Motorcycle training in Cambridge
4.9 Star reviews, See Reviews | Closed, Opens at 8:00am
Industrial Estate, 25 London Rd, Cambridge CB22 3EE
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
Book your Course today:
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 u0026 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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I recently took my CBT test with Camrider Cambridge and I’m thrilled to say I passed! I couldn’t have done it without the incredible help from my instructor, Mr. Aaron. He was so knowledgeable and supportive throughout the entire process, which made a world of difference. Now, I feel confident and prepared to ride on city roads. Thanks a lot, Aaron!
Additionally, their bike accessories shop was fantastic, with loads of varieties to choose from. It’s great to have such a comprehensive service all in one place.
3 weeks ago • Kranthi K P
Very helpful!! Did my A2 license and was able to pass first time as I had great help along the way by all the people at cam rider, they have everything you need if your a biker !!! Great knowledge on so many things, highly recommend!!!!
2 weeks ago • Ash O’kelly
My partner and I came here for our CBT’s on 125 bikes and couldn’t be happier with our experience. Both having little experience on bikes, our instructor Dave was friendly, knowledgeable and structured the day brilliantly. My partner was a bit nervous beforehand and unsure as to whether she’d like to obtain her full licence, but our day with camrider has left her full of confidence and a desire to go for it! After a few months of practice we’ll certainly be looking to come back for our full licences.
Another mention for Dave, his calmness and overall approach to the on road section of the CBT was truly first class. Thanks again and see you soon!
2 months ago • Christopher Mead
I’ve done my CBT with these guys, and now my a2 as well. All of their instructors are really knowledgeable and super helpful, if it weren’t for them I’m certain I never would’ve passed!
I highly recommend using their services and honestly think it’s worth any extra travel it might be compared to other schools.
a month ago • James Palmer-Overton
My experience with Cambridge was largely positive with minor issues during the CBT.
I spent the bulk of my time with Camrider on their DAS course. I found my instructor, Matt, to be always friendly, approachable and professional – he offered encouragement, positive reinforcement and constructive criticism exactly when I needed them, and did a fantastic job of identifying what we needed to work on for the test proper. I wasn’t instructed by Aaron, but he did take me out for my final Mod 2 and he did a great job bolstering my morale before the test proper.
The only poor aspects of my time with Camrider was on the CBT. Overall, the format of the course was fine, but I found that the attitude of the instructor, Mark (who has since retired), was unhelpful. I attended three CBT sessions with Mark, and while he started chummy enough, as sessions went on he would frequently grow frustrated, needling me and other riders about how we “should know this by now” when our total riding experience might have been a few hours total, among other things, such as swearing at me for misinterpreting his directions and taking the wrong exit at a roundabout. Mark – unlike the other instructors! – did very little to build up my self-confidence and I genuinely believe his negative attitude held me back throughout my training.
Overall, the DAS training was very good, and I would recommend training with Camrider for your full licence. My experience with the CBT was mixed, but as Mark has since retired, I can’t speak to the quality of the current instructors, though I suspect Mark was an anomaly among what is otherwise a very friendly and accommodating crew.
4 months ago • Lewis Anderson