Another double-first as Adam passes his both his module-1 and module-2 motorcycle tests first time!
Adam traveled over to Inner Circle Training from Liverpool on the recommendation of a friend who also passed his motorcycle test with us (both first time, naturally!). It was worth the trek to Stockport as he passed both his module-1 and module-2 motorcycle tests first time after just 2.5days of Direct Access training, a course ideally suited to his experience level as he’s been riding bikes off-road for several years.
Congratulations to both Ryan and Dave who both passed their module-2 motorcycle tests this afternoon at Bredbury Test Centre.
Ryan travelled all the way from Liverpool to take his DAS training with Inner Circle Training, opting for our 2.5day “Experienced Rider” course due to his background of riding off-road. This option paid off as he passed both his module-1 and module-2 motorcycle tests FIRST TIME!
Dave’s journey was a little longer, opting for a more ad-hoc training programme as he only held a provisional driving licence, but today he also passed his module-2 motorcycle test and will soon be the proud owner of a pink photocard licence instead of his previous green one!
Congratualtions, both of you!
Ryan and Dave with their DAS course completion certificates after passing their bike tests
For more details of how to obtain your motorcycle licence and the motorcycle test please see our “Looking to Get Your Licence” page.
Today has been another busy day, with Nathan first up with his category A2 (he’s only 20!) motorcycle test at 9:17 this morning. Not that the early start (ok, it’s not THAT early!) was a problem for him as he sailed through the module-2 test and was rewarded with the comment “nice ride” by the examiner!
So that’s another double-first as he passed his module-1 test first time last week!
Congratulations, Nathan!
Nathan rightly smiling after obtaining his category A2 bike licence
Next up was Simon, whose test was at 12:43. The examiner must have had a good lunch because he also passed, at his first attempt, and with ZERO FAULTS!
Well done, Simon!
Simon took a shine to our Gladius training bike, but that’s not what he’s bought…
Both riders are very happy because now they get to ride their new bikes – Nathan has bought a Honda CBR650F our friends at North West Honda, who also paid for his DAS course! Simon has a new KTM 690 Enduro R waiting in his garage at home, and I suspect that he will be out riding it by the time I finish typing this!
Our chief instructor, Paul, has just returned from a trip to Portugal where he was ‘working’ as part of the Globebusters team leading groups of European Triumph dealers as they test-rode the latest bikes.
With over 100 motorcycles arriving by lorry to join the 40 or so already in Portugal for the press launch, the logistics of this operation were quite something. Organised by Triumph’s central marketing team, the event invited dealers from all over Europe to stay for a couple of nights so that they could become familiar with the updated Bonneville range – the gorgeous Street Twin 900, Bonneville T120 and stunning Thruxton R cafe-racer; the revised Speed Triple R and the vastly updated and technologically advanced Tiger Explorer 1200 XCA. Each group of dealers would get a full day riding the bikes, arranged so they rode each model for over an hour in the twisty roads around the event’s base in Cascais.
Paul flew out on the Thursday, helped unload the bikes and equipment on the Friday and then joined the other riders to test out the proposed route and suggest changes. On the Sunday he got to ride the route one more time to ensure it was suitable and to check out the various coffee stops and change over points. Monday saw the first group of dealers arrive and Paul led a group of 15 – mostly Belgians with a few Italians – on a 250Km route over the course of the day as the bikes were put through their paces – in glorious sunshine. Tuesday was the turn of the Germans and it rained in the morning, the roads turning treacherously slippery resulting in the ride being cut short, but when the sun returned in the afternoon he headed back out again with his group so they got to try all the bikes. Wednesday was overcast for the French, before the sun came out again for the Brits on Thursday, both groups completing the full 250Km route. The British group included the “2 Robs” from Youles Triumph’s Manchester and Blackburn showrooms, and although they were not in Paul’s group they both had a great time! Friday was the final day and the heavens opened again with visibility really poor for the Spanish contingent, over half of which decided discretion was the better part of valour and opted to return to the hotel after the first stop, meaning Paul also returned to help pack up the bikes and equipment for the rest of the day.
The end of event celebrations almost resulted in Paul missing his flight home, but he’s now recovered and back instructing. Whilst he was away the team of Nic and Geoff did a great job delivering CBTs and DAS courses, with more module 1 test passes and riders given the chance to ride their 125s unsupervised!
