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Hi Terry, very pleased to receive my certificates today. Many thanks for your kind comments. Missing the riding this week but I did get out on sunday, sticking to the system of course. I will book a refresher with you next year and in the meantime I wish you every sucess with the business. Once again please do not hesitate to give my contact number 07813[..available on request] to anyone contemplating undergoing training as I would be only too happy to recommend you and your methods. Regards Neil.

[Extract from a copy of a letter sent to a biking magazine by a SortedRide student]
Having just returned to motorcycling after a 25 year break I thought I required more than a short course and started to search the internet. I found SortedRide advanced bike training, which teaches the Mike Waite techniques, of the Police system. After a telephone call to the instructor (Terry Dodd), and his assurance that my lack of experience would not be a problem, as the courses were tailored to an individuals needs, a course was booked. The course was absolutely fantastic! I would recommend it to any reader. We travelled along some of the best roads through Wales, Shropshire and Derbyshire, with full instruction, via the Auto-Com system. The course and method of instruction seemed more like a biking holiday than training, and I can now say that I am riding more smoothly, quickly and now with the ability and confidence to position and read the roads better. Brian (Wigan)

Hi Terry I thought I would pass on some comments about my recent 3 day training course you may wish to use on your website.

As a long distance commuter (120+ miles a day around the M60), investing in riding skills seemed like one of the better investments I could make. I found the 3 days quite challenging at times and, if I'm completely honest, a little frustrating. After all, I have ridden for a number years without incident and some of the techniques and approaches you advocated seemed a little unnatural to me. However, a few weeks on from the course (and already 2,000 miles more on the clock), here are my thoughts:

First and foremost, I'm riding more smoothly and more confidently and more quickly. On my regular commute, I am now seeing easy and relaxed overtaking opportunities which I would not have attempted prior to your training. I'm enjoying riding more. I have a more consistent mind set and approach when I get on the bike which leaves me better prepared for the ride ahead. I ride my bike every day now, whereas before the course I found myself regularly making excuses to take the car.

Like developing any skill, there's no substitute for one to one guidance and repetition. You can read all you want about the perfect golf swing but the only way to acquire that skill is by practice with someone pointing out what you're doing wrong and by giving positive reinforcement when you're getting it right. The specific conclusions for motorcycle training is firstly, it will take time and secondly bike to bike communications are essential. There's no inner riding god waiting to be unlocked by a few words in the pit lane followed by a couple of fast laps round Cadwell Park in a group of 20. You can't learn a musical instrument or a sporting skill like that and you can't learn good motorcycling like that either.

The system you employ is clearly tried and tested and brilliantly thought through. You have an excellent understanding of its principles and can observe and expertly coach the minutiae of rider's behaviour. I would say to other riders that they should be confident that the training will progressively make more and more sense and even though this might not be obvious on day 1, they should have faith. Many thanks for the course, I got a lot out of it and look forwards to occasional refresher training in the future. Dave (Whitchurch)

Hi Terry,

Just wanted to thank you for an excellent three days out on the bike. The course was worth every penny and I feel 100% better on the road and far more confident in my own abilities. I appreciated your calm method of instruction which never gave me cause to worry. Thanks again and I will be recommending you to my biker pals. Amanda (Cheshire)

Dear Terry,

Just a few lines to thank you sincerely for a great three days of advanced tuition. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and can't believe, that considering I was ''a good rider'' with years of experience, how much I still had to learn. Your method of instruction, your routes and your expertise and experience make for easy learning and enjoyment. I would certainly recommend your course to any of my friends. Regards, John Williams, Ireland.

Dear Terry,

I wanted to thank you for the excellent training course. The police techniques advanced riding course has transformed my riding. I am enjoying every minute of my riding now and can't wait to get out on the bike. I have confidence I never had before and look forward to every ride. I really can't thank you enough for your help. I now have a smile on my face every time I go out riding :) The course and DVD are worth every single penny!! Thanks again, Paul (London).

Hi Terry

Hope you are well. We completed our 8000 mile journey through Europe to Greece and back without incident. The training we did [four day advanced course] was invaluable and Irma commented often on just how much smoother and quicker everything was post training. Planning another trip for next year trans america and really have the riding bug. Best wishes, Ed (Ireland).

Hi Terry,

Wow, what a difference doing a confidence building course with you has made. It saved my motorbiking career. It was touch and go as to whether I would sell my bike and go back to being pillion permanently. Biking is now fun, at last! I never thought my gibbering wreck could be so swiftly sorted into advanced rider. Your course certainly lives up to its name! Thank you from one who lives in the Peak District where riding is challenging from the moment you leave your door. Marigold.

Hi Terry,

I took the 3 day Executive 1 to 1 course having already completed the IAM advanced rider certificate.  My confidence and skills have improved loads and I feel a lot safer thanks to this course. If anyone is reading this then you must be wanting to improve your riding. This course will make you a better more observant rider. Aside from gaining extra skills and knowledge from this course I can tell you that this method of training using the AutoCom system is second to none. I really enjoyed this course and the routes we took were brilliant. Can't wait to get out on the bike again. Thanks for all your advice and help I really enjoyed this course. All the best, Ben.

Well Terry

I have to say this course has made the world of difference to my riding. As I said during the 3 days, it's incredible how much more enjoyable riding is when you anticipate whats ahead and understand what is happening. I feel more confident and guess what, my wrists don't ache anymore!! It was a pleasure to spend the 3 days riding with you and thank you so much for looking after me through the trials of a puncture in the middle of nowhere. Everyone who reads this get ultrasealed! It's worth the peace of mind. I couldn't recommend this course highly enough and every rider should give it a go. Take care Terry and thank you again for a great 3 days riding and tuition. Your voice still echoes in my ears while I am riding. Stuart (Liverpool).

