2nd Rider Drop off SmoothRider 2018-04-09 | Explaining how to manage large groups of riders using the second man drop off technique
Why I Still Love Riding Motorcycles After 44 Years | SmoothRider SmoothRider 2026-08-27 | Why do I still love riding motorcycles after 44 years?I'm Andrew, and I run SmoothRider.For me, motorcycling has never simply been about going fast. It's about the feeling you get when everything comes together — the right speed, the right line, the right gear, good observation and the right decisions.It's about being smooth, precise and controlled while constantly adapting to an ever-changing road.And when it all comes together, riding can feel almost effortless.That's what I love about motorcycling.It's also why I created SmoothRider.I want to help other riders develop their skills, build their confidence and discover just how enjoyable riding can be when you have the right skills and know when to use them.I'm not interested in making you ride faster.I'm interested in helping you ride better.Smoother.More confidently.More intelligently.Whether you're looking for a Rider Assessment, one-to-one coaching and mentoring, a Discovery Ride, a day ride-out or a guided motorcycle tour, SmoothRider is about helping you get more from your motorcycle and more from every mile.And for me, there's no better classroom than the incredible roads of Wales.Find out more about SmoothRider:smoothrider.co.uk**Ride better. Ride smoother. Enjoy the ride.**#SmoothRider #MotorcycleCoaching #AdvancedRiding #MotorcycleMentoring #MotorcyclingWales
You Dont Need a Faster Bike. You Need Better Skills. | Gladius 650 vs R1 SmoothRider 2026-08-24 | It wasn't a race. I wasn't trying to bait the R1. And I certainly had nothing to prove.It was a beautiful morning, a great road and a great-looking Yamaha R1 out enjoying itself — just like I was.There is no commentary on this video because I was simply out filming some footage for an upcoming SmoothRider video.But watching it back, I thought it made an interesting point.It's not always about the bike you ride. It's about what you do with it.For those interested, I was riding a 2016 Suzuki Gladius 650.I'm passionate about motorcycling and, as a rider coach, one of the things I love most is helping riders discover just how much they can get from their motorcycle when they develop the right skills and learn how to apply them effectively on the road.A more powerful motorcycle doesn't automatically make you a better or faster road rider.Good observation, planning, positioning, speed management, smoothness and decision-making can make an enormous difference — regardless of whether you're riding a 650 or an R1.And that's the really rewarding part.When the right skills come together, riding becomes smoother, more controlled, more enjoyable — and safer.You don't necessarily need a faster bike.You might just need to get more from the one you've already got.If you'd like to develop your riding and get more enjoyment from every mile, that's exactly what I do at SmoothRider.👉 Find out more:SmoothRider#SmoothRider #MotorcycleRiding #MotorcycleCoaching #AdvancedMotorcycling #SuzukiGladius #YamahaR1 #RiderDevelopment #MotorcycleSkills #RideBetter #RideSmoother
SmoothRider RideReview | Expert Motorcycle Riding Feedback From Your Own Video SmoothRider 2026-08-16 | How good is your motorcycle riding really?Sometimes the hardest thing for a rider to identify is something they simply can't see themselves.That's where SmoothRider RideReview comes in.RideReview allows you to send us footage of your own riding and receive professional, constructive feedback from an experienced motorcycle instructor and advanced rider.In this example, you can see how a RideReview works, with the riding footage reviewed using picture-in-picture commentary to highlight areas of good practice, opportunities for improvement and things you may not have noticed yourself.There is no judgement and no test to pass.It's about helping you understand what you're doing well, what you could improve and, most importantly, why it matters.What can RideReview look at?Depending on your footage, we can look at things such as:🏍️ Observation and planning🏍️ Positioning🏍️ Speed management🏍️ Cornering🏍️ Junctions🏍️ Overtaking🏍️ Following distance🏍️ Hazard awareness🏍️ Road positioning🏍️ Smoothness and control🏍️ Rider decision-making🏍️ Your overall riding strategyAnd because you're watching your own riding, the feedback is specific to you rather than being generic motorcycle advice.You don't know what you don't know.One of the biggest challenges for any rider is recognising the things they haven't yet learned to recognise.RideReview is designed to help bridge that gap.Whether you're a relatively new rider, a returning "born-again biker", an experienced rider who wants an independent second opinion, or someone working towards advanced riding, RideReview can give you another set of experienced eyes on your riding.You provide the footage.SmoothRider provides the analysis.Find out more about RideReview:👉 smoothrider.co.uk/ride-reviewIf you'd like to know whether RideReview could work for your riding, get in touch with SmoothRider. 👉smoothrider.co.uk/enquiriesSmoothRider – Motorcycle Rider Development & Advanced Road CoachingRide better. Ride smoother. Ride with confidence.#RideReview #SmoothRider #MotorcycleTraining #MotorcycleRiding #AdvancedMotorcycling #MotorcycleCoaching #MotorcycleSkills #MotorbikeRiding #MotorcycleSafety #RiderDevelopment
