riders on the road and cringe as I know they’re surviving mostly by luck, and eventually that’ll run out. Don’t get me wrong, there are some incredibly talented riders out there who are comfortable at way higher speeds for situations than I am, but I’m definitely much more reserved in my usage of speed than I used to be, and I’d like to think my vision ahead and risk assessments are higher than average now. Accidents still happen though and you can never think you know it all. I’ve recently done a day with ‘Rapid Training’ and I learned loads regarding my vision, positioning, and more. Every day is a school day 👍😉
Nope, never been an issue for me personally. My headlights and road positioning are a much larger factor in being noticed by other road users. Personally I only notice high-viz clothing after I’ve already spotted a bike due to their lights. I tend not to sit with traffic on the nationals and would rather get passed and away from potential hazards. But it’s a personal thing, I do t think anyone should be forced to wear anything in particular on a bike - helmet is a bare minimum and that’s fine by me.
I am lucky enough to be in the middle of an IAM course. Your videos are a great demonstration of what can be expected on such a course, with your unique style of commentary! All training is valuable, with the accent on the Safety Bubble. Staying Safe and Having Fun! Cheers.
Brilliant vid Bruce, I see too many bikers who don't use proper positioning and put themselves at a risk, not giving other road users a chance to see them. Life is too short, don't be in a hurry to end it. Being an ambulance tech and and a fellow biker, I just wonder when I will be picking that rider up off the road at times. Be safe!!
Well done Bruce. You showed that the system of motorcycle control, is very much still within you and used in your riding to the effect it does give to riding. From your own history and training and old profession of; Police rider/driver, it is still serving you in your riding in your "profession" as a motorcycle vlogger, of which I think is at a high standard and sets example to others to follow, that if they were to also commit to some good training, with a professional rider trainer, they to could change their own ride so much for the better and safer. Watching you here shows, that it isn't boring, "old pipe and slippers brigade riding" as was so often thought in the past, but that it is the way to take one's own riding. You have just shown that and expressed it so well to your "subscribers", which I am one, it is so worth it to do these training/assessment opportunities. Well done mate and I hope many more see it and take it up themselves, leaving their egos at home. You've reached a lot of people who watch and listen to your advice on your channel, about bikes and riding and the fun to be had, but safely, as much as we did if not more! on the old Essex Police BikeSafe and currently on the Essex FireBike Better Biking course. Bless ya matey, enjoy once again well done on a great video Bruce.
One of the best commentaries I have heard/seen. I like to watch these to avoid complacency, as a returning rider who only got back onto motorbikes in 2019. Really clear, well explained (your thinking), so thanks. Great job.
Enjoyed the both videos. Reminded me of the day I did my course. We had more riding around East London before lunch. Then went on the same Ride as yourself. Also I had to go with the higher powered bikes. Due to my scooter being a 600cc. Which due to the auto gear box wasn't so fast on the acceleration.
This was really good. I'm a fairly new rider and my friend and former instructor is ex Kent Police traffic. He's taught me to ride just like this. Good work 👏!
Really enjoyed your videos on bike safe it’s nice to know what gear your in and speed , I have watched a lot of American videos but they don’t relate to speed . I done a course with a ex police biker not long after I passed my test some years ago and he taught me a lot . I was late coming into the motorbike scene so I’m never going to be your leg down merchant. I just love touring and social aspect of been a biker . Road position is key and I’m always trying to improve your tutorial is great . Regards Danny
Beautifully done Bruce. Good revision from my own Bike Safe course recently. I’ve seen so many mates put themselves under self induced pressure to put the overtake on to keep up with their pals. Better to try and resist the temptation if it’s not safe. Rather be cautious and a minute late than anything worse 👍🏻
Excellent display of what one has to do in making decisions about road conditions and planning one's position on the road. Thanks again. I'm off to practice.
Having learnt to ride I still tend to use motor compression to slow down. It is a good reminder to use the brakes to communicate slowing down or stopping. Thanks for this as, even though I live in Aussie, it is equally applicable to our situation.
Lovely commentary. I've done MAC and IAM - but watching someone else apply the method is really positive and affirming. It also helps me pick up my "new" bad habits.
I did a Bikesafe course (Dorset) and they use 1 to 5 rather than 1 to 3 for road positioning. 1 and 5 are right on the edge, 2 and 4 left or right of centre and 3 in the middle. That to me made sense.
