5 Day Intensive Direct Access Course

SteveB1066 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 01 May 2012 Karma :

Hi

I am looking to take a 5 day intensive Direct Access course with the exams on the final day.

I do not have a bike yet, so need everzthing included. Please can some people offer recommendations of where to go. I was about to book with Circuit Based Training at Mallory Park but I am seeing some bad reviews on the bikes etc.

Any recommendations are really welcomed.
PS I am pretty free to travel anywhere in the country.

Thnaks

spaz · Nova Slayer Joined: 29 Apr 2012 Karma :

The bloke who runs this company used to work at my place - doesn't have many failures.

Hampshire based.

https://www.mctraining.org/

Kingstondavo · Spanner Monkey Joined: 10 Jan 2012 Karma :

I did mine at bikewize in Surrey, they were great, would recommend them any day.
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nop · Scooby Slapper Joined: 12 Sep 2011 Karma :

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'intensive direct access' is the worst route into biking. You learn very little and have a slim chance of passing the exam (if you have no prior experience of the road/biking).

If you can afford an intensive DA course you can afford a DA course spread out over a month. Believe me this is so much easier. You need time to 'digest learnings'.

Despite being desperate to strike out on 2 wheels, exercise a little patience. 2013 is still 7 months away.
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rubberhedgeho... · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 17 May 2011 Karma :

I've been to Mallory for a bit of practice and knee-down.
The bikes they have are in the process of being replaced - speak to Sean about it.

I have been to another school where the clutch cable snapped 30 minutes in to a lesson so your mileage will vary with all schools!

Just make sure that you're comfortable with the pace at which you're learning and that you are being taught well by instructors who care about your safety and proficiency.

All the best!

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DrDonnyBrago · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Karma :

Anywhere in the country? Really?

Fine a good one close to home, renting hotels etc soon adds up and the quality of training you receive is training centre specific, not county specific.

It's also pretty tiring, it's a lot to take in so even though it is only 6 or so hours a day it feels like a lot more because you are concentrating hard and riding for a lot of it. Crashing in a hotel is never as good as crashing in your own bed.

Have you decided on a bike yet?

pits · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Karma :

Have to agree with Donny, even though he is usually wrong Mr. Green

Better off joining the local area group sub forum and asking there, and posting in the section for new bikers, not the general bike chat. Thumbs Up

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

LOL as the DASFAGS getting upperty Laughing

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hedgehugger · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Nov 2007 Karma :

Some places do residential courses. Was something we considered when me 'n' OH were looking to do our tests.
Just tap 'residential course motorcycle' into google.
One, in Bristol, offers free accomodation in their on-site caravans.

Ayrton · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Sep 2010 Karma :

A intensive course would be best i would have thought. It doesnt give you the chance to pick up any bad habits like you would if you rode a 125 around for 2 months first.

Take your cbt and see how you feel about it then. People learn in there own way. I know i wouldnt be able to do an intensive course because i cant absorb that much information in a week.

SteveB1066 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 01 May 2012 Karma :

Hi

Does anyone esle have any experiences with Mallory Park I was quite keen to use them.

Thanks

Sean CBT · L Plate Warrior Joined: 18 May 2012 Karma :

Hi,
I run the course at Mallory Park and am happy to put the record straight regarding anything.
We do have a very good reputation with the majority of clients and are always looking to improve with new bikes / radios etc for this year.

Happy to discuss / answer any questions you may have

Sean
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Zombeh · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 04 May 2012 Karma :

This has been said in other ways on her by better people than me but: I think the real reason that intensive DAS should me maligned is that people often coming out of them thinking that they're the dogs bollox and are ready to kick arse on any kind of bike out there. They they proceed to maim themselves buy riding outside their level of roadcraft.

(perhaps trying to get rid of their "chicken strips" (that other BCF members teased them about))

Moral: DAS is fine as long as you accept that you are still a rookie and will continue to be one for several years.

(I a rookie)

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Sean CBT · L Plate Warrior Joined: 18 May 2012 Karma :

agreed
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