Can You Spot the Riding Mistake? SmoothRider 2026-07-30 | At first glance, this looks like a fantastic motorcycle photograph. The rider is leaning confidently through a sweeping right-hand bend on one of Wales' favourite biking roads.But there's something else the picture reveals...Road positioning.On a blind right-hand bend, where you place your motorcycle can dramatically affect:What you can see aheadHow much time you have to reactYour available safety marginHow smoothly and confidently you can negotiate the bendMany riders naturally drift towards the centre line, believing it gives them the best line through the corner. In reality, advanced road riding is about maximising information, not chasing the perfect racing line.In this video, I analyse a real riding photograph and explain why observation, positioning and planning are some of the most important skills any motorcyclist can develop.Whether you've just passed your test, are returning to motorcycling, or have been riding for years, this analysis may change the way you approach every blind bend.📖 Read the full article on the SmoothRider Blog:smoothrider.co.uk/academy//motorcycle-road-positioning-blind-bends🏍️ Interested in improving your riding?SmoothRider offers:Rider AssessmentsOne-to-One Motorcycle CoachingDiscovery RidesAdvanced Road CoachingGuided Motorcycle ToursOur aim isn't to help you ride faster—it's to help you become a smoother, safer and more confident rider.If you enjoyed this video:👍 Like💬 Leave a comment telling me where you would position your bike.🔔 Subscribe for more advanced riding tips, roadcraft techniques and motorcycle coaching content.Ride further. Ride smoother. Ride safer.#MotorcycleSafety #AdvancedRiding #Roadcraft #MotorcycleCoaching #MotorcycleTraining #MotorcycleTips #Cornering #MotorcycleRoadPositioning #BikerLife #MotorcycleUK #RideSafe #SmoothRider
A pigeon Nearly Killed me SmoothRider 2026-07-17 | Have you ever thought a pigeon could end your motorcycle ride?This happened in the blink of an eye. A pigeon flew straight towards me at speed and missed my helmet by inches. Had it struck my visor or chest, the outcome could have been very different.It's a reminder that riding safely isn't just about watching for cars. Wildlife, road conditions and the unexpected are all part of every journey. The best riders aren't just skilled—they're prepared.At SmoothRider, I help riders develop the observation, planning and confidence that make these unexpected moments easier to deal with.If you'd like to become a smoother, safer and more confident rider, visit:👉 www.smoothrider.co.ukIf you enjoyed the video:👍 Like💬 Tell me about your closest wildlife encounter.🔔 Subscribe for more motorcycle adventures, rider coaching and great roads across Wales and the UK.#Motorcycle #Motorbike #NearMiss #Pigeon #MotorcycleLife #RideSafe #Biker #SmoothRider #MotorcycleCoaching #UKBikers #MotorcycleAdventure #WalesRides
This Pigeon Nearly Took Me Off My Motorcycle! 🕊️🏍️ SmoothRider 2026-07-17 | Have you ever thought a pigeon could end your motorcycle ride?This happened in the blink of an eye. A pigeon flew straight towards me at speed and missed my helmet by inches. Had it struck my visor or chest, the outcome could have been very different.It's a reminder that riding safely isn't just about watching for cars. Wildlife, road conditions and the unexpected are all part of every journey. The best riders aren't just skilled—they're prepared.At SmoothRider, I help riders develop the observation, planning and confidence that make these unexpected moments easier to deal with.If you'd like to become a smoother, safer and more confident rider, visit:👉 www.smoothrider.co.ukIf you enjoyed the video:👍 Like💬 Tell me about your closest wildlife encounter.🔔 Subscribe for more motorcycle adventures, rider coaching and great roads across Wales and the UK.#Motorcycle #Motorbike #NearMiss #Pigeon #MotorcycleLife #RideSafe #Biker #SmoothRider #MotorcycleCoaching #UKBikers #MotorcycleAdventure #WalesRides