Love this style of video, detailing what you're doing and observing definitely challenges me to improve and apply these skills. Looking forward to doing these courses and your next video
Very strange watching you ride roads I know so well. You pass my friends home!! Brilliant video Bruce 📹 quality entertainment and I learned stuff too! 👌
Great video, can’t wait to up my game to this level…..sunrise is around 5:00 tomorrow 😜. Also, for all the stick Essex gets, we do have some great roads and picture perfect villages.
Hiya Bruce 1st ever comment on yr channel FWIW I was brought up on runnning commentary (which is very hard and mentally draining) by the old man who was ex old bill now riding bikes since the two stroke bliss of the 1970s I signed up for my 1st ever IAM course and cant wait!! So I have an HGV class 1 since 1985 and untold mileage under my belt but one thing for sure is you can never get enough training!!! Smooth =speed , forward vision =speed really enjoy the channel .
100% agree re. riding/driving with commentary - it is exhausting, especially to start with. Maintaining the required level of concentration definitely takes it out of you.
Fantastic watch (both parts) Really enjoyed your thought processing and commentary through the ride. Did a Bikesafe myself probably about 10 years ago now with Essex Police. I cannot rate these highly enough, got really useful feedback through the day, improved both my speed (down as well as up) and my observation.
As a new rider these two videos have been a real eye opener! When I get my full licence I'll be looking to do a BikeSafe course for sure! Cheers Bruce keep up the excellent videos!
Bike Safe's nowt. It's just one day. Best to see it as a taster of what observed rides would be like as an associate (/pupil) with either IAM or ROSPA, and do an advanced course to test standard. You can't absorb much roadcraft or get your head around IPSGA in a day. Best you can say for Bike Safe is it's better than nowt - but only just.
@unfunny - Not at all. Some people don’t want to do IAM/RoSPA, I wouldn’t personally as it’s just not my style of riding. I don’t want so many restrictions and would rather just ride my own ride whilst utilising roadcraft as I see fit. Bikesafe gives people a wee taster of the main points, and that alone will go along way to making peoples ride safer for sure. But if IAM/RoSPA is your thing, then go for it 👍
I'm going for my bike training soon. I have learned so much from watching this video. I have been driving a car for 42 years with no accidents (touch wood ). I seem to see things before they happen. I hope I'm the same on a bike my wife goes on at me because I always know what's happening behind I just love it when she shouts why are you pulling over then a police car etc shoots past with blues on but no siron,I just smile and say and that's why you should know what's happening behind you. Thanks for the video.
Lovely ride, I'll be carrying on learning then! Good course, Bikesafe. One takeaway from my course relating to paint on the roads you mentioned was "white means shite". Thanks so much for the vid and your commentary was right on the mark.
I looked into advanced riding courses a few years ago but didnt do anything about it although I did do a bike safe day with the Gloucestershire police and that too gave a good insight to advanced riding. Watching these videos has made me think that I need go get my butt in gear and actually do the ROSPA or IAM training, your commentary and road position was spot on and very helpful
Superb video Bruce. I did a similar course through Honda about 25 years ago, two days 1:1 with an ex Hendon instructor. The observation and positioning I learned there has stuck with me ever since. Not only did it make me a safer rider, I became more relaxed and confident and started enjoying riding so much more. Watching your video made me realise I could do with sharpening up my riding, so thanks for that. Excellent video, well worth rewatching every year.
Thanks for this Bruce. You called that overtake spot on. I'm not ashamed to admit it but I may have picked up one or two bad riding habits at almost 70. But honestly it's been along time since I was shouted at by a driver as I just enjoying cruising these days. I will endeavour to check my road positioning more. Thanks again and wishing you and your mates enjoyable safe riding.
Bruce, absolutely love the running commentary, please keep the vids coming, breath of fresh air, no blowing of smoke up any orifice! But you’ve nailed it.
You're never too old to learn. I picked up quite a few tips watching you. The commentary was excellent and informative. Could be a new aspect to your channel fella. You have a gift for getting the info across mate. A lot of experience to pass on. Motorway riding could be a good first topic.
