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Starting Grid Motorcycle Training

Starting Grid Motorcycle Training

5.0(45 reviews)See reviews ↓·Glasgow

About the company

Starting Grid Motorcycle Training is a motorcycle training provider located in Glasgow, Scotland. The company's office is in Morris Park and is reached via Roadway One. It offers Compulsory Basic Training (CBT), which is a legal requirement to activate provisional motorcycle entitlement. Training pathways are available for A1, A2 and full Category A licences. The company also provides advanced and instructor training.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Glasgow riders repeatedly describe Starting Grid Motorcycle Training as a welcoming place to begin two-wheeled training, with the CBT emerging as the course most often singled out. Fraser, the instructor named in nearly every account, is praised for patience, a calm manner and clear explanations that help learners understand the reasoning behind each manoeuvre rather than simply copying it. Customers in several reviews describe how his unhurried approach settled their nerves and built confidence step by step, from clutch control and centre-stand handling to riding on main roads.

An aspect raised across a number of reviews is the balance between enjoyment and thorough instruction, with feedback offered after each exercise and plenty of time allowed to reach competence. Reviewers also mention well-maintained, brand new machines and fair value for the training received, and the relaxed atmosphere is credited with reducing the stress of making mistakes. Communication before booking is described as friendly and helpful, with questions answered promptly. Many who completed the CBT say they intend to return for Direct Access training towards a full licence, a sign of the trust placed in the instruction.

Starting Grid Motorcycle Training — Customer photo
Starting Grid Motorcycle Training — Customer photo
Starting Grid Motorcycle Training — Customer photo
Starting Grid Motorcycle Training — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Lovemore Chimberengwa21 July 2026

Thank you very much Fraser, I had zero confidence riding motorcycles after a long period of over two decades, but you made it so easy, and your patience significantly boosted my confidence. Thanks once again, and I’m now looking forward to the next chapter, after my CBT. Would definitely recommend you to anyone who wants to join the two wheels club.

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Nicole Granger16 June 2026

I booked a CBT for my dad’s birthday, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. My dad has always loved motorbikes but never got around to taking any kind of test, so this was a big step for him. From the very beginning, Fraser was fantastic. Before I even booked, he took the time to answer my questions via email and talked me through the best options for helping my dad get started. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. On the day itself, everything ran smoothly and professionally. Fraser made the whole process seamless, and my dad came back absolutely delighted. He felt comfortable, supported, and really enjoyed the experience. 10/10 service from start to finish. My dad is over the moon and already excited about what’s next. I would highly recommend Fraser to anyone looking to get started with motorcycling.

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Samuel Yip16 June 2026

Done my CBT on June 4th. Fraser was fantastic at teaching and extremely patient, helpful and cordial. He'll show you how to ride with confidence and allows plenty of time for you to get to that point; from practicing clutch movements, riding on main roads to trying to take the bike off it's centre stand 🤣 Would absolutely recommend Starting Grid to get your CBT and will look to get my Direct Access done with Fraser as soon as possible.

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Mark Robbie15 June 2026

Completed my CBT on 13th June with Fraser. Started the day having never sat on a motorcycle and ended it with picking up my first bike from the dealership and riding it all the way home. It was, naturally, a day with alot of information to digest but Fraser kept it energetic throughout and was very calm and helpful when pinpointing my errors and things to improve on after I had a couple of wobbles. Thanks Fraser, appreciate your help throughout the day!

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Will Christie1 June 2026

Did my CBT last week, and honestly couldn't have asked for a more encouraging experience. Even though I was a newbie, alongside two more experienced riders, I felt supported and encouraged to work to my own pace. No pressure, just learning my pace and giving me the confidence to find myself at home on the bike. Solid experience and a great instructor, very much recommended. Thank you!

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Mani27 May 2026

Done my CBT on the 27th of May. Fraser was absolutely fantastic! Very patient, and explained things extremely well. He allowed me to move at my own pace, and I felt very safe throughout the day. Overall top notch training!

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Callum27 May 2026

Completed my cbt on Saturday and what an experience it was. Fraser was top class getting through the course with clear and precise instructions. Cant recommend him enough. He made the day enjoyable while informative and great feedback after each exercise.

Motorcycle training in Glasgow compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 3 businesses in this category in Glasgow are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Starting Grid Motorcycle Training (this page)★ 5,045Yes
2Biker School Glasgow★ 4,9201Yes
3Harley’s Rider Training★ 4,5322Yes
Contact
+447933005001www.sgmt.scotMorris Park, Rosyth Rd, Glasgow G5 0YD
Working hours
Monday08:00–17:00
Tuesday08:00–17:00
Wednesday08:00–17:00
Thursday08:00–17:00
Friday08:00–17:00
Saturday08:00–17:00
Sunday08:00–17:00