New post-test rider training school launched in the south of England by former BikeSafe instructors

Three former BikeSafe coaches with Class 1 and advanced emergency services rider training qualifications have set up a new post-test advanced rider training school, designed to boost rider skills and safety in a casual, and relaxed manner.

Called Ridewise.pro, the school has been set up by experienced coaches Colin Staniford, Mark Witherden, and Sean Rushbrook. All three met whilst coaching with BikeSafe and have been riding together for many years. 

Their first event took place in partnership with Dainese London in late April, and there’s now a full list of riding courses available across 2025, starting at locations including Bike Shed London, and Ryka’s Café at Boxhill.

“We all enjoy riding and motorcycle culture, but we really enjoy the coaching side of things,” Mark Witherden told MCN. “Seeing someone come to you and leave with newly acquired and specific skills and being more proficient at what they do, is very rewarding.

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“When riders of any level come to us we first ask them to ride as they normally would so we can conduct an initial assessment,” he added. “We then set about coaching them and practising a series of new skills to help build their technical abilities and confidence.

“We want to provide real-world practical and advanced training that means riders can get home to their families – and not cause the fatal collisions that we’ve all seen far too regularly.”

Although one-to-one training is going to be available, the team are initially delivering a two students to one coach model.

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Groups will set off from the same starting location, stop at the same coffee stops, and all meet up for lunch in the middle – allowing riders to discuss what they’ve learned.

Courses start at 9am and finish at around 4pm – typically covering between 120-140 miles along pre-planned training routes. The group also meets at the same finishing location for a group debrief.

“We’re coaching participants on our own bikes, so any initial nervousness riders experience with a BikeSafe coach on a marked bike won’t be an issue,” coach and BMW S1000XR rider, Colin Staniford explained.

“We’ve been very lucky in our careers, and we’ve got a lot of experience and a lot of training that we can pass on.” 

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All three riders hold Adult Education Training qualifications and want to remove the stigma attached to being constantly assessed.

“I’ve spent far too many weeks and months of my life being assessed, where it causes stress, and you then don’t perform as well as you should,” Mark added. “The way we’ve always run our days is you just want people to feel comfortable in your company, so that they can enjoy their riding and get the most out of their day with us.”

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