Im going for my mod 2 test in 4 days, I have been watching TH-cam videos as well a having proper training, I will take positioning and pointing out all the possible hazards, junctions etc but not use the some advanced skills you have shown there until after I pass my test, I have been driving last 20 years and I class myself a safe driver, having owning and driving fast ish cars, I always look far ahead and anticipate hazards before they even happen, hopefully this will help me pass my test and one day I will be able to ride as safe and as good as you.
Like your style of riding and you do as I do notice all those tell tale signs such as the bins out, child's scooter and such and doing those little things like thanking vehicles you have just filtered by and riding in a staggered formation. I had been riding for 40 years before doing extra training with the IAM Roadsmart group, if nothing else you get the feedback on your riding from many other riders, including ex Police and forces riders. A great video Sir, ride safe.
Haha you ride the same as me, on my advanced biker course they hammered me for riding one handed. Ditto on my Safe Rider course! Still do it when I’m happy and committed. Plus the Tigers have a lovely warm vent from the left hand of the three cylinder, just above your knee.
New mature rider here. Taking my time on a 125 rather than jumping through the DAS and starting on a less forgiving format. (kudos to those who do, I judge not ;-) ) . Learned a lot from your commentary. This vid (and part 1) explain a lot of what I see other smart (ddfm ?) riders do and gives me a youtube rider I'm grateful to listen to and learn from. Thank you.
The best biking video I've seen so far. Just passed the bike test last July and your commentary is a great mental refresher, especially regarding positions 1,2 &3.
I am not a biker rider but l have done the motoring advanced course in the 80's ina van . It was good to see it from a bikers vision and commentary. An added bonus was the dulcet tones of a fellow Scotsman. I used to drive an impact lorry in road traffic management in London, it was interesting to see the reactions of motorists and bikers when l lowered the impact cushion, they would do anything to get past me.
This could be a series; so informative and useful. It’s helpful k recognise the roads as well but this is really clear and even though I’ve been riding over 15 years I’ve learnt plenty. Thanks Bruce
Awesome video. Was great listening to your commentary. It's watching you, and listening to the commentary, that you realise, how much you 'don't' see..... it was like a mini refresher, watching these, and Chopsies. Well done both, great video Bruce, great course too. Grumps.
G Day Bruce even though my better half and myself are in Aus we,ve both taken alot from both Lamb Chops and your vids keep up the good work Cheers Glenn.
I enjoyed those two videos. I gave my RT back 7 years ago but I enjoyed it while it lasted, and the ride out with the police was enlightening to say the least. Keep up the good work 🌞
Thanks Bruce - a great video and a useful reminder. Bikesafe is a great course and from my experience the guys who run them are universally excellent - worth refreshing once in a while.
Enjoyed that Thank You. RoadCraft is a good read, but watching that makes even more sense. Hope you’ll do some more of these if & when possible Fella 😊
One of your best videos fella 😊 Brings back so many memories…. Is good for us All to talk ourselves through our ride as it keeps us focused away from the “Wonder what’s for tea 🤔” screech Crash ! …Roadcraft saves lives End of…. Thanks for sharing… 🥃🏴
Fantastic commentary on your observations Bruce,been on riding since 16 (52 now) great to watch this and learn will definitely apply on next ride,never to old to learn/ refresh your skills.
Wow……I’ll be re watching both parts….I have learnt so much….thank you for sharing, being both honest and clear during the rides, big shout out to the police as well…..I live in Jersey, very very busy narrow roads….I’ll be looking out at every option tomorrow….and road positioning, our police here even give us riders a polite nod of acknowledgment as they pass by…..excellent video and very helpful.
An interesting point you made there @ 07:45 I think it was about filtering @teapotone. I work on the premise that if I cannot stop for a door opening or pedestrian walking out then I need to slow down and I often find myself slowing down and even letting other bikers past.
A great couple of videos, i rode with a police instructor every other month for 3 years approx 14/15 years ago, I took a break from riding due to family commitments and return to it 18 months ago, due to being rusty, I seeked help form the Rapid Training guys and everything slotted back into place, I can't emphasize the importance of this type of training is, i agreed with you "slowed you down" statement however it made my progress between A -B much quicker. looking forward to seeing your video with the Rapid guys.
Great video. I really find your thought process to be valuable - explaining why you do something as you do it. I have been riding 50 plus years and your video is still valuable. Thanks.
