At Valley Bike School, we pride ourselves on giving the best possible training. Although we have become bigger since setting up in 1999, we have not lost sight of the fact that the student must come first. We believe that safety is the cornerstone of motorbike training and, as we say elsewhere, passing a test is a 40 minute experience - safety is for life.

Here are a few of the things that previous students have said about us. For more, following this link at The Review Centre.

This is to say thank you to everyone at VBS. I would recommend VBS to anyone considering learning to ride. My experience was very enjoyable and well priced. All members of staff that I came into contact with were knowledgeable, courteous and professional throughout. Genuinely nice people. I've now got a big bike and an even bigger grin!!

Many thanks

Stephen (Bury) 08/02/10

A big thank you to everyone at VBS.

Great facilities and fabulous range of equipment.

Excellent standard of tuition throughout, safe, progressive and very supportive.

Everyone is treated exactly the same and you are able to learn at a pace that suits you.

All staff extremely friendly and always available to listen or give advice.

I am now proud to be a member of the 6.5 club and am looking forward to popping out on a Sunday when I can.

I would recommend Joe, Michelle and the team to anyone considering taking up Biking.

All in all a fantastic experience.

Chris (Northwich) 23/01/10

To read more of the 6.5 Club click here

Just to say a HUGE thank you for helping me to achieve one of my longest held secret ambitions! I was genuinely impressed by the professionalism, safety consciousness, supportiveness and general niceness and human-ness of everyone. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at VBS - it's sooooo nice to be treated as an individual and not just as a 'girl'!!!! The sessions were fun, challenging, chilly (at times!!) but packed with advice, support, lots of patience, humour (albeit dubious on occasions!) nice tours and tips for success - loved it, thanks!! Achieving this goal means a lot to me so thanks guys for everything!! 
Cheers! 

Emma (Burnley) 18/12/09

Excellent friendly instructors, who put you at ease, and appreciate that you may be a total novice and never been near a motorbike. I went from novice to passing full test in 3 months. 

Even when you pass they still don't mind you popping in for a brew and asking advice riding techniques.

Damian (Rossendale) 11/10/09

VBS came with a friends' recommendation, and I wasn't disappointed! From the day I arrived, everyone was friendly and a calm atmosphere was created which lifted a lot of my initial nervousness. The instructors were professional throughout and really gave me confidence. They happily structured the learning to my specific needs rather than just a step by step program. Most importantly they helped me achieve a 1st time pass and allowed me to enjoy the world of biking. Strongly recommended to anyone interested in taking the first steps to safe riding.

Martin (Bury) 20/09/09

Valley Bike School was a excellent choice for me. The team were brill and provided cbt training and direct access.

Ian (Manchester) 17/09/09

Fully recommend anybody to learn with Valley Bike School as I had a good time with friendly people who care about how quick you learn. Some training schools seem to take advantage of trying to spin things out to make money at the expense of learning as I found out before going to Valley Bike School.

Peter (Bolton) 07/09/09

Valley Bike School, Rossendale, Lancashire made taking my CBT a fantastic experience, a great set of tutors dedicated to producing safe riders, absolutely professional setup but with the personal touch to make the day enjoyable. I cannot recommend them high enough and will certainly be back as I progress in my riding. Genuinely engaging tutors, fantastic with first time riders and a really professional setup.

Phil (Burnley) 06/07/09

Excellent motorcycle training from Valley Bike School, for beginners or the more experienced riders. Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, no pressure, could save your life. Bad points,  put two sugars in my cup of tea instead of one!!!! ;-)

David (Rawtenstall) 22/06/09

I was persuaded by a friend to take my Motorbike test, as a natural progression to my current hobby of Road Biking. I was given a name of school who would do my CBT which was where my Friend was doing his. It wasn't horrid but I got home after the day, and seriously considered if it was for me. I then decided to try VBS for my lessons and I can honestly say it was the best thing I did. 

I hated my car lessons when I learnt but I really looked forward to the bike lessons. And the main reason for me was the people who work at VBS. They always went above and beyond with everything. After a lesson you get off the bike feeling like Valentino Rossi, and full of confidence. Even if you made a mistake, somehow they can turn it into a positive situation, and you leave your lesson wishing you could go back out for another two hours. 

