BMW Rider Training Arvostelua 

Exceptionally skilled instruction from Julie and David. My pre course form clearly had been looked at and my teaching tailored to my needs. Really impressed by learner centred approach. Passed DAS first time. I feel I was taught to be a safe rider not just to pass tests.

Excellent bikes, well drilled process of assessment and calm advice when you need it. Gradually building your confidence and competence. Nice friendly people make for a pleasant enjoyable day that will bring you leaps forward feeling you have made real progress and giving you a clear understanding of what areas you need to focus on going forward.

Highly recommend the 6 day course.
I did it at Royston. Ian and his team are very good at putting you at ease and building up your skills and confidence.
The facility and bikes are excellent and they really prepare you well for the mod 1 and 2.
More importantly than getting you through the tests, the on road training really drills into you safe and confident riding skills.
As the course progressed the nerves were gone and I really enjoyed the rides and the mod 1 and 2 tests were a breeze.
My instructor was Toby and he was fantastic.

The instructors were very patient and always gave you positive feedback, no matter what you had done.
Adapted the day to your needs and abilities.

The best facilities, instructors and bikes...
Even if you've had bad experiences or are a little nervous of bikes you'll leave feeling like Evil Knievel.
For those with confidence and a little experience... you'll leave after a week with your A license, no problem.
My week was spent with 3 other guys. We split into 2 pairs of 2 and all 4 of us passed first time.
The instructors are very high quality and all of them clearly LOVE teaching riders how to be safe, legal and sensible on the road and improving their technical ability. Also, they're all lovely people and great fun!
I couldn't recommend it enough.

The team at Royston took me from absolute beginner through to passing
Mod 2. From start to finish every interaction was excellent. Efficient communication and Admin was followed by excellent training. Equipment was great - the bikes brand new and the protective gear clean and comfortable. Instructors Dave, Bob and Brian each contributed to my ultimate success, sharing their experience in a way that inspired just the right amount of confidence. Perhaps not the cheapest but you get what you pay for. I recommend without hesitation.

I did the seven day Rookie-to-Rider DAS with Ian’s team at Royston. I was made to feel very welcome as soon as I stepped into the riding school on the first day. The riding gear and the bikes were all first class.

I had several instructors over the course: Dave, Bob and Brian. All were calm, encouraging and made the experience of learning to ride a motorcycle fun. Feedback while riding was always given in a positive critical manner.

The intent of all the instructors at the school is to make riding safe and fun rather than focusing on passing the test. This has the beneficial effect of increasing your confidence so Mod 1 and Mod 2 are a lot less daunting.

I would highly recommend Ian and his team at the BMW Rider Training School at Royston if you want to learn to ride a motorcycle.

Excellent experience. Did a 1-day refresher training (hadn't been riding a motorcycle for more than 15 years). The step-by-step introduction was just brilliant, we felt well prepared when we took to the roads. Brian the instructor was patient, focused, and systematic. Very positive atmosphere, and a lot of fun on our rides. Can't recommend it enough!

I was completely new to motorcycling and decided I wanted to do a direct access course in the shortest possible time. BMW Rider Training offered a 7 day intensive course. At first glance it didn't look cheap but having attended the course and witnessed the quality of facilities, bikes, equipment and above all tuition, it is fantastic value for money. Toby helped me gain the confidence I needed and I credit him with getting me through the Mod 1 and Mod 2 tests first time. Also a shout out for Bob who helped me achieve my CBT. All the team are really friendly, professional, patient and understanding which helped put me at ease. Do not hesitate to book!

The whole 7 days, then followed with an additional day as failed the Mod 2 first time round were really enjoyable, really nice people to deal with and top quality equipment to use. Attaining full licence at nearly retirement age is pretty special.

The training I received from Iain’s team was nothing less than exceptional. From the moment I arrived I was made to feel welcome, involved and that the course was about me and what I got from the week. Chris and Nick were fantastic. Every step of the way on my rookie to rider 7 day course was made so simple. They were exceptional at delivering their training. Everything was explained clearly and precisely. Fantastic company. Fantastic people. I will definitely be returning for more advanced training asap. Thank you.

I chose Royston training centre and I have to say big thank to David my instructor and all staff. Everyone in the centre was really friendly and try to help.
David had hard job to do because it was my first time on motorcycle. I started as Rookie and left as rider.
Big thanks for David and all staff in Royston
I can highly recommend this BMW Rider Training

I have just completed the 5 day intensive DAS course at Royston.
With the excellent training provided I passed my MOD 1 and MOD 2 first time.
The instruction provided was delivered perfectly, building my skills up, initially on the training schools private training area focussing on slow handling skills ( MOD 1) and then onto the surrounding roads.
The facilities are first class, as are the motorcycles and kit provided.
My instructor (Toby) was brilliant! and I cant thank him and the rest of the team enough for a brilliant week.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend BMW Rider Training to anyone looking for first class instruction to get them on their motorcycling journey.

