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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 !

Stefan M

Steve is an amazing instructor. Passed my MOD1 and MOD2 in about a week with Steve’s help. Training with Steve made me realize how superficial my CBT was delivered by a local, well known and reputed bike retailer and trainer. Steve brushed up my CBT and brought me up to speed with all that I needed to know for getting my full bike licence.

We’ve done plenty of riding around the local area and also in Ipswich where we’ve covered most of the test routes with their inherent intricacies and spots known to fail the test for. I did plenty of mistakes, as expected, when not familiar with the roads. But that’s the best time to do mistakes: before the test. And make sure you do plenty of them so that you get Steve to explain you the whys and the why nots This will only help you know the road better and instill more confidence in riding and handling the bike, and also give you the certainty that your test day will be devoid of those “nerves” that make people do stupid mistakes that would otherwise never be made.

Steve is good at instilling confidence and thoroughly explaining concepts that other trainers (and I know why I am saying this) would just rush through. My feeling is that you cannot be more prepared for the test with anybody else than with Steve. He’s also a bloke full of good humor and plenty of good stories that when shared over a hot cup of tea, after some intensive riding and training, are an absolute pleasure to listen to. With his longstanding instructor experience and passion for bikes, I honestly don’t know anybody else more qualified to deliver bike training in his area. And on top of that, he’s got the lowest prices on training as well. I thoroughly recommend Steve. You won’t regret choosing him as your bike trainer.
Thank you, Steve, for helping me get my freedom on two wheels !

Adam Gibson

Never forget what Steve taught me. He is not scared to tell you what you’re doing wrong nor hesitate to correct you. Plenty of friends have been with other companies and instructors but I can safely say money aside Steve only wants to make you safe and ensure that you are completely armed with the knowledge and experience you require to stay safe on the roads. He was more then happy to add to my experience after my CBT ready for my full bike license.

Could not recommend him enough. Made the whole experience a pleasure and a laugh while maintaining a high level of training.
Being someone that has never riden a bike before he was patient and understanding. He never gave up giving me the same correctional words CLUTCH CLUTCH CLUTCH.
Fantastic bloke and hopefully be seeing you again soon for more advanced riding and for my full bike license.

Liam Skelton

Absolute pleasure being trained by Steve. Excellent set up and made the training totally tailored to suit my needs. Made the whole experience stress free and turned things that seemed complicated very simple. Thanks to all bikes and Steve particularly for getting me through cbt, mod 1 and mod 2. To some up Steves training ability, I got no minors on mod 1 or mod 2 and honestly I wasn’t a great rider when I 1st turned up to Steve. So again a big thanks

Joshua Bentley

Just passed my a2 licence with Steve great guy great teacher found the whole experience a right laugh would recommend to everybody wanting to learn to ride go with Steve

Annonomus

Thanks Steve, for being brilliant today and helping me through my CBT training. Will definately be back soon to train for my full licence.

Josh Taylor

Thank you Steve a really enjoyable experience and a great course I left wanting to get on a bike right away. A great teacher and I would recommend to anyone wanting to ride a bike.

Natalie R

Steve is a friendly guy and really puts you at ease making learning to ride a motorcycle a positive experience, if you’re a shorty like me then you will be reassured to find Steve has one of the lowest bikes around in the 650cc range. Which was a big help with confidence and general handling when on the slower manoeuvres and knowing when you need to stop in traffic ect that you can get both feet down, almost flat footed for me. I loved riding around Ipswich getting to know what to expect for test and the training for the mod 1 around the football grounds car park was a perfect set up for mod1. Thanks Steve for getting me through my mod 1 & 2, I would highly recommended Steve to anyone.

Gordon Smith

Just complete a day with Steve on All Bikes ‘Back to Biking’ course. At hadn’t been on a bike for a good number of years and passed my test under the old system. The day is an absolute must if you are a ‘rusty rider’ and I would throughly recommend Steve who imparts all the important current knowledge in a calm and good humoured manor. I enjoyed the day so much I am booking another day of riding with him so I can feel really confident to go solo again.

Joseph Barry

I spent a while mulling over whether to try my hand at learning to ride. Before meeting Steve I’d never even sat on a bike so I had no idea what to expect. I was lucky enough to have one to one training through almost all of my time with Steve and to be honest I probably needed it! Steve know’s his trade and when it comes to bikes your looking at a man with decades of experience and many successful passed students to his name. I had a lot of trouble with the MOD1 and slow manoeuvres in the early days but thankfully Steve is a patient fella and will stick with you even if (like me) you think you haven’t got it in you. In fact if you don’t buy that, Steve trusted me enough with his brand new Honda NC750s to get me through my training and to get the best out of me. Thanks to Steve I was always at ease and really enjoyed the course. If you like bikes, cups of tea, and mutton chops, Steve’s your man! The short story is, I went from knowing literally nothing about bikes to one minor on my driving test. I’m now comfortably riding a GSX1250 up and down the A12 with a smile on my face. If your looking for a trainer……you’ve found him

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 starts so I could fit this in around work. Highly recommended. Thank you.