Our Journey Begins Here
At Bristol Advanced Rider Training, and a highly qualified Motorcycle Mentor, we are dedicated to teaching recognised safe riding techniques and enhancing rider skills. Our experienced trainer provides comprehensive lessons tailored to your needs, ensuring you gain confidence on the road.
Meet Andy Davies BCAe, FMIAM –
Professional Motorcycle Mentor & Advanced Rider
His qualifications are complemented by membership of both the Driving Instructors Association (DIA)—the UK's largest professional body for driver and rider trainers—and the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF). Together, these affiliations reflect an ongoing commitment to professional development and industry best practice.
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Andy has also successfully completed the Police Foundation Motorcycle Roadcraft Course, based upon the same advanced riding principles used by the emergency services and recognised as the benchmark for advanced motorcycle riding throughout the UK. To ensure these standards are continually maintained, he regularly undergoes advanced rider reassessment, keeping both his riding ability and instructional knowledge current and relevant.
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Adding to this extensive professional background is Andy's experience as both a military and civilian blue-light vehicle operator, where observation, planning, hazard perception, decision-making and machine control were critical operational skills. This real-world experience enables him to deliver training that is practical, systematic and immediately applicable to everyday riding.
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Beyond professional instruction, Andy has dedicated many years to supporting both the motorcycling and wider community. He is a member of Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Blood Bikes, providing vital emergency transport services to the NHS 365 days a year, and also serves as both a rider and driver with local Emergency Community Response Volunteers. His previous role as a Regional County Representative for the Royal British Legion Riders Branch, together with continued membership of the RAF Police Association and RAF Police Bikers Riders Group, reflects a lifelong commitment to service, professionalism and the motorcycling community.
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At BART, riders don't simply receive instruction—they benefit from personal mentoring built upon thousands of hours of professional riding, nationally recognised qualifications and a genuine passion for helping others become safer, smoother and more confident motorcyclists.
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Whether you are a newly qualified rider, returning to motorcycling after a break or an experienced rider wishing to refine your skills, Andy provides bespoke, one-to-one coaching designed to help you ride with greater confidence, precision and enjoyment.
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Professional Qualifications. Proven Experience. Personal Coaching. Exceptional Results.
Bristol Advanced Rider Training (BART) was founded by Andy Davies BCAe, FMIAM, better known throughout the motorcycling community as "Twiggy"—one of the region's most highly qualified and experienced motorcycle instructors, advanced riders and mentors.
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Andy is a DVSA-approved CBT and DAS Motorcycle Instructor with years of riding and instructional experience. His professional qualifications extend well beyond basic rider training, making him uniquely placed to help riders develop the advanced skills, confidence and roadcraft needed for today's roads.
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As an IAM RoadSmart Fellow—the highest grade of membership awarded by IAM RoadSmart—Andy is recognised for exceptional riding ability, professionalism and commitment to advanced rider development. He is also an accredited volunteer IAM RoadSmart National Observer, responsible for coaching and assessing riders to the nationally recognised Advanced Rider standard.
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Further demonstrating his exceptional riding ability, Andy is listed on the prestigious IAM F1RST Register, recognising riders who consistently achieve the highest grading in the IAM Advanced Motorcycle Test. He is also an Advanced Rider with RoSPA, another of the UK's leading advanced riding organisations renowned for promoting the highest standards of road safety.
Commitment to Safety
His qualifications are complemented by membership of both the Driving Instructors Association (DIA)—the UK's largest professional body for driver and rider trainers—and the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF). Together, these affiliations reflect an ongoing commitment to professional development and industry best practice.
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Andy has also successfully completed the Police Foundation Motorcycle Roadcraft Course, based upon the same advanced riding principles used by the emergency services and recognised as the benchmark for advanced motorcycle riding throughout the UK. To ensure these standards are continually maintained, he regularly undergoes advanced rider reassessment, keeping both his riding ability and instructional knowledge current and relevant.
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Adding to this extensive professional background is Andy's experience as both a military and civilian blue-light vehicle operator, where observation, planning, hazard perception, decision-making and machine control were critical operational skills. This real-world experience enables him to deliver training that is practical, systematic and immediately applicable to everyday riding.
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Beyond professional instruction, Andy has dedicated many years to supporting both the motorcycling and wider community. He is a member of Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Blood Bikes, providing vital emergency transport services to the NHS 365 days a year, and also serves as both a rider and driver with local Emergency Community Response Volunteers. His previous role as a Regional County Representative for the Royal British Legion Riders Branch, together with continued membership of the RAF Police Association and RAF Police Bikers Riders Group, reflects a lifelong commitment to service, professionalism and the motorcycling community.
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At BART, riders don't simply receive instruction—they benefit from personal mentoring built upon thousands of hours of professional riding, nationally recognised qualifications and a genuine passion for helping others become safer, smoother and more confident motorcyclists.
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Whether you are a newly qualified rider, returning to motorcycling after a break or an experienced rider wishing to refine your skills, Andy provides bespoke, one-to-one coaching designed to help you ride with greater confidence, precision and enjoyment.
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Professional Qualifications. Proven Experience. Personal Coaching. Exceptional Results.
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