Description

Bike Drop Confidence Workshop SUNDAY SESSION
In partnership with Apex Motorcycle Training

Kindly sponsored by R&G Racing

• Learn how to safely pick up dropped motorcycles
• Get manual handling practice to build your confidence 
• Take away the fear around dropping your bike 
• Know what to do if it happens
• Be signposted to further support to help prevent bike drops 

Date & Time:
10:00–13:00 on Sunday 31st May 2026 

Arrival: Please arrive 30 minutes before the start time

Location: Birmingham Exiles, Old Damson Lane, Solihull
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Parking: Available on site

Important: Access from the A45 is via Damson Parkway, as there is no direct access from the A45 onto Old Damson Lane.

Please look for Birmingham Exiles signage at the entrance as there is no Apex signage on site.

This workshop does NOT involve riding motorcycles so you do not need to wear full gear. 

Why This Workshop Exists

Dropping a bike, or even worrying about dropping one, affects far more than just the bike itself.

It affects confidence.
It creates tension.
It influences decision-making.
It affects enjoyment.
Sometimes even whether riders continue riding at all.

That’s exactly why these workshops were created.

The Basic Biker, a Facebook personality with decades of riding and teaching experience within the motorcycle industry, recently shared the workshop and said:

“This will almost certainly create a shift in motorcycle training… Addressing the rider’s mindset can change everything.”

And that’s exactly the point.

This workshop is designed to help riders understand both the psychological and practical side of bike drops in a supportive, non-judgemental environment.

This Workshop Is Ideal For:

• Riders who worry about dropping their bike during slow manoeuvres, parking or uneven ground
• Riders who have already dropped a bike and noticed it affecting their confidence afterwards
• New, returning or nervous riders who want more practical experience handling bikes safely

What You’ll Learn

In partnership with ApexMCT Motorcycle Training, we’ll help riders:

• Understand why drops happen
• Learn safe lifting and manual handling techniques
• Reduce fear through repetition and experience
• Build confidence instead of avoidance
• Better understand the psychological impact of drops and near misses
• Explore ways to continue improving slow riding confidence afterwards

Practical Experience

This is not just watching someone demonstrate techniques on YouTube.

You’ll get supervised practical experience handling and picking up:

• Mopeds
• 125s
• 650s

There is no riding involved.

The session starts with a short classroom discussion before moving into practical exercises outside.

You’ll work entirely at your own pace and can opt out of any activity if preferred.

Observation-only participation is absolutely fine if you prefer.

What To Wear / Bring

You do NOT need to wear motorcycle gear.

Please wear:

✔ Comfortable clothing suitable for movement
✔ Sturdy footwear (recommended)
✔ Gloves (recommended)
✔ Waterproofs in case of rain

You are welcome to bring a drink and snack for the short break midway through the session.

You do not need to bring your own bike.

However, if you wish to use your own motorcycle during practical lifting exercises and this has been agreed beforehand:

• It must be roadworthy and in safe working condition
• You do so entirely at your own risk
• We may still advise using training bikes for some exercises

Sponsored By R&G Crash Protection

R&G Crash Protection are supporting the workshops with:

🎁 Participant goodies

🎟 A 15% discount code for products across their website

Their products are specifically designed to help reduce damage when bikes are dropped, helping riders worry a little less about the “what ifs”.

Important Information

This workshop involves manual handling and light physical activity.

Please follow all instructions given on the day for your own safety and the safety of others.

Photography & Filming

Parts of the workshop may be photographed or filmed for future promotional use and to support our partners.

You will be asked for consent beforehand and can opt out if preferred.

When You Attend

You will be asked to complete:

• A participant waiver
• A physical activity readiness form for the practical work
• A photo/video consent form

Booking Information

Places are strictly limited to 10 riders to keep the workshop supportive, personal and practical.

If you can no longer attend, your place may be transferred to somebody else, but bookings are non-refundable.

How To Book

1. Add your place to basket and complete checkout
2. You’ll receive your purchase confirmation immediately
3. Your welcome email with joining instructions will follow separately within the next 24 hours