Blog Category: Training
What motorcycle licence do I need? A guide to motorbike licencing
Hopefully if you’re reading this you’re either thinking about getting on the road, or you know somebody who is interested in learning to ride.
Sharing The Adventure of Cycling
Over the last few years at Delucci Retreat, I’m seeing more couples riding together and sharing cycling adventures.
Scooter Insurance Tips: Part One
Probably due to the fact that we all hope never have to claim on a motor insurance policy, nobody really likes to pay for it.
Cycle Training: Never judge a book by its cover
By running an athlete training camp here in Portugal called Delucci Retreat I get to see all kinds of people.
Triathlon Training Camps – The Benefits
For those who don’t already know I run a training camp in Portugal called the Delucci Retreat where I help people train for Triathlon, Cycling and Running events.
Getting Recovery Right - Iron man to Duathlon in a week
We can read all the magazines, ask various fellow athletes for advice, which of course are all important, but the key is to know how your body functions - only you truly know.
RoSPA Advanced Bike Test
Way back in 2003 I took part in my first bit of advanced bike training; it started with a BikeSafe course (a cost effective way to gain some knowledge and have your riding style analysed by the professionals).
Motorcycle Training – Part 4: Taking the test
We looked at theory tests, booking and taking your CBT and motorcycle lessons in previous parts of this series and in this latest blog we will look at the final steps to obtaining your full motorcycle licence – the module 1 and 2 tests!The practical test is now split into 2 parts, the module 1 which takes place at an off road training centre and focuses on bike control and manoeuvring and module 2 which is a 30-40 minute road ride.
125cc Motorcycles Perfect Learning Machines and Commuters
125cc Motorcycles for a lot of people are the machines where the passion for 2 wheels start.
Motorcycle Training – Part 3: Larger Motorcycles
In the last blog we looked at theory tests and compulsory basic training (CBT) here:
Motorcycle Training - Part 2: The CBT
Finding a Training CentreLast time we went through obtaining a licence and booking and completing the motorcycle theory test (Part 1 can be found here:
Motorcycle Training - Part 1: Licence and Theory
IntroductionWelcome to the first part in our new series of blogs on how to get into motorcycling.
Getting on the road
If you want to simply drive a car we all know that at 17 you can take some lessons, pass a theory test then take a practical test and go thrashing off in your dads Ferrari.
