SFA Road Safety Training
Brand New courses in SFA Road Safety Fundamentals led by Tony Palmer in May or June 2024
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Sally Edwards wrote about the training last year:
I have been riding a bike for many years, mainly as family rides when the children were growing up, predominantly on cycle paths or off-road. Roads have always scared me for three reasons: drivers passing too close, the speed at which they overtake, and the verbal abuse you get just because you are on the road!!! I hate confrontation and feel very vulnerable.
About three years ago, Duncan persuaded me to buy an electric bike, not only to keep up with him but also for sustainability reasons. Most of our journeys are now done by bike! But over the last three years, the roads, motorists, and potholes have remained a problem for me, especially with the new ‘Highway Code rules’ coming in.
So Duncan suggested doing the SFA Road Safety Fundamental Training with Tony.
It started off the bike, checking it to ensure it was safe! He called it the ‘M’ check. Starting at the centre front wheel & spokes, up to the handlebars & brakes, down to the pedals, up to the saddle and back down to the back hub & spokes.
Then we spent a little while in the car park cycling around, being taught all those fundamental bike handling skills and, most importantly, the over-the-shoulder checks!
Next, we went on the road, and Tony taught us where to position ourselves.
The primary position is 1 metre out from the kerb & the secondary position is where you take a wider position on the road when passing left-hand turns, turning left or approaching islands, etc. We tackled busy roads, roundabouts & traffic lights.
The course was very informative, and I now feel more confident about holding my position in the road, making it obvious to other road users where I am going.
Many thanks, Tony