Gordano Motorcycle Training

Fantastic experience: Paul, Matt and Tracey took me from a novice to passing my Mod 2 in just 6 days of riding. Their care and expertise, and accommodation of my specific needs was top notch. I would happily recommend them again, it was a pleasure riding with them.

Fantastic experience: Completed my CBT training with Paul today. Absolutely enjoyed my training with gordano motorcycle training in yatton. Decided to do the evening class plus the training day as a new rider just to cover all bases and thanks to Tracey for her help setting up training dates to suit myself and having to reschedule my training day at short notice to make sure I could still complete my training on a tight schedule I really appreciate the effort that was made to help accommodate me. Evening class was with instructer Matt who knows his stuff and puts you at ease talking about protective riding gear and answering any questions and moving onto the controls on a bike what they do and what daily checks and monthly checks to do covering fluid levels and tire tread minimum. As someone with basic knowledge on bikes I learnt so much more than i expected. My CBT training day was with Paul we started by getting our riding gear sorted and having a general chat about the day ahead. We went out on the pad and Paul instructed me to do basic control of the bike and moved onto manoeuvres like figure of 8, joining main road juctions, emergency stop and I struggled the most with u-turn hitting my leg or not leaning correctly but with Paul's guidance I felt more at ease and kept practicing until I felt confident with it. We went over each manoeuvre a good few times until Paul was happy with my ability without instruction. We then had a nice break for 30 mins and did theory discussion about what i had learnt so far and Paul gave his feedback and asked me questions on highway code. Paul asked if I felt ready to go on the road as he was happy with my training so far. We headed out and I must say Paul picked up on a few things I was doing wrong and each time we pulled over and he explained so clearly how to do correct the issue which was a big help considering the nerves of being on the road and putting everything you learnt into action can be difficult but each time the nerves got less and less and the knowledge was there to improve. I'm not a perfect student and had to repeat a few manoeuvres while out on the roads and Paul didn't missed a beat he knew straight away what I had missed out with my checks and made me aware if I was going to close to cars or too wide round corners so I could adjust myself correctly. Paul's knowledge of motorbike riding is worth every penny I paid for the course. The whole day was enjoyable and the hours flew by. I can't wait to get my new motorbike. I would highly recommend to anyone learning with gordano motorcycle training very professional and knowledgeable absolutely a pleasure to learn with them.

Fantastic experience: Did my CBT on Wednesday and the instructor was very professional and knowledgeable very helpful gordano motorcycle training I would highly recommend to friends and anyone looking for training to get on the road can't wait to come back and do my mod1 and mod2 with them big thank you to Paul and Tracey and hole team

Fantastic experience: I carefully considered which school to pick, because the prices significantly varied for the cbt+mods 1&2. Then, after reading around, I signed up with Gordano MT. The training experience was practical and supportive, and as the result I passed the first time! Now, the trainers are very experienced, attentive, and immidietly adjusting to your weaknesses. The atmosphere is relaxed and cosy. I must come back and get a cup and do extra courses!

Negative experience: As an experienced driver with some practice on a 125cc scooter, I didn't really know what to expect of a CBT, so I left it in the hands of Paul to teach me. However, I felt it was being very dragged out, even though he kept saying how good my riding was. At 2.30 I was suddenly told I would need to come back which was quite a shock as I felt completely capable on the bike and was ready to hit the road and we still hadnt done element D and E...in 7 hours. It was difficult to get another day off work, and no money was mentioned to me about returning. During email exchanges to arrange another day, Paul said it would cost another £295 or maybe half a day, but he wasn't sure. When questioned, he became quite condescending and defensive, which I thought was very unprofessional. I decided not to arrange another day and go elsewhere. I went to a different training school who said I had no problem on the bike and couldn't believe I hadn't passed in the one day. My partner, who had paid the cost as a gift to me, contacted Paul for a refund, as I had not received the service he had paid for ( which we all know I would/ should have passed in a day) and Paul accused my partner of being rude, using brow beating conduct and he used the excuse that I had been taught to ride, badly which was completely untrue and that I had serious error in my riding skills. I believe Paul prolonged my training, possibly because I am a woman or as he kept saying, it was too hot to wear his riding gear. We were advised by the other school to report Gordano Motorcycle Training to the DVSA as they really believed I had been misled. Of course, this will all be denied but that was very much my experience. Very costly and sadly not much learning. In your response, you are insulting myself, my partner and another training school. I have been out on my scooter numerous times and I'm not dead, nor did I receive lessons from my partner that inhibited my skills, as you claim. He had already spoken to you about being in the car park as when he turned up at 2pm, he expected us to be out on the practical training. He was surprised to see we were still there but he parked away from us while he finished his paperwork. He certainly didn't watch and wait for us to finish. You also made no attempt to acknowledge him when you walked past him on a break, given it was he that you corresponded with previous. You never said on the day that I had balance issues or any issue with manoeuvres. I believe you let element C run on far too long then told me far too late in the day that I'd have to return. We both agreed to leave 'early' due to me having to return. We paid for a 1-1 and it's not about being gracious or otherwise. I had no issue with your training. You clearly have experience but given this acute awareness you say you have, you weren't aware this day. I do believe it was dragged out and I do believe, along with other professional trainers, that I was at a competent level that your prejudice failed to see. I have moved on from this, but it needs to be said that you can't throw insults around the way that you have and I feel that it is you that needs the grace to deal professionally with a complaint.