Academy Of Motorcycling
Welcome
Motorcycle/Motorbike training for Ipswich,Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk & Colchester can be provided by the Academy Of Motorcycling who are dedicated to provide the best training possible 7 days a week from Compulsory Basic Training (CBT's) through Direct Access (DAS) to Advanced Techniques/Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) and even refresher courses for those who wish to come Back to Biking as well as Standard Test Training. Open 7 Days 8.30am - 8.30pm
We have replicated the New Module 1 Test on our huge off road site (above)
so students can have unlimited practice before their Test. Click
Here to see Video.
The Academy Of Motorcycling is Authorised & Approved by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) & the Motorcycle Rider Training Association (MRTA) There are 6 DSA Certified Instructors and the Best Training Facilities in the area. The Academy of Motorcycling has just opened up a New CBT Training Site in Ipswich near Lings Motorcycle Dealers which will be in operation soon
Chief Instructor David Bowen holds a RoSPA Diploma in Advanced Motorcycle Training, is a RoSPA Gold Rider and a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (Motorcycle). He is also one of a few Instructor's in the Mid Suffolk area to be DSA RPMT registered to provide the Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) which can reduce Insurance premiums by 20%
Recommendations from some of our Students
Hello Dave,
Thank you and your team for helping my son and me to get through the motorcycle
tests. I was a bit apprehensive being somewhat older than my son but the
course that you offered catered for both my son’s needs and abilities and
mine. You and your staff were very patient in dealing with our group of
mixed ability and ages and I can honestly say it was a pleasurable experience
throughout. The highlight of course being that we both passed our tests
first time. I did a good deal of research before picking your centre and
I am glad that I did.
Philip Winfield
Principal
Otley College.
The Direct Access course at the Academy of Motorcycling is superb. It is a three-day intensive training course which is excellent preparation for the two-part motorcycle test, giving you the confidence to do your best on the day. For both my training partner and me the test was easier than we thought due to the training provided. We both passed first time.
John Dodsworth, BEd, MA, MRes, PhD
Dave and Linsay, I offer you my warmest thanks for taking an ageing doctor
and helping him to put the wind in his hair (ok I do wear a helmet). To
everyone else I have no hesitation in recommending the Academy of
Motorcycling here in Stowmarket for the training and the friendship I
received while we worked together to train me: thank you very much.
Dr Brian G Vernon
I would like to say how professional I found you and your organisation
to be whilst training me to pass my Motor-Cycle course through your Direct
Access Course. I had never previously ridden a Motor Cycle on the road,
but you and your staff gave me all the training and confidence required.
I am now the proud owner of the F800GS which we spoke about, and havent
stopped smiling all weekend.
Richard
Managing Director
Merelander 4WD Centre
I would like to thank the staff and especially Dave Bowen at the Academy
Of Motorcycling, for teaching an old dog new tricks.
Having not ridden a bike for 30 years, I arrived for my CBT realising I
knew nothing except how to change gear (badly). and point a bike where Ii
wanted to go.
The Academy got me through my CBT and DAS, in the space of 7 days. passing
my module one and two at the first attempt.
I found the instruction to be intensive yet enjoyable, and the attitude
of the instructors showed a desire to get the students through the tests
but to also give a level of instruction that would give the student a level
of ability to ride safely and competently on the road post test.
So thanks Dave, brilliant job getting me on my dream bike and a wealth of
knowledge that will ensure I can stay on the said bike safely.
Best Regards
Gary Neesome
New Triumph Thuderbird rider
I would like to thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable direct access course.
I would like to give this recommendation to anyone considering taking a
direct access course; start here with the CBT, get the right training to
advance onto direct access. The Academy has the off road site that replicates
module one, having just passed my tests first time I would say having the
facility to practice is what settled me, a daunting experience for those
who don’t have this facility. Module two is the next step, Academy provided
on road experience with excellent tuition and Dave the owner even gets the
coffee when you stop..... Overall I would recommend Academy for CBT, and
direct access. I would have loved a recommendation such as this, as it may
have quickened the process up for me. Good Luck for all those who take the
next step and of course a big thank you to you Dave.
Best wishes
Will
Suffolk Police
I had been training with another company and attempted my module 1 three times and failed! I wanted to find a training centre that could simulate the test and found the Academy of Motorcycling on the internet. I spoke with Dave who suggested I come and spend a couple of hours at their training site which is a direct replica of the real thing. He immediately identified my problem and a couple of days later I passed the module 1 and went on to get my full licence. Dave is brilliant, always patient and he gave me the confidence I needed to get through and I can honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed my training.
Karen (From Colchester)