Able Rider Training

Information about Able Rider Training
LE67 5PF, Coalville
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8h-17h
- tuesday: 8h-17h
- wednesday: 8h-17h
- thursday: 8h-17h
- friday: 8h-17h
- saturday: 9h-12h
Providing CBTs, DAS, AAS, PAS, Full licence Training. Established in Coalville in 1980, and a family run business. We provide all aspects of motorcycle training and have built a successful business by providing a first class service to our customers. Our motorcycle training courses are structured to suit your needs and ability.
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Able Rider Training:
At Able Rider Training, we strive to provide a highly supportive and enjoyable learning environment for all aspiring motorbike riders. Many customers have shared positive experiences, emphasizing the following points:
- Expert Instructors: Both Mark and Richard are frequently praised for their patience, understanding, and ability to tailor lessons to individual needs, ensuring students feel comfortable and confident on the road.
- Positive Atmosphere: Learners often describe their experience as fun and engaging, thanks to the instructors' approachable personalities and humor. This makes the training not only informative but also enjoyable.
- Comprehensive Training: Numerous students have reported that the training provided is thorough and detailed, covering essential riding techniques while also focusing on the enjoyment of learning to ride.
- High Pass Rate: Many reviews highlight the successful outcomes, with numerous learners passing their tests on the first attempt, showcasing the effectiveness of the training.
While feedback is overwhelmingly positive, some comments mention the basic facilities and the varied teaching styles of the instructors, which could be addressed by potential learners. However, this should not detract from the overall quality of training available. We highly recommend Able Rider Training for anyone looking to begin their journey in motorcycle riding or to progress their skills.
Able Rider Training: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Just done my CBT with mark, had such and awesome day, training is spot on. now booking in for my MOD 1 & 2. Would recommend to everyone looking at getting their cbt and full bike licence
Fantastic experience: Did my A2 to full A with Able Rider Training, and fully recommend to anyone doing the same progression or from scratch.
Fantastic experience: Really recommend this place to do your cbt! Mark is an excellent instructor and its a very comfortable experience with no stress. He helps you with everything in detail and makes sure your comfortable before you set off onto the road.
Fantastic experience: I would just like to thank able riding school my grandson attended last week for his cbt, and he was so full of how patient and understanding they were, he is going book lessons with them has he feels relaxed and comfortable with them, Thanks all Brandon
Thankyou Patricia for passing on Brandon's thoughts on the CBT he did with us. It's good to hear he's going to come back to us to continue to a full licence.
Fantastic experience: I would recommend able rider 100% I had a great day very nice guy and very helpful will definitely recommend
Fantastic experience: Mark very patient friendly has a lovely dog ⬛ X supporting me to be a able rider thank you
Fantastic experience: I have now completed my CBT, Mod1 and Mod2 with Richard. He is a great instructor and really cares about making you a better rider. No BS, honest feedback, and a great laugh to be around. Thank you for the help!
Fantastic experience: Thanks Mark for the training and useful advice.
Fantastic experience: Very good really enjoyed my experience today Mark was fantastic plenty of dad joke to get you through the day top man
Fantastic experience: Big thanks to mark , explained what I could do to be better and what I was not doing Good enough , great to be taught by as he’s helpful in anyway
Fantastic experience: Completed my CBT last week with Mark and I can’t recommend able rider enough, very professional training coupled with very professional dad jokes. Hopefully I’ll be back soon to get my full license. Thanks again guys!
Fantastic experience: I did my cbt at able rider today, as someone with anxiety I can’t praise this place enough! Mark took his time to make sure I felt comfortable and relaxed. His extremely informative in a simple but to the point way!! I can not reccomend able rider training enough!
Fantastic experience: Thank you for your help to get my A licence just with 4 days training (started with 0 experience), Richard and Mark, thanks again for both of you, hope see you on the roads.
Thankyou István, "team Hungary" all the way!
Fantastic experience: I recently did my CBT at Able Rider in Coalville. I was not looking faward to it I thought it would be a boring day as I could already ride a motorbike but after 10 minutes I knew it was not going to be boring. They gave me loads of tips and information while at the same time making me laugh all day. I learned alot and am looking faward to going back to do my direct access soon. Everything I had been told about able rider being the best around was 100% true.
