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1st Motorcycle Training

1st Motorcycle Training

5.0(254 reviews)See reviews ↓·Birmingham

What customers say

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Located off Forshaw Heath Lane at a rugby club venue in the Portway area near Birmingham, this motorcycle training provider draws consistent praise for the calm, patient approach of its instructors. Ian is named repeatedly as the instructor who guides complete beginners and nervous riders through their CBT, with reviewers describing how he breaks each stage into manageable steps before letting them progress further, building confidence gradually across the session.

Simon is mentioned in connection with progression towards a full licence and Direct Access training, with one rider crediting his encouragement during preparation for the practical tests and another recalling instruction going back many years to an earlier CBT. Couples and partners learning together feature more than once, with both riders reporting they felt safe enough by the end to think seriously about buying their own machines.

A theme that recurs is the practical, hands-on style of teaching that suits those who have never sat on a bike before, as well as older learners returning to riding after a long gap. Several accounts describe moving smoothly from initial training through to full licence stages with the same instructors, noting continuity throughout. The venue is open daily except Sunday, from nine until five, offering flexibility for those arranging sessions around work commitments near the Solihull and Birmingham borders.

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Reviews

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Jamie Geekie26 July 2026

After scratching the motorbike itch for years I finally committed to getting my licence. From my CBT with Ian to passing my MOD1 and the MOD2 yesterday I couldn't have had a better experience. Simon will forever be on my right shoulder when I'm out on the bike, nudging, cadjoling and rollicking me when I mess up. If you're thinking about getting your licence, get in touch with these guys and get yourself on a bike.

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Jack Taylor12 July 2026

Ian was a great CBT instructor! Gave us lots of advice and watched very carefully to ensure we were doing everything to the best of our ability. Gave lots of explanations or alternative options if something wasn't quite sticking and didn't make you feel pressured or worried at all. Really enjoyable day!

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Steve Hartnoll1 June 2026

Had the best experience with these guys. Very professional and very good teaching method that got me from complete novice on day one to a full motorbike licence by the end of the course. 100% recommend.

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Olivija Milinaviciute16 May 2026

Had my CBT today with Ian. Absolutely brilliant! I was extremely nervous at first, but he put me at ease in no time. He was so encouraging, patient and kind, made the whole experience really fun. I now feel a million times more confident and would absolutely recommend 1st Motorcycle Training to anyone looking for training, but especially those more nervous and uncertain. Fantastic experience, thank you so much!

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Rhiannon Leigh Xx15 May 2026

Couldn’t recommend enough! Ian was absolutely brilliant! Both me and my partner had never rode before but after completing the CBT with Ian we feel confident and safe on the roads. He was patient informative and very friendly. Would 1000% recommend this centre to anyone wanting to do their CBT. Will be back to do my Mod1 and Mod2. Thank you

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Oliver Poole15 May 2026

Ian was amazing seen as me and my partner have never rode a motorbike before we are now both confident enough too go and buy our own bikes and enjoy learning towards our full licences he spent ample time making sure we were both fully comfortable on the bikes before moving on too the next part and made us both feel safe and confident in our abilities. We will both definitely be back for our mod 1 and mod2 and couldn’t recommend this training centre more

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Ali Babu30 April 2026

Completed my Direct Access for full A licence with Simon, extremely patient and thorough with very practical methods of learning, couldn't recommend the training school enough.

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Contact
+441564898842www.1stmotorcycletraining.comRugby Football Club, B'ham and Solihull, Forshaw Heath Ln, Portway, Birmingham B94 5LH
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
Saturday09:00–17:00
SundayClosed