Hidden Wales on Two Wheels | Quiet Roads, Black Cattle & Pure Discovery SmoothRider 2026-07-17 | Join Andrew and Caroline from SmoothRider as we leave the main routes behind and explore some of the quietest, most beautiful roads Wales has to offer.This ride is all about discovery: narrow twisting lanes, hidden valleys, forest shadows, and the kind of scenery that most riders pass straight by. One of the highlights comes when we unexpectedly encounter a group of black cows and calves standing almost invisible in the shadows — a perfect reminder that the best moments on a motorcycle are often the ones you never plan.These are the roads that inspired our SmoothRider Discovery Rides and our Ride with the Dragon Tours. They’re not about speed or ticking off famous roads; they’re about confidence, flow, observation, and experiencing the real Wales at a relaxed pace.If you’d like to join us on a Discovery Ride or take your riding further with a Ride with the Dragon Tour, visit:🌐 smoothrider.co.ukWhat you’ll see in this video:• Quiet back roads and hidden Welsh lanes• Tight bends and flowing twisties• Stunning mountain and valley scenery• A surprise encounter with black cows and calves• The relaxed pace and atmosphere of a SmoothRider tourIf you enjoy exploring roads less travelled, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment telling us your favourite hidden road in Wales.#SmoothRider #RideWithTheDragon #WalesByMotorcycle #DiscoveryRide #MotorcycleTour #HiddenWales #TwistyRoads #AdventureRiding #MotorcycleVlog #ExploreWales
Discovery Rides Introduced SmoothRider 2026-07-14 | Discover Wales Like Never Before | SmoothRider Discovery RidesWhat if your next motorcycle ride didn't just take you somewhere incredible... but also made you a better rider?Welcome to **SmoothRider Discovery Rides** – guided motorcycle experiences that combine some of the UK's most spectacular roads with professional one-to-one coaching and mentoring.From sweeping mountain passes and quiet back roads to breath taking viewpoints, every Discovery Ride is carefully planned to help you improve your roadcraft, build confidence, and enjoy every mile.Whether you're returning to riding, preparing for a tour, or simply want to get more from your motorcycle, Discovery Rides offer a unique experience that goes beyond a typical group ride.✅ Incredible riding routes✅ Professional coaching and mentoring✅ Small groups or one-to-one experiences✅ Improve your confidence and roadcraft✅ Ride smoother, safer and with greater enjoymentIf you're ready to discover the road—and discover what you're capable of—this is the ride for you.👉 Find out more and book your Discovery Ride at smoothrider.co.uk/discovery/ridesIf you enjoyed this video:👍 Like💬 Leave a comment and tell us your favourite road in Wales.🔔 Subscribe for more motorcycle coaching, riding tips, tours and adventures.#SmoothRider #DiscoveryRides #MotorcycleTouring #AdvancedRiding #MotorcycleTraining #RideWales #MotorcycleAdventure #Roadcraft #MotorcycleLife #RideSafe
QJ Moto SRT900SX – Brilliant or Overhyped? Honest 6 Week Review SmoothRider 2026-05-04 | After 6 weeks of riding the QJ Moto SRT900SX, I’ve finally got a real feel for what this bike is like to live with day-to-day.In this video, I break down my honest likes and dislikes—from what genuinely impressed me to the things that might put you off. This isn’t a quick first ride review… it’s a proper ownership-style perspective.If you're considering the SRT900SX or just curious about how it stacks up in the real world, this should help you decide if it’s the right bike for you.👇 Let me know in the comments:Would you consider the QJ Moto SRT900SX?👍 If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to like and subscribe for more honest motorcycle reviews. #QJMoto #SRT900SX #MotorcycleReview #BikeReview #AdventureBike #TouringBike #Motorvelo #MotorcycleLife #UKBikers #BikeLife #MotorcycleReviews #NewMotorcycle #riderlife QJ Moto SRT900SXQJ SRT900SX reviewQJ Moto reviewSRT900SX reviewQJ Moto SRT900SX UKQJ Moto SRT reviewSRT900SX long term reviewQJ Moto reliabilityAdventure bike reviewTouring motorcycle reviewBest adventure bike 2026Budget adventure bikeQJ Moto vs competitorsSRT900SX pros and consMotorcycle review UKMotorcycle YouTube UKMotorvelo
A Pigeon Nearly Took My Head Off at 60mph! SmoothRider 2026-04-04 | A normal ride turned into a near‑miss disaster when a pigeon dive‑bombed straight toward my head. Heart racing, adrenaline pumping — this could’ve gone VERY wrong.#Motorbike #MotoVlog #NearMiss #RoadSafety #BikerLife #MotorcycleRide #BikeCrashAvoided #CloseCall #PigeonAttack #BirdStrike #UnexpectedMoment #WildEncounter #FeatheredMissile #AdrenalineRush #CaughtOnCamera #CrazyMoment #YouWontBelieveThis #ViralVideo
#petrol in short supply having a 24lt tank can bring peace of mind. #qjmotor #fuelrationing SmoothRider 2026-04-04 | ...