Fantastic experience: I did my CBT with Mark as my instructor for the day, I was put at ease from the moment I arrived. Everything was very professional and fully explained throughout the day and was also fun to do. I would highly reccomend Able Rider Training.
Fantastic experience: Had my cbt today with instructor mark. Was absolutely brilliant he made it so easy to understand and helped out perfectly when he needed too 10/10 instructor would highly recommend. Would definitely use again
Fantastic experience: Both Richard and Mark made you feel comfortable and relaxed. Mark carried out my CBT training and was both thorough and courteous throughout. He ensured our full understanding prior to each task and made the training retainable and fun as well as putting across the seriousness of what the training was there for. It was an excellent rewarding day.
Fantastic experience: Would fully recommend Able rider to anyone who is looking to complete any kind of bike training whether it be lessons, CBT or bike tests. I recently passed my CBT first time here and would give it a resounding 10/10. I had Mark and he was everything I was hoping for; patient, kind, informative, calm and reassuring. Couldn’t recommend them more. Thank you so much guys ☺️
Thankyou for the great revue Chloe, it's much appreciated. Mark is a good instructor, he's been doing it many many years and is a real asset to the school.
Fantastic experience: If you are new to riding or like me had your lost your confidence after falling off or have little to no road experience, these guys are brilliant and have the patience of a Saint. Thank you Mark for putting me at ease even with the bad dad joke's. Laura
Fantastic experience: I did my CBT with Mark today and learned hell of a lot. I'm a seasoned bike rider but needed the CBT to progress to a bigger bike and thought I knew all I needed to know but clearly after tuition off Mark proved me wrong. The course did make me feel a bit anxious but after five minutes I felt very comfortable in the chilled out atmosphere. One word of warning, Mark's jokes are rubbish. No matter what your age if you want to get on a bike definitely use Able Rider Training. 100% recommended by me for sure. Nice to meet you Mark and Richard, a pair of top blokes. Hopefully see you next your. All the best. Dave.
Thankyou for your review David. It's nice to get such positive feedback. And yes totally agree on your comment regarding Mark's jokes. Thankyou very much. Richard
Fantastic experience: Great day doing my CBT. So helpful and knowledgeable. Will absolutely be getting their help to progress to my full license
Thankyou Remy for your review, much appreciated. See you for your full licence. Richard & Mark.
Fantastic experience: Completed my CBT with Able Rider Training today. The experience was excellent from knowledgeable instructors. If you're thinking of learning to ride a motorbike try Able Rider Training first.
Thankyou Rob, much appreciated, see you soon for your full licence course. Mark & Richard
Fantastic experience: Fantastic day doing cbt, was able to book same day as a friend so could do the course as a pair. Mark the instructor was fantastic and really easy to understand and had some great advice. Will definitely both be using able rider training again for our a2 license highly recommend.
Thankyou for your review Ben. It's a big help to know we are doing things right. Look forward to helping you get your full licence soon. Richard & Mark
Fantastic experience: Did my CBT here, Very informative, patient and eager to teach, worth the money.
Fantastic experience: Went for CBT on a manual 125cc bike and i couldn't of had a more positive experience. Richard was so helpful from start to finish 100% recommend.
Fantastic experience: Did my CBT at 31 years old with Rich, great bloke and a fun day.
Fantastic experience: Thank you so much Dan .I am 63 years young and young Dan was a brilliant tutor booked a block course with him over 4 days and with this young man's knowledge and experience on how to control a motorbike was able to pass my Mod1 and Mod2 the first time .Anybody of my similar age thinking about getting a motorbike licence, then I cannot recommend Dan and his father enough .So thank you once again. I am now riding a Indian FTR 1200 and absolutely loving it
Thank you Craig for your custom and taking the time to write a nice review! Hope you're well and keeping safe :)
Fantastic experience: I did my CBT over a year ago & recently completed a 4 day course for my full license with Dan. The training sessions were really enjoyable and in a relaxed environment. I can highly recommend Able Rider Training - very knowledgeable, down to earth and good banter. Thanks again Dan!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review for us Heather!! Much appreciated have fun in your biker clan! :D
Fantastic experience: Informative and helpful CBT course. Richard gives all the time and attention you need to improve confidence and ensure you’re safe to head out on two wheels
Thank you for the wonderful review!
