Kent Fire and Rescue skills day. Brands Hatch.

[The MLC]

As I've only had my full licence for six months,I booked this for last Monday.

Here's the itinerary for the day.

 

 

Slow Riding-Tips on emergency braking,slalom course,figure 8's.All good from the recent Mod 1 practice!

Biker down-Taster for the full course, with demonstration and advice on what to do(and not to do).

Briefing and first track session-Classroom on track lay-out,flags,turn-in and apex cones. Then split into groups and out for first session! If I'm honest,I found it a bit intimidating lining up for the first time(in the slow group) and it was all a bit of a blur! Must have been overtaken more times than a milk float.

Observed Ride(IAM)-Got a bit nervous here,having a bloke in a hi-viz on an adventure bike reminded me too much of MOD 2 Anyway,off we went for half hr around the narrowest,most winding,gravelly roads in Kent.Upon returning,he complimented me on the safety of my riding,but said my biggest danger was dying of boredom if I carried on like that. Nice bloke tho,seriously considering joining the local group.

Guest spot-Kevin Williams on being safe by making your bike 'fit you'.

Briefing and second track session-Much better this time,started to hit the markers and was considerably faster. Started to catch the bike in front and as we started the last lap,decided to go for an overtake! Then the yellow flags came out cos someone had binned it! (no injuries or serious damage).

In conclusion,a fantastic day,picked up some good tips,got on track,met some good people,all for 60 quid.

If you get the chance,do it.