BMF Blue Riband Advanced Rider Assessment

The Blue Riband Advanced Rider Award training uses Motorcycle Roadcraft as its reference and is the same system of motorcycle control used by all Police Forces and other emergency services.

It provides a recognised approach to riding, which puts you in the right place on the road, at the right time, at the correct speed and in the right gear, to deal with all hazards, and used correctly will make you a smoother, more confident and safer rider.

The Blue Riband Advanced Rider Award is supported by the Police BikeSafe initiative and the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes (NABB), who both acknowledge the quality of the course and support it as an advanced riding qualification for those seeking to volunteer as a Blood Biker.

You can complete your training over a period of consecutive days, or spread your training over a period of time, which you can easily arrange with your course Instructor. Either way, the course content is the same.

The first day will commence with a short period of theory and discussion about the various techniques you will practice, followed by on the road training. Each day is broken down into sections with stops along the way for roadside debriefs and discussions. You will be advised by your instructor when you have reached the required standard, and then be given the opportunity to take the Blue Riband assessment.

The assessment (conducted by an independent instructor) will take about an hour, at the end of which you will receive your result, along with a verbal debrief. A written report on your performance will be sent on to you via the BMF, who will send your certificate (valid for three years) and your 1 years BMF Membership pack.

Many insurance companies will allow a discount for this award, so please mention it when you renew your policy.

This is an assessment where you will be assessed against standards of Motorcycle Roadcraft for British Motorcycle Federation Blue Riband Motorcycle Advance Riding.

ON COMPLETING THIS ASSESSMENT:

• You will receive a written assessment, containing advice on the subject areas of forward planning, positioning on bends, following, overtaking, hazard awareness and judgement, observations, use of The System, use of speed and any other comments.
• On passing the assessment you will receive a certificate, badge and membership to the BMF for 12 months.

All ‘Blue Riband Advanced Rider Award’ Instructors/Assessors are trained to the highest level, having been trained and ratified by the BMF Blue Riband National Lead or the BMF Regional Chief Instructor Team.

All our professional Instructors use comms, which enhances your training, reduces the need for as many roadside debriefs, and will optimise your training experience.

If you are not sure if your standard of riding meets Blue Riband please consider our popular training days.

Whether it is to start your advanced riding journey or to review and consolidate your existing skills, get in touch today!