Direct Access Bike places to do test?

[tuscan_al]

Thinking about getting my test done and all that. Where/who is good in the area for a week direct access course? Will be brushin up on theroy while im away with intent on doing in Nov.

[R1_JON]

I used these guys, although it was about 10 years ago now: http://www.lightningpass.com

[Dudd]

I used Key rider, but that was before the new test. I hav heard good things about 1st gear. I heard they have there own carpark to do the manouvers in. I live in Frimley areanadn I know they are good in this area.

[John D.]

Good stuff Alex. I'm planning to do mine early next year.

[motorbreath]

I used some place in Haslemere, but unfortunatly they left the country soon after. All I know of is over Farnborough way, near the motorbike shop, not 100% who they are called.

Glad to hear your moving over to 2 wheels! Its the way forward!! (and gives me even more of an excuss to get another bike!;-P

[Tuscanless Ali]

http://www.bikewize.co.uk/das.html

I automatically thought of these people so I presume I must of heard it being recommended in the shop.

[tuscan_al]

anonymous said:

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If you mean Aldershot way, thats perfect Dizeee, I'm now living in Alton as of next week.

[obscene]

http://www.motorcycletrainingsurrey.co.uk/ Aldershot/Farnborough

Apparently pretty good from what I've heard.

[outnumbered]

Don't know anywhere that's good in the area... but will just say - DO IT, you won't regret it. I did my test 10 years ago, and it's one of the best decisions I ever took.

[hadenough!]

I used this bunch:

http://www.1stgearmtc.co.uk/

Passed 1st time after a 4 day DAS.

[Black_Rat]

How much is the direct access? Was no prices on the farnborough one

[hadenough!]

I did mine 4 years ago ish and ist cost about £600 ish.

[Dudd]

This is the 2 part test, about £800

http://www.keyrider.co.uk/Index_files/Key%20Rider%...

This is the place i used.

[Diceman]

Alex,
I did my DAS a few years back with 1st gear and they were pretty good, patient, good facilities for CBT/practice and quite relaxed. My Mrs went round the corner (about 100 yds) to another bike training place that also did repairs and didn't get on so well (she is an awkward cow at the best of times, so maybe not a fair representation on them!)

I will warn you though - learning in wet & slippery conditions is no fun. With no wipers/no kit/no experience on how to not mist up it has put many a possible biker off. As long as it is dry you will have a ball.

Good luck
JP

[motorbreath]

Dudd said:

This is the 2 part test, about £800

http://www.keyrider.co.uk/Index_files/Key%20Rider%...

This is the place i used.

Jesus! I did mine back in 2002 and it cost £60! How times have changed! Let us know what bike your getting Al, Ill have to have a poke and looksy when you do get one!

Edited by motorbreath on Tuesday 6th October 23:11

[hadenough!]

motorbreath said:

Jesus! I did mine back in 2002 and it cost £60!

I assume thats the test and not training?

[VerySideways]

My test cost £35 back in 1995 but then i didn't have to hire a 500cc bike for four days...

[Sibby]

I did mine in March but decided to teach myself.

Used these guys for CBT and you get to go on Dunsfold - http://www.ridesuretraining.co.uk/

[motorbreath]

hadenough! said:

motorbreath said:

Jesus! I did mine back in 2002 and it cost £60!

I assume thats the test and not training?

Training only. Paid for my test myself but the training centre gave me a bike without any tax which meant when I arrived to do the test, the examiner wouldn't let me! So I made them pay for a retest! Plus it did kind of help that I was working at the local bike dealer at the time, so I may of had a slightly reduced rate!

[Black_Rat]

Dudd said:

This is the 2 part test, about £800

http://www.keyrider.co.uk/Index_files/Key%20Rider%...

This is the place i used.

Holly @*#$ I don't think the wife will sign off on that!