Hey Terry,

Quick note to thank you for the training recently. From my side of things I definitely enjoyed the course and it took my riding skills to a new level. I can remember your clear commentary, your advice and yoda-like skills on the road! I've been reciting the various aspects to friends and can't believe how much I picked up. Not only has my riding skills improved, corners, speed management, observation, efficiency etc, but this too has sharpened my car driving ability too. I'm more relaxed behind the wheel and see other road users as merely hazards. This is just a snippet of what I picked up and again, thank you for your patience and clarity. For anyone doubting this course, do it now and you won't look back - 'live in your mirrors'! :) Thanks again, Lisa.

The instructor shown (on the video DVD) is Mike Waite, an ex-police motorcycle instructor, a first class and much revered master of his art in the world of motorcycling, as is his appointed instructor, Terry Dodd. If you think you can ride a motorcycle, believe me you probably cannot with the same diligence as demonstrated in this video. I attended the Mike Waite Police Advanced Riding Techniques course with Terry as my instructor, and I highly recommend it. John Greaves.

Hi Terry,

Thanks for a brilliant three day course, it was so enjoyable and what I got from it was second to none, my riding and my outlook on riding as changed and changed for the better, all the best, Damon.

Terry,

I bought the DVD - that set the scene, I read the Roadcraft handbook that gave me the knowledge, but the three days spent with you gave me the skills. As a fairly new rider I found your approach and system easy to follow and by doing three days consecutively gave me ample time to practice and practice and practice. I used to have a few dramas whenever I went out, I of course blamed everybody else. I still see the dramas but I'm no longer involved. Thanks for making a better rider.

Hi,

I bought your dvd a month or so ago and watched it once or twice, at first I thought this isn't really worth the money, BUT on sat 28/04/07 I was out for a run with my partner as pillion, we were going over "the roller coaster" section of glenshee as we come over the last blind summit and able to see the on coming straight I was confronted by a range rover on my side of the road barging its way into a row of traffic, it was a bit closer than it sounds but at the same time due to your "picking daisys" commentary I was far enough into the side of the road never to be in trouble. SO  I NOW WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR DVD,  and me being able to grow a little older and still enjoy life. Yours thankfully, Stuart Jones.

Terry,

thanks again for another day's excellent instruction. You bring the Police Advanced Riding System to life with great clarity and authority. As a result, the road comes alive with warnings and clues. This afternoon there were moments, for the first time, when the bike felt part of me: as I began to know intuitively where I should be on the road, the machine seemed to come with me without me having to try. I felt lighter on the bike with my wrists more free on the grips. Again I feel my riding has been transformed and that, in one day, you have taken me to a new level. Ian.

Hi Terry

Once again thanks for an enjoyable 3 days, concentrated that much I hardly noticed the rain! You have provided me with the missing bits to the jigsaw, now I have to make sure it all stays together! I would highly recommend this course to anybody looking to further develop their 'skills for life'. All the best. Phil (North Wales).

Hi Terry

I had a great ride home. You have transformed my riding and I could as predicted hear your voice in my helmet all the way. Thanks ever so much for your excellent instruction, patience and great company. In terms of value for money, enjoyment of experience, amount learned in three days and outcome (transformed riding) I think the last three days has to be my best educational experience ever. I hope I can persuade some other riders to come your way. Thanks again. Ian.C. (Cardigan).

Hi Terry,

I was only thinking of you the other day as I'm planning a trip to Spain on my bike and I've been meaning to email you for a while. I wanted to say thank you for your efforts on the course as it has made a big difference to the way I ride and as a consequence I enjoy it even more. Thank you again. D.R. (Cleveleys).

Mike,

I said I would make some constructive criticism of the course, but three days on and I still have a blank piece of paper. I joked to Terry that he should improve the standard of his cups of tea, too weak by far and the choice of biscuits is limited. But that's it. The course was well structured and professionally delivered. I asked lots of difficult questions, and Terry answered them all with a logical reasoning and understanding that can only be gained from years of practical experience. My riding has greatly improved, the days went far too quickly, and I shall return in spring to continue my quest for a better ride. Very enjoyable! James.

Hi Mike,

Just to let you know what an excellent ambassador you have in Terry Dodd. I have just completed day one of three days, and find him to be both professional and enthusiastic. We had a well structured and enjoyable day, encompassing all sorts of hazards, and he has made me aware of the vast wealth of information that is available to a rider that I 'knew' was there  but failed to use correctly - if at all! Whilst the IAM has introduced me to the fundamentals, your system and the way it is taught will make a tremendous difference to my ride, and I know I will revisit the course every year as my skill improves. J. M. (Northwich).

Hi Terry,

We have just got back off our holiday to Wales, we had a great time & my co pilot (my wife} is truly impressed with my newly gained biking confidence & techniques. Many many thanks Terry, for your expert guidance. First Class 3 day training !! B&J B (Stockport).

We believe these skills should be available to every rider

Your advanced bike training course will be tailored to suit you

All you need is a full licence and a machine capable of the national limit (70 mph)

Call Terry now to discuss your requirements or to book your course

It does not matter what machine you ride or how long you have been riding

A proven, safe and efficient riding system that works for every rider, every machine and all conditions

Make your advanced bike training course double as a fabulous riding holiday as you enjoy our specially selected great biking roads, bring your pillion too, it's allowed!

Travelling from Ireland? We can end your course near Holyhead in good time for the Dublin ferry

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