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I’ve always thought that the bottom sign meant “fun section up ahead”.
Brilliant video with lots of food for thought for me. I have done a bike safe and went on to do my IAM advanced so thought I couldn't do another bike safe! Come the summer I will put in for another one with the MET
Loved the commentary of your ride. Thanks again.
Thanks bud, glad you’ve got some good from the vids 👍
Your forward planning is on the money Bruce. I've driven HGV's as well as cars & motorbikes. I can't emphasise how important it is to look as far ahead as possible whilst highlighting hazards to yourself. Top content Bruce 👌
The Smith Driving System ... Rule no. 1 for forward planning ... but all 5 rules are spot on.
That white truck at 17:20 startled me and I'm just sitting in front of a computer.
I actually did not know about the top to bottom on road signs. You learn something every day, thanks 👍
As a new rider I can't tell you how beneficial content like this is, absolutely superb Bruce. Did the raiseyourride version of this with Avon and Somerset the other week and it was an excellent day out and I'd recommend it to anyone.
Nice one Paul 👍
So good this could seriously be a training video. Why, because you bring it to life with explanations, humour and your wealth of experience. Most training can be very dry but this is not
Thanks bud 👍
Sorry.. totally disagree.. Bad example for a training video .. what training video would show someone overtaking vehicles on an a 'A' road in excess of 70 mph on several occasions and exceeding other speed limits throughout the video. ... a traing course would tell you to be observant at all times and if you observed his speedo at all, you would realise that's it's certainly not suitable as a training video
@@teapotone bro , I’m in Scotland do you have any numbers mate for a course up here or anyone in chat ,going bck on road after leg break ,long story but it’s been three year ,want that confidence bck , cheers
@@Malcolmmtts bro from what I mind that’s why bikes have that power to get past a pest ,A road bit iffy but it was cool with the plod guy .it also says riding on an open road .
No sorry bud I don’t have any connections up there - drop Rapid training a line as they have people all around the country.
I know their courses are expensive, but they may be able to put you in touch with someone suitable 👍
Top notch video, refresher for those of us that have been biking for decades and all that we do instinctively that younger, less experienced riders might not know. Having been a Chief Instructor for Canada Safety Councils motorcycle courses, lane positioning, always having an "exit strategy" and defensive riding can never be over streesed. Thanks for the excellent job
Could learn so much from following this guy for a morning.
I’ve been driving since 1997 and riding since 2018. I thought I knew what I was doing on the roads till I watched this video. I’m already a slow careful rider, but this has shown me what I’m missing! Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻
The look on Lamb Chops face when he thought you were being bollocked, priceless!! Big thing I take from both of your videos and Lamb Chops is being aware overtaking when there are options on the right in particular. Great stuff thanx.
Cheers Simon, aye riding this way you really do start to notice so much more whilst you’re riding - it does slow you down in many situations, but it also allows you to go quicker in others, and be smoother overall 👍
I loved the bikesafe course. even the "theory" lesson at the start. The one issue I had, was I was only told what I wasn't do right (which is great), but it didn't necessarily tell me how to fix it.
This has been a great series Bruce one of the best examples of advanced riding especially the commentary. I am a member of the IAM, ride a blood bike and so do lots of miles in all weather and must redo training and a test not always IAM but with a recognised organisation every three years. What always surprises me with some bikers is that “if I’m able to ride really fast I’m a good rider” been there myself in my younger days but 40+ years of biking on see it differently now.
Thanks bud, glad you’ve enjoyed them.
Yes absolutely, I totally agree. It used to be all about speed for me, and the faster I went and faster I cornered, the better rider I felt I was.
Now I see some riders on the road and cringe as I know they’re surviving mostly by luck, and eventually that’ll run out.
Don’t get me wrong, there are some incredibly talented riders out there who are comfortable at way higher speeds for situations than I am, but I’m definitely much more reserved in my usage of speed than I used to be, and I’d like to think my vision ahead and risk assessments are higher than average now.
Accidents still happen though and you can never think you know it all.
I’ve recently done a day with ‘Rapid Training’ and I learned loads regarding my vision, positioning, and more.
Every day is a school day 👍😉
Personal choice, I don’t want to personally
Nope, never been an issue for me personally. My headlights and road positioning are a much larger factor in being noticed by other road users.
