What our customers say! Really recommend these guys fantastic training, very professional and all round nice guys. Chief Instructor and director, Richard McPherson, has been riding bikes for over 25 years, both on the road and the track and is a fully qualified Driving & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) approved instructor for Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) and Direct Access (DAS) and is also an Advanced Riding Examiner for the Driving Instructors Association (DIA).
Richard has also successfully passed the DVSA Special Test for Motorcycle Instructors - a rigorous 90 minute examination in machine control, road craft and hazard awareness.Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) courses are held on weekends and Bank Holidays, from our location in Wimborne. Richard invites you to come and learn to ride a motorcycle with us, and enjoy the feeling of freedom that only riding can bring.
Richard has also successfully passed the DVSA Special Test for Motorcycle Instructors - a rigorous 90 minute examination in machine control, road craft and hazard awareness.Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) courses are held on weekends and Bank Holidays, from our location in Wimborne. Richard invites you to come and learn to ride a motorcycle with us, and enjoy the feeling of freedom that only riding can bring.
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What our customers say! Hi Richard, Gary & Mark (and Sean from Minster Mechanics).I wish to use this opportunity to thank you for your support during this experience and I am very happy it was with the Let's Ride Team. The school's founder and Chief Instructor, Richard has been riding bikes for over two decades, both on the road and in club racing.
Everyone has to complete a CBT if they wish to ride a bike bigger than a moped*. This means you can ride a moped without any prior training, nor will you have to display L-plates plus you are able to take passengers. That said, it would be a bit silly hopping onto a moped without some sort of training beforehand - a CBT day is a perfect introduction.
What our customers say! I successfully completed my CBT and my Direct access with Lets Ride. I found Richards instruction to be patient, clear and relevant, mixed with humor and easily understood explanations I was made to f. Two months ago today I passed my CBT and today I passed mod 2 so now have a full license.
Reviews (11)
Steve Parfitt
Jan 10, 2022
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I had the pleasure of using these guys training for my A licence. The training was fun, informal and at no point did I feel I was being rushed. Halfway through my training I contracted covid and Rich couldn't be more helpful re-arranging everything. Really happy I used this company and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them.
Rich Cunningham
Nov 25, 2021
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David Morris
Nov 11, 2021
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Myself and my partner have just completed our A licence and they are amazing. Down from meeting them before to make sure my partner, being 5'3", was comfortable on their bikes to the mod1 training and taking extra time with us to make sure we were prepared with no doubts before the test.
Instructors are knowledgeable and brilliant at teaching every ability making fun for all. Can't recommend enough
Instructors are knowledgeable and brilliant at teaching every ability making fun for all. Can't recommend enough
Kevin Hayward
Sep 23, 2021
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Raggy Knappers
Aug 30, 2021
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A big thank you to Richard and the rest of the Let's Ride Team! For getting me back on 2 wheels and more so achieve my full unrestricted motorcycle license. First myself and 2 others were at the mercy of Gregg who undertook our CBT training, he was very knowledgeable, providing reassurance and useful tips throughout the required exercises before providing additional knowledge and useful tips during the road riding portion of the course. After successfully obtaining my CBT, I undertook 1-2-1 training with Richard, what can I say, well firstly he likes a cup of tea, secondly and more importantly
Andrew
Aug 10, 2021
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If I could give 6 stars I would.
Done my cbt in December with lets ride and it was a pleasure.
I have now Done my full a licence with lets ride from start to finish training with Pete was fantastic great communication and instruction there was never any unnecessary pressure just great advice.
Richard is also great and willing to help wherever possible and full of advice to his students.
I would highly reccomend lets ride.
Done my cbt in December with lets ride and it was a pleasure.
I have now Done my full a licence with lets ride from start to finish training with Pete was fantastic great communication and instruction there was never any unnecessary pressure just great advice.
Richard is also great and willing to help wherever possible and full of advice to his students.
I would highly reccomend lets ride.
Rob Rob
Jul 07, 2021
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Loved every minute of the DAS course with these guys. Such a great and friendly bunch!!
First day was with Greg for CBT and he was just what you need when you're a bit nervous. Such a smiley happy guy made the CBT day stress free.
The following days as we gained experience and converted to bigger bikes was a mix between Pete and Mark. These guys have so much experience and passion for what they do, with decades of riding between them (maybe Pete had an extra decade over Mark, naturally 😉).
Cant thank them enough. Pete's no nonsense approach is really needed for you to get the very most out
First day was with Greg for CBT and he was just what you need when you're a bit nervous. Such a smiley happy guy made the CBT day stress free.
The following days as we gained experience and converted to bigger bikes was a mix between Pete and Mark. These guys have so much experience and passion for what they do, with decades of riding between them (maybe Pete had an extra decade over Mark, naturally 😉).
Cant thank them enough. Pete's no nonsense approach is really needed for you to get the very most out
Gary Trudgett
Jun 08, 2021
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A brilliant and delightful company. Simple easy booking, great pre-course communications. Sets the expectations and defines clearly what will happen on the day and what you need to do. Greetings are friendly and the teaching team are excellent. It was a really enjoyable and informative day that was really well run. I would highly recommend for all levels of motorcycling training
Jamie
Nov 25, 2020
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The bike in picture what I used from Lets Ride. As a first time rider I can defiantly recommend Lets Ride. I had my CBT and can say The teachers have tons of knowledge and are always happy to answer any questions you might have. you will get a full day of training and go home feeling more confident on your bike. My instructor was grate he told me what I need to improve on and how best to go about it along with keeping me safe on the road the whole way through. The bikes they offer are very forgiving and well taken care of They offer a £25 waver fee and I highly recommend taking it out as it will
J. Stapleton
Oct 28, 2020
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Let's ride motorcycle training is an absalutley amazing training school.The instructors here are Incredibly friendly ,welcoming and professional. Whether you are a first time nervous rider or an advanced rider they have the skills and patience to train you to top standard to ensure you pass. I have done my cbt and das full motorcycle test with them and passed both modules with flying colors due to my instructors Richard and Petea great skills and professional way of training. I would and will recommend let's ride to anybody thinking about doing a cbt or the bigger bike tests without hesitation
Angels A.
Aug 13, 2018
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I first went to speak with Richard after having a dreadful experience with a different company doing my DAS, which I spectacularly failed. I arranged to have two days training, before taking MOD1 test, to go over everything I missed and my fears and, basically go over everything from scratch .... but this time properly! I was amazed at how much I learnt and how it totally changed everything. I was more amazed at how the training could differ so much from the other company and how the standard was so much higher.
I applaud the sheer patience of Chris and his ability to teach clearly and calmly
I applaud the sheer patience of Chris and his ability to teach clearly and calmly
