Blacktop Motorcycle Training in Birmingham holds a 4.6-star average across 508 reviews, with Steve, Maggie and Meg frequently named for calm, honest guidance through CBT and Direct Access training. Reviewers appreciate upfront, pressure-free explanations of pricing and process before booking, and several nervous first-time riders describe instructors taking extra time and short breaks to keep them comfortable rather than pushing them along. Snacks and drinks provided on longer training days come up more than once, as does flexible rebooking when courses are affected by weather. Multiple pupils mention passing CBT despite starting the day anxious.
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4.6 / 5 · 508 totalHad My CBT on Wednesday with Steve and Meg. Absolute legends the pair of them. Great people. happy to have had them as instructors 👍 would recommend to others
Just passed my Mod 1 and Mod 2 and I can't thank Steve, Meg, and Craig enough. The training was excellent from start to finish, and all three instructors were professional, patient, and incredibly supportive. They helped build my confidence and made learning enjoyable. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to get their motorcycle licence. Thanks again!
I had a brilliant experience with Blacktop Motorcycle Training. I completed both my CBT and Direct Access course with them, and the whole process was smooth and hassle-free. I was quite nervous at first, but the instructors kept me relaxed, supported, and confident throughout my training. Their knowledge and experience were excellent, and they explained everything clearly, making it easy to learn and enjoy every minute of it. I honestly couldn't recommend them more. If you're thinking about doing your CBT or Direct Access, Blacktop Motorcycle Training is definitely where I'd recommend going.
What can I say, I booked my CBT out of the blue the week before, turnt up really nervous and not feeling very confident at all. Both meg and Steve were blinding. Meg kept her cool with me the whole time, making sure I was calm and ok and giving me that little extra 5 minutes just to practise that little more. Both had such wicked bubbly personalities and it was nothing but laughter the whole day. Steve went out of his way to make sure everyone was comfortable and happy and supplied snacks and drinks (water bottles are supplied already). I past my CBT with great thanks to Meg. I will be back to do my full bike license very soon. Thank you both ever so much!!!
I genuinely thought I was going to be asked to go home from my nerves. The instructor (only got your second name Upton) was just incredibly patient with me and clear. Made me feel at ease when I had to take a water break and just talked me through what I was and wasn’t doing in a really patient kind and clear way. By the time we got to the road my nerves were GONE. I was comfortably riding and felt confident with her riding behind me. I was also on the course with a partially experienced rider and she was superb with him as well she treated us no different and covered everything with each of us. The day was extremely fun. Great sense of humor on top of it. If you’re nervous or not at all. This is the place for you to go. I cannot express my gratitude enough for your patience with me. I will only ever come to you for my Full license. (The ice cream was great as well)
I recently completed my CBT course and had a great experience from start to finish. The staff were incredibly friendly, supportive, and explained everything clearly, which really helped build my confidence. Big shout out to the instructor Meg thank you for your help! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience — 10/10! Highly recommend booking through this company!
Went for my full DAS on a 3 day course, Steve, Meg and Craig where all top notch and I don’t have a single complaint, always positive and a good time. Came away with my full license! Recommended anyone interested to go get yourself to Black Top!