Special content - FIM Europe Moto Tour Assistant Training course

FIM Europe, taking into consideration the big volume of motorcyclists traveling in groups, both amateur (friends, Clubs) and professionals (Motorcycle Touring companies & Tour guides), has created a Training Course aiming at educating potential Tour Leaders on the particularities of traveling by motorcycles in groups, from the initial planning of the journey to the smooth and uneventful return.

After a three-year brake due to the related to the pandemic travel restrictions, the course recommenced in Oct. 2022, in Barcelona, where 12 participants from 4 different countries were trained and eventually awarded the T/As certification.

The 2023 edition will soon be announced with an even wider range of training and evaluation. So far 41 participants of 8 nationalities from 11 countries throughout Europe have been certified as Tour Assistants.

Theory on planning and executing a successful Mototour.

Here the participants are introduced to the “secrets” of planning and executing a successful motorcycling tour, the do’s and don’ts of riding in groups, tips, discussions and exchange of experiences.

First Aid training

Focused mainly on road accidents related training, the participants are given the ability to have the correct reactions in the crucial first minutes in case such a need occurs.

On & Off-Road training & evaluation

The all-important “on the field” training as, even accomplished and experienced riders can always find new things to improve on their bike control and riding skills, both On and Off Road. Tuition is by certified Honda Safety Instructors, on specially modified bikes and all the necessary safety equipment provided by the Honda Safety Institutes, with all the fun that riding in a totally controlled and safe environment gives. The successful candidates are awarded the FIM-Europe Tour Assistant Certification.