Biker Training

This is the first step on a path which could change your life. Motorcycling is fun, exhilarating, liberating and makes great financial sense. The only problem anyone ever has about motorcycling is safety, and that is why Easy Rider is the best place to begin your motorcycling life - safer riding for life.

There is arguably no nicer venue or atmosphere to begin your riding career than here with us at Easy Rider.

The first part of your Compulsory Basic Training begins off the public highway on our spacious two acre site where you will not be competing with other vehicles or occupants but will able to concentrate in a safe, private environment.

Compulsory Basic Training means exactly 'what it says on the tin'! It is compulsory for any person wishing to ride a motorcycle, scooter or moped to complete a basic training course. There is no test at the end of the course but it is a process of learning and continuous assessment throughout the day.

Here at Easy Rider your safety is of the up most importance to us, which is why unlike some other training centres, we do not automatically guarantee a certificate, however, most of our students will successfully complete the course in a day. We feel that it would be irresponsible for us to make a claim such as that as each potential motorcycle rider has a different level of ability and aptitude.

We train all types and ages of motorcyclists, of all abilities, so there is no need to feel self conscious, we were all 'ducklings' once.

A day on a CBT course at Easy Rider consists of a morning at our premises classed as On Site Training, and in the afternoon we take you out on the road for On Road Training.

The morning will start indoors where your instructor will talk about safety clothing, helmets and other road safety issues covered by the Highway Code. It is essential for each student to familiarise themselves with the Highway Code prior to attending a CBT. Even if you are a car driver and have been driving for years, it is always good to brush up on your knowledge.

We will then take you outside and show you the controls of the bike or moped and ensure you have familiarised yourself with your bike. The rest of the morning involves learning how to ride the motorcycle or moped in a controlled and safe environment at Easy Rider's premises. Everyone learns at a different pace so there is no need to worry if there is a section which takes a little longer to learn than other sections, remember, it is your safety that is paramount to us so there is no pressure. In fact you will find it enjoyable.

The afternoon session usually starts with tuition and discussion in the training room with regard to bike positioning on the road, junctions, roundabouts etc. You will then receive some further on site bike training which includes simulated junctions and manoevres before riding out onto the public roads.

Once out on the road your instructor is in touch with you constantly by radio, guiding and training as you ride.

If you obtained your car licence before 1 February 2001 you do not need to complete a CBT to ride a moped, however if you have never ridden before, obtaining your CBT would be highly advisable for the safety of yourself and others.

If you obtained your car licence after 1 February 2001 you will need to complete a CBT to validate your 50cc moped entitlement. This is valid for the life of your licence.

To gain a certificate of completion of Basic Training, trainees must attain a satisfactory standard in each of five objectives, which must be completed in sequence. Trainees will not be able to progress to the next objective, until they have satisfied their instructor that they are ready to do so.

When you have completed all of the objectives to the satisfaction of the instructor, you will be issued with your CBT certificate - DL196. This certificate entitlement lasts for two years - the CBT will have to be retaken if both theory and practical tests are not passed within the two years.

Once you have your certificate it is recommended that you take additional training to pass your theory and practical tests and qualify for a motorcycle or moped licence. You must take your CBT DL196 certificate with you when you go to your practical test.

It is quite usual for students to feel a little apprehensive but very quickly relax and most people find the experience thoroughly enjoyable. After all that's why you want to learn to ride a bike. Motorcycling is fun.