The truth? Most CBT nerves have nothing to do with ability. They’re about uncertainty. The vast majority of riders complete their CBT in one day — especially if they arrive prepared and calm.

Riding teaches you to trust yourself. It demands presence, focus, and courage. The road becomes a canvas where you paint your story with every turn and every stop. It is a motorcycling passion blog because it celebrates the spirit that drives us to push beyond limits and find joy in the journey.

One of the biggest mistakes riders make when getting back on a bike after winter is jumping straight into a long ride or busy group event.

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re somewhere on the UK motorcycling licence rollercoaster. And if you’re anything like me — over 50, fuelled by grit, and just a bit flipping stubborn — then you probably know that this journey isn’t just about passing a test. It’s about proving to yourself that you can and won’t give up.