All Bikes Motorcycle Training
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Motorcycle Training
We offer bike/motorcycle training for new and experienced riders, in Colchester, Clacton, Harwich, Sudbury, North Essex and South Suffolk. We are based just off the A12 & A134 at North Colchester.
This is a family run motorcycle training business, run by Steve and Louise Cook, the biking tradition carries on in the family, with both children holding full motorcycle licenses (taught by Steve). We wont give you the hard sell for bikes, clothing and helmets or push motorcycle mechanic services on you, we just deliver high quality training tailored to your needs with a smile.
Steve has been riding since he was 16 years old, with his first two wheels, a Honda SS 50, progressing to a GT 185 which was the love of his life. The biking passion has continued, whether on the road or off road. He’s been a instructor since 2009, deciding from day one that this was the job he loved doing. He’s also a member of several vintage trials bike clubs and can often be seen going ploughing up muddy fields in the interests of sport!
He has a lot of experience at both CBT and DAS level, has a fantastic pass rate, with 50% of the training taking place in Ipswich close to the test center, enabling students to feel familiar and confident with potential test routes.
Our direct access/A2 bikes are new with ABS, and one has been lowered/modified to make it suitable for ladies, shorter people and those who feel confident when they can place both feet on the floor. They are light, maneuverable and easy to control for both Mod 1 & 2 training.
Our aim is to support and train you to our highest standards, come and train with us, you will enjoy learning new skills to help you on the road. We want you to discover your inner biker, and we promise to put the fun into your biking.
Post COVID-19 and student safetyThe COVID 19 pandemic has made us re-evaluate ongoing safety and protection for our students and instructors longer term. We are living with COVID, norovirus, flu/colds and many other easy transmissible viruses/bacteria. |
Student Feedback
Kay RadleySeptember 8, 2022.Couldn't have asked for better training, I'm so pleased I came to you! I never rode a bike on the road till my cbt near the end of June and now I'm sitting here with a full bike licence and wished I'd done it years ago. What a fantastic experience. Thank you Steve and Louise, love you guys x
Lian RadleySeptember 8, 2022.All bikes motorcycle training were absolutely amazing, great team and Steve's tuition is exactly what you need and above and beyond. My brother and I passed in May and my wife just passed her mod2 on Tuesday with them. We're so thrilled! Thank you so much.
Matt BroganAugust 19, 2022.Now where do I start my story I see a motorbike on Facebook and bought it without having any riding knowledge or even knowing how motorbike works🤣 so I was recommended All Bikes Training Ltd so I’ve got in touch booked my CBT and I definitely do not recommend wearing full racing leathers on a 125 as all the banter that day was aimed at me because I was far too hot and look like a Power Ranger🤣 but I’ve got through it today and passed my Mod 2 steve and Louise are so friendly and helpful and I recommend to anyone that is doing their training or thinking of doing their training if they have extra lessons available take them because it pays off and it helps you to be a better rider I honestly couldn’t thank these guys enough for getting me through and thank you again
Bikaram SinghAugust 18, 2022.I cannot thank Steve and Louise enough for mentoring me successfully to pass my Mod 1 test and training me for the Mod 2. I had a terrible experience previously with a another riding school last year, but this time I was searching for someone who would actually teach me how to ride a motorcycle and build my confidence along the way. I stumbled across ‘All Bikes’ from other riders and people involved in the motorcycle trade. I made sure I would go to the right people this time. Steve assessed my riding skills during a 2 hour lesson and and booked me in for 2 days for Mod 1 and Mod 2 training. Steve had me ready for the Mod 1 in 2 hours of training exercises and took me on rides around Colchester and Ipswich to get me ready for the Mod 2. I had constant feedback through my earpiece and was continuously learning whilst enjoying the rides. Louise made me feel very welcome from the very first phone call, as I explained my previous experiences on learning to ride and also telling her that being a Turban wearing Sikh, I would like to exercise my exemption to wearing a helmet whilst riding motorcycles. She was very understanding and respected my decision for this and booked my training dates whilst taking away the stress of booking tests. Both Steve and Louise are both really nice individuals and are very passionate about motorcycles and Steve is also a great guy to converse with. He has a tons of experience and also has a great sense of humour which is great for calming the nerves. I strongly recommend ‘All Bikes’ to anyone who is entering the world of motorcycling that is need of expert tuition for becoming a safe and confident rider. ***Just to add I had my Mod 2 test booked in today, one week after passing my Mod 1 test. I passed both tests back to back with only 3 days of training with ‘All Bikes’. Thank you once again Steve and Louise.***
Connor TillyerAugust 16, 2022.All i can say is that steve and louise put a hell of a lot work into me getting up to riding conditions for my test even from him saying at the start i wont put you on that test till i feel comfortable with you to me now passing my module 2 today with only 5 minors all those lessons and extra training truly was worth it and for them to see how differently i ride now they truly do care about you and your safety wanting only the best for those who book lessons
Motorcross -XJuly 27, 2022.Steve is a seriously good instructor, having been to a different school before they have nothing on these guys. After a 2 hour lesson steve managed to correct my riding and i passed 2 days later
Jake GatesJuly 10, 2022.Recently completed my Mod 1 & Mod 2 with All Bikes after doing my CBT with another local company. Lets just say i dodged a bullet by choosing todo my training with All Bikes. Steve soon showed me (10 mins in to my 1st lesson) that i hadn’t learnt anything on my CBT. But with some great training and some tough loving i soon got the nod of approval from Steve and by passing both modules first time with very few minors well that just speaks for itself. Highly recommend All Bikes to anyone great family run business with great communication.
Sam PostonJuly 6, 2022.Steve and Louis are just a great team, and such lovely people, Steve was brilliant helping me get out of my bad habits and I passed my Mod 1 with only 1 minor and then Mod 2 with no minors! If that doesn’t speak wonders for Steve I don’t know what will! Many thanks again Steve and Louis, made a dream come true as I have now been able to get the Bike I want!
Simon W-TJune 15, 2022.I was very lucky to be referred to All Bike Motorcycle Training by chance whilst buying a helmet, post completing my CBT with another provider, that had left a lot to be desired. In taking one trial lesson with Steve on a 125cc, I knew I could trust him not only to get my DAS training and exams but making me a safe motorcyclist. Which he and Louise with her amazing organisation did within 2months. I cannot recommend them enough, thanks again guys!
Ben SmithJune 15, 2022.Absolutely fantastic training from Steve. I had no driving experience before I started my A2 license training, and Steve managed to remove any old 125 habits I had, whilst teaching me some solid advice that made me safer on the roads. Managed to pass my MOD 1 and MOD 2 without fail, and with only 2 minor faults on the MOD 2, nearly a clean sheet. Very happy and having a good time riding around on a more powerful bike.