Personally I only notice high-viz clothing after I’ve already spotted a bike due to their lights. I tend not to sit with traffic on the nationals and would rather get passed and away from potential hazards.
But it’s a personal thing, I do t think anyone should be forced to wear anything in particular on a bike - helmet is a bare minimum and that’s fine by me.
Massive difference between the area of a car and the tiny surface area of a rider, a specially at speed and sat behind your bikes headlight
As I said at the start Terry, if you want to wear hi-viz, go right ahead, but it’s not for me👍
The old adage, slow in fast out, fast in sh*t out. Great commentary.
I am lucky enough to be in the middle of an IAM course. Your videos are a great demonstration of what can be expected on such a course, with your unique style of commentary! All training is valuable, with the accent on the Safety Bubble. Staying Safe and Having Fun! Cheers.
Brilliant vid Bruce, I see too many bikers who don't use proper positioning and put themselves at a risk, not giving other road users a chance to see them. Life is too short, don't be in a hurry to end it. Being an ambulance tech and and a fellow biker, I just wonder when I will be picking that rider up off the road at times. Be safe!!
About to do CBT and never ridden a motorbike. I got a lot out of this video and commentary. Recommended.
Well done Bruce. You showed that the system of motorcycle control, is very much still within you and used in your riding to the effect it does give to riding. From your own history and training and old profession of; Police rider/driver, it is still serving you in your riding in your "profession" as a motorcycle vlogger, of which I think is at a high standard and sets example to others to follow, that if they were to also commit to some good training, with a professional rider trainer, they to could change their own ride so much for the better and safer. Watching you here shows, that it isn't boring, "old pipe and slippers brigade riding" as was so often thought in the past, but that it is the way to take one's own riding. You have just shown that and expressed it so well to your "subscribers", which I am one, it is so worth it to do these training/assessment opportunities. Well done mate and I hope many more see it and take it up themselves, leaving their egos at home. You've reached a lot of people who watch and listen to your advice on your channel, about bikes and riding and the fun to be had, but safely, as much as we did if not more! on the old Essex Police BikeSafe and currently on the Essex FireBike Better Biking course. Bless ya matey, enjoy once again well done on a great video Bruce.
learned from this, riding for 10 months, knew nothing of positions 1, 2, 3.
Very sensible riding. Thanks for the live comment during the ride. Lessons learned.
informative to watch for someone with an upcoming CBT, with the intention of obtaining a full licence.
Been riding for 5 years and picked up so many bad habits. Back to training, appreciated the video.
One of the best commentaries I have heard/seen. I like to watch these to avoid complacency, as a returning rider who only got back onto motorbikes in 2019. Really clear, well explained (your thinking), so thanks. Great job.
Cheers Kevin 👏👍
Great video
Highly recommend every rider to do this course. Everyone should gain something.
Automatic Traffic Signal?…. Aside from the travel videos these are some of my favourites of yours. Nice work all round.
Enjoyed the both videos. Reminded me of the day I did my course. We had more riding around East London before lunch. Then went on the same Ride as yourself. Also I had to go with the higher powered bikes. Due to my scooter being a 600cc. Which due to the auto gear box wasn't so fast on the acceleration.
Your commentary shows how much you there is to be aware of when you’re out riding .
Excellent Bruce, just as Part 1 was excellent too. Almost feel like I've done the course now, your running commentary was brilliant. Thanks
This was really good. I'm a fairly new rider and my friend and former instructor is ex Kent Police traffic. He's taught me to ride just like this. Good work 👏!
These full comentary videos are very educational and gives us an insight into the thoughts and workings of a very experienced rider. Thank you.
Cheers Lee 👍
Great commentary! Extremely descriptive and useful. Thank you!
Really enjoyed your videos on bike safe it’s nice to know what gear your in and speed , I have watched a lot of American videos but they don’t relate to speed . I done a course with a ex police biker not long after I passed my test some years ago and he taught me a lot . I was late coming into the motorbike scene so I’m never going to be your leg down merchant. I just love touring and social aspect of been a biker . Road position is key and I’m always trying to improve your tutorial is great .
Regards Danny
Superb video. As a former rider in the early eighties who is getting back in to riding bikes, I find these videos to be really useful.
