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I discovered Rapid Motorcycle Training through a YouTuber I follow and decided to give it a go to improve my riding skills. As a relatively new rider (I got my full license less than a year ago), I wanted to build my confidence and refine my technique.
After an initial phone call, I opted for the Roadmaster training and was paired with Alan. From the start, Alan took the time to understand what I wanted to get out of the course and tailored his instruction and coaching to my needs. Over the two days, we alternated between observing my riding and using a radio so he could guide me through new techniques in real time.
By the end of the course, I felt like a much more confident—and, importantly, safer—rider.
The personal approach made all the difference, and I’d highly recommend Rapid to anyone looking to up their riding game!
I discovered Rapid Motorcycle Training through a YouTuber I follow and decided to give it a go to improve my riding skills. As a relatively new rider (I got my full license less than a year ago), I wanted to build my confidence and refine my technique.After an initial phone call, I opted for the Roadmaster training and was paired with Alan. From the start, Alan took the time to understand what I wanted to get out of the course and tailored his instruction and coaching to my needs. Over the two days, we alternated between observing my riding and using a radio so he could guide me through new techniques in real time.By the end of the course, I felt like a much more confident—and, importantly, safer—rider. The personal approach made all the difference, and I’d highly recommend Rapid to anyone looking to up their riding game!
Great day of training to supplement my IAM Observer training. Alan Thomas our coach for the day had already been very accommodating switching dates for me when I was unwell for the original date. Alan provide different insights to riding outside the IAM framework to highlight the need to thing and ride for myself. Nice Lunch and even though it was November and greasy roads the ride was great. If you want to develop your riding further and perhaps already have IAM/RoSPA, I can only recommend considering Rapid as a great supplement to this.
Owning and riding motorbikes is my main hobby and has been since 1977 (I'm 64 now). Quite a long time really and I'm keen to continue as long as I can and I thought it might be an idea to get my riding assessed and to get some training to keep myself as safe as possible. I wasn't really interested in going any faster I just wanted to get some safety tips really so I went for the bespoke package and within a short time had a booking with Mark Reilly. We spent a bit of time talking about what I was looking for and then Mark was kind enough to point out some things that I could be doing better and some things that I wasn't doing at all that might help me! It kind of dawned on me that maybe I should have done this years ago but hey better late than never! The format was that Mark followed me to have a look at how I rode, followed by a debrief, then he would lead and show some options, then I would lead and he'd have another look at my riding and this repeated multiple times. The time just flew by and it never felt like training rather more like constructive coaching. The funny thing is that when I rode home after the session I felt very comfortable putting into effect the things we'd talked about and practiced and I felt I was riding much more smoothly with more of a plan and rather oddly was also progressing both more quickly (and safely) than before. From my point of view the outlay was money well spent. If it extends the life of your hobby as well as possibly your own life as well it's got to be worth it. I'll let everything settle down and practice what I've been shown and will definitely book further sessions with Mark/Rapid. If you're wondering whether to do it do not be concerned about being "judged" or "tested" - the speed the coaching takes place at is at your own pace and I never felt in the slightest bit uncomfortable or pressured to do anything I didn't want to do in any way. Mark is both friendly and professional and I would say if you're thinking about it definitely give it a go!
Just want to thank all the guys at Rapid Training. After last year completing my bikemaster 1-3 (and a tour of isle of man).I came back this year firstly having a couple of days on a refresher (thank you, Martin).Also had a.fantasric four day tour of the isle of man(again). Thank you Dave I've then just had two days with these guys having had coaching with their track master level 1, course (thank you Mark).These are a must experience, if you are looking for any sort of bike riding tuition.The whole set up is very relaxed, all the coaches are very friendly, they make you feel comfortable and the advice they give is quality. They are very professional.So looking.forward to going back next year.Thank you guys Thanks guys, for the
I have come close to dying a few times on motorbikes, been riding since 7 years old. I decided to purchase the bike of my dreams the Honda 1000RRR SP Fireblade, & to help my prospects of staying alive, I chose RAPID training, to enhance my skill set for the road. My coach was Joe, a true professional on comms when needed, reassuring me of ridding position and gently pulling me back into position when I loose concentration. Joe’s coaching never ended at the end of day 2 as I still felt his coaching, reminding me of the places where I needed help, in the report that was later provided to me. Joe is a true advocate to Rapid, I look forward to completing my Level 2 next year with Joe / Rapid when the funds permit.
