Introduction to Motorcycling
ITM Details
The introduction to motorcycling training follows the same format as the beginning of the CBT. Introducing you to the most basic skills and techniques you will need to ride a motorcycle and progress on to the CBT.
This includes the controls of the motorcycle, how to sit and balance yourself on a motorcycle, how to put the motorcycle on its stand and take it off again too, clutch control and gear selection and how to ride and turn the motorcycle.
It's a relaxed and introductory session designed to give you a taster of what riding on two wheels is like.
The course is ideal for anyone looking to practice riding ahead of taking the CBT, especially for new riders planning to ride a geared motorcycle with no previous experience.
What You'll be doing
Your instructor will start from scratch and teach you the controls and safety checks you should conduct before riding including how to move and park your bike, the core skills of how to stop, start, turn and brake.
You'll also learn the basic observations you should make and spend time learning clutch control and gear changing (on a manual motorcycle).
Important!
Please be aware. This course does not entitle you to ride a motorcycle or Scooter on the road.
You will need a CBT certificate.
Requirements
In order to take the Introduction to motorcycling course, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have the correct licence card: UK Full or provisional, or EU licence with UK counterpart licence number. Photocopies or images are not accepted
- Be able to read a registration plate from 20.5 metres
- Speak and understand English
- Wear suitable clothing including thick trousers (such as jeans) and boots that cover the ankle