NextGen rider training

NextGen is a FREE course for anyone looking to upskill their riding, brought to you by the DocBike charity. Getting an average feedback score of 4.9 out of 5 in 2025, we know you’ll love it!  Run over a weekend day – during bike season, we’ll cover:

  • Bike Maintenance
  • What to do at the scene of a road crash
  • Bike skills
  • Bike Security
  • Protective Clothing
  • Next Steps for you as a rider (taking your test / advanced riding)

You don’t need to be on L-plates to attend or have anything other than a CBT and a working bike. NextGen is designed for young riders of all levels of experience – right up to blue lights!

Scroll down to find out more about each module and how to book your FREE place!

Come home with a FREE high security lock, 12 months free membership to Bennetts BikeSocial, 15% Discount off of Roadskin clothing and more!

Your Day looks like this!

★★★★★  – Thanks, very enjoyable, and informative. Volunteers are very friendly and knowledgeable. Really good! — NextGen attendee

★★★★★    Thank you very much for a great day, I had a lot of fun and learned new things. The practical parts were very fun!  — NextGen attendee

★★★★★    The course very welcoming/interesting/useful. Absolutely amazing team of people. Keep going, proper job. Thank you    — NextGen attendee

★★★★★    The course was brilliant and made me more confident in what I did know and advanced my skills in areas I wasn’t so confident    — NextGen attendee

★★★★★     Excellent course. Definitely worth going to, especially as it’s free. But even still, a course worth paying for due to the fantastic work from volunteers.    — NextGen attendee

★★★★★     Everyone was amazing so much knowledge was given. Going away knowing so much more.   From first aid to stopping distance. Feel much relaxed    — NextGen attendee

★★★★★     The course was brilliant, everyone was very friendly and I feel much more confident riding as well as what to do in the event of an accident.    — NextGen attendee

★★★★★     Fantastic day, with a great mix of practical advice and theory    — NextGen attendee

★★★★★     Fantastic course, really welcoming team who are very passionate about biking and keeping people safe. I’m very glad I went    — NextGen attendee

★★★★★     I found this course incredibly helpful with providing a range of information about safety, security, and improving rider skills, and I had a very good time. Thank you.    — NextGen attendee

Learn how to check over your bike, fix easy faults and get the best performance.

Using the same principles as used on the emergency response bikes, we will teach you about:

  • Getting the right tyre pressures in your tyres, wheel alignment, tread depth and tyre perishing
  • Fuel, oil, coolant, brakes, chain wear and getting the right tension
  • Checking the electrics, including lights, horns and sirens (if you have them!)
  • Checking for damage
  • Suspension & steering

Wherever possible, we’ll have a fully qualified mechanic on site to help fix any simple issues or flag them for you to get looked at in your own time

Come away with a FREE tyre pressure gauge & tread depth gauge to keep your bike in tip-top condition

Learn how to keep an injured person alive until the emergency services get there!

Taught by the professionals who attend bike crashes and deal with injured riders, this is a no-nonsense approach to keeping someone alive with the kit you can expect to have on you (or not)!

We cover:

  • How to make the crash site safe and stop anyone else from getting run over
  • Calling for help even when you don’t have a mobile signal (spoiler alert – ring 999 anyway – it will work!)
  • How to control massive haemorrhage
  • Helmet removal: when to do it, when not and how to do it safely
  • Helping a rider with a compromised Airway & Breathing
  • CPR and how to use an AED (Automatic defibrilator)

Go home with a FREE slimline first aid kit to keep on your bike!

Anyone can ride a bike. We start you on your journey of how to do it skilfully!

Taught by the professionals from the Institue of Advanced Motorcyclists (IAM RoadSmart) and Phoenix Rider Training.

We cover:

  • Balance
  • Moving your bike on foot, including in tight spots
  • How to ride skilfully at slow speed
  • Braking from speed, ABS, use of the front and back brakes, when and where
  • Understanding speed

All the essentials that no one tells you about!

  • We give you a few simple steps to drastically reduce the chance of your bike being nicked
  • How to spot fake protective clothing, buying online vs in a shop. Making sure the kit you buy does the job!
  • What to look for when buying a helmet and how to make sure it fits properly
  • Confused by motorcycle testing? Got your test and now want to really learn how to ride? We tell you how.

We cover it all in a stress-free easy afternoon. Come away with a FREE high security bike lock!

FREE stuff with every completed course!

Come away with some awesome kit, just for turning up!

But we know you’ll love the Day

Everyone to date has given us an average of 4.9 out of 5 in their reviews, so don’t delay – book today!

BOOK YOUR 2026 PLACE NOW!

Can’t find a date that suits, or are all courses full? Add your name to the WAITING LIST here!

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