Sounds like a bit of a cluster.
My guess he had plans yesterday...maybe watching the footie.
Either way...it's good you can laugh it off. Hope you get it sorted and pass soon
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Sounds like a bit of a cluster.
My guess he had plans yesterday...maybe watching the footie.
Either way...it's good you can laugh it off. Hope you get it sorted and pass soon
Bummer, hope you get it sorted soon
Sorry to hear that, I have confidence that Able Training with sort you out though!
Sorry to hear about your troubles. Like you say, not professional if they're on the phone all the time. I'm surprised they managed to get tests at all at the weekend. Bristol won't do weekend tests. I'll PM you my number... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Sorry to hear that >:( Hope you get sorted soon.
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Sorry to hear you got messed about - can you please name them so i am aware as I don't want to put anyone there as I only recommend schools on student recommendations and/ or I know and trust. If you don't want to post it please PM me it
Give abletraining a call as I've heard good things about them 8-) [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Hey Stu,
Company is Bike2Bike in Newbury. I believe its not just me that they messed around. I spoke with a mate of mine today who said he did his training through them and they also messsed him around with being inconsistant with dates and details.
I was really just looking for somewhere local to do the training but to be honest even though their office was based in Newbury, we (hubbie and I and instructor) had to travel all the way to somewhere in Basingstoke from Newbury to get somewhere to train.
So now im not to worried on how far i need to travel for the training. So I will be giving Able training a call. Hard expensive lesson learnt but at least we can move forward feeling more secure.
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Sorry to gear your News. You will get sorted probably for the best Mark will get you sorted. Keep going [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Thanks for all the recommendations folks. We've now got Nicky and hubby sorted and booked in, with a healthy WiltshireBikers discount... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Im now a happy bunny :) Thanks everyone
Glad your sorted now and Mark doesn't let people down, not even sure he has a mobile ;D so he can't spend all day on the phone
Sounds like its sorted for you now Nicky so with luck you soon have your part one.
Glad to hear uve got good news, from wot ive been told able training are really good and helpful [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Thanks for letting me know - luckily I've never recommended them to anyone! But then again i only use 2 and thats Able Training and Riding in Action depending on peoples location - these are both training schools i know trust and like thier training technique (being a former instructor I look at it different than a student [smiley=thumbsup.gif] ) As Able training will vouch I will check them out before - I do speak to students and check realistic pass rates none of this fabricated made up ****e so many say!Quote:
Originally Posted by nico_stew
I can highly recommend Riding in Action in Wroughton - I did my training with them. Big thumbs up to those guys [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Riding in Action are good guys. I know Martin very well. We're ex-CSM instructors, as are a lot of bike instructors. One thing about CSM, they had very good training techniques... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Update time.
Module 1 is booked for This Monday. Soooo excited and am feeling confident and ready to take it on.
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Goodluck for Monday Nicky shows how good training can help and its great you now feel confident.
Good luck! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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Good luck
good luck [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Fingers crossed for you Nicky :)
Right here is the update. I failed mod 1 today :(
BUT
I didnt fail on something bad. I didnt get any faults at all, and did both the speed tests at the right speed first time, but
the examiner said that I did not stop fast enough on the emergency stop.
Granted, I was so so happy that i was home free and that all the rest of the manouvers had gone right, that I know i must have let my guard down a bit and could have breaked harder.
Anyway, I had a bit of a cry and realised that everything happens for a reason. Mark has been brilliant!! Will be redoing the test next week some time I hope.
Hope is not yet lost.
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Sorry to hear that Nicky you have been trying so hard, still now you know you can do it all so next week you should sail through.
Congrats for getting everything else so right - that is a real achievement. I know you'll be just fine next time. I will be thinking of you and wishing you well! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Never in biking can you let your guard down as that's when things can go wrong - but there is no better time to learn this than right at the very start - will hopefully hold you in good stead as a great rider! Which will be very soon! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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Mike and I were very disappointed for you. The build up to test had all been about pushing the bike around, and the slow manoeuvres. I have to say Nicky was brilliant during the practise. She actually did all the exercises perfectly first time! In fact, three times in a row! I know she'll get it next time. All she's got to do is squeeze the brake a little harder and the jobs done.
Look out for the dog poop! And keep practising the E-stops... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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HAHHAAHAHAH i need a plastic swirling terd to put at the end of that e stop !! [smiley=happy.gif]
Dam Shame. Nail it next time [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Hey Nicky well done for demonstrating good bike control, sorry to hear the e stop wasn't as quick as it should be. Do you get 2 goes at it like you would if you were too slow through the speed trap?
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HAHHAAHAHAH i need a plastic swirling terd to put at the end of that e stop !! [smiley=happy.gif][/quote]
No need to talk about the examiner like that! Only doing his job... ;D
No Bob. You only get a second chance at the exercises if 'too slow' was the only fault. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by bobf279
ah right thanks Mark
Nevermind NB... I'm sure this is something that is easily rectified especially with Mark's help.
You'll fly through it next time round [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Im glad i dont have to do these new tests, i really dont think id pass!!!
i did mine a looooong time ago, so i got "respek" for people doing it now......
good luck Nicky. :-)
I did it, Thanks to Mark (who is my new God i must add).
Module 1 done and dusted. Module 2 next Thurday [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Congratulations, that's fantastic news - fingers crossed for next Thursday but I'm sure you'll do great [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Good going, well done
Brilliant news. Well done. You'll sail through the next bit I'll bet :D
Brilliant, Well done to you! [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] Good luck for next Thursday! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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