Routes to Riding Explained
So you're interested in riding a bike? Below is an explanation of what you can expect based on age. A valid UK/EU driving licence is required before taking any test. This can either be a full car licence or a provisional licence. Everything else you need can be supplied by us.
Age 13 -16 Young Riders Club
An opportunity to ride a selection of our geared & automatic motorcycles in a controlled & safe environment. Height restrictions may apply. Find out more!
Age 16 - Compulsory Basic Training (C.B.T)
Riders are limited to a 50cc scooter or geared motorcycle. Find out more!
Age 17 - Compulsory Basic Training / A1 Accelerated Access.
Riders can now ride up to a 125cc machine. At 17 you can also take the A1 practical test for a licence, restricted in power to 11 kw.or 125cc.
Age19- A2 Accelerated Access
Riders can take a A2 practical test and then be able to ride a bike up to 35 kw.
Age 24 - Direct Access Scheme (DAS)
Riders who pass their Direct Access test on one of our 600cc motorbikes are then able to ride any size motorcycle unrestricted. Find out more!
Choosing the right training centre is important.
Before you choose a training centre there are several points to consider and questions you need answering. We like to give all our customers the information they require to make an informed decision.
We don't charge for accidents! You are learning after all.
All of our motorbikes are fully comprehensive insured so we do not ask you to sign any insurance forms before you ride our motorbikes. While you are training with us from CBT onwards if the motorbike is damaged in any way while in your care, It costs you nothing for the repair or replacement of the motorbike.
We have a huge private training centre.
We have a private 6,000 square metre CBT & Module 1 training area (it's bigger than a premiership football pitch!). We do not use public car parks to teach Module 1 or CBT's as some local schools do thus insuring you receive continuous uninterrupted training in a controlled & safe environment.
We encourage visits prior to booking!
We would absolutely encourage that prior to booking with any training school that you first ask where the training for CBT & Module 1 takes place & visit these areas to check that you are happy with them for both size & safety before parting with any deposit or full payment.
All instructors are fully trained professionals!
All of our Instructors are members of either Rospa (Advanced Rider Academy) or the Institute of Advanced Motorcyclist (IAM) We Impart to pass on our advanced training knowledge to you whilst you are training with us as our aim is not only to teach you to pass your motorcycle test successfully but more importantly to teach you how to ride a motorbike safely.
Fully insured instructors.
All of our Instructors have £10 million public liability & public indemnity Insurance.
Modern, up-to-date and well maintained bikes!
We are constantly upgrading our motorcycle training fleet to make your training experience as realistic as possible & so currently have a choice of both 500cc & 600cc motorcycles for you to choose from.
Fancy doing your CBT on a 500cc bike? no problems.
If you are 21 or over & are happy to do so we let you do your CBT on one of our 500cc Direct Access (DAS) motorbikes.
We can pick you up from your own home!
Let us know when enquiring If you have transport problems & we will endeavour pick you up & take you home again after your training at no extra cost.
If you have any other questions that are not answered here or in a FAQ section please drop us an email or call us on 01264 772041.
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