New rider - where to learn in the north west?

trevoriv · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Karma :

Hi all, just passed my bike theory test and looking to do an intensive DAS. Im based in Bolton and looking for any recommendations from people who have learnt in this area.

Local bike shop told me to use MOTAG but their cheap website has put me off a bit Sick

My uncle used a company called Riverview Rider Training who have a few centres in the north west, has anyone else ever used these before?

thanks in advance Smile

ps anyone selling a gsxr600? Rolling Eyes

Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Karma :

Have a look at www.begin-motorcycling.co.uk, it's got a list of training schools in your area (split up by county and town).

Good luck

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

If you're willing to travel - I just did my CBT with a place called Altmoto in Formby, Liverpool and the instructor there is great, they do DAS for around the £350 mark.

If you're looking to go there, give us a shout and I'll come show you the place.

Tobyr

kaillum · Nova Slayer Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

hi,

bit far from you, but cant praise BCL in Blackpool highley enought.. got both me and the wife through our DAS.. and Robin is a really really great guy..

www.bclblackpool.co.uk

Sheepy1209 · Nova Slayer Joined: 13 Jun 2005 Karma :

Got to agree about BCL - did my CBT with them, done a day on a 125, doing DAS in a couple of weeks.

They're a friendly bunch, Robin is passionate about bikes - used to be a racer - and from what I've seen so far pretty good with people.

Prices aren't bad, and they're flexible as well (I'm doing a DAS Sunday-Tuesday, but others do it over a series of Sundays).

impaler · Crazy Courier Joined: 04 Sep 2004 Karma :

Tom Grainger school of motorcycling in Warrington is top notch, I did my CBT and A2 test with them - some details here and here Thumbs Up

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Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

trevoriv · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Karma :

went to do my cbt at Riverview Rider Traning today and i am well chuffed Smile

very nice ppl although im doing the road section seperately on thursday morning, dunno if thats cos im crap or cos they are very thorough Smile

im hoping its the latter but i have a feeling its a bit of both

couldnt quite get the U turns done in 1st gear but managed fine in 2nd :S them 125s are little buggers in 1st gear!