The Ride Academy

Six unforgettable days on the road with Luke, Dave and Mike, taking in our WW1 & WW2 Memorial Tour across France and Belgium 🗺️🏍️

This one was a bit different… still plenty of incredible riding through the countryside, but a trip built around history, reflection and respect.

We started out in Normandy, taking in the WW2 memorial sites, museums and the famous beach landings. Riding along those stretches of coastline really puts things into perspective… it’s hard to describe, but it’s something that stays with you. A humbling experience and a powerful reminder of what so many went through.

From there we headed towards the Somme, continuing the journey through WW1 history. The memorials, cemeteries and museums tell some incredible stories, and again, it’s impossible not to feel a huge amount of respect for those who fought so bravely.

We finished up in Ypres, where the trip ended with the Last Post. Standing there and taking it all in was the perfect way to round off the tour… a proper moment of reflection and remembrance.

An amazing few days with great company, some brilliant riding, and experiences that will stay with us for a long time. It’s a tour that really strikes a balance… enjoyable, eye-opening, and above all, respectful to the history and the people behind it.

Plenty more to come… 👊

Another busy spell at The Ride Academy and we’ve got plenty to shout about! 👊
Since our last post we’ve clocked up 60 test passes overall across Module 1 & 2 🎉 Huge congratulations to everyone who put the work in and got the result,top riding and well deserved! 🏍️👏

We also had a cracking day out at Motorcycle Live 🤩 Loads of incredible bikes to admire, and yes… maybe a couple of sneaky celebratory beers along the way 🍻😄 A great day all round with the team.

Speaking of celebrations, we finished things off in style with a brilliant Christmas night out 🎄🎉 Always good to get everyone together away from the bikes and enjoy some well-earned downtime.

Behind the scenes we’ve also been busy getting things ready for the future and we’re made up with our brand new flyers ready for 2026 🙌 Thanks again

As we head into the festive period, we just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s supported us, whether you’ve trained with us recently or been part of The Ride Academy journey over the years 🤝

We’re now signed off for Christmas and New Year, returning on 5th January 🎅 However, we will still be keeping an eye on emails, so don’t worry if you need to get in touch.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄🎁 Stay safe, enjoy the break, and we’ll see you in 2026 ready for more riding, learning and big wins 👀🔥
The Ride Academy 👊

The clocks changing last night signifies our quieter time of year now. Although, by the looks of the diary there is still PLENTY of work to be done before we think about the Christmas break.🎅

It has been a truly remarkable year for The Ride Academy. The team have worked extremely hard together and we’ve had our best season on record.👏

The socials took a backstep as we were working hard to keep up with the demand, whilst also not compromising our standards. Our priority is making sure we give everyone that comes through our door the best, most enjoyable experience whilst also ensuring you leave us with the knowledge and skills to be safe on the road.

We’d like to thank everyone that’s been through The Ride Academy, not just this year, but since our start up 🤝 You have all contributed to our growth & this support allows us to continue doing what we love.

Now it’s time to congratulate everyone that’s passed since our last post back in June 🎉

Believe it or not, we’ve had 218 test passes across module 1 and 2 which means a massive 109 new riders safely on the road and enjoying life on two wheels.🏍️
Well done to everyone!!!🥇

Lots of content to come over the next few months. We’ll be sure to keep you up to date on all of your successes whilst also giving sneak peaks of all the fun we’ve had so far in 2025👀

If you’re still braving the winter weather on your bike, we’ll see you out on the roads.😎

The Ride Academy👊

It’s that time of year when we’re all chasing our tails at The Ride Academy, but we absolutely love it so no complaints here!😍July was a whirlwind with 82 CBTs completed and 50 riders taken to test👏🥳 BUSY BUSY BUSY! Congratulations everyone!✅

But it wasn’t just about training. Our very own Dave teamed up with Norton at the Male Mille festival. If you haven’t heard of the Male Mille yet, you’re missing out! It’s an incredible event, and Dave had an absolute blast🚀 Make sure to check out their website and we’ll see you all there next year!🗓️

We also ran our 3 day motorcycle tour to the Lake District. The weather wasn’t quite what we’d have liked but it was still a great 3 days riding with an awesome bunch of guys. Thanks again everyone who joined us on the trip, hope to see you on another trip soon!🏍️

Also, a huge shoutout to our newest instructor, Mike, who officially joined us in June. Since then, he’s racked up 10 Google reviews—all 5 stars! We’re thrilled to have him on the team, and clearly so are his students! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

August is shaping up to be just as hectic, but with a special twist—Luke is expecting his first child any day now, which means Dave is about to become a Grandad🎉 No old jokes please people😜