Motorcycle training
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We pride ourselves on promoting the safe use of motor vehicles and have twice received a Prince Michael of Kent International Road Safety Award in recognition of our successes in this field.
Our priority is to equip our students to ride on the road with the minimum of risk. We do this by concentrating on developing the necessary skills and knowledge and – most importantly – by encouraging a safe attitude. To quote our Principal Instructor, Mick Hall, “In order to ride safely you must ride defensively. You must always be thinking ‘What if……’ and have a plan to deal with all eventualities. Good advice is to never take your bike where your brain hasn’t already been.”
Courses
Introduction to Biking
Never ridden a scooter or motorbike before? Not sure that riding on two wheels is for you? We offer an "Introduction to Motorcycling" course. Here you can try riding, and experience the fun of two wheels without any pressures. The relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere is a perfect way to try riding in a safe off-highway environment.
Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)
is not a test, it is a training course. You do not pass it, you complete it. On successful completion of the CBT course you will be issued with a CBT certificate (form DL196) which validates your provisional licence or provisional entitlement on your existing licence. The CBT course usually lasts a day and is a combination of discussion sessions and both off and on-highway riding. If, however, your instructor thinks that you require longer than this to be safe, then you will be given further instruction at no extra charge. See My CBT page to see what you need. Following a successful CBT course, your provisional entitlement to ride a motorbike (automatic or ‘manual’) up to 125cc (50cc if under 17 years of age), but you should be aware that you are still very much at the learning stage, and further supervised assistance should be built into your plans for the future. If you choose not to move on to take the DSA Motorcycle Test, you will need to re-attend and renew your CBT qualification after two years.
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Test preparation is available using either your own bike or one of our fleet. You will receive training to take you up to at least the DSA Progressive Access Scheme test standard for both Module 1 and Module 2 of the motorcycle test. You can even hire a motorcycle for the big day if you don’t have your own. We advise you to take the theory test prior to booking on a pre-test course. The 125 Progressive Access Scheme test (Restricted) will give you entitlement to ride motorcycles of up to 33bhp for two years, after which time this restriction is removed. (you can ride any sized big bike)
Should you reach the age of 21 after gaining your restricted motorcycle licence through the Progressive Access Scheme before the 2 years have elapsed, you may wish to concider and accelerated test which will entitle you to ride any size motorcycle without restriction.
Please note new licence restrictions come in on the 19th January 2013 which may affect you if you are thinking about delaying taking your motorcycle test.
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is for those over 21 years of age who want to ride larger and more powerful bikes with the minimum of delay. The DAS course, will prepare you for your category A motorcycle licence test. You will need to complete a CBT course first, (This can be done on a larger machine as part of your Direct Access Scheme training.) It’s during the CBT that our instructor will assess your needs in terms of likely tuition required. If you already have your CBT certificate, (DL196) we recommend that you book a single day’s training where this can be discussed, along with preparation for your module 1 test.
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For fully qualified riders on higher capacity machines. The 90-ONE Rider Education advanced course will enable you to exploit your machines potential while enhancing your safety by extending your skills in machine handling and road craft. Our highly experienced and qualified advanced team, each with minimum of 20 years continuous riding and 10 years of advanced skills development and teaching, and are keen to pass on the tips and tricks used by professional riders like the police and security service.
Accelerated
is for riders who reach the age of 21 (or over) before their two-year 33bhp restriction on their category A licence has ended (Took a progressive access 125cc test)and wish to ride more powerful machines. Then this course if for you.
Please note new licence restrictions come in on the 19th January 2013 which may affect you if you are thinking about delaying taking your motorcycle test.
Greabox training
is available to those who have up to now ridden only automatic or ‘Twist-and-Go’ machines. Effectively using a gearbox on a motorcycle is one of the greatest assets to safe and smooth riding, and it cannot be overstated that understanding how this is done is paramount to a long and enjoyable riding career.
Hire
If you don’t yet have your own bike, we have appropriate machines available for hire at all of our centres. Insurance is included in the cost of the hire.
On-Line Enquiry
You can enquire about any of our motorcycle training and education courses on-line.
Training Sites
Our primary motorbike, moped and scooter training sites for CBT (compulsory basic training) and DAS (Direct Access Scheme) are in the centre of the UK at Northampton and Coventry.The Northampton training site at the Obelisk centre in Kingsthorpe, Northampton is close to the Close to University of Northampton and Moulton College campus and covers all of Northamptonshire including Daventry, Wellingborough, Rushden, Earls Barton, Irthlingborough, Brixworth, Kettering, Corby, Desborough, Rothwell and their surrounding villages. The 90-one training quality even attracts clients from Market Harborough and Milton Keynes to the Northampton training site.
The Coventry site is based at the Pinley rugby club in Coventry and attracts clients from Rugby, Kenilworth, Bedworth, Nuneaton, Bulkington, Binley, Knowle, Leamington spa, Tile Hill, Stonley, Solihull. And we have even had clients travelling in from Leicestershire to be trained with 90-ONE at the Coventry site.