Fantastic experience: Just completed my 4 day course for mods 1 and 2 with Dan for my A2 licence. Brilliant instructor, very patient and a good laugh. Did my CBT before twice with Richard and Dan. Great every time. Highly recommend 100%.
Thankyou Glazby :)
Fantastic experience: Did both my CBT and 4 day course with Able Riders. After the 4 days I had passed both mod 1 and 2! Thank you to both Richard and Dan for helping me get my licence.
Thankyou Alex :) It was a pleasure!
Fantastic experience: Dan was an excellent instructor and all round pleasure to talk to, did the 4 day mod1/2 package and had a great time doing it, dan is an extremely patient guy and has a lot of helpful knowledge which gave me a lot of confidence and passed both first try, thanks again Dan!.
Fantastic experience: Dan has honestly been so patient and has made the atmosphere so fun. I didn't feel any pressure whatsoever and his tips literally saved me from a fail on Mod 2. I struggled to pass with other schools and passed first time with Dan after two days training. I would honestly recommend Able Rider to anyone, but especially if you generally felt uneasy with other schools or have had a hard time in the past on the bike. Coming here has completely changed my perspective and I passed Mod 1 and 2 the same day.
Thankyou Ella for your wonderful comments :) Glad we could get you sorted!!
Fantastic experience: Richard was amazing taking me through my CBT also knowing that I will be doing my full license too letting me try out one of their bigger bikes. He had also showed me many things & given tips as to which other schools which I did my CBT with did not. He also told me what I should do next in order to get my full license. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Fantastic day out for any level of rider . Always happy to have a laugh with you and give you fantastic training with good quality bikes Highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Done my CBT with Able Rider Training, is the second CBT I have done, this was was by far the best, it was far more detailed and had greater in-depth training, would highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: A big thanks to Dan and rich, did my cbt on the Thursday then booked me for my mod 1 on the Friday at 9:15am passed with 0 faults then training for the mod 2 the rest of the day, came back Monday morning and did a morning ride around went for my mod 2 around 1:30pm and passed 0 faults again. Both very helpful and funny blokes, thanks again chaps all the best.
Fantastic experience: Fully recommende any bike training wether experienced or not. Even if you have never sat on a bike, these lads at able riding will soon get you up to test stabdard! Friendly and honest lads that will tell you exactly what they think and are straight to the point! Even if your not local... the training they provide is worth a travel. No neee to shop about just give Able rider a call and they will sort you out
Fantastic experience: Having recently done my CBT through Able Rider, I couldn't recommend them enough. Everything was explained well and with patience, and I left feeling confident and supported. It was a really fun day! I'm now looking forward to getting on the road with my own bike!
Fantastic experience: I highly recomend new riders for this
Fantastic experience: From start to finish Able Rider have been very friendly, helpful and polite, explaining everything clearly with loads of knowledge and experience. Would highly recommend using Able Rider 100%. Can't thank them enough for all their support. I passed first time.
Fantastic experience: What an absolute pleasure learning to ride here. The training was on point and very in depth and detailed throughout, making sure all subjects were covered from start to finish. Instructor Dan was always willing to help and advise and was approachable for any questions. I would strongly recommend Able Rider Training if you want the best chance of succeeding.
Fantastic experience: Whether it’s a CBT or Full license you’re after, this is the place to go. Great guys and go the extra mile to help you improve
Fantastic experience: Dan and Rich are both great! Did my CBT with Rich which was a great starter into riding and then Dan helped me navigate all MOD1&2 stuff amazingly! Highly recommend!
<3 Well done on passing first time on the same day in torrential rain. We're glad to be of service!
