Introduction to Motorcycling Course

Introduction to Motorcycling Course

Join our 2-hour Introduction to Motorcycling course, designed to give new riders practical experience before progressing to the CBT course. This session focuses on essential motorcycle controls and core riding skills, allowing you to experience the fun and freedom of riding before committing to the full CBT training. You’ll learn the basics, including clutch control and gear selection.

What you'll learn

Introduction to the Basics of Motorcycle Controls and Handling

In this course, you’ll understand how a motorcycle operates, covering its controls, necessary maintenance, and vital safety checks to complete before riding, including how to maneuver and park your bike.

How to Safely Ride and Control a Scooter or Motorcycle

Our instructor will guide you from the ground up, teaching you the fundamental skills needed to start, stop, turn, and brake effectively. Additionally, you’ll gain knowledge about basic observations needed while riding and spend time honing your clutch control and gear changing skills, specifically on a manual motorcycle.

Requirements

To participate in the Introduction to Motorcycling course, you must meet these requirements:

- Have the correct licence card: UK driving licence, UK provisional licence, or EU licence with a UK counterpart licence number. Photocopies or images are not accepted.

- Be able to read a registration plate from 20.5 metres.

- Speak and understand English and the Highway Code.

- Be capable of riding an adult-sized bicycle.

- Wear appropriate clothing, including thick trousers (like jeans) and leather boots.

What You Can Ride After

Please note that completing the Introduction to Motorcycling course does not grant you a valid licence to ride on the road. To ride legally, you must progress to the CBT course.

Course Details

Our introduction motorcycle lesson aligns with the beginning of the CBT training, introducing you to fundamental skills and techniques essential for riding a motorcycle and advancing to the CBT. You’ll learn about motorcycle controls, proper seating and balancing techniques, how to use the motorcycle’s stand, as well as clutch control and gear selection.

This relaxed and introductory session provides a taste of what riding on two wheels is like. It’s particularly beneficial for new riders eager to practice riding before undertaking the CBT, especially those who aim to ride a geared motorcycle with no prior experience.

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