So you want to learn to ride a bike but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry you’re not alone. Let us help.

First things first you need;

• To hold a driving license that allows you to ride motorcycles (Category A), such as
  • A provisional License available to you from the age of 16 by getting a ‘D1’ form (Driving license application form) from your local post office or by applying online through this link.
  • A Full car license – Depending on when the license was issued this will give you category A or P entitlement (If you’re unsure feel free to bring it in for us to check prior to booking)

 Once you have both of these your next step is to contact us to book your CBT.

The CBT is a single day course starting at 9am and finishing between 4pm and 5pm at the cost of £125. It is not a test but merely a training day (although we may recommend further lessons if we feel it is necessary to ensure your safety) so there’s no need to worry about not passing! For more detailed information about the CBT day click here

Once completed the CBT lasts for Two years before having to be retaken if you don’t pass both theory and practical motorcycle tests during this time and entitles you to ride a 125cc motorcycle.

Once you have completed your CBT course and you are eligible to take your full motorcycle test through the Direct Access Course also know as a DAS course. You will learn and take your test on a geared 500cc (46.6bhp) motorcycle.

Your first action towards this should be to book your Motorcycle Theory Test as there can be a wait of up to several weeks and booking early will give you the option of finding a second test should you fail the first time. Theory tests can be booked over the phone by calling ‘0300 200 1122’ or over the internet by clicking this link (https://pt.dsa.gov.uk/tests/tests_E/tt/index.asp?test=tt) at the cost of £30.

Whilst doing this you should book your DAS assessment <<link to contact us page>> where we will be able to gauge how many lessons you are likely to need and allocate you one of our pre booked practical tests so we can work out an evenly spread training schedule tailored to suit your needs and give you an idea of the costs and the time that is likely to be required.

We will book you in for lessons in 2 hour blocks between then and your test date and strongly advise you have your Theory test passed 3 weeks before the date of your test (so we can change your test date if need be or you can hopefully find another theory test prior to your practical so you don’t lose money from an unfortunate fail).

Once you have your full motorcycle license you will be entitled to ride whatever size motorcycle you choose and be free to enjoy your time and effort on the open roads!