Some pictures from the trip:
Paul with his steed for the event – a new Triumph Tiger Explorer XRPaul’s group of bikes lined up outside the dealers’ hotel. 3 of each – Explorer, Speed Triple R, Thruxton R, Bonneville T120, Street TwinAt the lunch venue, Quinta de Sant’Ana, Gradil, PortugalRob from Youles Triumph Manchester aboard the beautiful Thruxton R – big smile!The Globebusters team in their Triumph high-viz jackets, from left to right: Paul, Rhys Lawrey, Craig Carey-Clinch, Tiffany CoatesThe British dealers celebrate on the ocean front at the end of their day riding the new Triumphs in Portugal
Massive congratulations to Alex, who has passed both her module-1 and module-2 motorcycle tests at the first attempt and with scoring no faults on either test becomes the latest member of our exclusive “double-first, double-clean” club!
Alex’s busy work schedule meant that our regular DAS course wasn’t suitable, so we worked around her diary to ensure she was fully prepared for both tests and it certainly paid off with a flawless performance both on the module-1 manoeuvres and out on the road for her module-2 motorcycle test.
Alex after passing both her mod-1 and mod-2 motorcycle tests first time with no faults!
With both her and her partner, Simon, having bought brand new Triumph Street Triples, the pressure was certainly on when she took her tests, but that didn’t stop her from getting the best result possible. Paul (our instructor) then went with her to collect her bike from Youles Triumph in Manchester – I think he may have been a little jealous as the bike is simply stunning!
Alex collecting her new Triumph Street Triple from Youles, Manchester
Congratulations to Jose, who achieved a double first today by passing his Direct Access module 2 motorcycle test first time to go with his first time module 1 motorcycle test pass from Monday! Having now got his full category A motorcycle licence, he is in a quandary as to which bike to buy as he likes both Yamaha’s excellent MT07 and also the Harley-Davidson 883 Iron – quite a diverse choice and we look forward to seeing which one he chooses!
Jose with his Inner Circle Training DAS course completion certificate
Jose’s double-first is yet another example of the effectiveness of our 3.5day DAS course and the quality of our instructors Paul and Nic, who split the responsibility for taking him through his DAS course!
The first person to take their motorcycle tests with us in 2016 is Tony, who also built our lovely new classroom which has been doing a great job of preventing customer frostbite this Winter!
Tony did his CBT with us at the start of January and then took our 3.5day Competent Rider DAS course before taking his module-1 motorcycle test last week, which he passed with flying colours and zero faults. Then today he took his module-2 motorcycle test this morning and passed that too, making it another DOUBLE FIRST!
A happy Tony with his Inner Circle DAS course completion certificate after passing his motorcycle tests first time!
An early Christmas present for David this morning, Christmas Eve, as he passed his module-2 motorcycle test FIRST TIME to get his full bike licence in time for Christmas!
David already has a collection of classic motorcycles, so now he’s got the licence needed to ride them, I wonder which he will choose for his first ride?
A happy David who passed his bike test first time on Christmas Eve!
Another round of hearty congratulations are due this week to Chris, who only did his CBT with us last Tuesday, before embarking on our 3.5day DAS (Direct Access) course. He loved riding the Gladius, and worked hard to improve his skills, taking and passing his Module-1 motorcycle test at the first attempt on Monday.
Then today (Thursday) he took and passed his module-2 motorcycle test, also at the first attempt!
So now Chris has a full category A motorcycle licence and can ride any bike he chooses, no wonder he looks pleased!
Another double-first as Chris passes both mod-1 and mod-2 bike tests first time
It’s been a busy couple of weeks here at Inner Circle Training, despite the inclement weather resulting in cancellations of module-1 tests due to a water-logged test area!
In the last couple of weeks, Mike passed his mod-2 test for his category A2 motorcycle licence just a couple of days before jetting off to a new life in Spain!
Felicitaciones! Mike!
Mike passes his category A2 motorcycle test!
and today, both Camren and Steve passed their full category A motorcycle tests, enabling them to ride any motorcycle they fancy!
Well done, guys!
Camren and Steve show off their Inner Circle certificates after passing their bike tests