Fantastic experience: Great tuition which undoubtedly helped me gain a pass. Many thanks
Well done magic mike!! First time pass on mod 1&2, glad to have met you :). Enjoy your CBF600!
Fantastic experience: Top notch place, Richard is a great guy and top instructor. Thanks guys
Thankyou Connor for your kind words :)
Fantastic experience: Fantastic both Richard and Dan brilliant instructors
Appreciate it Thom! Zero fault first time pass mod 1 and 2! WOW!
Fantastic experience: Really good place for it
Thanks Jacob, you're a top man! ❤️
Fantastic experience: Great instructors, would definitely recommend
Fantastic experience: Yesterday I had a CBT appointment and it was great experience. Learnt a lot. Very helpful guy with excellent knowledge, Thank you so much
We are glad you had a great experience with us, and thankyou for taking the time to leave a review :).
Fantastic experience: I had no prior experience on the road, so I was quite nervous. Richard made me and my partner feel very comfortable and he was very thorough and I really appreciated how often he checked up on us during the on road segment of the cbt. I came out with my cbt certificate and feeling much more confident in my riding ability. I highly recommend this place for new riders.
Thankyou very much for your review :). We are glad you had a good time and are feeling confident on two wheels! We will see you in the future!
Fantastic experience: If you want your bike licence Dan's the man to see .his training is very good he tells you what to do in a way you can understand thanks again dan all the best
Thankyou for your kind words Wayne, it was a pleasure having you! Stay safe out there and now you can enjoy riding without having to think about tests! See you around! Dan.
Fantastic experience: Excellent trainers, communicate well, relaxed not pressured, taken me from cbt to test. Passed everything first time. Would add extra stars if possible
Fantastic experience: Great CBT training, got me from not knowing a thing about a bike to comfortable learning on my own in just an afternoon, highly recommend!
Thankyou Isaac for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad you had a good time and learnt a thing or two :). Stay safe out there!
Fantastic experience: As someone who had zero experience ever riding a bike, I went from an absolute beginner to passing my full licence with just 4 days of excellent training from Able Rider Training (one day doing my CBT, three days training for my full licence). I had Richard and Dan as my instructors (Richard for CBT, Dan for full licence) and the knowledge and experience they had really came through and they were both very supportive and made the whole experience fun and enjoyable and helped me get over my nerves on the big bikes. They kept the training sessions entertaining as well as fully tailored to what we needed help with individually. I had very little confidence in myself at the start but come test day three days later both myself and the other trainee I was with I passed both our Mod 1 and Mod 2 (same day) with no problems because of the support and focus that we got from Dan. They made what could have been a very anxious and stressful time really enjoyable and I never felt any pressure or judgement when things went wrong! It was clear that they would give any support needed and adapt the training to you as I was also given the options to spread out the training sessions or hire the 125cc bikes in between if I didn't want to do the training in three straight days and take it a bit slower as a beginner. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a riding instructor either CBT or full licence especially those who are nervous or worried about taking the leap!
Hannah thankyou for taking the time and writing such a long lovely review! We will miss you're lovely personality and we hope to see you riding around the local area on your bike. It's people like you that make this business seem less like work and more like a hobby! Don't forget to have a game of BONGOS BINGOS! Lots of revs, Dan & Rich
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended. Great small family run business. Very knowledgeable guys, that go above and beyond to help and assist however they can.
