British Motorcycle Federation Blue Riband (BMF)
Ashley is a Registered BMF Blue Riband Instructor, and Chief Instructor for the North West of England.
The Blue Riband is ideal for those experienced riders who may already have an Advanced Test looking to progress and improve, and those wishing to start their Advanced journey.
It is recognised by the National Association of Blood Bikes as an appropriate award for those Volunteering on Fleet Bikes.
The BMF coaching is based around a variety of learning outcomes
A suggested reading list
WalsheMoto will call you to discuss the course in detail
a pre-course knowledge check helps you to prepare
benchmark ride and review of answers to the pre-course knowledge check
coaching of on road modules as your riding style requires
mobile phones, GPS, sat nav and Bluetooth
effective braking techniques
advanced level filtering
carrying a passenger or load
blood bikers
when the Blue Riband Standards are consistently being met, WalsheMoto arrange an external Examiner
upon successful completion of the assessment, the BMF issue a Blue Riband Certificate.
How long will the BMF Blue Riband training take?
Approximately 20 hours to complete the course, although this will vary between students based on their prior experience and riding technique. ie;
1 x 2 hour benchmarking and planning ride
4 x 4 hour sessions based upon your individual action plan
1 x 2 hour assessed ride with an External BMF Examiner
Additional, Optional BMF Training
The optional extra modules are:
delivery or courier riding
riding abroad
group riding
motorcycle maintenance and machine awareness
training in alternative environments
For more information about the BMF Blue Riband, click the BMF Logo here
Bike Safe Subsidised Training
Riders who successfully attend a Bike Safe Course with Lancashire Constabulary (LanCon) in 2025, and then go on to complete further Advanced Training, can apply for a refund directly from LanCon for the full BikeSafe course fee.
This amounts to £84 in 2025, thus subsidising their further Advanced Training.
Spaces are still available on 2025 courses - click the Bikesafe Logo for further dates and details.
All Advanced Training offered by WalsheMoto counts for this subsidy - please mention your BikeSafe experience when discussing your plans!
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