Newbie looking for lessons

[Tinkz]

Hi Everyone,,Total newbie, live in the Glasgow South area, about to embark on my license journey and wondered if anyone can recommend a good training company to go with for CBT and DAS. I've looked on-line etc but think word of mouth is usually the better route.
Thanks
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[Quornholio]

Hi,

Can't help you myself, but may be worth applying for the Scotland group (scroll down the page a little) and ask in there also.

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[Tinkz]

Thanks mate will do
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[Kamikaze Bob]

Contact Gordon at https://www.sharper-ridertraining.com/ if you're anywhere near the Uddingston area. Just got me through my licence, and he's a top bloke.
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[Tinkz]

Cheers KB, im more over the southside mate, took a look tho and he looks like the type you would want teaching you
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[Rogerborg]

Scotland sub forum is the place to ask.

My understanding at the moment is:

Ride On.
Bike It:

Harleys.
Route 66.

Bike Rite.
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[Tinkz]

Thanks Roger, I was thinking of going with bike it in Paisley so your post kind of puts me at ease a bit, i'm 45 and feel like a kid about to start a new school. Ive been scouring the net for training school reviews and they are few and far between unless you go with the testimonials on their own internet sites, so your info is much appreciated.
Thanks
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[Tinkz]

My membership is pending for the Scotland sub forum , thanks
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[Rogerborg]

The paucity of reviews is disappointing, and you're right to ask around. Thing is, it comes down to the instructors on the day and they can and do move around - there was a very patient lady instructress at Bike Rite when I did my CBT, but reportedly they're down to just the angry shouty instructors now.

Depending on how much you value your time, it might be worth dropping by the candidate sites first to watch how they run their CBT sessions, or even seeing if you can blag a quick go.

I found that there was a lot to cram in to one day and too much time spent on the talky bits in the morning. Do bear in mind that it's not a "1 day course", it's "until you complete it to the necessary standard", which could take a couple of bites if you're coming in completely cold, so cost up extra days or half days.

It's a bit of a slog getting a bike license now, but it is all worth it in the end. I'm so glad that I took the plunge.
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[Loui5D]

Welcome!

Make sure to keep the shiny side up.

[Tinkz]

Ha Ha will do, will try my best anyway
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[Tinkz]

Has anyone out there gone with Bike It in Paisley???
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