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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 !

Damien Chandler

Wow what a relief it is all over. All due to great training by Steve. Calm, level-headed. Just lets you know what you have got to do and lets you get on with it!! Would recommend them to anyone. Very professional behind the scenes as well with booking the test etc. And getting back to you.

Tracy Hales-was Ward

Brilliant course passed my CBT today, felt really at ease with Steve, you are an excellent teacher thank you. X

Nathan Baroni

Nervous wreck who left on a high! Couldn’t off asked for a better day. Clear skies. Patient traffic. Most of all I was back on a bike for the first time in 10 years. Steve has a great no messing teaching method. He took time to explain to. Me my faults and how to counter them. I was lucky enough to have a 1 on 1 training day and boy did I need it! It was clear from the first few “ride the clutch!!” commands that I needed the extra time! Did the pad work then off we went on the ride. From Colchester United down to Mersea on every possible road type, when I wasn’t dodging potholes or looking to see where my feet where I was panicking over my clutch control, grip, position and virtually everything. When we got to Mersea I took my lid and gloves off and I was frozen solid! Unable to move and overcome with emotions what the hell I thought to myself!! We had a chat and a can of coke and after hearing well you got here didn’t you so your fine, we went off again. I felt every bit of wind hitting me but tried to hit 40mph, but it felt like I was at the TT! By the time we had got back to the training area I had calmed. I even felt the smile rip across my face as I knew my way, and everything just started to fall into place. Coupled with knowing I’ve got a very pleasant, Professional, no-nonsense instructor talking in my ear and guiding me along every step of the way I had a bloody good time! Even if when I popped a wheelie coming out of a junction, Shouting back at the one-way radio headset! Listen to Steve. He knows his stuff. He can see your strengths and weaknesses. But from someone who was nervous and halfway through thinking I never want to be on a bike again to making out shopping lists and soon to book some test rides and make use of my newly earned CBT I would highly recommend him over anyone in Colchester. He cares for you not your money

Tony Laidler

Just like to thank Steve for a really enjoyable day today helping me with my C B T. Mark and Steve experience and support made it a really great day so much so that I will now look at Steve helping me gain my full licence. Once again cheers lads’ great day.

Peter Gartland

A great and very enjoyable few days out with Steve.Steve got me through the test but that’s not all.Throughout training, feedback positive and when improvement was needed was given.This meant that I improved greatly as a rider over the four days and now feel confident in my ability without being overconfident and reckless.Excellent, solid, well-rounded training given . . . and all just in time for the summer!Now where’s that advance course booking form . . .

Bob Meakin

Mod1&2 pass I would like to thank Steve and Louise for all their help in getting me through first time. Steve’s instruction is both concise and helpful making training days a pleasure. I would recommend All bikes to anyone.

Dan Hollinshead

Just passed my DAS with Steve after 4 days of training – with only 1 minor fault!! So pleased and very grateful to him for getting me through it.
I can highly recommend All Bikes Training. Steve’s approach to training is to build confidence by getting on the bike and riding. I learnt more about riding a motorbike in a day with him than I did riding my 125cc for 2 months.

I immediately felt at ease with Steve, he’s approachable and patient. He will guide you through every element of test and make sure you are ready when you arrive at the test centre.
I would recommend All Bikes Motorcycle Training to anyone who seriously wants to pass their DAS, Steve WILL get you through and you’ll have fun doing it!!
P.S. Thanks Steve for waiting around for an hour after my test so I could buy myself a Triumph Street Triple (although technically its your fault anyway 😉 )
Huge thank you!! I’ll be recommending you to everyone I speak to!!

Dan Hollinshead