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Information regarding the Compulsory Basic Training motorcycle test.

Advanced Training, Cardiff, CBT, Motorcycle Training, Police Class 1

Free Motorcycle Training

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We are pleased to have been instrumental in implementing a scheme offering Free Motorcycle Training in the South Wales area.

Funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and Local Authority Council Road Safety Departments, we are able to offer a minimum of a 7 hour training day, which takes place on your own bike.

The format of the day starts with a classroom based theory discussion/presentation where course candidates share their experiences and discuss topics such as filtering, junctions, crash avoidance, observation links and skills and much more.  The day continues out on the road, in radio contact with your instructor in a ratio of 2:1.  The road session takes in a variety of road and traffic situations under the guidance of your expert instructors.

This scheme is open to any rider who has completed a cbt and right up to those who are full licence holders.  With us you can train with Police Class 1 Instructors who are experts in their field and highly qualified.

Various dates are available throughout the year and the sessions are tailored to the needs of each rider.  Riders are matched for the road ride.

The feedback we have received from this scheme has been outstanding and many candidates have gone on to take further and advanced training with some gaining very high grades having taken their Advanced Motorcycle Tests.

This 1 day course has something to offer all riders……. and it’s free!!

Contact us now to get on the list for future dates.

If you are interested in our acclaimed 3 Countries Advanced Motorcycle Course then check our our advanced-training page. Click the link in the menu list on the left.

Don’t put it off.  Book a free training day now, whilst the funding is still available.

Advanced Training, Advice, Cardiff, CBT, Direct Access, Motorcycle Training, Motorcycles, Scooters and Mopeds

Motorcycle Training Cardiff

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When you need to get it right first time, you need to spend time with the professionals.  When it matters who you spend your cash with and what you get for you money, you need to choose a company that will give you the best, consistently, time after time.

Just read our testimonials, and google reviews.  You don’t get a second chance so spend your money wisely.

If it’s ‘Motorcycle Training Cardiff‘ you are looking for…..you just found it.

1st Class Rider Training – Cardiff, for all your motorcycle training needs, ride outs, European Trips and more.  CBT, 49cc Scooters, 125cc, Direct Access, 500cc 600cc,  and up to an Accredited Advanced Test Grade.  we are the ‘one stop shop’.

Advice, Cardiff, CBT, Changes, Motorcycle Training, Motorcycles, News, Scooters and Mopeds

Scooter CBT Cardiff. Motorcycle Training Cardiff.

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Here we see Jody & Hannah, the first two, 1st Class Rider Training students to complete a cbt on our ‘new’ scooters.

We have a fleet of five Piaggio Free 50cc ‘Twist ‘n’ Go’ Scooters and they are something special.  A rare find of 5 almost unused Piaggio Free scooters from 1995.  Never registered or used on the road and with only 200 miles on the clock these scooters are in pristine condition.

Having a larger wheel than many more modern scooters, this makes them more stable.  Light and easy to handle they are perfect for starting off your biking life style on today’s busy roads.

Previously owned and used by Cardiff Road Safety Department, they had recently become redundant at the road safety centre and were looking for a new home.

We are thankful to the Road Safety Centre Staff for being given the opportunity to offer them a new lease of life, whilst still maintaining the primary use for them, as promoting Road Safety, and safe riding for life.

At 1st Class Rider Training we take our responsibility towards our students very seriously and we are pleased to be able to offer our students training on these new bikes.

Piaggio Free, 50cc Automatic Scooters…… cheap to run, cheap to tax, and fun to ride…. life doesn’t get any better than this.  Just ask Jody & Hannah.

For Motorcycle Training Cardiff it has to be 1st Class Rider Training.

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CBT Training Cardiff

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1st Class Rider Training are pleased to be carrying out motorcycle training in Cardiff on our new training site at The Sports Pavilion at Whitchurch High School.

It is a DSA approved site, approved for up to six students for CBT Training.  Here we see one of our students practising ‘Wet Weather’ braking and emergency stops in the wet.

We can’t make it rain….but we can carry a bucket.  We find that it is far better to experience braking in the wet, rather than simply having it explained.  This takes away the fear factor and boosts the confidence of our students, and prepares them better for riding on the road.  After all if you are motorcycle training in South Wales….it will rain eventually!

 

 

 

 

 

A full debrief is given at each stage.

CBT, Scooters and Mopeds

Scooter Moped Training Cardiff

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DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

1st Class Rider now have FOUR moped scooters for CBT training in Cardiff!

These bikes are ready for you to use starting from TODAY.

* No gears to learn
* No equipment to buy
* Insurance is included

And the best of all?

Your CBT training will likely only take 1 day!

