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Jul 27

Ride with Confidence: Braking & Cornering Skills

July 27, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm AEST

$170.00

Ride with Confidence: Braking & Cornering Skills – Small Group, Rider-Focused Training

Confidence starts here. Learn to corner with control and brake with certainty.

You’ve got this!

We’ve had plenty of riders come through our courses and love it. But we kept getting the same request:
“Can you run a course at Mt Cotton that’s REALLY focussed on road riding?”

Answer: YES. And here it is.

✅ Small group, road-focused training
✅ Personal coaching in a safe, encouraging space
✅ TMR Ride to Zero subsidised – just $170
✅ No racing, no pressure – just real skills for real roads

This rider-focused training day is all about riding smarter, not harder.

Why So Many Riders Choose This Course

Let’s be honest – we all love riding, but there’s often a voice in the back of our minds:

  • “What if I get it wrong in a corner?”
  • “What if I have to brake suddenly?”
  • “What if I can’t keep up?”

You’re not alone. These doubts are common.

But in just one day, you’ll build your confidence while mastering real-world braking and cornering skills – all with the support of our expert coaches.

We will walk you through a step-by-step system that transforms your riding – and how you feel on the bike.

What You’ll Learn (and Feel Good About)

By the end of the day, you’ll know:
✅ How to brake safely and smoothly – even in a corner
✅ A simple system to set up for any corner with total confidence
✅ How to stop faster and stay in control under pressure
✅ The real reasons riders crash in corners – and how to ride smarter
✅ The “Transition Window” trick that takes the guesswork out of cornering

You’ll also get:
➕ Personalised coaching from instructors who listen
➕ Interactive demonstrations and practice sessions
➕ Supportive feedback that helps you progress – not feel judged
➕ A deeper understanding of your bike, your body, and your timing

What Other Participants Have Told Us

“I used to get nervous every time I saw a tight corner. Now I actually enjoy them – and I’m not second-guessing myself anymore.” – Rachael

“Absolutely fantastic course! Highly recommend for any riders regardless of skill level or length of time rider! I regained skills I had lost over 50 years of riding motorcycles!!” – Dale

“Although I’ve been riding for many years, and try to actively improve my skills, it was good to have a review of techniques theory and a positive critique on the track” – Ken

FAQs

Is this a track day?
Nope. This is a closed-road style training course focused on safety, technique and confidence – not speed or racing.

Who is this course for?
This course is designed for riders who want a relaxed and encouraging training environment – with a focus on road skills, not racing.

What do I need to bring?
A roadworthy, registered motorcycle of the class you are licensed to ride
A helmet (AS/NZS 1698:2006 or ECE 22.06)
Jacket, pants, gloves, and boots that cover your entire body – leathers are not required

We will provide morning tea, water and snacks but please bring your lunch (or you can head out to the local shops at lunch time if necessary)

What does it cost?
Just $170 – thanks to TMR Ride to Zero subsidies.

How long is the course?
One full day: 8:30AM – 3:30PM. Expect a welcoming start, expert coaching, and a big step forward in your riding.

Ready to Ride with Confidence – And in Good Company?

Course Details

Location: RACQ Mobility Centre, Mount Cotton
Date: 27th July, 2025
Time: 8:30AM – 3:30PM
Format: Road focussed on-track training
Cost: $170 (subsidised under the TMR Motorcycle Ride to Zero Grants)

Riders must hold a current open, provisional or probationary RE or R licence to be eligible for the course.

This course fills fast so grab your ticket now before it sells out!

Details

Date:
July 27, 2025
Time:
8:30 am - 3:30 pm AEST
Cost:
$170.00
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Venue

RACQ Mobility Centre (Mount Cotton)
1753-1799 Mount Cotton Rd
Cornubia, QLD 4130 Australia
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Organiser

SMART Rider Academy
Phone:
1300 961 335
Email:
events@smartrideracademy.com.au

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About SMART Rider Academy

SMART Rider Academy is a privately owned Australian company established to provide cost-effective training to motorcycle riders that improves their essential roadcraft skills and enjoyment of riding.

With funding support from Queensland Transport and Main Roads, SMART Rider Academy was the first organisation in the private sector to offer subsidised training to the motorcycle community in Queensland and is now the largest provider of post-licence road-based training in the state.

In 2017 SMART Rider Academy partnered with Queensland Police Service to create and deliver the “How to keep it UP-RIGHT” program. This program has now been delivered to over 1,400 riders in South East Queensland and is the model for the new “Ride to Zero” program being offered to clubs and not-for-profit organisations throughout Queensland.

Stephen McDowall, Director and Principal Coach, leads a training team that has worked extensively with motorcycle clubs, road safety and advisory groups and other organisations across Australia and internationally for over 20 years.