Steve is a motorcycle enthusiast to his core, there’s not much he hasn’t done on 2 wheels. He’s been a Police advanced biker for 17 years and also a Police Advanced Motorcycle Instructor for both on and off road. He likes to throw in the odd bike trick or two. An extremely friendly chap, he’ll share his biking knowledge all day long.

• Background: Police Advanced Bike Instructor, Grade 1 Police Rider & Driver, Police VIP Escort Team Rider, Bikesafe Assessor
• Quals: DSA Approved CBT/DAS Instructor, ACU level Enduro Instructor, RoSPA Examiner, IAM Rider, ERS Trainer
• Passion: All forms of bike racing, Golf, Cycling, Swansea City FC

Jo is the brains of the outfit. She runs the office, handles all inquiries and controls the work allocation. Hugely more organised than any man, it’s fair to say, she does the work of 3 people. Be ready for some sharp tongued banter, she gives as good as she gets. She can ride a bike…..but doesn’t!

• Background: Managed her own business for over a decade. Family member of the Wick Van Dynasty. Can reverse any vehicle properly
• Quals: The universal street degree
• Passion: SLKs, Handbags, Thai food, her daughter.

Simon has been riding bikes since he was a nipper, field bikes to start with, before getting his full licence in the 90’s. As is the case with a lot of the VMT team, he’s been lucky to get professionally trained as an advanced Police biker whilst at work, with the Met. Being a fully fledged member of the ‘Black Rats’, we snapped up his skills when he moved back home to Wales. Simon has a lovely manner but don’t let that plumb accent fool you, he’s an earthy Welshman at heart. Must be cool, as he’s ridden a bike around the Nurburgring. Rumour has it, that he was once a hairdresser!

• Background: Police Advanced Biker / Driver Bikesafe Assessor
• Quals:DSA Approved CBT / DAS Instructor since 2011, Grade 1 Police Rider & Driver, RoSPA Gold Rider, Rugby Referee
• Passion: Rugby, European Bike Touring, Mazda MX5s… (Told you!)

Darryl could be classed as a bike trader, he’s bought and sold so many! He’s a guy who has quickly developed into a very accomplished rider. In 3 short years, he went from complete novice to Advanced Police rider which is no mean feat. It’s safe to say that he has a natural talent for riding which is invaluable when it comes to passing knowledge onto others. Please don’t bring up his fame of Silver Screen, or he’ll be offering his autograph!

• Background: Police Advanced Biker Bikesafe Assessor Police VIP Escort Team Rider & Driver
• Quals: DSA Approved CBT/DAS Instructor / Grade 1 Police Rider & Driver
• Passion: Cars, Cars, Bikes, Cars & Bikes…..and tea….and biscuits! Complete petrol head!

Derek has been riding on a full bike licence since 1964, having previously been riding a 200cc bike to school (how cool is that?) He truly has seen it all, having been heavily involved in the bike training industry since 1990 and he has run his own bike training school amongst other things. Derek has the enviable skill of relaxing his students with his calm and experienced ways.

• Background: MoD St Athan Bikesafe Assessor Dragon Rider (ERS) Presenter/Instructor
• Quals: DSA CBT Instructor 24 years (including Direct Access Scheme) / RoSPA Gold Rider
• Passion: Dare I say it….Motorhome owner & devoted Grandad.

Nick is a serving bike cop, so his biking credentials are right up there. But for us, it’s his personality that makes him such a good trainer. Anyone on a training course with Nick in charge, is going to have a fun day. Living in the Welsh Riviera of Port Talbot, in recent years, he’s taken to the boxing ring at super duper heavy weight….all in the name of charity.

• Background: Grade 1 Police Rider & Driver, IAM Rider
• Quals: DSA Approved CBT Instructor
• Passion: Continental touring, watching the Ospreys, Toby Carvery

Sam has come through the VMT ranks, right from CBT student level. He is the only instructor to have been through the current test process, which gives him an extra angle when it comes to giving advice to new riders. He’s good with the banter and one-liners and brings the team average age down quite a bit!

• Background: Been through the system, preparing for RoSPA test.
• Quals: DSA Approved CBT Instructor
• Passion: Aeroplanes, Southampton FC

Jonny is one of those guys who was riding dirt bikes around a field before he was 10yrs old. Another Police Advanced Biker and Driver, John is one of those 'naturals' where everything 'bike' comes easy to him, mostly because he loves them. He is definitely a talker and it's mostly hilarious, so when he's in charge of a session, be prepared for the chat to flow. An ex member of the Police enduro team with Steve, he's trained many a copper on how to navigate their way up the mountains on a dirt bike.

• Background: Been through the system, preparing for RoSPA test.
• Background: Police Advanced Biker / Driver, Police VIP Escort Team Rider, member of the Police Enduro Team
• Quals: DVSA Approved CBT Instructor, Grade 1 Advanced Police Rider & Driver.
• Passion: Rugby, dirt bikes, any sport pretty much.