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 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.
Skill Keeps You Upright. Roadcraft Keeps You Alive.
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course will give you the fundamental roadcraft skills that help every rider minimise those “OH S#!T” moments, ride with more confidence and enjoy riding more than ever. It’s road focused and road based training.
It’s a great course for newer riders who have recently got their licence – it will consolidate and take what you learned in the Q-Ride licensing courses to another level.
For experienced riders it’s a great refresher and a chance to shake out some of those “bad habits” we all develop.
The course runs from 9:00am to approximately 4:00pm and consists of three (3) modules – a seminar, practical slow skills workshop and an 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.
- 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.
- 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.
You’ll finish the day not just a better rider, but a SMARTer one.
We just want to let you know…
This course is the first part of a two-day comprehensive Roadcraft program. We can only offer this program in Jimboomba and some selected regional centres, but nowhere else in the Brisbane area.
Each day is designed to stand alone, so you’ll gain real value from attending either day with no requirement to commit to both. Riders who complete both days receive the most comprehensive learning experience.
More information about the second part of the program is here.
COURSE STRUCTURE
🕘 8:30 AM arrival for 9:00 AM start. Course concludes at approximately 4:00 PM.
Morning: Seminar – roadcraft theory 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.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
With funding from the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads Motorcycle Ride to Zero Grants, and support from the Queensland Police Service, this course is heavily subsidised and is just $50.
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 3,000 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.