Beautifully done Bruce. Good revision from my own Bike Safe course recently. I’ve seen so many mates put themselves under self induced pressure to put the overtake on to keep up with their pals. Better to try and resist the temptation if it’s not safe. Rather be cautious and a minute late than anything worse 👍🏻
These are vids that I shall be re-watching.. Thanks for posting!
Excellent display of what one has to do in making decisions about road conditions and planning one's position on the road. Thanks again. I'm off to practice.
I'm surprised he didn't mention how much you were waving your arms about (tongue in cheek) good video.
It shows what can be achieved when the police do something useful instead of there usual fixation with speeding 👍
Having learnt to ride I still tend to use motor compression to slow down. It is a good reminder to use the brakes to communicate slowing down or stopping. Thanks for this as, even though I live in Aussie, it is equally applicable to our situation.
Well done - IPSGA shown and described in ‘live’ conditions; invaluable!
Bikesafe is a great resource. Thank you for highlighting it so positively
Enjoyable to watch and listen.
A excellent insight to the thinking rider.
Lovely commentary. I've done MAC and IAM - but watching someone else apply the method is really positive and affirming. It also helps me pick up my "new" bad habits.
Brill vid the transit on the left when you took the lead scared the shit out of me 🤘
I did a Bikesafe course (Dorset) and they use 1 to 5 rather than 1 to 3 for road positioning. 1 and 5 are right on the edge, 2 and 4 left or right of centre and 3 in the middle. That to me made sense.
Love this style of video, detailing what you're doing and observing definitely challenges me to improve and apply these skills. Looking forward to doing these courses and your next video
enjoyed that Brucey! 👌
Cheers Chops! 👍
Great road from Bran End to Duck end and on to Great Burstead, one of my favourites in Essex.
Very strange watching you ride roads I know so well. You pass my friends home!! Brilliant video Bruce 📹 quality entertainment and I learned stuff too! 👌
Great video, can’t wait to up my game to this level…..sunrise is around 5:00 tomorrow 😜. Also, for all the stick Essex gets, we do have some great roads and picture perfect villages.
That was well worth watching and learn from correct road position. Also thinking well ahead.
Hiya Bruce 1st ever comment on yr channel FWIW I was brought up on runnning commentary (which is very hard and mentally draining) by the old man who was ex old bill now riding bikes since the two stroke bliss of the 1970s I signed up for my 1st ever IAM course and cant wait!! So I have an HGV class 1 since 1985 and untold mileage under my belt but one thing for sure is you can never get enough training!!! Smooth =speed , forward vision =speed really enjoy the channel .
Thanks very much Remus and cheers for commenting bud 👍
100% agree re. riding/driving with commentary - it is exhausting, especially to start with. Maintaining the required level of concentration definitely takes it out of you.
Excellent, I did this course last year, over Snake Pass and around Peak district. It's a great course. 👍
This is brilliant. I can't wait to get my bike back on the road.
Good part 2 and you and Lamb Chops on you best behavier.
Choir boys 😇 🤣👍
I enjoyed that reminder and the best thing I ever did was the bike safe day down here in Cornwall. I can't recommend it highly enough and it was fun.
This is brilliant, exactly what I was taught and it still makes my head hurt when I do it. You've got a future as an instructor!!
Ha Ha, God help other road users!!!!
Cheers Steve 👍
Fantastic watch (both parts) Really enjoyed your thought processing and commentary through the ride. Did a Bikesafe myself probably about 10 years ago now with Essex Police. I cannot rate these highly enough, got really useful feedback through the day, improved both my speed (down as well as up) and my observation.
Great vid brought back Memories from my old Star rider days. ( showing my age ) 🤫
As a new rider these two videos have been a real eye opener! When I get my full licence I'll be looking to do a BikeSafe course for sure! Cheers Bruce keep up the excellent videos!
Bike Safe's nowt. It's just one day. Best to see it as a taster of what observed rides would be like as an associate (/pupil) with either IAM or ROSPA, and do an advanced course to test standard. You can't absorb much roadcraft or get your head around IPSGA in a day. Best you can say for Bike Safe is it's better than nowt - but only just.
@unfunny - Not at all. Some people don’t want to do IAM/RoSPA, I wouldn’t personally as it’s just not my style of riding. I don’t want so many restrictions and would rather just ride my own ride whilst utilising roadcraft as I see fit.
