RideReview
Motorcycle Rider Video Analysis & Feedback
See Your Riding Through the Eyes of an Advanced Coach
Have you ever wondered what your riding really looks like?
Perhaps you've watched your own helmet camera footage and thought, "That looked alright..." but still wondered if there were opportunities to improve.
At SmoothRider, we believe that some of the biggest improvements in riding come from understanding why you ride the way you do.
That's why we've introduced our Motorcycle Rider Video Analysis & Feedback Service.
Using video footage from your own rides, we'll provide a detailed, professional review of your riding, highlighting both the things you're doing well and the areas where you could become a smoother, safer and more confident rider.
Why Video?
A camera never tells the whole story—but it tells far more than many riders realise.
From carefully reviewing your footage, it is often possible to assess:
Observation and visual planning.
Road positioning.
Bend approach and cornering lines.
Speed management.
Overtaking decisions.
Hazard awareness.
Following distances.
Use of available road space.
Anticipation and planning.
Smoothness of braking, steering and acceleration.
General riding attitude and decision making.
Sometimes even a single photograph can reveal valuable information about a rider's positioning and planning.
A complete ride provides an even greater opportunity to understand your riding style.
What Video Works Best?
For the most useful analysis we recommend:
Forward-facing helmet or motorcycle camera.
360° camera footage where available.
Good quality video.
Minimal editing.
A complete ride rather than highlights.
Please submit the original footage wherever possible, together with:
Where the ride started.
Where it finished.
Approximate duration.
Any specific areas you'd like us to focus on.
360deg footage works best but other formats are acceptable
We Can Assess
Road positioning.
Planning.
Observation that is visible through your riding decisions.
Hazard perception.
Riding smoothness.
Safety margins.
Decision making.
General riding technique.
We Cannot Reliably Assess
Mirror checks that are not visible on camera.
Rear observations unless captured.
Clutch, brake or throttle inputs directly.
The rider's thought process.
Mechanical condition of the motorcycle.
Situations outside the camera's field of view.
Where appropriate, our feedback will explain these limitations and avoid making assumptions.
What You'll Receive
Following a detailed review of your footage you'll receive:
Personal Video Commentary
A narrated review of your ride explaining:
What you're doing well.
Areas where your riding could improve.
Alternative techniques and approaches.
Opportunities to increase your safety margins.
The reasoning behind every recommendation
You'll hear not just what could be improved, but why.
Written Rider Assessment Report
A comprehensive written report including observations on:
Observation
Planning
Positioning
Cornering
Hazard perception
Speed management
Overtaking
Smoothness
Overall riding style
The report will also identify priorities for future development and practical suggestions you can apply immediately.
Who Is This For?
This service is ideal if you:
Have recently passed your motorcycle test.
Are returning to motorcycling after a break.
Want professional feedback without booking a full coaching day.
Live too far away for face-to-face mentoring.
Are preparing for advanced riding qualifications.
Simply want to become a smoother and safer rider.
Whether you've been riding for six months or twenty years, there's always something to learn.
What does it cost?
Flash Review 15min Single event £35
Up to 30min video review £60
30min to 60min video review £100
60min-90min video Review £130
Once you purchase you will receive a link to upload your video.
SmoothRider may request your permission to use edited footage on the SmoothRider YouTube channel for educational purposes. No footage will be used without your express permission
Why SmoothRider?
SmoothRider specialises in helping riders become:
Smoother
Safer
More observant
More confident
This isn't about riding faster.
It's about making better decisions, reading the road more effectively and leaving yourself greater safety margins when the unexpected happens.
The same principles we teach during our one-to-one coaching sessions are applied to every video analysis.
Please note the reviews are the opinion of SmoothRider and are based years of experience and knowledge as a motorcyclist, Advanced Motorcycle coach and DVSA trainer. The information given is an opinion of best practice and is not legally binding and can not be used as evidence in any legal matter.