Good place to do all-in-one motorbike tests?

[NorthernSky]

Evening all,

I'm on the Hampshire/Surrey border and thinking of doing my bike license. The problem is a lack of time off from work means I can only really do the training and tests in one of the 'condensed' courses available.

Ideally I'd like to have a full license by the end of it, no L-plates, am prepared to pay good money. Wondering if anyone here can recommend anyone good to go with, and some idea of the costs this would set me back? I'm a newbie to bikes, the idea would be start easy on a 125 for commuting and then move up the cc ladder when experience and cash allows.

Many thanks in advance.

[Bluehawk]

A very good friend of mine is an instructor for these guys:

http://www.lightningpass.com/

I got my License through those guys back in 2011 and passed with only two days training, so i personally would recommend them.

They are based up in Oxford, so might be a bit far from you?

[Gusto]

I used bike2bike in Newbury (Greenham) but think they have a Basingstoke branch. Steve who runs it is a top bloke and they offer a good discount on gear when you pass.

[Bluehawk]

Gusto said:

I used bike2bike in Newbury (Greenham) but think they have a Basingstoke branch. Steve who runs it is a top bloke and they offer a good discount on gear when you pass.

I can second that, Partly because i work on the same businesspark and often nip accross to say hello!

[NorthernSky]

Thanks guys, i'll have a look at their sites and do some investigating!

[Lazadude]

I passed first time with Excelerate (http://www.exceleratemtc.co.uk/)based in Farnborough.

Did a direct access, knocked it all out within the same week.

Plus if you decide to go with them from my suggestion, we both get an hour of free after passing advanced riding training...