Shurdington Motorcycle Training Reviews Summary

Instructor Quality

Pros:

• "Martin is an absolutely fantastic instructor. He's funny, has a lot of patience, and makes you feel welcome on arrival with coffee and biscuits."
• "The instructor was very understanding and a genuinely nice character."
• "Martin really cares about getting his students to become safe bikers!"
• "Martin will tell you straight how it is whilst on the road but will provide feedback and an explanation in the downtime between rides so you can constantly improve."
• "Martin is a knowledgeable guy and a great instructor."
• "Martin instills confidence and safety but all the time still enjoying the riding aspect of things."
• "Martin is an excellent instructor."

Cons:

• "Wouldn't advise if you are new to bikes."
• "The bad side, that she was disappointed and she felt no attention was paid to her lack of skills or questions she had."
• "Poor customer service and very arrogant staff."

Training Experience

Pros:

• "I've just taken my CBT with Martin & rob and had a fantastic experience."
• "Course was quite fun."
• "Got me feeling confident and ready to start training for my full bike license."
• "Training with Martin was great, he was really attentive and picked up on everything you needed to pass the CBT."
• "Not only very knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and supportive throughout the entire process."
• "Absolute legend of an instructor, I passed my big bike test first time after an intensive course all thanks to Martin."
• "Training went far beyond the basics and I feel well equipped with much more advanced roadcraft and bike handling skills."

Cons:

• "I took day off work for my cbt training and instructor never came without letting me know."

Facilities & Equipment

Pros:

• "All bikes are new, clean and easy to ride. Once you go on Mod 1 and 2 then the real fun begins."
• "Great facilities, covid safe with on site parking."
• "The bikes were in top condition, super friendly service and quick to get booked in."
• "They can replicate the full Module 1 training layout on the site car park and the DVSA test centre is just a warm-up ride away in Gloucester."
• "Facilities at SMT: Large enough parking lot to practice the necessary tasks. Riding gear if you need to borrow - Helmet, Jacket & Gloves. Geared Bikes & Mopeds to rent if you need one for the day. Decent sized class room. A small kitchen if you need to make a warm drink. Parking space if you are driving to the site. On-site toilet."
• "The bikes you use (Yamaha MT-07's) are also kept in a perfectly maintained condition, which makes for an enjoyable riding experience."
• "Excellent facilities & training bikes."

Cons:

• "No negative comments regarding facilities & equipment were found in the reviews."