ABOUT

 Who we are 
Established in 1985*, the North Devon Group of RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders is a large and diverse membership which includes members across Devon, Cornwall and parts of Somerset, there are currently about 150 members, all of whom have passed the RoSPA advanced driving test within the past 3 years. We offer training in advanced driving and riding through our network of highly trained and skilled voluntary and qualified tutors. Our membership provides a first rate and nationally recognised advanced instruction course with observed drives and rides alongside our college presentation evenings. These can lead to a full RoSPA advanced driving or riding award. 


We recently asked for feedback from some of our new riders. Here's what they said about the training they were receiving

"To be honest, my feedback would be 99% positive. There is clearly a huge amount of experience and knowledge across the tutors and I have learnt so much. Lots of small hints and tips which I have picked up on.

I went for a ride today of just over 150 miles around Devon and Cornwall and felt so much more confident and in control than I would have done 6 weeks ago. 

The group are great. All very supportive and and inclusive. As a new rider I was initially a bit worried that perhaps I didn't "belong" in this group. But I certainly don't feel that now. There is a fantastic mix of characters and the "banter" has been fantastic. As a 25 year veteran of the armed forces I have really missed that.


The course has been so worthwhile, very formative and really inclusive.

I don't feel like the new guy anymore. 

I feel proud to be part of the group. 


Huge thanks to you all. 

You've made me enjoy biking even more than I already did, and ultimately, you may have saved my life along the way. 


You're doing great work guys"


Shaun

"I have nothing but praise for the whole organisation. I've been a member for three weeks - warmly welcomed, made to feel at ease, really enjoyed the presentations and the training from Tim has been outstanding. My riding has improved beyond recognition. I already feel safer on the road and am enjoying riding the bike far more. I love it. 

You guys have got this whole thing spot on. 

I am so grateful to you."


Leighton

"There’s not a lot I can really say from only recently starting with the group, but I have found that the team have been very welcoming and reassuring with any concerns I have had with my riding ability.

It has been a great experience so far and I look forward to progressing within the group.


No negatives from me so far."


Gary