There are basically three types of full motorcycle licence (A1, A restricted and A), depending on the size of bike you take your test on.  All tests are exactly the same and now require a theory test pass before you can sit the test.  Very few people bother with the A1 licence (taking their test on a bike of around 100 cc) as it only entitles you to ride up to a 125cc bike.  If you take your test on a learner legal 125cc bike (see standard training), then you will be able to ride any motorcycle producing less than 33bhp (the restriction).  After two years you will be able to ride any power motorcycle.  If you want to go directly to an unrestricted bike, you will need to be 21 or over and opt for a Direct Access course.  In this course you learn and take your test on a larger bike (typically 500cc).

 If you are 16 and have just received your provisional moped licence, then you will need to do CBT before you can legally ride.  Once you have completed CBT, you could go on to take your full moped licence, but we advice you to wait until you're 17 and do your test on a 125cc bike, as full moped entitlement isn't really worth the effort.

If like most people, you are now confused about all the options, we've tried to simplify the most popular routes below

	Age	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3		Result
	16+	CBT (50 cc moped)				You may ride a moped (50 cc capable of less than 50Km/h) as a learner, with L plates provided that you continue to hold a valid CBT certificate.  You may not carry passengers or use motorways etc.
	17+	CBT				You may ride a 125 cc or less learner legal motorcycle (less than 11kW/16.6bhp) as a learner, with L plates provided that you continue to hold a valid CBT certificate.  You may not carry passengers or use motorways etc.
	17+	CBT	Theory Test	Practical Test  on a 125 cc		Full restricted licence: You may ride a motorcycle restricted to 25kW / 33 bhp for 2 years.  You may carry passengers and use motorways etc.  Most bikes can be restricted to 33 BHP.  After 2 years you can ride any bike.
	21+	CBT	Theory Test	Practical Test 47 bhp +		Full licence: You may ride any sized motorcycle without power restriction, carry passengers and ride on motorways etc.

Don't forget to apply for a provisional licence first or check that you already have it on your current licence. All training covers the same elements, no matter which route you take

Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)

Obtaining your Compulsory Basic Training certificate is a legal requirement.  It will enable you to ride your motorcycle, moped or scooter on public roads as a learner.  The course introduces you to basic riding skills and road craft.  We run our CBT every Saturday and Sunday with a maximum of 4 pupils to each instructor.

If you are worried about not having ever been on a bike before, then don't.  Our  CBT starts from scratch and we assume little or no motorcycling experience.  The main focus of the day is getting you used to controlling the bike, for this reason a large portion of the course is spend in the safety of our off-road facility (local school play ground).  This enables you to learn and practice the techniques without having to worry about other traffic.  During the day we will cover the following:

Standard Restricted Licence

 

CG125 If you are under 21 or don't mind being restricted to a 33 BHP bike for 2 years, you can train and take your test on a 125 cc bike.  Our standard training takes place in class sizes of no more than 3 students and will cover everything you will need to pass the Standard (Category A- Restricted) licence.  We know the local test areas like the back of our hand and can show you most of the roads you will be required to ride on.  Before starting your course you should study for and pass the DSA's Motorcycle Theory Test. You also need to have completed CBT too.  We recommend that you take your test on a 125cc geared motorcycle, rather than an automatic scooter.  This is purely (as with a car licence) due to the fact that your licence will only be valid on automatic bikes if you sit your test on one.  This will severely limit your choice of bike.  However, if you really want to train and take your test on an automatic, then we can organise this, provided you give us advanced warning. All our prices include use of a school motorcycle.  However, if you intend to take your test on your own bike, then please call for a discounted price.  Please note, however that some race replica style 125cc bike's do not always comply with the learner legal power restriction and often have a wide turning circle, which can make it tricky to do a U turn on.  You should check that your bike is suitable for the test before you opt to use it.

Includes: Training, Test booking & Fee* 125 cc motorcycle hire Comprehensive insurance Fuel & Radio equipment Helmet, gloves & high Vis vest Max. 3 riders per instructor 2 Day - £258.00 3 Day - £358.00 4 Day - £458.00

	ER5 We typically find that 3 days is enough for someone who has had recent riding experience (e.g. passed CBT and currently riding a 125 cc bike) and 4 days can often be enough to train a novice (1st day is normally on a 125 cc).  We will advise you how many further days you need at the end of your CBT and we will also tell you if we think you need an extra day before taking the test (we strive for 100% pass rate, so we want you to pass as much as you).  Our Direct Access course usually takes the following form: Getting used to the bike - You'll start by riding around the quiet back streets, to allow you to get used to the bike.  The ER500 has 5 times more power than a typical learner legal 125 and weighs nearly twice as much.  Once you have the basic control skills, you will progress to a normal ride.  If you're up to it this may include a tour through country lanes, to get you used to cornering and braking.  The focus of day 1 is to make sure you are comfortable on the bike. Honing your road skills - This is where we start to focus on the test.  You'll typically spend the day riding the test routes and getting used to riding at test standard.  We will also spend some time focusing on the exercises you'll have to do for the test. Preparation and the test - Depending on the time of your test , we'll perform a mock test and give you the chance to brush up on any of your weak spots before the test.	Includes: Training, Test booking & Fee* 500 cc motorcycle hire Insurance Fuel & Radio equipment Helmet, gloves & high Vis vest Max. 2 riders per instructor 2 Day - £385.00 3 Day - £485.00 4 Day - £585.00 5 Day - £685.00

* Please call for details on which courses include test fees

All our large capacity bikes are comfortable, fairly forgiving and easy to learn on. If you are under 5' 4" we will need to check you can physically manage the bike, We do have different seat heights to choose from.

 

One to One Training

In addition to our standard courses we are happy to offer one-to-one exclusive training (subject to availability) to students once they have completed their Compulsory Basic Training (CBT).  This can often be useful for students who can't spare the whole day for training or just want a couple of hours of intensive tuition.  We can arrange one to one training any day and we can also arrange evenings when required.

If you passed your test a few years ago and haven't been riding for a while, then our rusty rider course may be just what you need.  Having recently had huge demand for a relaxed course for rusty riders to bring their skills up to date, we decided to include one in our training schedule. We are keen to understand what you are looking to achieve and will tailor each course appropriately. During the day will start of with the basics skills that all riders need and then progress at your pace to cover techniques which will enhance your riding pleasure.

We'll Start by taking the opportunity to find out about your riding skills and previous experience, while giving you the chance to tell us the kind of things you want to focus on.  If you're riding one of our bikes and haven't ridden for a long time, we may start you off on a lighter bike.  However, we'll stay local, so that as soon as you are ready to progress we can swap over to a larger bike.

 

	Safety First - We start the day with a short ride to make sure you are comfortable with the bike and allow our instructor to plan a suitable route.  Basic road safety is always vital when re-learning to ride, so our minimum aim is to make your riding safe.  We'll concentrate on machine control and general road sense, before looking to enhance your riding ability.
	Improving your skills - The key to improving your riding skills is in the ability to plan ahead.  We'll look at the steps required to plan overtakes, corners and general hazard avoidance.  This will cover everything from positioning to use of gears, brakes and counter steering.

COURSES & BLOCK-BOOKED LESSONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

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