Bikesafe gives people a wee taster of the main points, and that alone will go along way to making peoples ride safer for sure.
But if IAM/RoSPA is your thing, then go for it 👍
@@teapotone "a long way" - right okay. It didn't do that for me, but whatever.
I'm going for my bike training soon. I have learned so much from watching this video. I have been driving a car for 42 years with no accidents (touch wood ). I seem to see things before they happen. I hope I'm the same on a bike my wife goes on at me because I always know what's happening behind I just love it when she shouts why are you pulling over then a police car etc shoots past with blues on but no siron,I just smile and say and that's why you should know what's happening behind you. Thanks for the video.
Lovely ride, I'll be carrying on learning then! Good course, Bikesafe. One takeaway from my course relating to paint on the roads you mentioned was "white means shite". Thanks so much for the vid and your commentary was right on the mark.
I looked into advanced riding courses a few years ago but didnt do anything about it although I did do a bike safe day with the Gloucestershire police and that too gave a good insight to advanced riding. Watching these videos has made me think that I need go get my butt in gear and actually do the ROSPA or IAM training, your commentary and road position was spot on and very helpful
Superb video Bruce. I did a similar course through Honda about 25 years ago, two days 1:1 with an ex Hendon instructor. The observation and positioning I learned there has stuck with me ever since. Not only did it make me a safer rider, I became more relaxed and confident and started enjoying riding so much more. Watching your video made me realise I could do with sharpening up my riding, so thanks for that. Excellent video, well worth rewatching every year.
Thanks for this Bruce. You called that overtake spot on. I'm not ashamed to admit it but I may have picked up one or two bad riding habits at almost 70. But honestly it's been along time since I was shouted at by a driver as I just enjoying cruising these days. I will endeavour to check my road positioning more. Thanks again and wishing you and your mates enjoyable safe riding.
Thanks very much Les, same to you and yours bud 👍
I’ve taken so much on board watching these 2 vids. Also went on the waiting list with my local bikesafe. Thank you.
I really enjoyed your Bikesafe videos, thank you. I’m also a retired Job biker and now I volunteer as a Bikesafe Assessor.
Good ride and commentary 👍🏼
Cheers Chris 👍
Bruce, absolutely love the running commentary, please keep the vids coming, breath of fresh air, no blowing of smoke up any orifice! But you’ve nailed it.
Thanks Dave 👍
You're never too old to learn. I picked up quite a few tips watching you. The commentary was excellent and informative. Could be a new aspect to your channel fella. You have a gift for getting the info across mate. A lot of experience to pass on. Motorway riding could be a good first topic.
Thanks Gareth 👍
Im going for my mod 2 test in 4 days, I have been watching TH-cam videos as well a having proper training, I will take positioning and pointing out all the possible hazards, junctions etc but not use the some advanced skills you have shown there until after I pass my test, I have been driving last 20 years and I class myself a safe driver, having owning and driving fast ish cars, I always look far ahead and anticipate hazards before they even happen, hopefully this will help me pass my test and one day I will be able to ride as safe and as good as you.
Awesome video, you have pointed out so many hazards, that I would have missed
On the waiting list for the ones up Durham area after the first video dude, then looking at IAM. Cracking video dude!
Awesome stuff Alex, enjoy your day out when it comes 👍
Like your style of riding and you do as I do notice all those tell tale signs such as the bins out, child's scooter and such and doing those little things like thanking vehicles you have just filtered by and riding in a staggered formation. I had been riding for 40 years before doing extra training with the IAM Roadsmart group, if nothing else you get the feedback on your riding from many other riders, including ex Police and forces riders. A great video Sir, ride safe.
Top notch vid Bruce … a great reminder of how to ride correctly 👊
Haha you ride the same as me, on my advanced biker course they hammered me for riding one handed. Ditto on my Safe Rider course! Still do it when I’m happy and committed. Plus the Tigers have a lovely warm vent from the left hand of the three cylinder, just above your knee.
New mature rider here. Taking my time on a 125 rather than jumping through the DAS and starting on a less forgiving format. (kudos to those who do, I judge not ;-) ) . Learned a lot from your commentary. This vid (and part 1) explain a lot of what I see other smart (ddfm ?) riders do and gives me a youtube rider I'm grateful to listen to and learn from. Thank you.
