Phoenix Motorcycle Training – Milton Keynes

Honestly, best school in Buckingham and surrounding area.

I came to these guys after doing CBT with someone else and came to these guys to do Mod 1 & 2.
Passed both first time and would recommend to anyone.

George and the whole team thank you and keep smashing it

Very good team of experianced riders and well looked after equitment

Liam, George and Ben were all brilliant and extremely helpful. I went from being completely unable to ride a bike having never touched one to passing both my Mod 1 and 2 first time in a handful of sessions.

Absolutely amazing guys

George & Liam were great, very informative and helpful. I've had a good experience overall with Phoenix training. & I passed!!

Massive thanks to George and Liam!! Could not recommend them enough! Just passed my Mod 1 and 2 with them. Very positive experience from start to finish.

George was so great with the training for mod 1 and mod 2 he is a available asset to phoenix riding school, his knowledge and experience are dividend and would recommend anyone I know that is interested in learning to ride

I recently attended a CBT (Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)) at the Ridgeway Centre in Milton Keynes and left feeling very disappointed with the experience.
I understand that CBT is competency-based and not everyone passes on the day. However, my concerns relate to how the training was conducted and the fairness of the decision-making.
From early on, I raised concerns about the bike I was given. The throttle felt overly sensitive and difficult to manage. The instructor acknowledged this and even suggested that, due to my size, I might be better suited to a bigger bike. However, this was never followed through, and I remained on the same bike for the session.
Despite this, I completed the required off-road elements (including manoeuvres such as figure of eight, control exercises, and signalling) without coming off the bike and felt I was performing at a similar level to other riders who were later taken out on the road.
It became clear by around midday that only two riders would be taken out due to instructor limitations, and I was the one not selected to continue. This gave the impression that the decision had already been made earlier in the day, rather than being based purely on performance at that point.
The equipment provided also did not fit properly. The helmet was extremely tight, gloves were too small and restricted movement, and the high-visibility vest did not fit securely. Boots in my size were not available. This level of discomfort affects confidence and control when riding.
Additionally, the course is advertised as including classroom-based training, yet the theory session was conducted outside next to a container, which did not match what was advertised.
The course was advertised as running from 7am to 4pm, but my session effectively ended around midday without being given the opportunity to complete the full day.
I was then advised to return for a continuation session at an additional cost of PS120. Given the issues with equipment, the bike concerns that were not addressed, and the limited opportunity due to instructor capacity, I do not feel this is fair.
For context, I have previously completed CBT, so I am not new to riding and had expected a more consistent and structured experience.
Overall, I felt the experience did not reflect what was advertised, and I would encourage the provider to review equipment availability, bike allocation, and trainee-to-instructor capacity to ensure fairness for all learners

I completed my CBT with Phoenix Motorcycle Training in Milton Keynes on 21st April, and I am very happy with the overall experience and the quality of training.

At first, I was very nervous, but the trainer was extremely friendly and helped me feel comfortable and confident. He was highly knowledgeable and explained everything clearly, which made the learning process much easier.

I would especially like to thank my trainer, Hughes, for his support and guidance throughout the training.

Overall, it was a great experience, and I would highly recommend this training centre to anyone looking to complete their CBT.