Dunno if this is any use to anyone but someone sent it to me.......   http://www.beginbiking.com                                                                                                                                                                             

Seems a little more expensive than what I paid in February - May last year to do all of my training...                                                                                                                                                                              

I Love this idea in essence.. and yes it is expensive but would probably work out what you would pay long term anyway and if I had that kind of money.. then I might be tempted.. however...

My concern would be.. an intensive three/four day/week long course.. does it really give you the skills to ride a big huge animal of a bike.. in comparison to a 125...

Experienced riders.. whatdayathink?!                                                                                                                                                                             

If its a good school you don't mind paying a bit more. But its a dam site more than I payed I think it was about £7.50 test fee                                                                                                                                                                              

The short term / intensive / crash course does NOT give you the skills and experience in that short time to go out and ride a Big Bike.... that can ONLY come in my opinion with experience, riding out regularly and riding with others.

My first lesson was a CBT in February 2012... my last exam was my Module 2 in May 2012... I rode regularly inbetween the tests and that helped my confidence, I passed all of my exams first time.

A good Instructor taking you out in ALL riding conditions, early morning, rush hour, weekend and all weathers is where you really learn... or at least that's how I learnt.

                                                                                                                                                                             

Ive been riding bikes since I was about 12 and Im still learning stuff so dont think that you learn much on any of these courses all thay teach you is to pass a test                                                                                                                                                                              

yep i agree with jp.....the training and test only gives you the basics to allow you on the road..... the rest you learn the more you do...... same as jp been riding bikes since about twelve ish and still make the odd epic mistake lol.......                                                                                                                                                                              

OK I asked for that one lol. Shoulder still bloody hurts too                                                                                                                                                                             

Well loves.. I shall be perfectly honest.. JP's comment about "teaching you to pass a test" is kinda how it would feel right now.. but perhaps thats because I don't feel anywhere near ready to go for my mod 1 & 2.. but that's down to confidence.. and no one can teach you that and besides the only time I really wish I had my full licence is when I'm trying to get her up and over the moors when playing out with the big boys.. and the way I mince around twisties.. having a bigger bike would just be plain embarrassing 

                                                                                                                                                                             

The Module 1 is good fun, slow manouvring on a bike, all about being able to control a bike at slow speed and keep your balance... I really enjoyed my Module 1 Test... even the telling off from the Examiner for "over exuberance" when whooping my head off for the U Turn in the road exercise.   The Module 2 best bit is the "Free Ride" section, the Examiner shows you a street map and says "We're here... get to there..."