The Team

Caroline

My name is Caroline and I arrange all your training needs by organising the timetable of Instructors. I can provide all the information customers need to guide them to the most suitable route to obtain a licence or other post test requirements, such as refresher or advanced... Married to Brian (below), I have three children and have a Welsh language schooling for those who wish to call or book in Welsh! I have completed CBT on a 500 cc and when I have the time, one of the Instructors will train me for DAS. Why don't I get Brian to teach me you may ask? Answer: As the wife is always right, it would not do to argue the odds with your husband when he is teaching you something he knows more about than you do! (on this subject at least).

Brian

Brian is the supervising Instructor and began motorcycling on his 16th birthday. Attained Police Motorcycle Instructor status and later Driving Standards Agency Instructor for CBT and Direct Access. In 1995 he was appointed to the staff at the South Wales Police Driving School as an advanced car and bike Instructor. In addition he is a RoSPA examiner, NVQ assessor and an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) fleet and a DSA registered Post test motorcycle trainer. After thirty years as a Police Officer, he retired in 2006 and now manages the practical training element of ACE. He also organises the “Dangerous Brian’s tours” in the UK and around Europe. Married to Caroline (above) and living in Llantwit Major.

Derek

This is Derek, the senior of the team. Father of two and Grandfather of four, he started riding motorcycles in 1964, and passed his test in that year. He has been riding (and learning) ever since. A RoSPA Gold standard advanced motorcyclist Derek holds national Instructor qualifications and has been conducting C.B.T. since 1990 and teaching the Direct Access scheme since it began in 1995. He is also a DSA registered post test motorcycle trainer. For a number of years he has conducted the "Jolly Boys" European motorcycle trip. This has become an annual event when six to eight blokes get together and tour France and/or Spain on bikes for a week or so and sample the local wines. It's a tough job but someone has to do it!

Kevin

Kevin, also known as “Noah” because it always rains when he trains, lives on the coast in the Vale of Glamorgan and qualified in 1999 at national level as a CBT and Direct Access Scheme Instructor. He gained class one emergency services motorcycle Instructor status in 2005 and is currently involved in training riders and drivers at all skill levels as a staff Instructor at the South Wales Police driver training unit. Currently “slithers” around on his Harley Davidson V Rod (as long as the weather is sunny)

Keith

Keith joined the company in 2002 and attained CBT and Direct Access Scheme Instructor status at national level in the same year. A skilled rider and driver, he is the holder of a class one emergency services rider certificate and is a police car driving instructor. He enjoys training and teaching at the advanced levels of rider skills. Spent three days on the Isle of Man in 2006 trying out a range of Honda motorcycles! As a result he now rides a Honda VFR 800.

Gareth

Gareth is a nationally qualified Instructor for CBT and Direct Access Scheme and is a certified class one emergency services rider. In addition, he holds Police motorcycle and car Instructor status and national skills in adult learning. He is also a DSA car instructor (ADI). He rides any type of motorcycle he can get his hands on and is an extremely accomplished rider. He is also an active amateur dramatics actor and lives near Cardiff.

Simon

Simon passed his motorcycle test through the Direct Access Scheme with this company in 2001 and qualified as a CBT and Direct Access Instructor at national level in 2005. A class one emergency services rider, he attained Police motorcycle Instructor status in 2005 and is currently involved in training riders at all skill levels. He is also an accredited DSA registered post test motorcycle trainer. Last year he rode his motorcycle to the Arctic circle as a sponsered charity event with Mark, the proceeds going to the Y Bont childrens charity. Stars as one of the guides on the Dangerous Brian’s tours in the UK and Europe. Lives in Cowbridge.

Ken

Ken joined us in late 1999 after retiring as a Sergeant in the police service. He has over 30 years motorcycling experience attained both through membership of motorcycle clubs and long distance touring (across Continental Europe including Italy, Spain and Greece). A highly skilled amateur mechanic, he maintains and services his own machines (a classic Norton and modern BMW). Ken holds an Advanced Emergency Services Rider Certificate attained during his service as a Police motorcyclist, and is a Cardington assessed Certified Instructor for CBT and Direct Access He is also a member of the jolly boys tours with Derek.

Pete

Pete attained CBT and Direct Access Scheme status in 2000 after training with this company. A RoSPA advanced certified rider, he started his training in Germany when serving in the RAF. A popular CBT and DAS Instructor, his hobby when not training is riding track days around the UK. He has just completed an Enduro motorcycle ride across Africa for charity. He has a racing Honda CBR 600 for the track and keeps a Suzuki SV650 for on road riding. Lives in Llantwit Major.

Mark

Mark is seen here modelling the latest in pink scooters!!!

Mark is the latest addition to the team in 2007 and has completed his CBT Instructor training. He passed his motrocycle test with ACE in 2002. Mark rides a Kawasaki KLV 1000 and last year completed a sponsored motorcycle ride to the Arctic circle with Simon, the proceeds went to Y Bont childrens charity.