COMPANY PROFILE

RIDESAFE TRAINING MISSION STATEMENT

“To provide the highest quality up to date training with current and competent instructors, within a safe, legal and risk managed environment, as laid down by the Driving Standards Agency Regulations, promoting road safety in conjunction with the Government’s Motorcycle Strategy. Ensuring we meet our customer requirements and they receive excellent service, training and value for money.”

Personnel

Simon Hadley: Director of Training and Chief Instructor. 

 Simon is educated to A level standard and joined the Royal Signals (Army) in 1984.  He has completed 24 years service attaining the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1, Regimental Sergeant Major.  He was commissioned from the ranks to Captain Quartermaster in 2006.  He was taught to ride by the Army and in 1997 he was employed in Ceremonial Escort Duties and Royal Dispatcher to the Royal Household riding Pan European Motorcycles.

 In 2005 he completed Instructor Training and a high speed Advance Riding Course in Germany including 2 days on the Nurburg Ring with Fast Trak Shrewsbury.  He passed CBT Cardington later that year and the Cardington DAS Assessment early 2006.  Whilst still serving Simon worked for Fast Trak to gain experience in teaching and running a business, this also included assisting and developing instructor courses at Fast Trak.

 In 2007 he assisted Fast Trak developing and working with the DSA to accredit Fast Trak as the first ATB to be approved to deliver Post Test Instructor Trainer.  Subsequently he has qualified as the first RPMT qualified via an Accredited Training Body. 

 Simon has also completed the RoSPA exam, achieving a Gold Pass.  He has a passion for 3 cylinder triumphs and currently rides a Triumph Daytona 900 for teaching and a Triumph Daytona 955i for his own pleasure.

 Ruth Tune: Sales & Marketing, Finance & Accounts.

 Ruth is educated to HNC in Computer Science / Engineering.  Currently working in the electronics industry as an Internal Sales Manager, her career has included servicing of explosive/drug detection equipment and most recently particulate monitoring equipment within the environment industry.

 She obtained her full motorcycle licence in 2000 via a direct access route, having had no previous experience. On passing her test Ruth also took an interest in off road motorcycling. Having ridden a Honda Hornet, NC30, CRM 250, she currently rides a Ducati Monster 620cc.

 She is responsible for the RideSafe Training webpage design and implementation, and is also responsible for the marketing activities of the company.

Ruth is currently undergoing CBT Instructor Training and plans to attend Cardington this summer. In addition she is progressing through her Enhanced Rider Scheme Assessments.

 RideSafe Training History.

RideSafe Training was established in 2007 by the partners Simon Hadley and Ruth Tune. The company currently have a fleet of 10 bikes. RideSafe Training have access to 4 off road training sites located in Sawtry; The Local Community college, Sawtry Youth Centre, Sawtry Business Park and the Junior School.  The RideSafe training room offers a professional and pleasant environment for formal classroom elements of training. RideSafe Training offers complete training packages from complete novices to advanced riding techniques.

 Instructor Qualifications

Simon Hadley holds the following qualifications;
Driving Standards Agency Approved Training Body. ATB No: 1711
Cardington Qualified CBT and DAS Instructor No. D10122C (RideSafe Training)
Cardington Qualified CBT and DAS Instructor No. D08462C (Fast-Trak Rider Training)
Registered Post Test Motorcycle Trainer No: 800122
RoSPA (Gold) Member of the Royal Society for the prevention of Accidents

Company Policies & Health & Safety.

RideSafe Training is fully compliant with the insurance requirements for managed risks within this profession. Both students and RideSafe employees are covered by our Certificate of Insurance, Professional Indemnity Insurance Certificate, and Certificate of Public Liability Insurance.

 RideSafe Training enforces Health and Safety policies and regular risk assessments to ensure all aspects of training are as safe as possible within the working environment. The company employees hold Red Cross First Aid at Work certificates, as well as Simon’s extensive military medic training and Health and Safety Management qualifications.

 Courses Offered. 

• CBT (Compulsory Basic Training).
• Standard Motorcycle Licence.
• DAS (Direct Access Scheme).
• MCI (Motorcycle Instructor Courses).
• Accredited Training Body for RPMT Enhanced Rider Scheme. (Register of Post-Test Motorcycle Trainers.)
• Advance Rider Training for the Enhanced Rider Insurance Certificate (ERIC)

 RideSafe Training Company Objectives.           

The company projection is to grow its customer base and become a respected training organisation within the regional area. RideSafe Training will strive to continuously provide the most up to date level of training ensuring all pupils meet the highest standards of attitude and road safety.

While Simon has achieved an exceedingly high level of motorcycle qualifications, he recognises and welcomes that instructors should always review and aim to improve their skill set as a continuation of professional development.

         As part of the company progression the next step is for RideSafe to become accredited as an RPMT Train the Trainer.   For further information take a look at the rest of our website  www.ridesafetraining.co.uk