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Think Bike Training Ltd

Think Bike Training Ltd

4.8(169 reviews)See reviews ↓·Nottingham

About the company

Think Bike Training Ltd is a motorcycle training company based in Nottingham. The business was founded by Barry and Tracey, who share a passion for motorcycling and have over 60 years of combined experience on the road. The school has both male and female instructors and offers female-only training sessions.

It provides Compulsory Basic Training (CBT), Direct Access Scheme (DAS) training for full motorcycle licences, and advanced motorcycle training. Training is provided at Nottingham's Motorcycle Manoeuvring Area (MMA) test centre for the Mod 1 test. Training can be paid for in instalments at no extra charge.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Riders returning after years away, alongside complete beginners with no prior time on two wheels, feature heavily among those describing training at this Mile End Road provider. Instructors Barry and Tracey are named in almost every account, credited with a calm, encouraging approach that builds confidence gradually rather than rushing pupils past their comfort level.

Several accounts describe progressing from zero experience through CBT and the full DAS route, including both practical modules, up to a full unrestricted licence, frequently with no faults recorded on test day, while others mention stepping up from an A2 to a full A licence once the required period had passed. The Colwick-area base is mentioned as convenient for its closeness to the test centre, reducing travel stress before appointments. Tuition is described as unhurried and detailed, with instructors said to encourage riders beyond the minimum standard needed to pass so they feel properly prepared once out on the road alone.

Humour and a relaxed manner come up repeatedly alongside the technical instruction, with reviewers saying this combination eased nerves on test days. One driver with nearly two decades behind the wheel of a car took a CBT and found the road-craft refresher worthwhile despite that existing experience, reflecting the range of backgrounds this Nottingham school accommodates.

Think Bike Training Ltd — Customer photo
Think Bike Training Ltd — Customer photo
Think Bike Training Ltd — Customer photo
Think Bike Training Ltd — Customer photo
Think Bike Training Ltd — Customer photo
Think Bike Training Ltd — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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David Wilkinson26 July 2026

Genuinely really good people who gave me and the others a Genuinely fun and helpful allowing me to go from no experience to great knowledge and competency on the motorbike for a fantastic price as well. So many thanks to the staff and my fellow trainees.

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Tim Elsworth8 July 2026

Barry and Tracey are brilliant, straight talking and no fluff, if you want to learn, be safe and have some banter along the way then I highly recommend them. 5 lessons over 3 months and Mod 1 and 2 done.

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Jayne Savage31 May 2026

Absolutely brilliant. Highly recommended. Incredibly professional. The time and consideration given by Tracy with her straightforward attitude and excellent communication skills is one in a million. Didn't believe this type of training existed. What more can we say you have to use them. Thank you again 🎉🎉👍

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Ross Hedley9 May 2026

Done my cbt couple places and passed every time went to this place was there for 5 hours didn’t even go the roads and asked me to come back another week because they didn’t think I was to good on the Highway Code but everything els fine got my cbt today and it was completely different and easier took me 3 hours… would not go here!

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James Jackson22 February 2026

I completed my CBT today thanks to the team at Think Bike. They were friendly and professional, putting me completely at ease. I would definitely recommend them to anyone wishing to learn how to ride a motorbike, especially complete beginners, like myself. Thanks Tracey.

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Oliver Harwood28 September 2025

Recently passed my A2 license with these guys starting with next to no experience on motorbikes and can't recommend them enough! Barry and Tracy are extremely knowledgeable and really push you beyond the test standard so you feel confident on the road. To top it off they've got a great sense of humour which made the whole experience even better! Will definitely be back in 2 years for my unrestricted license.

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Jack Barber26 August 2025

Thanks to Tracey and Barry, I went from having never rode a motorbike, to passing my mod 2 with zero faults. I cannot recommend them enough, they are both excellent, patient instructors who gave me the skills and habits needed to be a safe and competent rider. If you want to learn how to ride a motorbike, Think Bike Training is the place to do it!

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★ 4,9524Yes
2Shires Motorcycle Training Nottingham★ 4,955Yes
3Nottingham Motorcycle Training Ltd★ 4,8155Yes
4Think Bike Training Ltd (this page)★ 4,8169No
Contact
+447725328405www.thinkbiketraining.co.ukUnit 5 Frank Dye Ind Est, Mile End Rd, Nottingham NG4 2DW