Nathan Owen
5
Best school around. Not only is Dave patient, but he explains everything in such great detail that makes you a better car driver on top. Truly cares for his students and was given the chance to be given extra lessons to completely improve my knowledge. Thanks for everything Dave, and thanks Vernon for the CBT day too. Honestly, you won't get better training or better prices than here.
Marcus Edwards
5
Just passed my Mod 2 today first time!
Massive thanks to Vern and Dave, did my CBT with Vern a few months back, having no bike experience he helped massively.
Dave did the DAS course with me and I couldn’t have asked for a better tutor! Thorough and calm, helped settle my nerves big time and was a pleasure to be taught by him!
Thank you very much, cannot recommend them enough!
Sion Williams
5
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I had an absolute blast training with Rider Training — from start to finish, the whole experience was brilliant!
I started out on the CBT, which turned into two full days of proper fun on a 650cc Suzuki (affectionately known as Big Sue). The instructor Dave was fantastic — full of knowledge, patience, and the kind of banter that keeps you laughing even when you’re overthinking your head movements going through corners.
After the training, I did my Mod 1 and Mod 2 tests… and, well, let’s just say my first Mod 2 didn’t go quite to plan. I somehow managed to turn into a cycle lane mid-test — so I’ll forever be known as the man who tried to drive down a cycle path 🚴♂️💨.
After a busy couple of months off the bike, I rebooked through Rider Training, got a 1-to-1 refresher day (which was massively helpful), and went back for Mod 2 again. This time — no cycle lanes involved — I passed! 🙌
(The Lycra menace better watch out now 👀)
All jokes aside, Dave was a Amazing instructor throughout the whole process. He made learning to ride so enjoyable, and I genuinely can’t thank him enough for his support, humour, and encouragement.
It’s been a great experience from start to finish, and I’ll definitely be taking everything I’ve learned with me for the rest of my riding journey. Cheers to everyone at Rider Training — and to Big Sue, for putting up with me! 🏍️🔥
Dewi Childes
5
Had my CBT with Vern on Saturday who did a brilliant job giving me the foundations of how to ride a bike in preperations for my DAS starting the next day. I started off shakily struggling to do basic maneuvers but Vern was fantastic working with me until I was more confident.
I was then passed over to Dave on Sunday to start DAS. Learning came thick and fast for me as I had no real bike experience and I started doubting that I was going to pass both modules on the thursday. As the days went on Dave worked endlessly with me getting me more and more comfortable on the bike and trusting the bike. He never doubted me and made me realise that the tests wasn’t the be all and end all which got me more relaxed, he was teaching me how to have a blast whilst out riding but all with safety in mind.
At the end of the last day of learning to finish off the lessons, Dave took me through the mountains to practice leaning around bends and when to properly use the throttle. The sun shining, stunning views of all the mountains and listening to the exhaust noises, realising this is what having a bike is really about. This was going to prepare me perfectly for my mod 1 & 2.
The day of my mod 1 & 2 I was completely confident in my abilities.
Passed both mod 1 & 2 first time and that’s all thanks to Dave (and Vern for showing me how to ride the little 125cc for a day haha!)
I not only learned how to ride a bike with Dave I also learned some valuable life lessons. Sharing stories, the good, the bad and the funny times in our lives.
Both Vern and Dave being ex forces (albeit red coats👀) made their teaching style different to other instructors, knowing when to give you a bit of a kick up the backside and when to praise you, all whilst sharing banter.
Thanks to you both📯
Cai Griffiths
5
Had a great time. Passed my mod 1 and 2 first time with no minors. Dave was very knowledgeable and direct, I really enjoyed his teaching style. Dave made me feel very comfortable from the moment we met, laughs and jokes throughout the day with direct feedback from our rides. Would highly recommend if anyone is looking to pass their CBT or A1 and A2 licence.