Fantastic experience: Able Rider is by far the best place to do your Cat A licence, after 2 days training with Dan I did both modules on the same day and passed first time Able Rider was recommended to me by a friend and they didn't disappoint, from someone who has very little experience on a motorcycle they got me through my test on the first attempt, massive thank you to Dan and Richard, both fantastic instructors
Fantastic experience: Enjoyed every second of my cbt with Richard, learnt loads, and had a laugh along the way Definitely recommend
Fantastic experience: I did my CBT with Dan back in April. He was great! He was knowledgeable and helpful. He quickly judged where you were skills wise and tailored the training appropriately. I was training with someone who needed more time than me as I'd had a bike history. He set me tasks to do whilst I waited. Dan made the whole day extremely fun and we even stopped at Ronald's for lunch I'm calling him today to book my full bike training. 10/10 would definitely recommend
Fantastic experience: Great training school with great instructors. Puts you right at ease
Fantastic experience: Great place to learn to ride. Friendly instructors and it doesn't cost the earth like other places.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant, went for my renewal cbt and loved every minute of it. The staff were amazing and I can’t recommend them enough, thanks to the able rider team 10/10
Austin! Yeah baby! It was a pleasure doing your CBT renewal. 10/10 best emergency stops I've seen in a long time! You're a very safe and spatially aware rider. You will go far. Your review is greatly appreciated! Lots of revs, Dan
Positive experience: Instructor can come accross as inpatient,and instruction varies from one instructor to the next,you can become quite easily offended by the older instructor if your that way inclined,the facilities are quite basic,with no toilets and the office is just a shipping container,so just be aware that not all the google reviews may be accurate as most people that leave a review are just happy because they passed there tests.iam just saying be cautious.
Hi Andy, Thankyou for leaving your review. We do have access to toilet facilities at the rugby club upon request and apologise if you weren't made aware of this. Almost all motorcycle schools will work from shipping containers as they are a safe place to store motorbikes and can be converted to be used as a classrooms, some schools will work out of vans. Also the time spent in the containers are minimal as you should be riding the bike. Instructors will have a different approaches from one another to achieve the same goal following the teachings from the DVSAs riding essential skills book. We only have fully qualified and DVSA assessed instructors currently. One with 35years of full time instructor experience getting over 5,000 people through their test and one who was previously a motorcycle examiner for 6years at the DVSA. Our full licence training and tests are done on brand new SV650s, with most people spending between £510 - £800 to achieve their full licence. We would love to hear back from you on what changes you would consider. Also, did you raise your concerns with the instructor at the time? Kind regards, Dan.
Fantastic experience: Where to start? Contacted able rider to help gain my full bike license. Got invited along for a hour assessment just to see where I was at as I hadn't had any riding experience other than my cbt. Booked my day course to which rich said he was happy to book my mod1, on passing that booked mod2 and today passed that with no rider faults. Rich and Dan put no pressure on you they will just tell you when they are confident you are ready. Many thanks will pop over once I have a bike
Fantastic experience: I had an amazing experience today with Richard. After getting through my CBT I was able to spend some time practicing on the 650cc which was really helpful. I’m feeling really confident about returning to get Mod 1 & Mod 2 completed. I highly recommend coming to Able Rider for any level of rider training. Richard is knowledgable, honest, no-nonsense and patient. I’ve done my CBT twice before elsewhere, and Able Rider was hands down the best experience. Can’t wait to get back!
Fantastic experience: Just want to say a huge thank you to Daniel, after I was very nervous thinking I wouldn't be able to do it, daniel talk through everything with me and help me to understand things clearly. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to do your cbt, these guys are the best. Thanks again Dan
Lovely meeting and teaching you! What a great day!
Fantastic experience: A huge thank you to Richard and Dan. What a team! A wealth of experience from Dan as a past examiner, while over 30 years and in excess of 1,000,000 miles of real life road experience and tuition from Richard. If you want to learn to ride a motorcycle SAFELY on the roads with honest quality tuition in a friendly, no nonsense manner look no further than Able Rider Training. Again thanks fella’s
Thankyou very much Dale. It was a pleasure helping you on your new path! We will keep our eyes out for you, good luck!!
Fantastic experience: I had my CBT yesterday and I fealt they put cliants safety and best interest first , Danile (instroctor) was exceptionaly polit , plasent and knowlegable . I woyld recomend them to any one young or old abd surly will use their service again .
Thankyou very much for your kind words. It was a pleasure meeting you Ali, stay safe out there!
Fantastic experience: I got cbt training. Excellent. Definitely recommend to family and friends. Many thanks
Fantastic experience: Awesome instructors , professional service..
