Motorcycle training in Cambridge
Why train at Cambridge?
We provide motorcycle training for the Cambridge area. This includes Compulsory Basic Training CBT, Direct Access courses, Standard licence, Advanced and all aspects of learning to ride a motorcycle or moped.
Camrider Cambridge has a full-time CBT site with a purpose-built training pad and classrooms, offices, workshop and canteen area. We have invested hundreds of thousands of pounds to bring you the very best training facility in the region. Only Camrider offers purpose-built dedicated facilities to ensure you pass your full motorcycle test and enjoy the learning process in the Cambridge area.
As a centre of excellence, the Camrider Cambridge CBT site has been visited by DVSA officials, television crews and many road safety organisations as an example of best practice for professional motorcycle training. We have featured on Fifth Gear, Anglia Television News, BBC News, Radio 4, Ride magazine, Motorcycle News Magazine and many more reporting our industry-leading training techniques and facilities.
Above is Jonny Smith from Channel 5’s Fifth Gear – Passing his test (first time) at Camrider Cambridge
Opening times
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Located just outside of Cambridge with lots of free secure parking, bus routes outside and Whittlesford train station just under a mile away, we are ideally located to serve Cambridge and the surrounding towns and villages.
What marks our Cambridge site as unique is that it is a full-time purpose-designed and built facility that has classrooms, workshop, office, large off-road training pad with good rest facilities including bathrooms and kitchen.
We like to look after our customers and there are no bussing people to remote patches of concrete/ tarmac, no issues with being caught short if you need the bathroom, and of course, you can safely park, change and store your personal items in locked facilities and have an air-conditioned rest area to have a free tea or coffee. This we believe puts you at ease and helps riders, particularly our female customers, to feel safe and properly cared for.
Key elements
- Loan motorcycles: 50cc, 125cc and 600cc
- Loan helmets, jackets, gloves and waterproofs
- DVSA tests are booked in advance – we have 100’s of available tests reserved.
- Specifically designed safety equipment and bikes with lowered or raised seat heights and suspension available to help riders of all heights and sizes.
- We specialise in helping the nervous, new or very inexperienced get up to speed, not just with caring instruction but with equipment and systems to aid the process. We believe anyone can ride with the right attitude and patience to learn.
- Large private training area for CBT and Mod 1 practice
- Classrooms, bathroom, rest areas and training pad all on one site
Our Instructors & Staff
We believe that learner motorcyclists deserve the best possible environment to train in and that high-quality machinery and equipment are not just an advantage, but are essential.
In particular, we are the only local company to use the New Kawasaki z650 motorcycles that are compliant with the European Third directive and also have specially manufactured rider protection bars.
Some of our Bikes
Motorcycle Training Classes & Courses
Camrider is an Approved Training Body licenced by the DVSA
Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)
CBT is a course of instruction and assessment for new riders wanting to ride a moped or geared motorcycle. It must be taken by any rider wanting to use a 50cc moped, or 125cc motorcycle before they get on the road using “L” plates.
CBT
Entry requirements:
a) UK provisional licence photocard
b) Minimum age: 16
What is included
- CBT certificate (DL196)
- Loan 50cc Moped or 125cc Motorcycle
- Petrol and insurance
- Loan helmet, gloves, jackets and waterproofs
- Expert instruction from DVSA qualified instructors
Full motorcycle test
Pass your full motorcycle test and ride a large cc motorcycle. Training is provided by our expert, DVSA qualified instructors and we provide a fully managed service including CBT, online theory practice, full DVSA training & the final practical tests.
Full Test
Entry requirements:
a) UK provisional licence photocard
b) Minimum ages:
24 years for “A” licence = Any cc any power
19 years for “A2” licence = Any cc max 47bhp power
c) A motorcycle theory test pass. You can start the course without this but will need a pass at least 10 days before your final tests
What is included
- CBT & certificate (DL196)
- DVSA Test Fees – we pre-book hundreds in advance
- Loan 125cc / 600cc bikes
- Petrol and insurance
- Helmet, gloves, jackets and waterproofs
- Our online and App theory and hazard perception training tools
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01223 789858
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Had a great experience getting my full cat A licence with Camrider Cambridge.
Definitely recommend this school to get the motorcycle licence and become a safer rider and driver.
The instructors gave useful instructions and tips on how to ride correct and safe throughout the training sessions. Passing the exams felt like another ride with the instructor, there was no situation where I was caught unprepared.
The fleet holds identical bikes which are new and in excellent condition so that makes it easier to pass the exams.
On the other benefits, the school holds a huge stock of equipment (clothes, helmets, etc.) (you`d be pleasantly surprised) and you get a 10% discount for life and 15% while training.
8 months ago • Pavel Sevcenko
What a professional and thoroughly enjoyable experience. If you’re considering motorbike training then you won’t go wrong with Camrider.
At the age of 54 I decided it was time to fulfill a long held desire and learn to ride a motorbike. From the moment I contacted Vicky at Camrider I was in no doubt I had contacted the right people, she told me exactly what was expected of me and what I could expect from them. I received professional, detailed training and felt totally safe at all times.
I would like to say a huge thank you to all the Camrider team for helping me get my licence, especially Ben, Arron and Matt for all my training and Luke for the encouragement.
My new bike arrived this morning and I can’t wait to take it out.
I really had the best time, many many thanks again,
Richard.
a year ago • Richard Goss
Thank you to Luke, Mat, Ben, Vicky & Aron (for his patience).
I passed my mod1 first time with those Guys. & my Mod2 on my 2nd trial (my rider fault being to slow🤪).
I appreciate the support & training I received from them.
Keep safe & ride on🏍💨
6 months ago • Too Fab
Had the best experience at Camrider and am actually really going to miss going there every week 🙂 I had a massive wobble during my CBT and was very close to quitting, but thanks to Vicky and the kindness and patience of the instructors, I now have my full license!
If you are thinking of getting your license I can highly recommend Camrider. All of their instructors are fantastic and I had so much fun during my lessons, along with meeting some other lovely people during my training.
Took my bike out for my first solo ride today and loved it! Thank you Vicky, Luke, Arron, Ben, Mark and Matt, you are all amazing 🙂
10 months ago • Michelle Pike
Superb, is the only word to describe these guys. The experience from my first conversation with Vicky – about doing a DAS course in Oct – to passing my Mod 2 first time with no faults (last week), is testament to the transfer of knowledge and the intensive training they deliver. Having not ridden on the road for the best part of 40 years to becoming the born again biker (with a midlife crisis !) I am a very happy chap indeed. My thanks go to all the team that have helped me a along the way, Mark, Ben, Matt, Aaron, Luke and Vicky. Please check out their clothing store, excellent kit to purchase and glad I did as the temperatures dropped. Once again thank you.
a year ago • Steve Bundy