Paul456 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Hi, I don't come here all that often but maybe i will once this is all underway.I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Direct Access trainers around my area. I live near Uttoxeter (pretty much half way between Stoke-on-Trent and Derby), with Stoke being my nearest city. Got my theory booked for a couple of week's time, but then i need a trainer to do all of the practical stuff with.I've found a few near-by, but wanted some un-bias opinions on people they used if anyone happens to have done their courses near me.Thanks in advanced. I guess while we're on it, any tips for someone who's barely even touched a bike before in his life before doing the Direct Access? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbarry Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I passed my mod 2 Tuesday, but did it in Swindon. If I had to say anything it would be relax and enjoy it, it's not hard to pass but now I have my license I have to learn to ride a motorbike!! Riding at speed is easy, slow manovering however is a challenge. I can do it but don't feel like its a natural action yet, apparantly every new rider is in the same boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul456 Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Swindon is a little far for me, but thanks for the tips.I was thinking of using these guys (Complete Bike Training) in stoke, but £170 / 6 hour day seems pretty steep. That means if it takes 4 days plus the CBT it's going to be £800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 £800 is a lot of dosh....but consider it an investment towards your future fun...... I think a lot of guys on here have done their DAS and the cost seems to range from £600ish to £800ish....but if you search some of the threads you'll find exact numbers. And just under £30 an hour for instruction and use of their bike I don't think is too bad IMHO..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul456 Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 £800 is a lot of dosh....but consider it an investment towards your future fun...... I think a lot of guys on here have done their DAS and the cost seems to range from £600ish to £800ish....but if you search some of the threads you'll find exact numbers. And just under £30 an hour for instruction and use of their bike I don't think is too bad IMHO..... I guess when you break it down like that it doesn't seem too bad, no.After looking at a couple of other schools in my area that seems to be about the going rate anyway, going to have to just go for it i reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Good luck with it then mate......I'm sure you won't regret it once you get your test passed and start looking for "that" bike..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susieque Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I'm not sure, but I think our member Rushwind lives near to Uttoxeter.Try dropping him a PM - he might be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul456 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Good luck with it then mate......I'm sure you won't regret it once you get your test passed and start looking for "that" bike..... Thanks. I passed my theory test and started my CBT (stopped due to pretty heavy rain) this weekend and loved it, so i don't think i'll regret it either. Didn't have any problems with my instructors either. I'm not sure, but I think our member Rushwind lives near to Uttoxeter.Try dropping him a PM - he might be able to help. Thanks, i might well do that, although my instructors seemed nice and like they knew what they were doing on the CBT yesterday, so will probably stay with these i reckon, unless they can't get me in of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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