Here IAM RoadSmart, we’ve been improving road safety for over 60 years. Our Advanced Rider course alone helps thousands of motorcyclists improve their skills and on-road confidence every year. As the leading independent road safety charity, we understand that motorcycling is a passion that brings people from all walks of life together, irrespective of age, gender, or disability.
To support this, we're pleased to showcase the inspirational stories of female members of our community. Riders who have defied stereotypes and shattered barriers to pursue their passion. Read on to discover their incredible journeys and find inspiration in their achievements.
Discover more about Advanced Riding
Biker Kaz
Meet Biker Kaz, a passionate freelance writer with an unbridled love for motorbikes. For many years, Kaz competed in off road motorsports, before purchasing her own bike.
She passed her Advanced Riding course in 2022 and continues to encourage other female bikers to achieve their goals through her own blog.
Read Biker Kaz’s Story
Username Kate
Username Kate is a UK based YouTuber who recently embarked on her Advanced Riding journey with IAM RoadSmart, documenting the process on her channel.
She has also attended our ladies IAM RoadSmart Thruxton Skills Days and has given a detailed review over on her YouTube channel.
Visit her YouTube channel
Stephanie’s Advanced Riding Journey
Stephanie’s journey with IAM RoadSmart begun when she saw her Mother pass her Advanced course. After getting her own bike at 16, she decided it was only right to do the course too.
After volunteering as Chief Observer for her local group between 2019 and 2022, Stephanie now continues to support them with their local initiatives.
Read Stephanie’s Story
Looking to improve your own skills?
Our Advanced Rider course brings your skills up to an Advanced level, helping you to control the position and speed of your bike with skill and responsibility.
This includes best practice on handling bends, and how to apply the ‘IPSGA’ (Information, Position, Speed, Gear, Acceleration) framework to any situation.
IPSGA Explained
New opportunities await
By completing your Advanced Rider course, you'll have the opportunity to meet other like-minded female riders through your local group.
It also opens the door to a variety of other opportunities including becoming IAM RoadSmart Observer with your local group, coaching other bikers to upskill through their own Advanced course. Our course also opens to doors to organisations such as Blood Bikes, who require Advanced training to join.
