Phoenix Motorcycle Training (Crystal Palace)

What to ask a motorcycle training school

• Do you provide the motorcycle and helmet, or do I bring my own? Most schools supply a bike for CBT; most expect your own gloves, boots over the ankle, and a long-sleeved jacket.
• Which course do I need: CBT on its own, or CBT followed by A1, A2, or Direct Access training and the test? It depends on your age and the bike you want, so ask the school to check before you book.
• How big are the groups, and how many instructors go out with them? Fewer riders per instructor means more time riding and less time waiting.
• What happens if it rains, or if I am not ready to finish on the day? Ask about rebooking and extra-day fees before you pay.
• Do you run courses beyond the licence, such as advanced or refresher training? A refresher after a long break is worth the day.

Worth the ride from London, United Kingdom

• Ryka's Cafe

  Food

  Bikers' cafe on this spot since 1920, open daily from 8am, with a car park full of bikes most dry weekends.

• Newlands Corner Cafe

  Coffee

  A natural halfway pause on the North Downs run, with picnic benches by the viewpoint to stretch out on.

• Bike Shed Moto Co

  Coffee

  Railway arches at 384 Old Street with custom builds around the coffee, run by and for riders since 2011.

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Riding here?

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