U Turn. Vital Skill. #qjmotor #srt900sx #bikelife #completebiketraining #riding SmoothRider 2026-03-21 | ...
How Terrible is this £8000 bike?Chinese Adventure Bike REALLY Compete? SmoothRider 2026-03-19 | 🔥 Can a Chinese Adventure Bike REALLY Compete? | Trainer’s Honest Review 🔥I’m putting this mid-range adventure bike to the test — not just as a rider, but through the eyes of a professional motorcycle trainer.What works for me on the road and in real-world riding scenarios should work for you too. So the big question is: can this Chinese-built machine genuinely compete in the mid-range adventure market… without the premium price tag?In this review, I break down:✅ Real-world usability✅ Rider comfort & control✅ Performance where it actually matters✅ Value for money vs established brandsIs this the future of affordable adventure riding — or just another budget compromise?Watch now and decide for yourself 👇#AdventureBike #MotorcycleReview #BikeLife #ADV #MotorcycleTraining #RiderSkills #AdventureRiding #MotorbikeReview #BudgetBike #ChineseMotorcycle #ADVlife #TwoWheels #MotorcycleLife #BikeReview #RideSafe
Angry Bird SmoothRider 2026-03-17 | Every bike needs a 'face'. I don't think there is any argument about who this bike resembles. #angrybird #bikeface #qjmotor #srt900sx
SRT900SX How Manoeuvrable is it for a big girl? SmoothRider 2026-03-10 | I'm testing the SRT900SX to see how suitable it would be as an instructor bike. This short video looks at one of the manoeuvres so many bikers dread the 6m U Turn in the road. #qjmotor #srt900sx #completebiketraining
Can a little screen protect you? #qjmotor #chinesemotorcycles #bikereview @completebiketraining9173 SmoothRider 2026-03-06 | ...
Good bike good bike for the price or great bike? Full review coming soon. #qjmotor #srt900sx #cbt SmoothRider 2026-03-02 | ...
If Heineken made Roads SmoothRider 2023-08-24 | If Heineken made roads this would probably be what they would come up with We ride what is arguably one if not the best B roads in Wales. Skirting the south of Snowdonia from close to the coast to Bala and beyond this is the first third of it.Enjoy and explore it with us.#bmwr1250gsadventure #bmwr1250gsa #motorcycle #motorcycles #motorbike #bikelife #biker #rideout #ridersofinstagram #motorcyclelove #motorcyclelife #bikerlife #motorcycleporn #bmwmotorrad #bmwmotorcycles #nexxhelmets #revitadventure #bmwgs #wales #ridesnowdonia #ridewales #rider #ride #snowdonia #heineken #heineken00 #probablythebestroad
Confused by the price of petrol. #bmwr1250gsadventure #nexxhelmets #pertrolprices SmoothRider 2023-08-15 | ...
Are all GSs created Equal? Exploring the Differences SmoothRider 2023-08-14 | My mate and I both bought second hand GSAs within a couple of weeks of each other. In the past year of ownership we have both had very different ownership experiences. This video compares the two and what's gone wrong, what's right and what BMW could do about it. #bmwr1250gsadventure #bmwgsadventure #bmwmotorrad #garminnav6 #nexxhelmets
It’s always a problem finding somewhere secure to park you bike #bmwr1250gsadventure SmoothRider 2023-08-13 | ...
I get to speed test the camera mount. #insta360 #bmwr1250gsadventure #nexxhelmets #revitadventure SmoothRider 2023-08-11 | ...
My BMW Navigator VI gave up the ghost. Garmin replace after BMW wouldn’t. #bmwr1250gsadventure SmoothRider 2023-08-04 | ...
