Motorcycle training in Peterborough
Why train at Peterborough?
We provide motorcycle training for the Peterborough 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 Peterborough has been in existence since 1984. It’s owner Graham Steers is one of the UK’s best-regarded motorcycle instructors and has featured in Motorcycle News, Ride magazine, Bike Magazine and many others.
Graham’s commitment to standards and huge experience is an invaluable asset to the Peterborough branch. All the instructors are dedicated enthusiasts and have the highest possible DVSA qualifications. The team there have trained many of the motorcycling press’s staff and are the number one choice for people in the Peterborough area.
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
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Our Peterborough motorcycle training site has a large off-road training area, located in a quiet industrial area to make the first on-road manoeuvres safe and easy to master. We were the first training company to introduce seven days a week training, to ensure small class sizes and to only use fully qualified instructors at all levels. We have been the leaders in pupil and instructor training since 1977.
We try to make the CBT a really enjoyable experience and you will find we have a large range of bikes for you to learn on. Additionally, we provide loan helmets, gloves, jackets and waterproofs. Our office staff will book you to tests we have reserved in advance and make sure you have details of exactly what’s needed. If you need any information or have any questions we are just a phone call away.
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.
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
01733 320820
07958 781011
Call us for free advice, diary dates and general info on motorcycle training in Peterborough
Very happy with my all of my training from Camrider. Instructors very good especially Graham, Laura and Ray. Sarah in the office is fantastic and keeps the wheels turning, if you’ll pardon the pun. Thanks for getting me my bike licence in only 6 weeks.
2 months ago • Des O’Connell
Hi,
Poor standard of people skills, training is too rigid with a one shoe fits all approach by one or two of the instructors. It often felt like the training lacked any kind of method or structure and constantly having to probe the instructor for information. Instructor spent too much time at roadside cafe’s and doing errands which they just seem to incorporate as part of the lesson haha. The business needs fresh instructor’s who understand, know how and want to teach rather than old men who are biker’s who are knocking around killing time that don’t know how to teach. Newer big bikes are needed as some of them were old and clunky with gear changes and a nightmare to start up and a new improved bluetooth intercom system rather than a one way only radio link!
In the end I had to switch training schools to Shires Motorcycle Training and passed my Mod 1 and Mod 2 first time round without any fuss and believe I am a much safer and confident rider for it.
Thank you.
3 months ago • Sanjay K
Most of the instructors are a HR departments worst nightmare and i felt the courses lacked structure.
But they got me through my DAS course (mod 1 1st attempt mod 2 2nd)
Would have been nice to have had the same instructor through the course or one who remembers you from 1 lesson to the next.
2 months ago • Gareth Dickenson
I would highly recommend CAMRIDER To anyone who’s thinking of taking motorcycle lessons. The instructors are extremely friendly and very knowledgeable. I did my training at Peterborough where I was made very welcome and received excellent training where high standards and safety are priority. A great big thank you goes to all the staff for their help and support on getting me through my training. I’m glad to say I passed my Mod 1 & 2 first time due to the fantastic instructors. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
a year ago • Craig
Not a great experience. The bikes are absolutely terrible and kept breaking.
The instructor kept saying “why are you not listening to me”. Of course I was listening! It was my first time on a bike, so did not have the skills yet. This is a terrible way to treat people and is the worst thing to say to a beginner. You really should now better.
I chose not to proceed with the on-road training. I have now completed my CBT at an alternative provider and had a far better experience.
a year ago • Jonathan Mark Hadden