Training Courses

CBT - Compulsory Basic Training

This is the starting point for all trainee motorcyclists and is normally a days training. The first part of the CBT is conducted on an off road manoeuvring area where you will ride the machine until competent. This part of the training incorporates all of the basic riding skills, i.e. use of the controls, moving away, slow riding, changing gear, turning left and right etc. You will then ride the machine on the road for at least two hours. During the road ride your instructor, who will be in radio contact, will accompany you, giving you both directions and tuition. The training will end when you are able to ride the machine, on the road, on your own, safely. There is a two-hour minimum road ride period. After completing the CBT you will then be allowed to ride a machine on your own, on the road with 'L' plates for up to two years.
NB: At 16yrs you can ride up to a 50cc. At 17yrs and over you can ride up to 125cc.

Also available, is a three hour taster session, which gives you a feel for riding a bike prior to a CBT course. This is recommended for those who have never ridden a bike before and who want to get just that litttle bit extra ready for CBT. On this course, you are given a quick overview of the CBT elements, then spend time on the training area gaining valuable experience riding a bike in a controlled environment. Cost includes bike hire and equipment if needed at £50.

Restricted Access (Under 21yrs) Test Training

After passing your CBT you will then undertake approx. 5 six-hour sessions on the 125cc machine to bring you up to test standard. This training is normally conducted in the area covering all of the possible test routes. During the final session you will undertake your practical test. Once you have passed this test you will be able to ride any size motorcycle, however the power will be restricted to 33bhp (approx 250cc) for two years, after which you will then be able to ride any size or power motorcycle.

DAS - Direct Access Scheme (21yrs or over) Test Training

After passing your CBT you will then undertake approx. 5 six-hour sessions on a larger motorcycle (500cc) to bring you up to test standard. This training is normally conducted in the area covering all of the possible test routes. During the final session you will undertake your practical test. Once you have passed this test you will be able to ride any size motorcycle straight away.

Theory Test

Prior to your final practical riding test you will have to have passed a Theory and Hazard Perception test.