WALES
Rider Development Training Tour 2026
Rider Development Tour - Wales
Summary Information
Dates: 16th – 18th June 2026
Limited to 6 riders
Approximate total miles 550
Price: £585.00
Meeting point: Beaconsfield Services main building inside.
Briefing 8.30am - Depart 9.00 am
Location: Wales
Accommodation: The Metropole Hotel & Spa, Llandrindod, Wells
Overview
The Rider Development Tour – Wales combines great riding with practical, on-road coaching designed to help you refine your advanced road skills and develop confident machine handling while exploring some of the best roads in the UK.
You’ll ride in a small group of just two riders per instructor, ensuring plenty of personal attention and tailored feedback throughout the journey. The focus is on observation, positioning, control, and smooth, progressive riding.
What to Expect
Over three days, you will ride with a different instructor (your buddy) who is a highly qualified and experienced advanced instructors, you’ll experience a variety of A and B road types each chosen to present opportunities to apply and improve your advanced roadcraft and to also enjoy the Welsh landscape.
Coaching takes place out on the road, with informal discussions and feedback during stops and at the end of each day.
There’ll be opportunities to improve your observation, road positioning, throttle control and gear selection, as well as developing your confidence with corners, unknown roads, overtakes and braking – all at your own pace.
With a 1:2 instructor-to-student ratio the atmosphere remains relaxed, personal, and supportive. The goal is simple: enjoy the ride while developing your awareness, precision, and control through real-world experience.
Coffee and lunch stops have been chosen because they are biker-friendly, conveniently located along the route, and offer suitable facilities. We are unable to reserve lunch tables in advance due to the flexible nature of our training tour. However, as we will be riding on midweek roads, the venues we visit should be relatively quiet.
The Experience
Each day offers the opportunity to ride a variety of roads and time for breaks. Evenings provide an opportunity to unwind, share experiences, and review the day’s progress in a friendly, informal setting.
Accommodation is biker-friendly and selected for comfort, convenience, and great hospitality.
Why Wales?
Wales offers a great mix of terrain and riding — from sweeping open roads and twisting valleys to dramatic coastal routes with long stretches of national speed limits.
Routes may vary depending on weather, conditions and group needs, but wherever we go, you’ll find rewarding roads that encourage you to further develop your riding skills and machine control.
By the end of the 3 days, you will have covered 550 miles approximately. We anticipate that you feel more confident, more aware, and more connected with your bike with great memories of an enjoyable and worthwhile trip.
Availability & Booking
This tour is limited to just six riders.
To express your interest, please email info@motorcyclebuddies.com. We will send you an information sheet with full payment details. Your place will be confirmed once we have received your full payment.
Bookings and full payment are required by 30 April 2026
What’s Included
3 days of mentoring and guided tour
2 nights’ overnight accommodation
Full Welsh breakfast (vegetarian option available)
3-course evening meal with tea/coffee
( vegetarian option available)
Full use of Rock Spa facilities
Porterage, free parking & WiFi
What’s Not Included
Lunch
Fuel
Drinks
We look forward to welcoming you on the tour and sharing an unforgettable few days of great roads, expert coaching, and relaxed company
Cancellation Policy
We understand that plans can change, and we’ll always aim to be as fair and flexible as possible.
All cancellation requests should be made in writing, by email. Once received, Motorcycle Buddies will confirm your cancellation in writing within two days.
Cancellations are handled as follows:
• 29 or more days before the event start date: a 10 % (£58.00) cancellation fee will apply, and the balance returned in full.
• 28 days or fewer before the event start date: 60% (£351.00) cancellation fee will apply due to accommodation and logistical commitments.
If you’re unable to complete the tour once it has begun, we regret that no refund can be offered.
We want all riders to feel confident when booking, so if you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch — we’re happy to help wherever we can.