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Joining Instructions: CBT (Compulsory Basic Training)

CBT (Compulsory Basic Training)

Thank you for booking with RideSafe.im! You have successfully booked your course, please carefully read the joining instructions below as there is important information on what you need to wear, bring with you and where you are meeting your instructor.

The CBT — Compulsory Basic Training — is the first step of your motorcycling journey. This course is a maximum of 4 hours in duration.

Where to meet

All first time CBT’s must be started within the approved training site at Port Soderick. This is located adjacent to the public car park on the left (travelling towards the glen/beach from Marine Drive). If bringing a vehicle, please park in the public car park and walk over to the site.

Address:
CBT training site, Port Soderick, IM4 1BH
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Requirements

  • You need to wear:

    • A helmet which complies with BS 6658:1985 or ECE22.05. Helmets are available for hire if required.
    • A jacket which should ideally be warm, waterproof and provide good abrasion protection.
    • Good quality leather (or strong material) gloves. These should cover and extend above the wrist.
    • A pair of sturdy boots which cover the ankles, and which provide good grip.
    • Tough jeans or trousers – no shorts, lightweight materials or skinny fit trousers which may ride up and expose the lower leg.

  • Also bring:

    • IOM driving licence (at least provisional).
    • Glasses, if you need them for driving.
    • Valid insurance certificate (if using your own motorbike).
    • If using your own motorbike, it must clearly display uncut L plates to the front and rear

If you have any questions, please look at our website RideSafe.im for additional information then email enquiries@ridesafe.im and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

We look forward to seeing you soon. Thank you – Team RideSafe.im