Having done the normal 'ragging' offroad bikes when I was 15, I have finally gotten around (been given permission!), to get my bike license at the age of 51. I did this 2 years ago via Direct Access then went straight into IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists), after a quick taster of Bike Safe with Sussex Police and Biker Down for emergency medical training. In short, I realized that if I was to stay alive on the road I needed all the training I could get. Having got a 'credit' for IAM I went straight into BikeMaster 2 with Rapid. I didn't have too many ingrained 'bad habits' after having only ridden for 2 years but my inexperience showed under pressure. Rapid helped me on track to understand the true potential of my bike (Ducati Diavel 1200). Scraping the pegs was a novel feeling and learning how to safely apply exit drive, 3 stage braking and quick steer really educated me on how much grip you really have. This inspired massive confidence in corners which had been my nemesis. The Bikemaster 2 road days with Giles Lamb in Sussex were even better. Learning to apply the track concepts on the road really gave a practical use to what would otherwise have been interesting but not useful. Be accurate, how far out? where do you want to be?, How do you want the bike to feel? are all etched into my brain now on every corner. Yesterday I completed Bikemaster 3. We really started tuning the ride, less is more, only you know what you are doing, less busy, seeing everything without moving your head or reacting, prioritization of hazards. I am positive my riding will continue to improve if I keep practicing and developing. I no longer worry about corners or overtakes, I look forward to them, I hunt them out. My riding is soooo much more enjoyable and speed is a by-product of feeling in total control of the machine, trying to achieve accuracy and flow. I cannot recommend this enough. It is NOT cheap, but if you value your life, see motorcycling as a life skill and want to enjoy your riding to the max, then this is the best money you can spend. Thank you to the whole team (Giles & Dave especially) and I will follow your success on track with interest and support.
Overall ExperienceTraining Period: October 2024 – July 2025Coach: Vinnie Cooper – consistently outstanding across all levels: clear, patient, and highly skilled.Routes & Stops: Beautifully planned, enhancing both the learning and riding experience.PositivesCoaching Quality:Vinnie delivered top-tier training throughout the entire program. His professionalism, clarity, and supportive nature made a significant difference.Level 3 also featured Rich Evans for the track session at Blyton—equally excellent. Both coaches set the benchmark for what great instruction should be.Scenery & Ride Routes:Routes were scenic, thoughtfully chosen, and well-paced for both training and rest stops. They contributed meaningfully to the overall experience.MESH Comms on Level 3:The upgraded MESH communication system used at Level 3 transformed the course. Clear, consistent, and reliable—this is how all communication systems should work!NegativesCommunication System Issues (Levels 1 & 2):Frequent failures and sync issues with outdated equipment impacted training delivery.These technical issues caused frustration, safety concerns, and a loss of valuable instruction time.Despite reporting the problem early, there was no resolution until Level 3. Management’s handling of the MESH rollout was disappointing.Inconsistent Coaching Quality:Coaching at the Blyton track day (Level 2) did not meet the high standards later set by Rich and Vinnie. The contrast in quality was noticeable and affected the consistency of the training experience.Final Thoughts & SuggestionsRating:Would rate 5/5 for the coaching provided by Vinnie and Rich.However, the overall score is reduced due to early rider to rider communication issues and inconsistent instructor quality.Recommendation:Yes—with the condition that the MESH communication system is used throughout, and all instructors meet the same coaching standard as Vinnie and Rich.Future Interest:Definitely interested in a refresher course in 2026—preferably a non-track day version, with interest in Scotland and then Wales/Shropshire.Closing ThanksSpecial thanks to Vinnie for his exceptional dedication and consistent support throughout the course. His efforts were the highlight of the experience. It’s unfortunate that I had to take matters into my own hands to resolve the comms situation—it shouldn’t have come to that.
Review UPDATE - May’25 – Bikemaster Level 2 & 3 Track DaysFinally made it to Blyton Park Raceway for my Bikemaster 2 & 3 Level Track days with Rapid Training. What can I say… AWESOME 2 days. Weather could not have been better and despite never having been on a track before, augmented with some initial nervice and trepidation, I embarked on the Bikemaster Lv2 coaching with Ian and Liam. Any initial nerves soon settled as Ian and Liam guided me around the track, building skills and confidence session after session throughout the day. Any pre-conceived ideas of thrashing around a racetrack amongst a melee, quickly evaporated as the emphasis was clearly targeted on increasing machine control and handling technique. Having completed the Level 2 road days back in October’24, this was a natural progression with both Ian and Liam nurturing with just the right amount of encouragement and building confidence.The next day, Bikemaster Level 3 with Rich and Tony. Again, building on the skills from the previous day with even greater focus on layering vision, position, steering, throttle control and performance braking, the coaching emphasis was fully optimising machine control and understanding capability (machine and rider!!) in a safe and controlled manner. There is absolutely no doubt that my skills improved throughout the two days through better understanding of machine control, enhanced by the feedback/coaching from all the Rapid coaches, on and off the track.The coaches on both days were brilliant – thank you to Ian, Liam, Rich and Tony. Your feedback and candour was greatly appreciated, the atmosphere relaxed but professional and I truly had a fantastic two days with you all at Blyton Park. I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone looking to up their riding skills which has, without a doubt, increased my safety bubble out on the roads. While you might think this is expensive, it is very much an investment that will repay you for many years to come. Bikemaster Level 3 road days to come hopefully in the autumn this year.
As a motorcycle rider with over 45 years riding experience you may question why I needed training.In short I’d developed bad habits, lost my edge due to not riding enough and wasn’t getting the best of my bike and its features (Triumph 765RS for context)So I decided to book the Bikemaster level 1 course and reset and refocus my riding and get my mojo back.My coach was Martin Powell, a genuinely nice guy with a vast experience of both road and track riding.Martin took time to understand the areas where I wanted to improve and show me in a safe and structured way how it could be achieved.I had a fantastic 2 days riding with Martin and genuinely come away a better rider than the one that turned up on day 1.I’ve already booked my next session at Blyton Park and looking forward to taking it a stage further.
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