One word “ superb” seriously though, if you’re intending to ride a motorcycle and are aiming for “I want to ride anything” licience. Go to these guys. It will be money well spent and extremely rewarding, you will also have a better chance of staying out of trouble once you start riding.

Choosing to do the BMW Rookie to Rider course was the best decision I could’ve made. The instructors at Royston were warm, patient, good humored and knew how to provide the right amount of stretch to build confidence and technique over the course of the week. Having had a few unsuccessful attempts at the Mod 1, under their guidance I went from ‘nervous tester’ to confident rider and sailed through Mod 2 on my first attempt. This school is female friendly and also supportive of people with neurodivergent needs. Thank you Ian and your brilliant team for getting me riding.

My instructor was Toby. His enthusiasm, experience and teaching were phenomenal, I quite genuinely enjoyed and loved the course, passed which i'm very happy about but had a fantastic time regardless. His ability to adapt the training to be suitable to what was required was brilliant and it's clear that the enthusiasm and experience he brought to training those to ride made a very positive and encouraging atmosphere. Brilliant.

I did a 6 day course with BMW Rider Training in Royston. I already had my CBT and wanted to progress to my bike licence. What a fantastic week I had. My instructor Denis made me feel comfortable from the start and made it really enjoyable. He has a wealth of knowledge & experience and he was very encouraging and patient. I gained my A2 licence and would like to thank the whole team at BMW rider training, but especially Denis, thank you x

Just done my 7 day intensive course with instructors Toby and David. Best experience, passed both of my category A tests first time. Drastically improved my overall skills on the bike and got a lot of knowledge which made me a better car driver aswell. Highly reccomend attending regardless what level you are. Facilities were very nice and kit provided for the course was top standart.

David welch was a a fantastic instructor friendly informative knowledgeable. the facility as whole fantastic plenty of time out on the bikes and great fun too.
Would 100% not hesitate to recommend to anyone of any level of riding.

I completed CBT at the Royston training centre over the 24th and 25th August 2024 with David as our trainer.

Previous to this course I had attempted CBT elsewhere (without progressing to going out on the roads) and I subsequently looked into several other providers. As such I feel well informed (at least in my local area) to make the assertion that the course I attended offers the gold standard in CBT courses.

I'll support that claim by listing out the key differentiators:

1/ At 6'5" and 110kg I really struggled on my first CBT course with the 125cc bikes the centre used. It wasn't so much a problem with the engine size, but more the physical dimensions of the bike meant that I could't comfortably manage the foot controls without being in physical pain. For approximately a week after the course I was still experiencing discomfort in my hips as a result. My enquiries into other providers revealed that they all only offered similar sized bikes for CBT.

With BMW Rider Training they generally use the BMW G 310 for CBT which, by observation, seems to suit many riders, but for someone of my stature they also have the BMW GS 310 which is the same basic bike but slightly raised seating. I can't say it was a perfect fit for me but it did allow me to learn without the distraction of physical pain and then go on to complete the course.

2/ Most centres seem to offer one day courses and with the centre I first attempted CBT there'd been no attempt to match students according to experience. Unfortunately that meant that I was paired with someone who was renewing their CBT (after a short break) so there was a very obvious difference in ability.

With BMW Rider Training the course was over two days and I was matched with a student who was starting from scratch (essentially the same as myself). As such, over the two days, we really had time to get through each stage of the course at a pace that was a lot less forced than a one day course. With my learning style that was a big differentiator.

3/ BMW Rider Training offer the full range of gear that you need whereas other providers seem to only provide helmets, jackets and (perhaps) gloves. At the Royston centre they also have changing rooms within their building which is a significant "upgrade" over the far more limited facilities other providers seem to have which is typically a small portacabin and a container.

4/ Quality of training and quality/experience of the trainer. Having previously had some limited experience of CBT I had imagined that I knew a lot of the theory and only needed the extra time to put that into practice. As such I was really taken back by just how much additional knowledge that David imparted over the two days; knowledge that was invaluable to me as someone that finds understanding the how and why as key building blocks for getting to grips with a technique. Two standout examples of this, both relating to turning, were: "positive steering" (a.k.a. "counter steering"); and body position to shift weight when turning.

I also noted that David, as well as being someone with a great "toolbox" of training skills and a really "user friendly" manner about him also had a very impressive resume. What I mean by that is that he's qualified at a level that means he trains trainers; he was *selected* on to an advanced training course with the police; and he takes part in "moto gymkhana" (look it up).

Obviously I can't speak for any other of the BMW Rider Training centres, but if they're anything like the Royston one I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them. I can also say, without any shadow of doubt that as and when I'm ready to progress to the Mod 1 and Mod 2 stages of my development I'll be booking up with them again.

Thank you David and all the other trainers at BMW Rider Training, Royston.