The Swiss Army Knife of Bikes SmoothRider 2023-07-26 | The BMW R1250GSA really is the Swiss army knife of motorcycles. No matter what type of luggage or how much of it you want to carry the GSA will do it with ease. @kriega8589 @givichannel #bmwr1250gsadventure #bmwgsadventure #barkbusters #kriega #kriegaluggage #givipanniers
A test and review of the BMW R Ninet SmoothRider 2023-07-14 | I had a couple of days with the R NineT courtesy of @rybrookmotorradwolverhampt4767 . My GSA was in for an overnight software update so this was what they loaned me. It would have been impolite to not share my thoughts. #bmwrninet #option719 #bmwmotorrad #rybrookbmwmotorrad #ls2helmets #rode #insta360 #bmwr1250gsadventure
Why, in my opinion is the BMWR1250GSA the best? SmoothRider 2023-07-11 | I have one, I always said I wouldn't. I have ridden about 20 000miles on it in the past year and also ridden about 60 other bikes in that time so I thought my opinion on the matter is worth something.#BMWGS1300 #BMW1300GS #bmwr1250gsadventure #nexxhelmets #bmwgsadventure #bmwmotorrad #bmwr1250gs #biketest
Power on Two Wheels: How Will Motorcycle Engines Evolve in the Next Decade? SmoothRider 2023-07-09 | The Future of Motorcycle Power: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Internal Combustion, Electricity, Hydrogen and More.@BikeShedMotoCoyoutu.be/JZfFRLEz-nE#bmwr1250gsadventure #bmwgsadventure #nexxhelmets #electricmotorcycles #electricbike
You are a biker. SmoothRider 2023-07-05 | We are bikers and riding bikes is a unique experience. We could get to our destination in more comfort, warmer, dryer, with less risk but for some reason we choose not too. Why then do so many people complain rather than accept what biking is about.#bmwr1250gsadventure #bmwgsadventure #nexxhelmets #barkbusters #smidsy #insta360 #insta360onex2
Average Speed Cameras #shorts SmoothRider 2023-06-08 | Average speed cameras I hate them. Nothing else to say except why have them to protect the workforce when there is no workforce.#speedcamera #roadwork #bmwr1250gsadventure #bmwgsadventure #nexxhelmets #richa
Thoughts about Alby my GSA #shorts SmoothRider 2023-06-03 | I love my GSA, Alby. He's not perfect and I do ride a lot of bikes so I have lots to compare against. but at the end of the day which bike would I choose t go home on? Alby. #bmwgsadventure #bmwr1250gsadventure #bmwgsa #nexxhelmets #richa
A shit couple of days #shorts SmoothRider 2023-06-02 | We all have difficult periods in our lives and dealing with a parent with dementia is one of those. #dementia #dementiaawareness #bmwr1250gsadventure #bmwmotorrad #bmwgsadventure #nexxhelmets #richa
Hill hold by Suzuki #shorts SmoothRider 2023-06-02 | who needs BMW Hill hold pro when you have Ian Wilson from Suzuki to lend a hand?#bmwr1250gsadventure #bmwgsadventure #nexxhelmets #richa #mallory
Jumping red lights #shorts SmoothRider 2023-06-02 | It seems to be a normal thing these days to drive through a red light!#trafficlights #bmwr1250gsadventure #bmwgs #bmwmotorrad #nexxhelmets #richa
The Jealous Pick up #shorts SmoothRider 2023-06-02 | Not everybody is happy to see a motorbike get a jump on them in heavy traffic. #filtering #bmwr1250gsadventure #bmwgsadventure #gs #nexxhelmets #richa
L plater are so cute #shorts SmoothRider 2023-06-02 | Good to a learner rider making good use of observations.#learnerrider #bmwr1250gsadventure #nexxhelmets #gs #bmwgsadventure #richa
Beating the SatNav #shorts SmoothRider 2023-06-02 | I don't play video games but I am happy to accept the challenge of my SatNav#nexxhelmets #richa #bwmmottorad #bmwr1250gsadventure
Three days as an out rider #Suzuki #Honda #bmwr1250gsadventure SmoothRider 2023-06-01 | I work as a motorcycle outrider, amongst other things. This involves demonstrating and chaperoning rider on manufacture test rides. Usually groups of riders at special demo days. This can mean long days and lots of miles. Here are three days in late May.#insta360onex2 #insta360 #rodewirelessgoii #rodewirelessgo #rodewirelessgo2 #richa #Nexxhelmets #suzukimotorcyclesuk #hondamotorcycles #mallorypark #donningtonpark #UKBSB #BSB
