Motorcycle training in Ipswich
Why train at Ipswich?
We provide motorcycle training for the Ipswich area. This includes Compulsory Basic Training CBT, Direct Access courses, Standard licence, Advanced and all aspects of learning to ride a motorcycle or moped.
Our premises, located at Inspire Ipswich are ideally set up for new riders with classroom, garaging, workshop and all high-quality rest facilities you would expect from an educational establishment. In addition, we have an exceptionally large fully enclosed training pad immediately adjacent to our classrooms. This makes an ideal site to undertake CBT or Module 1 practice and is a huge asset to learning to ride safely and easily.
Opening times
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Book your Course today:
Camrider Ipswich is ideally located at Inspire Ipswich on Lindbergh Road (The former Ipswich Academy) just a few minutes from the DVSA test centre and all the local routes that you will meet on your tests.
Whether you are small in stature or fuller frame, Camrider has provided motorcycles and gear for you to use. We ensure everyone can learn to ride and have fun at the same time. Male or Female, Short or Tall, Young or Old – Everyone is welcome and is catered for.
Camrider Ipswich are fully DVSA approved and have experienced qualified instructors to help you get your CBT, full Licence or even advanced qualifications when you need it. Everything is taken care for you so all you need to do is turn up with your provisional licence and pass.
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 enclosed training area for CBT and Mod 1 practice
- Classrooms, bathroom, rest areas and training pad all on one site
- Close to DVSA test centre so you will learn on the roads you will be examined on
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.
We use Yamaha MT07 and XJ600 motorcycles for Direct Access courses that are compliant with the European Third directive and also have manufactured rider protection bars.
We also use new fuel injected Yamaha YBR125cc motorcycles and our mopeds are from Lexmoto. We are proud that we utilise high-quality machinery that has specifically designed rider safety equipment to help you through your test.
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
Call
01473 530 030
0845 8383766
Call us for free advice, diary dates and general info on motorcycle training in Ipswich
I did my CBT with John & Warren and they were amazing !! explained early on I’m an anxious person and they completely eased the nerves.. they explained everything in a fun and easy to understand way and the whole atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Can’t commend them enough. Warren was great out on the bikes and made me feel so confident in my riding. 10/10 would recommend especially these 2 blokes ! X
4 months ago • libbyrlloydd
John and Warren were absolutely amazing. Before today I’d never ridden a bike, I had no confidence, no clue what I was doing and by the end I’m raring to go and want to go get my full license. The time and patience these two had with me I can’t even put into words. I’m so so grateful for all of their help and would recommend them to anyone who is wanting to get out on a bike on the road. Thankyou both so much your absolute angels 💕
3 months ago • Edith Bullock
My experience at the driving training center was absolutely amazing! The team is incredibly kind, fun, and professional, which makes learning both easy and enjoyable. The atmosphere is great, and the training is top-notch. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for the excellent service!😍😍
3 months ago • Ammar Alomar
I did a CBT at this place 2 years ago with John, very charismatic fella very welcoming, understanding and gives you every chance to amend your mistakes and learn from them.
Today I did a CBT with warren and I have nothing to complain about the same applies to him as-well, stand up bloke who just wants to see you succeed and will give you constructive criticism to enable you to be a better rider, good banter and great atmosphere, even with people who are less confident and capable with their riding abilities. Warren took time off his lunch just to coach someone else who was less confident in order to make him more comfortable riding. 10/10 place couldn’t recommend it enough.
3 months ago • Wonkytonk Lala
My two sisters and I did our CBT training today with John and Warren and we had a brilliant time! The guys are amazing, they are GREAT instructors – attentive, knowledgable, warm, funny, firm (haha) and just all round great people. We felt at home with them the moment we met them. We’ve had a brilliant day, lots of information has been absorbed and I can’t wait to go back to complete the full licence. Thank you both so much! X
3 months ago • Donna Peskett

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Could you stop safely in an emergency? Practising hard braking is essential for every rider. Modern bikes with ABS make it easier, but technique still matters:
🔴 Front brake first for maximum stopping power.
🔴 Progressive squeeze—don’t grab suddenly.
🔴 Keep eyes up and body relaxed to maintain control.
🔴 Practice in a safe area to build confidence.
🔴 Stopping distances increase on wet roads, so anticipate hazards early. The right skills can prevent a crash and save lives.
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Why do people get upset about advanced riding content?
It's not a question I've really had to consider over on Instagram but on Facebook it inevitably brings out some angry people 🤷♂️
Getting worked up about doesn't make a lot of sense and seems to fall into a couple of camps:
1) 'I've been riding 10-50 years and know better'
My response to this crowd is "do you though?" (The answer is inevitably no)...
It's a really strange attitude to think passing your initial driving test a long time ago somehow makes you a good rider.
In wider life it's quite normal to regularly undergo training to improve your skills rather than do one course at the start of your career and nothing else past that - so why should riding or driving be different?
To then move to thinking your very basic training a long time ago somehow trumps the research and input that goes into advanced training (it's been developed by experts over nearly 80 years) is exceptionally arrogant at best 🤷♂️
2) 'Im not going to read the caption or actually pay attention to the content but I'll spout an opinion that goes directly against it and won't listen to reason...'
These are quite an easy group as they help boost the content and like to argue for no reason. Trying to engage in sensible discussion is like talking to a brick wall but can be entertaining at times.
3) 'Im going to claim some kind of spurious qualification and use this to justify my opinion'
There is always a 'driving examiner'/'trainer'/did a course that pops up and gives an opinion that demonstrably wrong.
Once shown to be wrong they'll then say their 'experience' (which is generally made up or exaggerated - like the advanced trainer who had a post on their profile showing they'd only just started teaching CBT's a matter of weeks ago..) justifies their point...
These tend to never back down from their imagined experience and point it's used to justify. I've taken to sending them the details of the panel that develop training and suggesting they offer their expertise 🤷♂️
4) The idiot
These are probably the most fun group and they'll come out with something demonstrably wrong (it's illegal in any country in the whole world to turn without indicating being a recent one) and won't back down regardless of what their presented with.
For some reason these are overrepresented by Americans who can't fathom other countries exist but there are others...
Quite entertaining to wind up but tend to get increasingly angry and end up blocked 🤷♂️
There are a few others but these are the main groups that come up.
My view is that any further training is a positive thing - arguing it's wrong is like arguing against science, it doesn't hold up....
There is no elitism or barrier to entry - training is fairly cheap and open to all. A small minority may lack the aptitude but the majority of riders are capable of reaching the standard needed for the various advanced tests - so getting upset about it makes even less sense.
So why do people get upset - my take is that, given it's inevitably older men is that they view riding as part of their 'manlyness' and simply can't accept there is a way they could do it any better so aren't willing to listen and would rather get angry about in instead 🤷♂️
Do you get upset about content that shows you established best practice in riding or driving or are you a reasonable human being? Let me know 🫡 ... See MoreSee Less
Apparently, 300 kg can brake pretty hard 👀🚨 ... See MoreSee Less
Apparently, 300 kg can brake pretty hard 👀🚨
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