Call us now on 07545567273 to arrange your training day, and you’ll get onto the road safely in no time.

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Honda CG 125cc For Sale.

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Here is a Honda CG 125cc Bike for Sale by one of 1st Class Rider, Rider’s Club members.  The CG 125 is an ideal fuel cost busting commuter bike and has recently been serviced and MOT’d.

It is the 2002 model with both Electric and Kick Start and has covered  just 2,600 miles.

The asking price is £1000.

If you are interested please give me a call and I will put you in touch with Martyn who is the proud owner at the moment.

 

Please note hat this is a private sale and is not connected with 1st Class Rider Training and for your peace of mind this is not one of our CBT training bikes so has never been used for learner training.

So just think,  cheap to run,  no toll on the Severn Bridge, free to park in a lot of places and (out of Cardiff) able to use the Bus Lanes.

If you are thinking of buying a small commuter, then this is it.  If you want a bike and haven’t done any training yet, then we can assist you with that.

All you need to ride this is a CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) and we do CBT in Cardiff at our training site in Whitchurch High School.

Don’t miss this opportunity.

Advanced Training, Advice, Cardiff, CBT, Direct Access, Motorcycle Training, Motorcycles, News

Motorcycle Monthly May Edition out now.

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Here at 1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff we have just taken delivery of the new, May 2011 Edition of  ‘Motorcycle Monthly’.  This a fabulous Monthly all about Motorcycling and all things connected to biking.  It is absolutely FREE.

You can get you copy from any of our 1st Class Instructors or if you are passing, call in and collect your copy.

This edition is filled with news, reviews and competitions.  News such as having a Bikesafe Day at Castle Combe Race Circuit, a report which shows that  Driver Error is the top cause of crashes (there’s a surprise!!) and an appeal for bikers to support the Air Ambulance Charity Ride Out.

There is also report on the new tyres by MAXXIS, and it asks ‘are the any good’.  Read it and find out.  Our Instructor, Simon currently uses them on his Kawasaki GTR 1400, so when you collect your copy you can ask what he thinks of them.

Motorcycle Monthly May 2011, not to be missed.

Free at 1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff.

We do motorcycle training in Cardiff,  Motorcycle Training in Newport, Motorcycle Training in Swansea and anywhere in between.  Compulsory Basic Training, Direct Access Training and Advanced Motorcycle Training.  If you want it…..we do it….

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1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff Associated Web Sites

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Most of you are familiar with our main training web site for all you needs with regards to Motorcycle Training in Cardiff,Newport and Swansea but We would like to introduce and remind yu of our other linked web sites.

www.1stclassridertours.co.uk  This is our latest addition to our web family, and was set up specifically to give up to date information on our planned Euro Bike Tours and is well worth a visit.

www.1stclassriderblog.co.uk  This is our less formal Newsletter Blog Site for all information relating to our Monthly Motorcycle Ride Outs, Social Event’s,Charity Rides and Advanced Training.  Here you can leave comments, ask questions and express your view on all things biking.  The blog also lists information about the tours and in a way links all of our sites together.

We hope this helps you to find just what you are looking for and separates the information so that those looking to do a CBT in Cardiff don’t end up booking a trip to France instead…..(that will come later for you I’m sure).

To sign up for free automatic up dates on our activities enter your email address into the log in box on our 1stclassriderblog site and enjoy the ride.

It’s free and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Come on get clicking.  Why not pay each of our sites a visit, i’m sure you’ll find what you are looking for.  If not, give me a call and let me know so I can put it right.

Cardiff, CBT, Motorcycle Training, Motorcycles, News

Motorcycle Training in Pontypridd ?

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1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff were recently contacted by Dareth wishing to take her Motorcycle Test.  Dareth is quite short and has her own cruiser style 125cc Suzuki.  Due to her height this is a perfect bike for her.

She had originally contacted a Motorcycle Training School in Pontypridd, which was closer to her home.  However she was discouraged by the Instructor there who told her that she would not be able to pass her test on her Suzuki Cruiser.

She tells us that he was dismissive of her and insisted that she use one of their motorcycles (but she found them too tall and difficult to control), as she would not pass her test on the cruiser.

Due to the way she was treated Dareth contacted us and we were able to re-assure her and develop a training programme appropriate for her and her chosen machine.

I am pleased to say that after just 2 days of 1st Class Rider Training, today Dareth passed her test on her own Suzuki 125cc Marauder. Not only did she pass, but she passed with a clean sheet.  An impressive faultless ride. Our Congratulations to her.

So when other training schools or Instructors can’t be bothered, 1st Class Rider Training will take the time to provide the service that you deserve.

Dareth became a 1st Class Rider. So could you.

Call now to book your course.

0845 108 2906