"Mark was friendly, patient and knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions throughout the day."
"Paul is an exceptional teacher who is empathetic, patient and has an evident passion for his students' learning."
"Paul really does know his stuff and what he don’t know about bikes and teaching is not worth knowing."
"The instructors have taught me so much and have been so patient with me."
"Mark from Shireoak highly enough. As three sisters we found Mark to be very attentive to our individual needs."
"Paul is absolutely brilliant he is a natural at teaching people to ride a motorcycle properly, so knowledgeable."
"The instructors are clearly very experienced and very patient and understanding and always go the extra mile to explain clearly where you are going wrong."
Cons:
"Outrageous manoeuvres by an instructor with a trainee today on the western bypass. Pulled Infront of everybody at the lights and carried on down the road below the speed limit, leaving a nervous looking learner holding up all the traffic."
Value for Money
Pros:
"Value for money is an understatement."
"I went from cbt to full licence in under 2 months with only 5 lessons needed, this cost me less than even a 3 day intensive course!!"
"I was pleasantly surprised with how cheap I was able to do this for."
"They even put 2 lessons in 1 as I was capable on a 650 saving me around £65.00."
"Was a breeze to get a full license whilst training with them."
"Had following done over past few months by the great mechanics at Shire Oak Motorcycles: Routine service (bike runs like a dream thanks to the mechanic), Brake pads and bearings (very well done, good quality parts installed), Chain and sprockets (another lovely job, very happy with what was done)."
"Great value for money compared to other motorcycle riding schools I've tried."
Cons:
"Having tried lessons elsewhere and been disappointed by being a 'cash cow'."
Professionalism
Pros:
"Had a brilliant day obtaining my CBT certificate. Totally professional setup and approach."
"Absolutely spot on bunch will get you through your professionally, quickly and efficiently, all real nice bunch and once you've got your license there is more courses on offer to progress your riding."
"Very professional company with great instructors and very friendly staff would def recommend."
"The school was very helpful in searching for cancellations for test dates."
"They ensure that you ride at a pace suited to you and with a view to constantly improving your riding ability."
"The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, with all the trainers being very knowledgeable and patient but pushing you when they knew you could do something."
"All staff are really friendly, helpful and professional. They go more than the extra mile in making sure you are confident and comfortable and have everything you need."
Cons:
"There was an issue with one of the bikes not starting during the first part of the CBT but this was dealt with quickly which just shows the professionalism of everybody there."
Community and Support
Pros:
"It felt like a community which they were happy to invite me to and they do Biking trips where anyone is welcome."
"The staff at Shire oak are spot on and will always advise the best way to go."
"They really care and train you to be safe on the roads."
"Shireoak were fantastic from start to finish and really glad I found them."
"The guys at Shireoak MT are professional and experienced to deal with any situation but, also make you feel welcome and comfortable."
"All are hugely experienced riders and passionate bikers with a wealth of knowledge."
"The team were great and really took their time to explain things to me, a much older lady rider."
Cons:
"No negative comments related to community and support were found."