For many, riding as a group is a big part of a motorcyclist’s experience, whether with mates on a weekend morning ride or with an organised ride out.

The Group Riding and Touring Module is an extension to Dragon Rider, which is approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Enhanced Rider Scheme. The module is delivered by experienced and qualified motorcycle instructors who are accredited by the DVSA Register of Post Test Motorcycle Instructors.

The course has two parts to it. An evening workshop, that takes place online via Microsoft Teams, followed by a full day on-road session throughout the county and neighbouring authorities’ roads. The training ratio will be one instructor to a maximum of four riders for the on-road element.

There are many topics covered in this course, including, Tour planning and organising, carrying a passenger/load, setting off, dealing with a breakdown, manual handling & slow manoeuvring, group riding, urban/rural/motorway/dual carriageway riding and overtaking and filtering.

If you carry a pillion passenger, they are encouraged to attend both elements of the course too.

How much does the course cost?
The course is currently only available to people who live or work in Carmarthenshire and is FREE of charge.

Course availability
• Thursday 9 April 2026 (Online) and Sunday 12 April 2026 (Practical)

Courses will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. Further information on how to access the course and the link to join will be emailed to you within the week of your scheduled course. If you have any questions in the meantime, please email roadsafety@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Group Riding and Touring - Carmarthenshire County Council