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Excel motorcycle tution

Excel motorcycle tution

4.5(8 reviews)See reviews ↓·Ipswich

What customers say

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Ian's calm and patient instruction is the thread running through accounts of learning to ride with this Ipswich school, and it is his depth of knowledge that riders single out most often. More than one customer describes starting out with no experience of a motorcycle at all and going on to complete CBT and both practical modules, with more than one passing every assessed element at the first attempt. The coaching is repeatedly characterised as supportive, progressive and thorough, with road markings, speed signs and the different types of junction explained alongside the reasons behind them, so that riders grasp how each feature shapes their riding.

Alongside initial training, Direct Access and advanced rider development feature in the feedback, and longer-standing pupils recount moving from beginner sessions through to repeatedly attaining Gold standard assessments as advanced motorcyclists. Constructive feedback across a full day on the road, questions welcomed during and after sessions, and a relaxed, good-humoured atmosphere that settles newcomers' nerves all come up regularly, with the manner in which learners are put at ease credited with making the journey enjoyable from first CBT through to advanced assessment.

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Reviews

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Luke Baines11 September 2026

Passed mod 1 and mod 2 first time thanks to Ian and mark, unlimited knowledge and help and one of the best and enjoyable experiences of my life can't thank them enough 🙏

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Thomas Kenyon27 April 2020

Ian’s knowledge is second to none. Passed all modules of my DAS with only 1 minor 👍🏻

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Syd Murphy15 November 2019

I started an intensive course on 11th November with no knowledge of a bike what’s so ever, I completed my CBT,Mod1,Mod2 with Ian. What a geeza Ian is, so down to earth and can alway have a good chat and a laugh on and off the motorcycle. Throughout driving Ian will point out everything from speed signs road marking and different types of junction, he lets you know why they are there and how that affects you on the road. Overall a gleaming bloke and an amazing Intructor 100% recommended to anyone looking for this licence Good luck in the future Cheers Ian

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Paul Gore29 September 2019

Had a great days advanced training with Ian at Excel. Very professional and knowledgable. Made me feel at ease from the start. Highly recommend

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Simon Grimsey28 September 2019

I can highly recommend this motorcycle school, Ian is very experienced and accomplished at training both DAS and Advanced riding. I had the pleasure of a full days advanced training with some very good positive feed back given throughout the day. He started our day with some informal questions and diagrams, then it was on to the roads of north Essex and Suffolk for some progressive riding where possible. He covered all aspects of riding including town work and national speed limit roads. Along with some slow speed Control. At the end of the day we had a full debrief and he offered some areas of improvement but also praised on the good points, he then wrote a full report which is passed over to the DVLA for assessment. Already being a ROSPA gold holder this day sharpened up my skill set and also gained my another accreditation. It was an awesome day, and will take away some very valid points to practice. Many thanks all at Excel

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Dan Sadler9 September 2019

YOU WILL FAIL AND FAIL BADLY is what Ian said to me when I asked him to escort me to my motorcycle test, he was free but refused to do so. I had to get another company to escort me on my “up to date” motorcycle which was in far better condition than the bike he provides, I passed fine and the minor I got was from the techniques he taught me! I am still waiting for a refund for the test fee as promised from Ian but still haven’t received it! I started my training in May and still hadn’t done my mod 2 by the end of August. I therefore booked my test myself after seeing lots available and getting fed up with Ian’s excuses. Ian came up with excuse after excuse and wouldn’t respond to texts/calls. In the end I had to withhold my number for him to answer his phone. Ian knew my CBT was due to expire in October and he said that was the only time he could conveniently get a test. DO NOT GO WITH HIM

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Seb Rees - Compass M.E.30 April 2018

Ian at Excel Motorcycle Training has been my Instructor since 1995. He has supported and educated me through the learning journey from CBT and Direct Access through to achieving repeated Gold standard tests every three years as a RoSPA Advanced Motorcyclist. Ian teaches in a very calm, supportive, progressive and holistic manner and constantly engages with rider and industry development - what he doesn't know is probably not worth knowing.

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Working hours
Monday07:30–16:30
Tuesday07:30–16:30
Wednesday07:30–16:30
Thursday07:30–16:30
Friday07:30–16:30
Saturday08:00–16:00
Sunday09:00–14:00