Simon Hayes

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A full-time instructor since 1991, Simon Hayes is a veteran motorcycle training instructor and well known within the industry. Simon’s first six years as an instructor, were spent teaching military personnel, where he enjoyed a 100% success rate and earned a reputation for pre-DAS excellence in training high powered motorcycles skills.

Since 1996, Simon has operated a respected multi-site motorcycle training business covering Birmingham and the West Midlands. Twenty years of dedication to the highest possible standards of motorcycle training has forged a reputation for excellence and whilst Simon has seen many changes and challenges effecting the industry; his own training school has continued to thrive and grow.

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Simon Hayes

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Enhancing rider training and safety

Over these two decades, Simon has covered over two million training miles and personally delivered basic to advanced training to many thousands of bikers. Simon is also sought after UK-wide as an accomplished Instructor Trainer and has introduced countless new motorcycle trainers to the sector. In addition, Simon runs a busy diary of advanced riding European tours, along with regular track-day training, local club and charity rides.

Some years ago, Simon began to improve his students motorcycle training experience through complimentary video based training programs. Through pre-course, learning, students are able to visualise and experience motorcycle skills training – such that their ‘on-bike’ training experience is greatly enhanced. Over a five-year period, these video training resources were further refined, resulting in a ‘first-edition’ being formally published and more widely marketed.

From this early training DVD was born VideoBiker, the UK’s first 100% video based motorcycle training resource. As the founder of VideoBiker, Simon’s vision is to enhance rider training and safety across the UK, whilst empowering both new and experienced riders to continually invest in their own program of skills improvement (through qualified local training providers). Resources include over 100 training enhancement videos, along with a wealth of other resources.

Keep it on the black stuff

Simon constantly seeks to enforce that VideoBiker resources should not be used in isolation and must not be viewed as a substitute for professional motorcycle training. Such is his commitment to this philosophy that it is difficult to access VideoBiker resources unless referred through a local motorcycle training school.

VideoBiker is now supported by a further two full-time instructors, a newly appointed video producer/director and a full-time marketing director – all working with an ethos of ‘Keep it on the black stuff’. And whilst for Simon, VideoBiker continues as a major endeavour, his commitment to motorcycle training continues with a full and ongoing schedule of motorcycle training courses.

Articles & updates by Simon Hayes

Yamaha off-road motorcycle experience (Llanidloes Wales)

Yamaha off-road motorcycle training experience Llanidloes Wales

Getting ready for the Yamaha off-road experience I travelled down to Llanidloes the day before to ensure a good night’s sleep before attending the Yamaha Off-Road (motorcycle) Experience. I’d recommend doing this unless you live close by because it is a demanding days off-road riding and getting up at 5am to get there on time […]

How to ride a motorcycle safely in the winter snow

1. layer up This may seem like an obvious tip, but even experienced bikers are at risk! The cold winter air, compounded by wind-chill easily leads to rider fatigue, loss of concentration and safety issues. Avoid being caught-out by the cold – invest in thermal base layers and wear another thin layer over the top […]

Speed sparks knee down routes to advanced motorcycle training

Just as academic students often leave formal education to never read a book again – so new riders, on gaining their full motorcycle licence, will all too often make the mistake of not continuing to advanced levels of rider training. At VideoBiker we strongly suggest that this is an error in judgement. In most cases, […]

Police revoke driving licences in roadside eyesight crackdown

When was your last eyesight test? Despite changes in legislation five years ago when ‘Cassie’s Law’ came into place, it is estimated that over 50,000 UK motorcycle riders are still failing to meet the minimum legally required ‘standards of vision for driving’ as laid down by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Looking then […]