Laura Smith: Learner and Advanced Motorcycle Instructor

Laura Smith smiling on a countryside road with motorcycles and riders behind

Learner and Advanced Motorcycle Instructor for Women

I am a full-time professional Motorcycle instructor specialising in both learner and advanced motorcycle training for women. For over ten years, I have trained riders from their first day on a motorcycle through to IAM and RoSPA advanced test standard and beyond. As a result, many of my students continue riding with confidence long after completing their initial training.

I founded Women Only Motorcycle Training because I identified a clear gap in the industry. Too often, women received fragmented or informal training. Therefore, I created a professional, structured training pathway that delivers consistency, accountability, and measurable improvement.

This is not hobby-led training. Instead, it is professional rider education.

Professional Motorcycle Training — Built for Progress

Women Only Motorcycle Training supports women who want more from their riding. For example, some riders want confidence, while others aim for advanced qualifications. Either way, I provide a clear route forward.

Many riders do not realise they can continue advanced motorcycle training beyond short courses or volunteer-led schemes. However, I actively support riders working towards:

IAM Advanced Rider
RoSPA Advanced Rider, including Gold standard

As a result, riders develop skill, judgment, and consistency — not just test awareness.

Advanced Coaching, Not Just Test Preparation

I do more than prepare riders for tests. In addition to CBT, DAS, and ERS instruction, I deliver advanced rider coaching and long-term mentorship. This approach ensures riders improve in real-world conditions rather than controlled environments alone.

Furthermore, I lead UK motorcycle tours for women and European training tours with Motorcycle Riders Hub. During these tours, I:

Lead and train high level advanced group riding
Support less experienced riders in mixed-ability groups
Deliver on-road training and coaching with individual feedback
Run group briefings on advanced roadcraft and continental riding
Ensure groups stay together and control rider flow

Consequently, my training remains practical, current, and grounded in real riding conditions.

Qualifications & Professional Credentials

I hold the following qualifications:

IAM and RoSPA Advanced Rider – Gold
DVSA Certified CBT Instructor
DVSA Certified DAS Instructor
DVSA Certified ERS Instructor
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Advanced Motorcycle Trainer to IAM and RoSPA test standard
European Motorcycle Trainer and Tour Leader

Importantly, I maintain these standards through continuous professional development.

Raising the Standard of Motorcycle Training for Women

Women Only Motorcycle Training exists because standards matter. Over the past decade, I have supported hundreds of women who wanted to ride with confidence and competence. In many cases, these riders came to me after negative experiences elsewhere.

Crucially, many had no idea they could progress to IAM or RoSPA level with professional support. Therefore, I now make that pathway clear and accessible.

Simon Hayes, owner of Motorcycle Riders Hub, Motorcycle Instructor Training Centre and RMT Motorcycle Training ATB Owner and high level industry expert has described me as the leading female Motorcycle Instructor in the UK. While such views remain subjective, they reflect a consistent commitment to high standards and professional training delivery.