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Hi Everyone,


New to this site and never been on a bike before in my life!!! Decided about a year ago I wanted to learn even though I dont know whether I'll like it or not. Passed my theory test in December 09 and now looking at doing my CBT, lessons, Mod 1 and Mod 2. Basically just any advice for me on what to do, watch out for, pay particular attention to etc etc....


Im nervous about doing my CBT in a big group as if I dont pick things up as quick as everyone else then I'll be holding the group back! Am booking in a Two Wheels Centre, Mansfield if anyone knows of it. Its got fantastic reviews on the site and a lot of people seem to pass first time although Im not getting my hopes up.


So...have I got anything to be nervous about??


Thanks in advance for any replies, Sara Xxx

Posted
Hi Everyone,


New to this site and never been on a bike before in my life!!! Decided about a year ago I wanted to learn even though I dont know whether I'll like it or not. Passed my theory test in December 09 and now looking at doing my CBT, lessons, Mod 1 and Mod 2. Basically just any advice for me on what to do, watch out for, pay particular attention to etc etc....


Im nervous about doing my CBT in a big group as if I dont pick things up as quick as everyone else then I'll be holding the group back! Am booking in a Two Wheels Centre, Mansfield if anyone knows of it. Its got fantastic reviews on the site and a lot of people seem to pass first time although Im not getting my hopes up.


So...have I got anything to be nervous about??


Thanks in advance for any replies, Sara Xxx

Welcome. It takes time but don't give up ! I'm sure here you'll find lots of interesting information about CBT and people experiences :)

Posted

Hey Sara. Welcome to the forum :thumb:


Have a good read through all the experiences in this section, this will give you an idea of what other people experienced.

To be fair, if you have a decent enough instructor, you won't need to worry about much, they will look after you pretty well :thumb:


Stay confident is key, and remember you are only learning to control a machine. Take some of the mystique away from it, and it becomes easier !!


If you are sticcking around, pop into newbies and say Hi!


Above all, best of luck, and go for it, you won't regret it :mrgreen:

Posted

2 Wheels in Woodhouse will look after you,,,,my daughter did her CBT with them and she had never been on 2 wheels,,she sailed through it! :)


Good Luck. :thumb:

Posted

My previous post didn't work properly. I was meant to be referring to a quote about holding the others back.

If you're holding them back that much then for them it's probably more of a formality. Many just renew it every 2 years. In that case I'm sure they won't mind : )

Posted

Hmm - I'm a 41 year old bloke, doing the CBT for the first time in a couple of weeks :)


I aim to just enjoy it and not worry about it. Take it as it comes, safe in the knowledge that I can always go back the following week and try again at no cost :)


We're new to this biking thing, so we'll make mistakes - no big deal. Just laugh them off and carry on, we'll only get better!


I look forward to hearing about your CBT.


Good luck & have fun.


Mikey

Posted

I know Two wheels, good place!


Now don't worry about holding others back, I struggled a lot on my CBT and the 'scooter boy' 16 year old I was with, must have been pissing himself as he flew round on his scooter.


But like the instructor said to me, He's the kinda of idiot that could cause himself and others some harm, thinking its all a peice of piss.

He said "people like your self that actually want to learn, listen and put it in to practice, to me make my job worthwhile. For the 16 year old we are just making it legal for idots like him to go on the road and that I don't enjoy!"


So bascially be yourself, knock all thoughts of other people, out of your head as that will distract you and just soak up all the information given to you and do your best. And don't blame yourself for any mistakes either, dust it off and try again! :D


Good luck! x

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The best thing you can do is try to relax. If you've not been around motorbikes before then it's easy to be intimidated - I was! - but the more relaxed you are the easier they are to ride. I know that's easier said than done, but I'm willing to bet that any time you find yourself feeling stressed or finding it too difficult, it's because you're too tense.


CBT is meant to be just what it says - BASIC training. For many people it's the first time they've sat on a motorbike with the engine running, so don't worry about lack of experience. Normally there are only 2 or 3 students per instructor anyway.


If you know anyone with a bike of their own, get them to show you the controls so you're at least familiar with where they are and what they do. Maybe try taking it off the stand and wheeling it forwards and backwards too to get used to the weight. These will be the first things you'll do on CBT anyway, but it might help ease you in to the day if you already know the basics.


I put myself under a bit of extra pressure by turning up in my own shiny new leathers and with a CBF125 waiting for me to pick up the next day, but I needn't have worried - CBT is only a course that you have to complete, it's not a test. Some people do have to go back for a second half day, but that's no big deal.


Just relax and enjoy it. Treat it as a day's adventure, but instead of surfing, clay pigeon shooting or quads, you're having a go on a motorbike instead :)

Posted

It's nothing to worry about, its not a test really, just basic training you can't fail unless you're a woman....oh wait :?

Posted

I plan to give my training centre a ring and see whether I can go down and have a look around and get a feel for what to expect a couple days before doing my CBT, like you this is all very new to me. But this way i suppose you'll be more familiar with the place the people and may help you to relax more.

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It's nothing to worry about, its not a test really, just basic training you can't fail unless you're a woman....oh wait :?

 

^ :lol:


I think the instructor can make or break it. I did mine about 11 years ago and i'd never ridden a bike before and never been on the road (never driven a car either). The car park bit is really easy, you'll pick it up in no time. The bit out on the road was scarier but again, my instructor was pretty good and patient which helped me through it (i was stupidly nervous).


And dare i say it, being a girl, you'll probably get even more attention and help than i did so it's really nothing to worry about! :wink:


My only tip is to make sure you have some cash with you for a drink / sarnie at lunch time. I forgot and spent the whole afternoon hungry and thirsty :(

Posted

as someone has already mentioned if you know someone with a 125cc bike then find some private land and get abit of pre-cbt practice.. my little brother will be doing his cbt in the next couple of weeks so gonna do that with him, it just takes all the nerves and stress out of it if you can already control the bike at slow speed and get into second gear.

Posted

Have a look at Get On - participating schools will give you a free go on a bike to see if you like it, before forking out for a full CBT.


I did a similar thing for a couple of hours before my CBT and it was well worth it.

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