Survival Skills Rider Training

I have done two courses with Survival Skills so far. The first was the 'Confidence Builder', as an experienced returning rider after a few years absence from biking and wanting to brush up on my skills, and the second the 'Performance: Bends' to improve my cornering skills.Kevin from Survival Skills is a very patient, clearly highly experienced, and very likeable instructor, tailoring the course to suit what you want to get out of it. He has a no-nonsense approach to training; he isn't judgemental or critical, but gives suggestions and tips throughout the course to encourage in the right direction.Both courses were excellent, and I felt they helped with exactly the points I wanted to improve on, as well as presenting all sorts of extra tips to polish out my riding in general. Kevin gives a very thorough overview to safety on the road, and points out things that all bikers should be aware of but may not be.As well as the courses, Kevin posts a phenomenal amount of information online, both written and video, covering all aspects of biking and road awareness. I honestly don't know how he finds the time!I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Survival Skills for anything relating to biking, and I will certainly be doing another course when time allows.

As a fellow motorcycle Instructor with over 30 years of experience and also a manager and Instructor trainer to British Test and Advanced standards, Kevin from Survival Skills was inspirational in leading me to new thinking in how to further improve riding skills beyond Roadcraft and test standards.

Kevin, Survival Skills Uk, is an excellent motorbike trainer. Very calm and reassuring and helped improve my riding and give me more confidence. Can thoroughly recommend. I always watch his twice weekly shows on You Tube and catch up with his tips on his Facebook page. Definitely goes above and beyond, and knows his stuff.

I recently had a 1 day refresher course with Kevin as my annual bike milage had dropped to only a couple of thousand miles a year and I was feeling a bit rusty.Kevin's whole approach was very professional and welcoming, from the pre ride video meeting to assess what I was looking to improve on to the actual observed ride.The bike to bike communication system he uses is very impressive with the ability to talk both ways, it has come on a lot since I did my direct access in the '90s.I was so impressed that I have now bought the same system.The observed ride was well planned with plenty of stops to discuss the routes we had taken.This was then followed up by another video meeting to fully debrief along with video of my riding.The whole experience was very rewarding and has made an improvement in my practical riding and also my mindset when on the bike.I can thoroughly recommend Survival Skills.

Whether by one-to-one training, videoconferencing, “Elevenses” podcast, “Sixty Second Safety” video shorts, paperback, or mini ride out, Survival Skills Rider Training offers a comprehensive range of ways to improve your motorcycling skills via one of the very best practitioners in the business: Kevin Williams. Highly recommended - and then some!

Kevin has a wealth of knowledge in the area of motorcycling and advanced rider training. Everything he does is backed up by thorough research. He looks at the science behind everything he does and provides excellent evidence backed articles and seminars.

Kevin's training extends beyond 'traditional' road training. Check out his books and online output and articles. All designed to make you THINK as a rider. I have passed an IAM assessment but still learn from Kevin. We should never stop learning, and we should always continue to question 'why' we are doing certain things and what the benefit is. The Survival Skills approach is another tool in that toolbox so it comes fully recommended.

Kevin Williams is unusual. But in a good way! He won't tell you to do something because any particular book tells you to. Instead, he can justify the content of all of his training (and books, and Youtube videos, and online training). He will encourage you to think about your riding during your training - and show you how to continue long after the session.

I have been on two Survival Skills courses, ten years apart. Both times it has been apparent just how much effort Kevin Williams puts in to the course, and the benefits that you get as a rider from this. His courses are not prescriptive, he will find out what you want from the day beforehand and prepare a route to suit that. The pre-ride briefing is comprehensive, as is the feedback during the day and afterwards. They are great fun, and I think that even the best rider (which I am most definitely not) will come away having learned something new. Highly recommended.

I have been riding for a while now and this two day course however, has improved my riding skills and techniques to be a safe rider.The course was very enjoyable along with learning the serious aspects of safety and situational awareness on road. Kevin was clear and patient when explaining the various lessons.I really recommend this course no matter how experienced a motorcyclist is.