ABSTRACT
Motorcycle riding is a socially and economically important actlVlty, but it is complex and demanding with many attendant risks. Depending on their motivation and level of skill, riders balance risk with progress to differing degrees. Skills are developed through a process of combining theory and training with the rider's own experiences. This chapter proposes models for the relationships between rider, motorcycle, environment and journey; discusses the differences between novice and expert riders; and goes on to describe the R3 (Risk, Reaction, Review) model for individual motorcyclist skill development. The similarities and differences between R3 and the UK Police System of Motorcycle Control Driving are discussed, and future developments for the R3 model proposed.
