A bike is not a sex object. It's a bike. You may not get as much fun in the very short term but you wont get fed up with it and you'll never get bored.
You can dream about it as well. In your dream you are lying next to Cheryl Cole (or George Clooney for that matter) They are about to bring you breakfast in bed.
You are tempted, and you take a shower whilst they put the toast on. But then you look out of the window and see your shiny new motorbike on the drive.
No contest. Get out the leathers, polish your helmet and enjoy your day.
BUT FIRST, THE CBT.... Some things in life are necessary. Like food and water. Like the air we breath. And some things are not just necessary but compulsory. Like Compulsory Basic Training. If you want to ride a bike, we will tell you how to get more than food and water. We will tell you how to get the oxygen into your lungs and a licence into your wallet.
We are unique in Shropshire training companies in that we have our own premises with purpose built classrooms, toilets, a small kitchen, a microwave (warm up your soup on a cold winter lunchtime) a toaster (to dip your toast into your soup) a chocolate, crisps and drinks vending machine, and a training site that is right outside the door. We even have a shower in the unikely event that we ever get any sun. And visitors tell us we train in a family atmosphere, friendly and helpful. We think that too.
Of course, having all the proper facilities means that you aren't hanging about for half your life in the cold and damp, bursting at your seams with only a tree or lamp post to protect your modesty, and you aren't sharing a training area with parked cars or caravans and amenities which may, if you are lucky be the back of a van or a shed with no heat.
On your day, plan to arrive at about 8.45am. Bring both parts of your drivers licence, and something to eat. Your training starts at 9am in our classroom, (there is some theory involved but no question papers) then we will show you around your allocated bike.
Because we have a roof and walls, these first two elements will take place inside. When you understand what the important bits of the bike do, (by then it will be about ten to ten thirty) we will take you to our training area and get you up and running in no time at all. This part is called element three. You will learn all about clutch control, how to use the throttle and how to brake. If appropriate we will teach you how to change gear. An emergency stop, slow riding , dealing with junctions, and a few other things, all are part of the off road training. One of our training sites, and we have five, is bigger than the DSA's test site and is about the size of a football pitch. No cramped unrealistic training area for our pupils. We even have junctions between the sites so by the time you go on the road nothing will be a surprise. Once you are safe off road, it's back indoors for a chat before the road session. The chatty bit is element four. After din - dins we fit you up with a radio, calm you down then take you on the road. This is element five (obviously). After a minimum of two hours, all being well, you will be going home the proud holder of your CBT certificate. That little lot will cost you £110. Sometimes, if you have no experience whatsoever, you may need a little longer. Additional two hour sessions will cost you £50 per session.
We do have an option of one to one training which will cost you £180 for the day.The one certainty however is this. We will not issue a CBT until your instructor is sure you are safe to be let lose on your own.
The law allows us to train off road on a four to one basis. Listen, four to one is too many. How can anyone cope with that number? We never train with more than two to one. Any more and it just isnt safe, so dont risk it.
A summary then.
The CBT is compulsory. The course is set out by the Driving Standards Agency - the people who conduct driving tests - and it's a pretty full on day. So why not come to the place with the best facilities and with the best service. We are the people who train the trainers and who have been conducting CBTs for almost twenty years. £110 and you should be done. £50 for additional 2 hour sessions. Bring warm clothes and decent shoes or boots. Bring both parts of your licence and bring something to eat. And bring a smile. We only like happy people. If you haven't got a smile to bring we will give you a smile to take away.
To book your course fill in the attached booking form and click on the Paypal button to pay your £50 deposit. Or call us.
Forget George Clooney and Cheryl Cole. They are figments of your imagination. Get real. Get a CBT.
