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Motorcycle training, CBT, and licence courses in Manchester, United Kingdom

There are 4 motorcycle training schools listed near Manchester, United Kingdom: RoadRider School of Motorcycling, MSM Motorcycle Training, Castleton Rider Training, Focus Rider Training.

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

Places riders around Manchester, United Kingdom point each other toward.

  • Grindleford Station Cafe

    Coffee

    Old railway station cafe at Upper Padley, a long standing breakfast stop before the Hope Valley roads.

  • Ladybower Reservoir

    Viewpoint

    Roadside viewpoint over the reservoir at the eastern end of Snake Pass, a pause on a Peak District loop.

  • Mam Tor and Winnats Pass

    Viewpoint

    View above Castleton with the dramatic Winnats Pass road below, a popular rider stop for photos.

  • Snake Pass (A57)

    Viewpoint

    Classic motorcycle road climbing from Glossop over the Pennines toward Ladybower, with fast bends and moorland views.

  • Yondermann Cafe

    Coffee

    All day breakfasts and homemade cakes on the A623 at Wardlow Mires, with a large car park.

  • The Strines Inn

    Food

    Moorland pub on Mortimer Road above Bradfield Dale with real ales, food and rooms, known to Peak District riders.

All 8 places worth the ride near Manchester, United Kingdom →

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