ABOUT US

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Hinckley Motorcycle Training Scheme was formed in 1991, evolving out of the Hinckley RAC/ACU (itself founded in 1977).

We have around 20 instructors with a vast range of riding experience. Some have been riding for over 25 years and instructing for 22. Others have less experience, some having trained with us and, having enjoyed the experience, have taken up instructing. All, however, are committed to providing friendly, expert and professional training.

We have male and female instructors with ages ranging from 21 to 70. They own sports bikes, tourers, cruisers, commuter etc., ranging from this years models to 1973 BMWs.

Don't let the fact that we're unpaid volunteers put you off. You are assured of the highest standard of training. Since the scheme and its instructors are not financially motivated you are assured of a number of benefits:

- Flexibility - Whilst we have work and family commitments, we will always try to meet your needs. If you're working shifts, for example, we'll see if we can arrange alternative days and/or times for your training.

- Progress at your pace - The pace of the course and the time spent on individual aspects will largely be dictated by your progress. We do not need to 'achieve the numbers'.

- Enthusiastic Instructors - Your instructor is doing the job purely and simply because he or she enjoys it. There is no better motivation.

And the quality of the training you receive is assured by the fact that the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), as well as our own Training Officer, monitor our instructors. Many instructors have also undergone formal assessment and certification by the DSA.

We also like to think of ourselves as friendly. We're happy to discuss all aspects of motorcycling and often establish a relationship with our trainees that lasts long after they've passed their test.