Skill Keeps You Upright. Roadcraft Keeps You Alive.
You love riding – the freedom, the flow, the focus. But deep down, you know staying safe on two wheels takes more than passion. It takes skill, and a commitment to getting better every time you ride.
Better means knowing exactly what to do when the road doesn’t go to plan:
- A tight mountain bend that comes out of nowhere
- A distracted driver turning across your path
- A sudden stop with no time to think
- Riding with a pillion and your balance feels off
- A misjudged cornering line and now you’re running wide
- And the famous “Sorry mate, I didn’t see you” (it’s not just an excuse – it’s science)
These moments demand instant reactions, remaining calm under pressure, and instinctive control. This is what you will learn on this program.
Advanced Roadcraft is how you Stay Seen, Stay Sharp, and Stay Upright.
About the Course
The course runs from 8:30am to about 4pm and consists of two (2) modules – a seminar followed by a practical on-road session.
In the morning seminar you will learn:
- The 5 Common Crash Types Riders Face – Learn exactly what causes these crashes and, more importantly, how to avoid them. Knowing the risks is the first step to staying safe.
- Vision Skills for Safer Riding – Discover how your vision directly impacts your riding and how to sharpen your ability to read the road, identify hazards early, and make split-second decisions.
- Perceptual Blindness: Why Other Road Users Don’t See You – It’s not your imagination; it’s science. Learn how this phenomenon puts you at risk, and how to overcome it so you’re impossible to ignore.
- Braking Distances & Emergency Stops – Understand how to stop quickly and safely, reducing your braking distance while maintaining full control and confidence, even in emergencies.
- The Cornering System That Removes the Fear – Master the technique that takes the guesswork out of cornering, helping you pick the perfect line every time, no matter how tight or tricky the bend.
- Lane Positioning & Filtering Strategies – Learn the key strategies for positioning yourself in traffic and filtering safely, so you stay out of harm’s way and have more control in any situation.
The seminar is followed by a practical on-road session. You’ll train on real roads, in small groups with our instructors. That means real scenarios, real feedback, and real growth.
COURSE STRUCTURE
🕘 8:30 AM arrival for 9:00 AM start. Course concludes at approximately 4:00 PM.
Morning: In-class training on advanced roadcraft theory, psychology and strategies.
Midday: Bike setup, vehicle dynamics, and practical riding techniques.
Afternoon: Road ride in small groups led by qualified SMART Rider Academy instructors and QPS Highway Patrol officers who will give you positive and personal feedback to improve your riding.
You’ll finish the day not just a better rider, but a SMARTer one.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
With funding from the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads Motorcycle Ride to Zero Grants, and support from Queensland Police Service, this course is heavily subsidised and still just $50 (instead of it’s normal price of $225).
WHO’S IT FOR?
If you hold a current open, provisional or probationary RE or R licence and want to be a safer, sharper, and more confident rider – this course is for you. Whether you’re 22 or 62, riding solo or two-up, this training could be the best investment you ever make in your life on two wheels.
WHAT TO BRING
- Registered and roadworthy motorcycle with enough fuel to ride 100km
- Hat & water bottle
- Lunch (or there are options close by)
- Happy smiley face and willingness to have some fun and learn a few things
WHAT OTHER RIDERS HAVE SAID ABOUT THE COURSE
Over 2,100 people have now participated in this course and many have told us they now feel more skilled, more relaxed on the bike and ride with greater awareness and confidence.
“Motorcycle riding is my happy place. Thanks to SMART Rider Academy I’m now even happier as well and more comfortable and confident.” Michelle
“I have been riding for over 40yrs on all sorts of bikes from sports bikes to touring motorcycles. I’ve experienced all types of conditions/situations throughout Europe and Australia. I did ask myself what more could I possibly learn. Well, let me tell you….I learnt heaps and came away reflecting on the day’s proceedings as a very positive experience.” Dave
👉 Spots are limited. Book your place now and start riding with purpose, power, and peace of mind.