Rider Refinement One-Day Course (East - Stirling)

The Rider Refinement One-Day Course is a unique course run by Police Scotland and IAM RoadSmart to help motorcyclists ride responsibly, develop their skills and reduce the number of collisions.

The course aims to raise awareness of the importance of road safety and make riders think of the personal consequences of taking risks.
Led by police motorcyclists and accompanied by observers from IAM RoadSmart, the course will look at key risk factors and provide riders with the knowledge and skills to be safer. You will use your own motorcycle and kit for the course. The course is open to any qualified motorcyclist.

The course covers vehicle examination checks of riders’ bikes and safety checks that should be carried out before any journey. The course also involves demonstration rides and observed rides with feedback from police motorcyclists and/or IAM RoadSmart Observers.

Typical structure of the day: 

9:00 – 10:30  Welcome and theory presentation

10:30 – 10:50 Refreshment break, preparation for road work and safety reminder briefing

11:00 – 13:00 Demonstration rides and observed rides with Police motorcyclists and/or IAM RoadSmart Observers

13:00 – 13:45 Light lunch (included)

14:00 – 16:00 Observed rides with Police motorcyclists and/or IAM RoadSmart Observers

16:00 – 16:30 Feedback and course closure

Joining forces with Police Scotland on this initiative are Road Safety Scotland, IAM RoadSmart, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Transport Scotland, Highlands and Islands Council, Aberdeen Council, Aberdeenshire Council, Dundee Council, Angus Council, Perth and Kinross Council and Shirlaws Motorcycles (Aberdeen). It is the only course of its kind in Scotland.

Book now - there are limited spaces on the 2026 season which runs from April to October 2026

The course will take place at Fire Station, Cornton Road, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4AD. For your reference, a what3words link is included https://what3words.com/allows.firms.whips 

We look forward to seeing you on the day!