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COVID 19 UPDATE

Please note that we can no longer provide helmets, jackets or gloves on your CBT. You will need to buy them before you come in. If you would like a discount code for LadyBiker.co.uk please get in touch once you have booked your course.

Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) Laying the best possible foundations

CBT stands for Compulsory Basic Training. It will allow you to ride up to a 125cc or moped (50cc) on public roads, unaccompanied. You will need to complete a CBT before you go on to pass your motorcycle test. The CBT is not a pass or fail test, nor is it an attendance course, which means you will still need to ride to a minimum safe standard to achieve your certificate. If your instructor thinks you are not up to the safe standard required, you’ll be asked to come back and repeat the training again.

Most people are under the impression a CBT is really easy to achieve and we’ve even heard people say “you’d have to be stupid not to get your CBT certificate in a day”. Well the truth of the matter is a CBT is achievable in a day, but usually if you’ve had prior experience at riding. I will often ask my students whether they speak any other languages. Do they think they could learn another language in a single day? The majority of people will say no, so why should learning to ride a motorbike be any different?

Two-and-a-half-day bespoke Compulsory Basic Training

I offer a Two-and-a-half-day CBT programme with ATB (Approved Training Body) RMT Motorcycle Training, which allows students to relax into the training, familiarise themselves with the motorcycle and learn at a steadier pace. During a usual one day CBT Course, it may seem a bit rushed and you could feel that you have not taken it all in. In some cases learner riders do not feel they have the necessary skills to be riding unaccompanied on the road after just one intensive training day. If more time is taken to learn the basic skills when students are at their most vulnerable, we believe it will result in more proficient riding skills that will be set for a long lasting riding career.

Two-and-a-half-day CBT has five phases:

Phase one - taster session

This first session will be a half day session across 3 hours to allow you to experience riding a motorcycle for the first time. If you’ve never ridden before, this will give you time to settle in, get used to the controls and being on two wheels. It will also give Laura the opportunity to assess whether you need any further practice on your bicycle before returning for the start of your CBT. If your taster session goes well, you’ll then be invited to book your CBT across 2 days.
Phase two

Once you have been assessed on your taster session and you and Laura are happy with your progress, you’ll be invited to book a further 2 consecutive days training to complete your CBT.

You will be introduced to the course content, the program will be discussed with you along with your needs and requirements. We will then discuss the merits of various clothing that can be worn whilst riding a motorcycle.
Phase three

Your off-road training will take place in the safety of a car park. Firstly we’ll introduce you to the motorbikes and go through the controls and what each one does. We’ll then work through various exercises to help you become more comfortable with the motorcycle. You will be coached in a methodical manner, going through important skills of mastering the clutch, pulling away and stopping, slow control, gear changing, controlled braking, emergency stop procedures and junction work.
Phase four
Phase five

The aim is to give you as long as possible on-road training, you should have a good understanding of the controls, what to do in case there is any issues and most importantly, take your time and not to feel rushed. The minimum time you should be on the road is only two hours, but we like to spend most of the second day on the road to give you a better start on two wheels.
Completion

Booking Compulsory Basic Training

The CBT certificate is valid for two years, if you do not pass a motorcycle test in this time, you must undergo another CBT course. This will enable you to continue riding legally on the road, as a learner with L Plates.

Before you book, please check:

You have availability during the week to book your 3 hour taster session
Once the taster is complete and both you and Laura are happy, the Two-day CBT needs to be completed over two consecutive days (Sunday and Monday)
You must have a valid driving licence
You must be able to ride a pushbike proficiently (please practice before you come in!)

Can you ride a bicycle?

If the answer is Yes…

Make sure you practice on a car park prior to coming in! I would recommend doing both Figure of 8s and U-Turns on a bicycle before attempting to ride a motorcycle.

If the answer is no, please learn to ride a push bike first and you’ll need to be proficient before booking in.

Shorter than average? We do have shorter 125s to ensure you relax into training without worrying about dropping the motorbike. It’s crucial that you feel comfortable in your training environment, so please let us know prior to your training day. Still not sure? Please give us a call and even arrange a convenient time to come and sit on the bikes prior to training.