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MOTORCYCLING is for everyone
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Phoenix Motorcycle Training is making motorcycling accessible to everyone, and Linda Pilbeam, 71, proves that with the right support age certainly isn’t a limiting factor. The beauty of motorcycling is that there’s no particular time or way to get started with it. For 71-year-old Linda Pilbeam, the road to a full licence was a long…
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PHOENIX TOY RUN brings joy to young people with disabilities
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Phoenix Motorcycle Training is delighted to announce the return of its much-loved annual Toy Run, taking place on Saturday, 13 December 2025. This festive charity ride unites the motorcycle community in a celebration of generosity and holiday spirit — all in support of Rutherford School in South Croydon. Now in its second decade, the Phoenix…
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GET INTO BIKING and save money
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Here’s a life hack that can get you into motorcycling, make you a safer rider, and save you money – it’s a no-brainer, right?!? This is a good time to be a 16–24-year-old just about to get into motorcycling. Why? Well, the new Try Ride initiative from the National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) and Phoenix…
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LACK OF INSTRUCTORS stops people getting into motorcycling
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The skills gap in motorcycle training is making it more difficult for new riders to get on two wheels. Getting into motorcycling is not easy. Aside from your nan thinking that you’ve joined a gang, getting a licence is nowhere near as easy as it could be, and in many areas it’s difficult to find…
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TRY RIDES get young people on motorcycles, and make them safer
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Phoenix Motorcycle Training is welcoming the next generation of riders into the wonderful world of motorcycling with the easy, stress-free and affordable Try Ride initiative. And it aims to make them safer riders, too. With the aim of introducing more young people to motorcycling, the UK’s largest motorcycle training provider Phoenix Motorcycle Training, and the National Young Rider…
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BIKING FREEDOM REGAINED for paralysed rider
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When Jacob Davies-Pyke was paralysed from the chest down, it forced him to adjust and reassess his life in every way. It also seemed like the end of something he was passionate about – riding bikes. But with enormous willpower, determination, and tailored and dedicated training, it didn’t take him long to get back on…
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RIDER SKILLS: Adjusting your attitude!
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Riding is as much a mental task as it is a physical one, and developing a good attitude towards riding makes the entire process a lot easier. We spoke to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to find out how to train our brain to guide us through all the…
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RIDING SKILLS: Mastering slow control
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Slow riding is a skill all its own. It’s one of those things that looks really easy but catches many riders out as it’s not something people often practice. We spoke to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to find out how to hone our slow-speed riding technique, and what…
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RIDING SKILLS: Stay safe and avoid hazards
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Motorcycling is amazing, but riding on our busy roads is not always free from danger. Adopting a defensive riding style and a keen eye for potential hazards can make your ride more enjoyable – and keep you safe at the same time. We talked to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle…
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RIDER SKILLS: Taking to the Trails!
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Riding ‘off-road’ might look intimidating from the outside looking in, but it doesn’t have to be, particularly when you’re being shown the ropes by Phoenix Trails. Fancy a bit of trail riding but don’t know where to start? With centre’s close to the legal-lane abundant Salisbury Plains, North Downs, West Pennines and Peak District, the…
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