Featured Riders
We believe there’s no better way to have a positive impact on our biking community than to celebrate those riders who contribute to it most greatly.
From club leaders, fundraisers to those with all-round biking spirit and road safety ambassadors, so many people in our county embody what it means to be an inspirational rider. It’s our ambition to hero the men and women that Kent’s biking community are proud of.
Our current featured riders are:
Phil R
Occupation: Motorcycle Instructor
How long have you been riding? 40 years
First bike: Yamaha RD50
Current bike: BMW R1200RT and Kawasaki Z900
Dream bike: I ride them!
How often do you ride? Most days
Most memorable ride: I enjoy every ride, especially the ones where students do really well.
If you could change one thing about motorcycling, what would it be? I would simplify the licence groups and enhance the level of training and ability of bikers with a greater emphasis on everyday safety prior to getting a full licence.
What would be your advice for those considering motorcycling? Go for it! Enjoy the training process, learn at a pace that works for you and don’t expect to know everything overnight. It’s not always easy for everyone, but if you want to achieve it, you will. Once you have passed your test, keep learning how to ride. Your test training is not to be forgotten, but used as a foundation to build upon.
Jack W
Occupation: Safer Road Users Officer
How long have you been riding? 5 years
First bike: Sinnis Scrambler 125
Current bike: Honda ST1300 Pan European
Dream bike: Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
How often do you ride? Most days
Most memorable ride: In the summer of 2024, a good friend and I rode our bikes through France to the Pyrenees and into Spain. The ride that stood out was from Bordeaux to the Spanish side of the Pyrenees – the roads, scenery and weather were superb.
If you could change one thing about motorcycling, what would it be? I would make it compulsory for riders to wear protective clothing all the time. As well as a fastened helmet, this would include approved jacket, trousers and boots with the appropriate protective armour.
What would be your advice for those considering motorcycling? It is the best thing I have ever done, so go for it! Get yourself some expert training and tuition, and experience on the road is key. Never stop learning, even after you achieve your licence, there is still so much more to learn so post-test training is key.