Direct and Accelerated Access Courses

If you are over 21, you can do our Direct Access course?  This will allow you to train and take your test on a large capacity bike (minimum 47 BHP).  We use Honda CB500's and other bikes that have approx. 50-58 BHP.  Once you've passed your test on one of these you can ride any bike you want without waiting the 2 year restriction period.  Before starting your course you should study for and pass the DSA's Motorcycle Theory Test. as well as taking CBT

We usually find that 3-4 days is enough for someone who has had recent riding experience, for example, someone who has passed CBT and currently riding a 125 cc bike. 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 aim for a 100% pass rate, so we want you to pass as much as you.  The early part of your training will be on smaller capacity motorcycle because we are concentrating on your riding rather than the machine. When we feel you are ready we will instruct you on the 500cc motorcycles. Our Direct Access course usually takes the following format:

Day 1: Getting down to business

We'll start by tightening your skills and gradually bringing you up to test standard in real time situations using some of the many test routes. This day involves a lot of roundabout and junction work. We’ll stop for lunch then continue with training. Our instructor will be getting stricter throughout the day constantly giving you feedback. There will be many stops and chats.

Day 2: Honing your road skills

We continue our focus on the test.  You'll typically spend the day riding the test routes and getting used to riding at test standard in traffic.  We will also spend some time focusing on the exercises you'll have to do for the test as well as dual carriageway work.

Day 3/4: 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.

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, as the seat may be too high.

If you have already passed your test, over 21 and feel you need more than 33BHP but don’t want to wait for your two year restriction to end you can do our accelerated access course. This will be on a 500cc motorcycle and when you pass you can ride a bike of any size. The length of the course is dependant upon an assessment by one of our instructors.