Meet the Rider Training team

Name: Biker Down @ Saltire - Limited Spaces Left
Start: 2019-7-21T11-11-00-00
End: 2019-7-21T15-15-00-00
Location: Saltire Motorcycles

John

DAS Instructor

About me

Former hotel manager. Instructor for 5 years, originally as part time hobby.

Full time with Saltire Motorcycles since 2014. DAS instructor since February 2016.

Riding bikes forever. At last 45 years. Current bike Suzuki 650 DL for work and Honda 1000 Varadero for personal use.

Intrests: music, especially but not exclusively Rock and Blues. The natural world. Rugby League passionate Wigan Warriors supporter. The plight of indigenous people throughout the world in particular the Native Indians of North America.

Swimmer as often as possible. I should have been born with gills.

Dream car either mark 1 Lotus Cortina or original Mini Cooper S.

Dream bike, I have never ridden a bike I didn't enjoy and I try not to dream when I'm on a bike. So really whichever bike I am riding at the time. If pushed, the first big bike I ever road was a BSA Shooting Star so that would be a great piece of nostalgia for me. Modern any big Indian. Despite the apparent bulk, they are a joy to ride.

Rab

DAS Instructor

About me

Nigel

Part Time Das Instructor

About me

I have been riding bikes for 34 years and have had the privilege of riding many different bikes. I honestly can’t say I have a favourite bike, each bike has its own purpose and enjoyment. Currently I am riding my trusty old GS500.

I have been an instructor at Saltire since 2012, now and enjoy seeing people getting through their bike test’s. Before becoming an instructor I drove trucks all round Europe and then drove buses for Lothian.

Outwith work I enjoy cooking and eating!! I listen to all types of music but especially like 60’s and 70’s music. If I am your instructor you will also find out how good I am at singing!!

Colin

DAS Instructor

About me

Retired police officer.

CBT Instructor for the past 3 years, originally as a part-time hobby.

Joined Saltire Rider Training, spring 2019. Qualified as a DAS instructor, April 2019.

Riding bikes since the age of 17, so 40 years.

Member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists since 2017. Advanced rider and observer.

Current bike – Saltire’s Yamaha Tracer 900 for work, and my Harley Davidson Street Bob FXDB 1690cc for play.

Interests: My family, motorbikes, my bike club, motorbikes, instructing others, motorbikes, self-improvement, motorbikes, protecting children in sport, motorbikes, classical music, motorbikes, walking the dog, motorbikes, oh and motorbikes.

Lifelong passion for sport: 5th Dan in judo and head coach of Peebles Judo Club, established over 20 years ago. Also love skiing, scuba diving and tennis.

Dream car: a motorbike…..

Dream bike, one that doesn’t break down…. Saying that, I’d love to own a vintage Ariel, or a BSA or similar...

Roddy

Rider Training Administrator

About me

Started riding on road when I was 16, passed my test in 2003 and got my full A license in 2005.

I currently ride an Indian Chief Dark Horse, When I was younger, I wanted an MV Agusta F4, unfortunately I am not that flexible anymore.

When I am not on my bike, I will be on the sofa playing Xbox, or going out for dinner and a movie.

I spent 14 years working in hospitality, before making a career move to be the full time CBT instructor here at saltire for 3 years, where I am now branching out into the administration side of the business.

Brian

Part time CBT Instructor

About me

Before coming a CBT instructor I worked at Edinburgh International Climbing Centre and before that I was in the Fire service.

I have had over 40 years experience on bikes including commuting, socialising, road racing and touring in Europe, Morocco and Australia.

At the moment I have 4 bikes. A 1971 Suzuki B120, a 1972 Suzuki GT750, a 1975 Suzuki B120 and a 1980 Suzuki GS 550. Can you see a theme?

My loves outside bikes are my family, Manchester City football club (don't hold that against me) and keeping fit.

I try to do triathlons and when I say try I mean try! I look forward to meeting you and sharing experiences.

Ian CBT instructor at Saltire Motorcycles

Ian

Part time CBT Instructor

About me

I am currently serving in the Royal Navy and have been for the past 25 years. My current role is as a Careers Advisor, based in Edinburgh. My interest in motorbikes has been from an extremely young age (Fathers fault!) from off road scramblers to road bikes. I finally got round to completing my full bike test in 2009. I have since passed my Advanced Motorbike test with the Institute of Advanced Motorcyclist (IAM).

I have owned a number of bikes over the years, sports bikes mainly but age creeps up on us all and I now ride a Triumph ST 1050.

In what spare time I have I enjoy relaxing at home or jumping on the bike for weekends away to the Lake District or the West coast of Scotland. I also try to get up to East Fortune Race track to watch the bike racing during the Scottish Motorbike Session.

Jock

Part time CBT Instructor

About me

july, 2019

07jul9:30 am4:30 pmCharity Motorcycle Ride Out - Sunday 7 July 2019 - Brechin

14jul11:00 am5:00 pmCBT Taster Session - Sunday 14th of July

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Ever fancied the thought of riding a scooter or motorcycle, but not sure if it’s for you?

Then come along to our Taster session day and take advantage of our indoor training yard for a taster session. You’ll have fun and learn the basics on one of our Yamaha 125cc motorcycles, regardless of the weather outside.

The sessions will each last 60 minutes starting at 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

Bring a friend as there will be 2 spaces available per session. The price is £25.00 per person.

We will provide protective clothing, gloves and a helmet. You will need to wear a pair of sturdy boots (but no steel toe caps).

Please arrive 15 minutes before your time slot to get checked in.

What’s required?

A Full or provisional car photo-card licence is required (if you have the old paper style licence please also bring photographic ID) and a sense of adventure and fun.
Hot refreshments will be available throughout.

To book your taster session, contact the rider training team on 0131 478 6661 option 4 or Click Here, any questions before booking please email ridertraining@saltiremotorcycles.com.

The Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)

is the first step to getting you on the road and requires no previous experience.
At Saltire we will provide you with a bike (Yamaha YS125 or automatic scooter) and any clothing you need to borrow, except boots.

Once you have completed your CBT, you will qualify for a discount in our clothing department, so you can start building up your own bike kit.

Prices are as follows:

CBT Monday-Friday – £160

CBT Weekends – £175

The CBT was was introduced in 1990 by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) with the aim of increasing skills for learner motorcyclists and improving road safety.
It is made up of five different elements, some in the classroom, some in the training yard and lastly out on the road.

Our Instructors will only take you out onto the road once they feel that you are confident handling a motorcycle, and are safe to do so. Traditionally, the CBT course is one full day, but can continue for another half day or so, depending on how individual students get on (or if the weather causes problems!)

Learners will be expected to use the roads safely and legally. So we highly recommend that provisional licence holders read The Highway Code before undertaking a CBT. But remember, The Highway Code is for life, not just for learners!

Buy The Official Highway Code here.

If you have any questions, please email ridertraining@saltiremotorcycles.com or call on 0131 478 6661 option 4.

Time

(Sunday) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

Saltire Motorcycles

553 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3XX

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The Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)

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CBT Monday-Friday – £160

CBT Weekends – £175

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