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.

Winter riding

You don’t need me to tell you to take care on the roads, especially with lots of wet leaves covering hazards, drains and shiny drain covers. Time to think of all the words of wisdom I whispered in your ear during your training. At junctions creep & peep before...

Bum In The Mud

This years events kicks off with the Bum In The Mud camping event, 22nd to the 24th April 2016. Come and have a drink with us, we will be there for the whole weekend! See enclosed flier for more details!  

Graham Clarke

Steve and Rob were excellent instructors, thorough and patient, supporting me through my test which I passed today. Not only that but they taught me to ride properly not just to get through the test days. Flexibility was key for me and Steve put in a couple of 6am...

Birmingham Bike Show 2014

Left very early for a day at the Birmingham Bike show. The main theme of the show this year appeared to be Caff Racer style bikes which is quite a move away from previous years which focused on sports bikes. Naked bikes were in, faired bikes appeared to be out, this...

Wales Classic Racing Trip 2014

A weekend away in June to sunny wales, yes you heard correctly, very sunny wales to watch the classic race team from Harwich Motorcycle Club at Anglsea race track. The ride was broken into stages, the first was to ride quickly from Colchester to Stafford for the first...

Student safety

The COVID 19 pandemic 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.
Due to the difficulty keeping motorcycle helmets, jackets and gloves sanitised to an adequate standard we are no longer lending them, students are required to bring their own.

We work closely with Steve & the team at T.K.Cope Moto in Colchester who offer a good range of motorcycle clothing. if students provide proof to the staff they have training booked with us they will try to offer a discount, depending on the purchases. 

The student ratio will continue as one instructor for every two students to keep a safe distance and reduce personal contact for us all post pandemic. We have all got used to the additional space away from others over the last few years.

Student Feedback

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Mark alwin
August 29, 2025.
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I have had the best experience from training to mod 1 and mod 2 tests. Steve got me through it all with first time passes. I can highly recommend All bikes training. Steve is a great instructor with patience and he is dedicated to each individual to getting you over the line for your bike licence. Can’t thank him enough.
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Ian Cowell
August 21, 2025.
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What can I say fantastic for start to finish. Yes steve can be firm but for our only good. He doesn't teach you to pass he teaches to ride properly and that starts from the cbt. If you listen to him like I did you will pass with I minor which was my fault of switching off for a moment on the mod 1. But when you pass mod 2 and the instructor said he really enjoyed the ride out with no faults well I can't thank steve enough. Steve is very thorough and loves seeing people move forward in riding i can't recommend him enough. Thank you steve and Louis for all your help
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Sam Price
August 8, 2025.
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Done my CBT today with Steve, honestly what a great guy, genuine passion for bikes, really easy to get along with and make you feel comfortable plus a fantastic sense of humour which made the day much more enjoyable! His training is spot on cant wait to carry it on now for my DAS. The whole booking process through Louise was really easy and all information regarding the booking with additional helpful info was sent to me straight after our phone call. 100% would recommend All Bikes to anyone wanting to ride on the road. Support your local small business and get treated like a human and not just a number!
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Jodie Gardner
July 26, 2025.
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Brilliant experience 5*
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Joseph Whan
July 8, 2025.
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Just finished my Mod 1 and Mod 2 today with Steve and Louise and can't recommend them enough! Steve is a knowledgeable instructor with great people skills, something that a few other instructors in the area don't seem to have nailed which I found really important when learning something new and spending a lot of time together. Louise is handy on the phone and really helpful at sorting everything out and making it nice and easy schedule wise (and also does really good honey!) Given how I went from not having ridden a bike to passing my mod 2 in a such a short time frame, I can't recommend them enough.
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David Snook
July 6, 2025.
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I've just turned 60 and decided, for whatever reason, I wanted to own and learn to ride amotorbike. So, I began the process of getting my licence. I passed my CBT with another company in Colchester but thought, when it came to doing my DAS, I wanted to properly learn to ride a bike first, rather than just rushing to take my mod 1 and 2. So, I looked around to see what options I had. Once I contacted Allbikes and spoke to Steve on the phone, I knew his approach would be best for me. I could tell Steve genuinely cared about me being safe and and wasn't interested in just taking my money. I had 2 or 3 more lessons and then felt, with Steve's feedback, I was ready to book my DAS. A few weeks later, I passed my mod 2 first time. Steve's approach is direct, honest but full of humour and very quickly you understand its because his sole priority is keeping you safe and showing you how to ride a motorcycle. I really enjoyed every minute of it and, with his wife Louise, Allbikes is a true family business and I would recommend them to anyone who wants to "learn" to ride.
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Natasha Smart
June 19, 2025.
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Having had my CBT training, gear training and a botched Mod 1 “training” with other companies in town , I was at my wits end. I’d lost all confidence in being able to ride a motorbike. I am only doing it for fun and to achieve a childhood dream and literally felt like I couldn’t do it. I contacted Steve and he rang me back very quickly. My first lesson with Steve I was so nervous, he could tell it immediately. We chatted for some minutes, he totally put me at ease and by the end of 2 hours I’d learned more from Steve than any of the other “Instructors” I’d used. I think he was slightly surprised by the huge hug he got at the end!! Now at the end of 4 hours I’m back to enjoying riding more than ever and my confidence is back up, my riding is better and I’m back to loving being on a bike!!! I didn’t want my lesson to end today! Now we’re moving on to the next chapter in my training! Would highly highly recommend…don’t waste your time or money anywhere else!! Thanks Steve!!!!
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Ash Hofton
June 12, 2025.
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I had a fantastic experience training with Steve and Louise. Steve has a wicked sense of humour and a real talent for making you a safer, more confident rider. He tells you exactly what you need to hear, which is exactly what you want in a great instructor. I passed my CBT in October, which was my only experience on a bike. I came to Steve in February to start my DAS, and he rightly had me on a 125 to begin with. After just three hours of lessons, I was on the big bike and went on to pass both Mod 1 and Mod 2 first time with only two minors in total. Massive thanks to Steve and Louise for getting me started on my biking journey. Highly recommend!
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michael scott
June 9, 2025.
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Thank you so much to steve and Louis at allbikes training . The experience has been made so enjoyable with steve .he explained all the steps to becoming a full motorbike licence rider . I passed my test this morning. Would highly recommend allbikes training..once again thank you steve and Louis. Regards mick
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charlotte kemp
June 9, 2025.
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i came to all bikes for my CBT , i spent the day with steve , first time i’ve ever been on a bike was nervous to start with that soon changed within 10 minutes of talking to Steve not only did Steve have the patience and the knowledge he also made the day memorable made me laugh on numerous occasions and taught me everything I need to know to feel safe and comfortable . I would highly recommend all bikes . I hope to see Steve again in the future if I progress to a bigger bike Thank you so much !