Want to get a bike but don't know where to start.

[Ice Rich]

Hi all,

Been a car driver for the past 7 years, I'm 23 but want to learn to ride a bike (not a moped).

I'm looking for any help, advice and tips really as my current knowledge thus far is:

I need to do bike CBT test (which will allow me to ride a moped type bike.) Then a theory test then the 500+cc bike test? Is that right?

What are the costs involved getting through these?

Kind regards,
Rich

 

[Ice Rich]

Thanks for replies,

Or you can do what I did and do a direct access course which has everything included and and means you can go from nothing > have a 4 day (ish) intensive course > and then be able to ride what you like at the end with no restrictions.

Probably cost £600 > £900 depending on how many days you need to get you up to test standard.

Did you do that? I am also in Bristol,

 

[Ice Rich]

Thanks for all help, much appreciated,

I did, from what I remember it cost me a little over £600, was some time ago now and certainly well before the new test came in. That was for 1st day CBT, 2 days on a 500cc, then the test on 4th day morning.

I did it at http://www.bristolmotorcycletraining.co.uk/ and so did a few others around here, I'd certainly recommend them, I passed first time no problems.

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Never knew about them. They seem good. I like the sound of a direct access course. So you keep paying until you pass but average time is approx 4 solid days (9-5?)?