HRT

[Steve_M]

Hopp Rider Training (what else did you think HRT stood for?) is a long established training company. Founded by Martin Hopp (RIP) way back, they’re part of the Essex Firebike training programme and run “Better Riding Days” at Cadwell Park. I’ll quickly add here that I have no association with them other than having attended a number of these days and knowing one of the instructors socially.
 

This is not a track day but a day of riding around Cadwell Park track with instructors providing guidance on cornering technique based on  “look lean and roll”.  
 

Their priority is safety, so there are strictly applied safety rules in place. As a result they’re the only group which MSV allow attendees in bike fabrics and not full leathers- novice group only. I wear my zip together touring kit.

 

Background info over: they’ve published their dates for next year. Highly recommended! 
 

Just to quickly add. I’ve taken part with my Honda VFR800fi, Yamaha FJR1300 and my BMW R1200GS. What you ride isn’t important… though probably best not a 125… I would recommend a 400cc bike minimum. 
 

 

 

HRT at Cadwell

 

Clarification of bike requirements.

Edited November 13, 2024 by Steve_M

[S-Westerly]

5 hours ago, Steve_M said:

Hopp Rider Training (what else did you think HRT stood for?) is a long established training company. Founded by Martin Hopp (RIP) way back, they’re part of the Essex Firebike training programme and run “Better Riding Days” at Cadwell Park. I’ll quickly add here that I have no association with them other than having attended a number of these days and knowing one of the instructors socially.
 

This is not a track day but a day of riding around Cadwell Park track with instructors providing guidance on cornering technique based on  “look lean and roll”.  
 

Their priority is safety, so there are strictly applied safety rules in place. As a result they’re the only group which MSV allow attendees in bike fabrics and not full leathers- novice group only. I wear my zip together touring kit.

 

Background info over: they’ve published their dates for next year. Highly recommended! 
 

Just to quickly add. I’ve taken part with my Honda VFR800fi, Yamaha FJR1300 and my BMW R1200GS. What you ride isn’t important… though probably best not a 125… I would recommend a 400cc bike minimum. 
 

 

 

HRT at Cadwell

 

Clarification of bike requirements.

Sounds quite interesting although they don't quote a price at the moment. 

[Steve_M]

3 minutes ago, S-Westerly said:

Sounds quite interesting although they don't quote a price at the moment. 

They’re not the cheapest. 

 

For your money you get 7 half hour sessions which are rarely interrupted by people falling off (I can only think of two crashes in the numerous times I’ve taken part - No, not me - someone else ). As it’s for road legal bikes only, most riders ride to Cadwell so are probably not so keen to bin them as they need them to get home. Certainly the looney element I’ve encountered on open trackdays tend are not in evidence. 
 

Assuming they’ve kept the same format, after a safety briefing, the four morning sessions are under instruction then there’s “free lapping” in the afternoon. You can ask for (free) instruction for the afternoon sessions if you wish.
 

 

 

[Steve_M]

£320 (I’ll be entering the prize draw. A mate won it a couple of years ago… jammy sod).

[S-Westerly]

That's not bad for a full day. Course Based Training at Mallory Park do a cornering course for £400 plus.