Meet the Team

At Redee Motorcycle Training our instructors are DVSA certified, DBS checked and have all completed our in-house “Customer First” training package; ensuring we adhere to our core values of safety/value/fun/inclusivity/tolerance and fairness to all. And in so doing creating a safe, fun and enjoyable environment for our customers to train and our staff to work. Covering both sites in Cheltenham and Coventry.

Nick Wakelam

ATB Authority Holder

Head of Training

CBT & DAS Instructor

After first riding offroad bikes, then on road in his later teens, Nick had a break from riding for a number of years. He returned to riding motorcycles at the beginning of 2013, since then he has had a variety of bikes and has continuously built on his experience. In 2017 Nick made a conscious decision to improve his riding, undertaking advanced rider training with I.A.M. ultimately taking his advanced riding test. Nick is an avid motorcycle tourist, touring extensively when family and work commitments allow.

Continuing his personal development Nick is qualified as a C.B.T. Instructor, more recently he fully qualified as a D.V.S.A. Assessed motorcycle instructor, he now delivers both C.B.T. and Direct Access Courses. More recently he has become an Observer through the I.A.M. certified by the I.M.I. This now enables Nick to train riders to an advanced level in preparation for their advanced test.

Craig Simpson

CBT & DAS Instructor

Craig has been riding motorcycles since the age of 8, he raced motocross and although not particularly talented, enjoyed the sport immensely travelling and racing throughout the U.K. After retiring Craig continued his professional development becoming authorised by D.V.S.A. to deliver C.B.T. courses. He also undertook advanced training with RoSPA. In the process realising a lifelong ambition. Craig continued his development, training to become an Observer with RoSPA and now delivers advanced motorcycle training in preparation for the RoSPA advanced motorcycle test.

Throughout his career Craig has remained a motorcycle nut, having a succession of large capacity road bikes from Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Triumph and BMW. Craig has also toured extensively in the U.K. France, Italy and Germany.

Steph Finch

CBT & DAS Instructor

Steph has had a keen interest in motorcycles since she was young, always getting involved with her father as he tinkered with vehicles in the garage; and that’s where her passion began. Steph has years of experience with road and off-road riding which means no matter what avenue you wish to venture down in your biking adventures, she’s at hand with lots of advice.

Steph is also a ROSPA advanced motorcyclist, however we hear she may be leaning more towards IAM! 👀

Her current bikes are Triumph Tiger XCX 800, and a Suzuki GSXR1000-R. She loves teaching, and finds it extremely rewarding.

Paulina Wakelam

Office Manager

Paulina has started her motorcycling journey as a pillion a number of years ago, but had a break for a while due to family life taking priority. She has recently completed Direct Access Training with Redee.

Paulina provides administrative support to the business and is the first point of contact for existing or new customers. Chances are that if you got in touch, it would have been Paulina who dealt with your query.

Having recently undertaken Redee’s 6 session DAS course she now has a first hand experience of how the course works and can offer reassurance and advice to anybody wanting to get their bike licence.

Alex Perryman

CBT & DAS Instructor

Alex joined the biking community in 2002 when he ventured out on a bike for the very first time. He then passed his test in 2003 and has been riding ever since. Alex obtained his motorbike instructor badge in 2018 and has since qualified as a CBT and DAS instructor.

Over the last couple of years he has continued to develop his riding skills by completing his Bike Safe Course with IAM in 2021 and more recently his Biker Down course.

In his spare time, Alex likes to do long distance touring or riding his track bike. He also enjoys a good project, so you can usually find a couple of motorcycle builds in his garage.

David Hayward

CBT & DAS Instructor

Dave brings a wealth of experience to the Redee team. After riding bikes for many years, Dave decided to make his passion his career. Dave opened his own training school in the Midlands until a point where he decided to relocate and passed the business on to new blood. During this time Dave has continued to help new riders achieve their dream of passing their motorcycle test.

Dave joining Redee is a real turn of events as it was Dave, who many years ago trained one of our very own instructors.

Dan Lewis

CBT Instructor

Dan started riding motorbikes at the very young age of just 7 years old, whilst at an event in Butlins. His dad was an avid biker and Dan has truly followed in his footsteps.

Dan has over 25 years experience of riding bikes under his belt. He has ridden many different bikes both on and off road around the UK and he is always on a look out for the next adventure.

He absolutely loves to share his knowledge and passion for all things related to motorcycling.

He is eager to share his experiences and inspire others on their motorbiking journey.

Terry Hewitson (Tell)

Trainee Instructor

Hi my name is Terry Hewitson (Tell) I have been riding motorcycle from the age of 16, over 40 years.

I started with a 49cc moped and over the years rode bikes up to 1600 cc.

In 2013 with the attitude you are never to old to learn, I started my advanced rider course with the IAM. Later that year I took and successfully past my advanced rider test.

Motorcycling to me is always an adventure, taking me to places and meeting people I did not know.

I am really looking forward to my new adventure which is to become a CBT instructor for Redee and see where that takes me in the future. I have a strong passion for motorcycling and I am looking forward to passing that on to new riders that come though the school.

Andy Stinton

CBT Instructor

Andy has been a bike rider for 43 years. He has plenty of miles and experiences under his belt in the motorcycle industry. He worked as a Despatch Rider in London and later transferred to a role involving bike sales, transport and rider training.

Andy has done a lot of touring on his motorbike. His travels took him to Spain, France, Germany and the whole length of the UK as well.

Motorbiking is Andy’s true passion and he is looking forward to using his experience to help as many people as possible to get into the world of bikes.

Tony Potterton

Trainee Instructor

Tony started riding back in 1978, the era of the famous Yamaha FS1E. He then moved onto the legend that was the Yamaha RD250, passing his motorcycle test in 1979, riding for many years prior to settling down. A break for family and business, then right back into it in 2004 until the present day – in the past 5 years alone he’s clocked up over 50,000 miles touring France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain and Portugal ! – Oh and because he got bored Tony rode to the most Northern, Southern, Eastern & Western points of the U.K. – twice during the pandemic. Along with his considerable knowledge on the road, it’s fair to say that with his infectious grin, positive attitude, consideration for others, and with his easy going manner Tony is a true asset to Redee Motorcycle Tours.

Tony is also keen to continue his development, and is working towards achieving his goal of becoming a certified motorcycle instructor to manage one of our future sites.

Heather

Trainee Instructor

Heather has been around motorbikes since she can remember. Her father was a biker, as are two of her brothers. Heather passed her bike test in 1992 and has ridden constantly for over 30 years.

Having served 22 years in the Royal Air Force, Heather has ridden bikes around Europe and the Mediterranean.

Being passionate about bikes and riding safely and courteously, Heather loves to share her knowledge for all things motorbikes while learning new skills and knowledge from everyone she meets and everywhere she goes.