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Roadcraft School of Motorcycling

Roadcraft School of Motorcycling

4.9(524 reviews)See reviews ↓·Nottingham

About the company

Roadcraft School of Motorcycling is a motorcycle training school based in Nottingham. The school was established over 33 years ago and has been training for over 35 years. Russ Stevenson is the owner. He started with a motorcycle training school called Star Rider in October 1984 and started Roadcraft in March 1989. Stevenson passed his IAM advanced test in 1993 and his ROSPA advanced riding test to a gold standard in August 2019. He is a DVSA Enhanced Rider Scheme advanced instructor.

The school is fully qualified by the DVSA to conduct advanced rider training for the enhanced rider training scheme. The school offers motorcycle training courses including CBT, 125cc training, advanced motorcycle training and DAS Direct Access courses.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

CBT courses, direct-access training and taster sessions make up the tuition on offer at this Beechdale Road provider, with reviewers frequently naming instructors Leanna, Ben and Russ for their clear, patient teaching style. A thread running through the feedback is riders completing both practical modules on the first attempt, in some cases with no faults recorded, after lessons that build gradually from basic control to full road riding.

Several people mention returning to finish their full licence within a couple of months of completing their CBT, while one describes travelling a considerable distance after a poor experience elsewhere and finding the switch worthwhile. Encouragement and clear communication are mentioned often, with instructors said to balance high standards against keeping pupils relaxed under pressure.

Older riders and those returning to biking after a long break also report feeling well supported, with one describing starting from scratch in their late fifties and being guided through every stage of training. Booking is described as straightforward, with friendly staff both on the phone and in person. Open Tuesday to Friday during the day and on Saturdays until four, the school operates from its Beechdale Road base, with training said to run smoothly from initial CBT right through to full licence completion.

Roadcraft School of Motorcycling — Customer photo
Roadcraft School of Motorcycling — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Buchanan Mshelia2 August 2026

I completed my CBT at Roadcraft yesterday, and it was a fantastic experience. The instructors were incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, sharing plenty of valuable advice and tips on becoming a safer, more confident rider. A special thanks to "Young" Russ! He struck the perfect balance of encouragement, humour, and clear instruction throughout the road ride. He even shared his drink with me after I forgot to bring one along—much appreciated! 😄 I'd highly recommend Roadcraft to anyone looking to complete their CBT.

MR
Michael Robinson31 July 2026

I woke up one day last year at the age of 57 and said to my wife Im going to learn how to ride a motorbike, her reply was a simple, okay. So I set about finding a reputable school, and roadcraft came up, both from on line reviews and from people i personally knew, so I chose them. Having never even sat on a motorcycle before these guys got me to where i wanted to be. I believe I had at least 1 lesson with all of the trainers there, but my main instructor was a guy called Ben, who has a very calming temperament, which i believe is a quality all teacher should have they are all great people and teachers in fact. needless to say I have my full license So in short I would highly recommend this riding school..

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Matthew Smith29 July 2026

Having just achieved my full bike licence I can't recommend anyone better than Roadcraft. They are all so friendly and helpful. They are very good at providing instruction and very patient with you. If you ever want to get your bike licence then Roadcraft will help you all the way through the CBT, Mod 1 and Mod 2. Honestly there is no one better.

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Sharon Singleton9 July 2026

Posting on behalf of my husband, Chris Singleton. Had 2 taster sessions, 2 x 2 hours. Throughly enjoyable 😉. Getting back into biking after a few years break. Highly recommend due to their driving knowledge and skills, communication excellent also. Great value for money too 👍 would give more stars 🌟 if i could!!

JS
Jake Simpson7 July 2026

I can’t recommend RoadCraft Nottingham enough! I completed my CBT here in May, and less than two months later I passed my full A licence. It took me around 8–10 lessons from start to finish, and the whole experience was outstanding. Leanna, Ben and Russ were not only professional but also genuinely friendly, approachable and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. They took the time to explain everything clearly, gave constructive feedback after every ride, and helped build my confidence with each lesson. The training itself was top-notch—well-structured, thorough and incredibly effective. The instructors really care about making you a safe, confident rider rather than just helping you pass the test, and that made a huge difference. A massive thank you to everyone at RoadCraft Nottingham for making the whole journey enjoyable and stress-free. If you’re thinking about getting your motorcycle licence, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. Five stars all the way!

JW
Joshua Wine1 July 2026

Roadcraft Nottingham is, without a doubt, the best motorcycle training school in Nottingham. I can’t praise them enough—especially Leanna, who is an absolute superstar. From the very first moment, they were professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and so supportive. Leanna guided me through every step with care, making sure I was confident and prepared. If you’re thinking of doing your bike tests, look no further—this is the only place you should go. Simply outstanding service.

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Steven Roe10 June 2026

As a complete novice of 58 years young to this two wheeled transport. Over the past year or so, I have completed the full journey from taster lessons, CBT, Mod 1 & Mod 2. The whole experience has been relaxed, friendly, enjoyable and very informative, nothing was ever rushed or too much trouble, all aspects reviewed and revisited when needed. So to the whole team at ROADCRAFT - Russell, Richard, Leanna and Ben thank you for your instruction, advice, patience, support and most of all your time. If your looking for a team to help and assist you with your journey, I can recommend the whole team for an experience and expertise.

Motorcycle training in Nottingham compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 4 businesses in this category in Nottingham are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Roadcraft School of Motorcycling (this page)★ 4,9524Yes
2Shires Motorcycle Training Nottingham★ 4,955Yes
3Nottingham Motorcycle Training Ltd★ 4,8155Yes
4Think Bike Training Ltd★ 4,8169No
Contact
+441158370240www.roadcraftnottingham.co.uk431a Beechdale Rd, Nottingham NG8 3LF
Working hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–17:00
Saturday08:30–16:00
SundayClosed