Another big plus has been the safety and awareness they have taught me. I now got out cycling and it's like having an extra pair of eyes. I cannot recommend them enough. 5 Star Service with a smile! 

Good points in addition to the above Everything! But especially the teachers, who make you feel so relaxed when out, and never fail to make you laugh... I have passed first time, and will miss everyone at VBS. But no doubt I will call in and say hello from time to time.

David (Rawtenstall) 02/06/09

Valley Bike School, make passing your bike test, fun and enjoyable while learning the safest way to ride!

Big thanks guys!

Damien (Salford) 21/04/09

I did my CBT with another bike school and had a few lessons with them in city areas - not much variety in the route and lots of road works around Manchester - then I found valley bike school, Rossendale - what a pleasant change! Good kit to borrow - boots (I've seen them being polished!), helmets, gloves, waterproofs, well protected jackets - not to mention the bikes! I immediately felt welcome - with good lounge area, tea/coffee and good company - wish I'd done my CBT with them - they do offer pre-CBT lessons which would have saved me taking 2 week days off work with the other bike school - as I had to repeat my CBT with them - I'm sure that with VBS I could have passed the CBT first time - and at the weekend. 

I had a variety of instructors - with sessions once or twice per week and was told to take the best advice from each of them. The change in instructors was really good for me as the test is obviously with a different person - so I felt that having comments from different instructors meant I was ready for someone new to assess my riding. We went to many places - Bolton, Blackburn and local to Rawtenstall - I received great advice, I always felt safe and that they were paying attention to my riding and giving feedback that actually helped me improve on my weak spots. I tried a few different bikes - and when I found my favourite - they arranged that it was available for my lessons and test. 

I did start training for the new 2 part test with them - slaloms, figure of 8 etc.. as it looked like there were no old style test dates available but they rang me in the week to say they had found an appointment for the old style test for me- so I took it and passed. I felt that they were already well prepared and geared towards training for the new style test - which is great as it isn't in effect yet - I didn't feel like a guinea pig. I was really impressed that they found a test date for me and rang me at work to give me the option to take it earlier - it shows they consider who is ready for the test - rather than handing out test dates to the next person who asks.

Good points, they rang me to check dates were OK - I always seemed to be the one ringing my past bike school. Good bikes and kit to borrow, great advice. Web forum for students. Tea, coffee and somewhere to sit. I've been to an average bike school in the past - and VBS were completely different - they really looked after me - they are a great friendly bike school that take an interest in the trainees - I'd recommend them to anyone

Ros (Manchester) 19/04/09


Hi EVERYONE at Valley Bike School. Just wanted to thank you all for the fun, the enjoyment, the thrills and the spills that I have had since October when I first meet you guys and started lessons from CBT to test....with some good weather, I got there with your help. So once again, THANK YOU, and don't think that this is the last that you will see of me. From the training at CBT stage to test, cant fault you

If your looking for somewhere to train you how to ride safely, then go to Valley Bike School, you wont be sorry.

Stephen (Rochdale) 28/02/09

Valley Bike School was recommended to me by a friend, I now recommend it to anyone considering bike training. I found all the staff to be friendly and very helpful both on and off the bike. The tuition I received was second to none. My knowledge and confidence was greatly increased through the professionalism of my instructor. I passed my standard motorcycle test with no faults, that's how good they are! 

My time spent at Valley was fun and was a very positive experience. Very professional ,friendly and most important the instructors have a vast knowledge, teaching skills second to none

Ivor (Accrington) 23/02/09


This started as a dare by my work colleagues to do my CBT. After a pre-CBT lesson I was addicted and booked a theory test in anticipation of CBT completion and some practical lessons. Every instructor has been a positive re-enforcer of what I have learnt, and given constructive criticism of what went wrong to help me get it right. I had no experience and had never ridden before, but they took me to a Big Bike test pass and in the process due to the emphasis on safety, made me a much better car and bus driver as well

The philosophy is clearly to make you a safe and competent rider, no matter how long it takes. No corners are cut, and you can progress at your own pace, with support, humour, tea, coffee and a great atmosphere.

Martyn (Manchester) 19/12/08