Thankyou so much for your review
Fantastic experience: Thank you Dan! I’ve just completed my CBT after around 10 hours of riding practice. Riding a motorbike didn’t come naturally at all but Dan was patient, tried different learning techniques until it clicked. He’s a great instructor who teaches more than is needed for a CBT & that will make you a safer rider. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Able Rider. ☺️
Thanks for the fabulous review Lucy, you were a star! - Shannon Moore
Fantastic experience: Had a great experience doing my training for a full licence with both Richard and Daniel. Can't recommend them enough!
Thankyou for the review Matthew, very mych appreciated! - Shannon Moore
Fantastic experience: Just spent the best day with Richard doing my CBT on a Suzuki ZF600. I have not riden a motorbike for 38 years. Great experience with a great instructor. Safety and correct riding are his priority and Richard gave me the confidence to go beyond my own expectations. I am now booking my Mod 1 & 2 with him in the near future. Thanks Ricard.
Fantastic experience: Brilliant instructor, enjoyed every moment. Really helpful and straight forward with no nonsense
Thankyou for making time to leave a fab review :) Shannon Moore
Fantastic experience: Did my CBT on a rental bike. Highly recommended.
Thankyou Jack for your recommendation...cheque in the post. Richard.
Fantastic experience: Great day getting my CBT with Richard. Richard is a great instructor and had my safety at front of mind all the time while still pushing my confidence. Finished the day riding a 500cc Honda to Castle Donnington and left buzzing and confident. Highly recommended. Top instructor
Thankyou Andy for your review. Richard.
Fantastic experience: Both myself and my son have completed our CBTs with Able Rider Training, neither of us had ridden a motorbike before and as such were both clueless! Richard was patient with us both and very understanding. The set-up that he has is excellent with plenty of space to learn and develop your skills. I look forward to taking my riding further with Richard - onwards and upwards to my full licence!
Thankyou for your positive words Emma, looking forward to helping you gain your full licence...just the hubby to get onto two wheels now. Richard
Fantastic experience: A very good riding school, highly recommend. Thanks a lot Richard
Cheers Joe, cheque in the post.
Fantastic experience: Great place to learn how to ride a motorbike. Rich makes it enjoyable and fun. Great laugh. Thank again
Thankyou for your positive review Rob, the cheque is in the post.
Fantastic experience: Absolute professionalism from the start .Richard is a Very knowledgeable and friendly chap. made me feel at ease and had a good laugh . Thanks rich
Fantastic experience: Passed my CBT today. Richard is a fantastic guy and excellent trainer. I would highly recommend Able Rider Training . Thanks Richard!
Fantastic experience: Very good and detailed training. Tought me everything that I needed to know about riding a motorbike and was friendly and supportive in doing so. Helped me to learn what I needed to improve on and helped me to do this despite my lack of confidence.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic Day at Able Riders doing CBT, Big thanks to Rich for letting me use the CB600. Can’t wait too further my training.
Fantastic experience: Richard is insightful, fair, practical, and very knowledgeable about all things motorbike and scooter related. He gave me the confidence and the skills to successfully and confidently complete my CBT. The course was several hours (9-4) and the group size was small enough to get one-on-one advice and attention throughout most of the day. The day included a multitude of learning such as useful manoeuvres, skills for control and general handling of the bike, and practical knowledge for road safety and smoother gear changes. I finished the day confident to continue riding on my own, having had no experience with a manual scooter prior to the day. Well worth the money and time spent, thank you! I will hopefully be back to complete my Mod 1 & 2 soon!
Fantastic experience: Done my CBT, mod 1 and mod 2 over 2 days, very happy
Fantastic experience: Done my cbt. Mod 1 and mod 2 with richard. Passed Mod2 in August. Great guy made it easy to pass both modules.. Loving my ninja thanks to his training. Would highly recommend this place.. Thanks rich.
Fantastic experience: Very good professional outfit
Fantastic experience: Rich and Dan are absolutely top guys and even better instructors, I passed both my test's first time thanks to their help and did it all within the month. Thanks again lads!
Fantastic experience: Awesome day very polite and plenty of information recommended them :-)
Fantastic experience: Just had my CBT done here - Dan and Rich are really lovely friendly people - Considering doing more training with them - Thanx lads, Colin Barlow
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