The best biking video I've seen so far. Just passed the bike test last July and your commentary is a great mental refresher, especially regarding positions 1,2 &3.
I'll be taking a lot of tips from this video and putting it into practice.... cheers Bruce.. 👍👍
I am not a biker rider but l have done the motoring advanced course in the 80's ina van . It was good to see it from a bikers vision and commentary. An added bonus was the dulcet tones of a fellow Scotsman. I used to drive an impact lorry in road traffic management in London, it was interesting to see the reactions of motorists and bikers when l lowered the impact cushion, they would do anything to get past me.
This could be a series; so informative and useful. It’s helpful k recognise the roads as well but this is really clear and even though I’ve been riding over 15 years I’ve learnt plenty. Thanks Bruce
My pleasure Chris, glad it was of some use to you 👍
Awesome video. Was great listening to your commentary.
It's watching you, and listening to the commentary, that you realise, how much you 'don't' see.....
it was like a mini refresher, watching these, and Chopsies.
Well done both, great video Bruce, great course too.
Grumps.
Thanks Grumps, appreciate that 👍
G Day Bruce even though my better half and myself are in Aus we,ve both taken alot from both Lamb Chops and your vids keep up the good work Cheers Glenn.
LOVE how you passed over the 40 limit marker on the red chevrons just as you hit 45 :)
Well done Bruce. That was really really good. Loved your commentary, brisk and safe, apart from that S-bend 😅.
Clear to see you still have all the skills and knowledge from your days in the job. Great video thanks.
Bruce, loved the commentary and would be happy to hear it in your other videos (when you're not wittering on 😂).
I enjoyed those two videos. I gave my RT back 7 years ago but I enjoyed it while it lasted, and the ride out with the police was enlightening to say the least. Keep up the good work 🌞
Thanks Bruce - a great video and a useful reminder. Bikesafe is a great course and from my experience the guys who run them are universally excellent - worth refreshing once in a while.
Cracking stuff gents. Interesting to see what we should all be doing all the time, but seldom do.
🤓right on great refresher course,and nice scenery for me to see from Canada 🥂😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦 hope to ride around there one day
Enjoyed that Thank You. RoadCraft is a good read, but watching that makes even more sense.
Hope you’ll do some more of these if & when possible Fella 😊
Excellent demonstration of Advanced Riding. I have forwarded on to my local RoSPA as a recommended watch. 👍
Cheers Andrew, glad you enjoyed it 👍
Thank you for posting this as a new rider who rides this route everyday in the summer this has really helped with my positioning
Thank you Bruce
No bother Matthew, glad it was of some help 👍
One of your best videos fella 😊 Brings back so many memories…. Is good for us All to talk ourselves through our ride as it keeps us focused away from the “Wonder what’s for tea 🤔” screech Crash ! …Roadcraft saves lives End of…. Thanks for sharing… 🥃🏴
Fantastic commentary on your observations Bruce,been on riding since 16 (52 now) great to watch this and learn will definitely apply on next ride,never to old to learn/ refresh your skills.
Thanks Barry
👍👍👍👍👍 safe ride, safety first. Good job.
Wow……I’ll be re watching both parts….I have learnt so much….thank you for sharing, being both honest and clear during the rides, big shout out to the police as well…..I live in Jersey, very very busy narrow roads….I’ll be looking out at every option tomorrow….and road positioning, our police here even give us riders a polite nod of acknowledgment as they pass by…..excellent video and very helpful.
An interesting point you made there @ 07:45 I think it was about filtering @teapotone.
I work on the premise that if I cannot stop for a door opening or pedestrian walking out then I need to slow down and I often find myself slowing down and even letting other bikers past.
Fab videos lots of very useful advice. Many thanks. Have subscribed to make sure I see more of these.
A great couple of videos, i rode with a police instructor every other month for 3 years approx 14/15 years ago, I took a break from riding due to family commitments and return to it 18 months ago, due to being rusty, I seeked help form the Rapid Training guys and everything slotted back into place, I can't emphasize the importance of this type of training is, i agreed with you "slowed you down" statement however it made my progress between A -B much quicker. looking forward to seeing your video with the Rapid guys.
Great video. I really find your thought process to be valuable - explaining why you do something as you do it. I have been riding 50 plus years and your video is still valuable. Thanks.