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By *uvetdays OP Man
2 days ago

Cumbria

Has anyone ever learnt to ride, passed the CBT in their 50s?

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By *usan jonesTV/TS
2 days ago

Wolverhampton

Never been on a motorbike ever x the only promise I ever kept to my dad

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By *uvetdays OP Man
2 days ago

Cumbria

"Never been on a motorbike ever x the only promise I ever kept to my dad "

That's fair enough. We never had motorcyclists in our family so never really had any bad experiences to reflect upon.

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By *ohnsy2022Man
2 days ago

Chorley

I'm sure somebody must have taken up biking in their 50s.

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By *akedWoodMan
2 days ago

Nth Lincolnshire

Passed my motorbike test in my mid fifties, enjoyed riding for the first few months then slowly realised that every car, truck, and bus seemed determined to try and kill me! Developed a new found respect for motorcyclists but after about a year sold my bike and hung up my helmet after one too many near misses!

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By *uvetdays OP Man
2 days ago

Cumbria

I did try a couple of years ago but was just too fast paced! I felt out of my depth with the younger riders and quit half way through! I regret it but I think I needed more one on one without the pressure!

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By *ttmcdguyTV/TS
2 days ago

"Has anyone ever learnt to ride, passed the CBT in their 50s? "

I have known quite a few older men and women who have only just started riding later in life

I thought it was mid life crisis for them but realised it’s not

I think it’s that certain generation now has time on their hand and cash in their pockets

I would love to do my bike license but due to several historical injuries riding a motorbike isn’t an option

But I have very recently been looking at reverse trikes as you can ride them on a uk car license and imo slightly safer

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By *uvetdays OP Man
2 days ago

Cumbria

I've just been looking them up but it's not quite the same freedom..

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By *akedWoodMan
2 days ago

Nth Lincolnshire

I only had small numbers in my classes so had lots of personal tuition, maybe find a better/smaller school? I still occasionally ride but only on quieter roads or off-road trails. Stay away from cities, motorways and traffic in general.

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By *uvetdays OP Man
2 days ago

Cumbria

"I only had small numbers in my classes so had lots of personal tuition, maybe find a better/smaller school? I still occasionally ride but only on quieter roads or off-road trails. Stay away from cities, motorways and traffic in general."

That is absolutely what I want. Quiet roads, lake district lanes and small roads and the off road areas. I will have to find someone that has more time and patience to help me.

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By *likesausagesMan
1 day ago

Wolverley

Yes, did mine at 56

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By *astersteve906Man
1 day ago

Near Lutterworth

I've been riding all my life, down the pub one day a chap I know in his 50s asked me where the clutch and brakes were on my bike!

18 months later he now rides a Polaris Indian

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By *aldgaperMan
1 day ago

south

Had my first near death accident just before my fiftyeth birthday, all bones broken apart from right leg, prognosis at first was grim but here I am, do I still ride, fuckin right I do.

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By *ometimes cd300Man
1 day ago

leics

In my 60s and going for my cbt soon. Rode bikes in my youth but only upto 250cc so didn't need anything .

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By *otorcycle-guy00Man
1 day ago

Norwich

As a trainer I have seen many people in there later years doing cbt and even full test. (Some dont take advice from a 35 year old) but a lot iv seen. And speaking to a colleague about this they said recently have seen a rise in people doing itm especially since honda E clutch and bikes have evolved to assit people who have arthritis or hand joint issues. And even big 700cc scooters are coming more common. So definitely go for it and if think its beneficial go for full test and go touring outside UK.

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By *uriousguy18Man
1 day ago

Goole

Yes, did my CBT at 58 and full licence at 59. Rode bikes many years ago but never passed the bike test.

I found it easy to get back into and enjoy getting out now on the bike. Just always very aware of other road users and as I have grandkids I don't go mad just cruise along and enjoy the ride.

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By *aytimeMan
1 day ago

patchway

I passed my test in my late 30's..

new hobby with like minded people..lot of fun but obviously not without risks...

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By *ummertime01TV/TS
1 day ago

Windsor

Yeah. Rode scooters in the dim distant past then after covid wanted to system again.

The L plate was annoying do had to pass CBT and main test. All good now and I have a 700cc bike.

Nice

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By *shubMan
1 day ago

manningtree

Yes, it's never too late and so much fun to be had on a motorbike.

Think about advanced training once you've based the test too.

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By *arleyBearMan
1 day ago

chester area

I don’t think there is a better time to get into bikes if that’s what you want. It’s approximately £1200 to get a full license now and there are some very nice mid range/cc bikes available 400-600 seems to be ideal at the moment probably the biggest growing sector and if you fell like you can’t keep up with the bigger bikes DONT ride at your own pace

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By *ildwestheroMan
1 day ago

Llandrindod Wells

I passed my motorbike test at 17. A very simplistic affair compared to today. Ride down one street, use indicators or hand signals and do an emergency stop whilst examiner stood and watched. A couple of highway code questions and I'd passed.

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By *rian54Man
1 day ago

nr alton

Pasted my test when I was 16 it was easy then ,72 now and never been without a bike can't imagine not having 1.

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By *ammiTV/TS
1 day ago

Ayr

Partner has just bought a Suzuki GSX1000, she's returning to biking at 67. I am still considering doing the full test to join her on the road. As a pedal cyclist over all my life I'm used to dodging the half wits on 4 wheels.

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By *etmepants offMan
1 day ago

luton

Passed test when 16 on a 250 honda, now ride a 125 don't need anything bigger anymore

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By *aytimeMan
1 day ago

patchway

"Yes, it's never too late and so much fun to be had on a motorbike.

Think about advanced training once you've based the test too."
i did the bikesafe course and found it invaluable

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By *rian54Man
1 day ago

nr alton

I did an advanced riding course in my 60s with retired motorcycle cop,it was amazing and completely changed my riding style well worth it.

Also did an offload coarse improved massively my confidence on slippery roads

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By *aturesub60Man
1 day ago

Peterborough

Been riding bikes all my life.. but nowadays, strictly sunny weather only.. (yes I know, what a wimp). Still riding but think I’ll have to sell the old girl as bones and muscles hurt too much..lol

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By *aturesub60Man
1 day ago

Peterborough

Always wanted to ride it dressed .. ie leather mini, thigh high boots shirt sexy jacket etc but never had the nerve..lol

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By *iSexExplorerMan
1 day ago

Watford/St. Albans

I’ve been riding since the 1980s but I know plenty of friends who only took it up much later in life. You do not have to ride fast - there’s a huge movement towards slower bikes (either modern classics like the Royal Enfields or small adventure bikes like the 300-400cc class from Honda and various Chinese manufacturers). Anything will get you out of the city and into the countryside.

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By *uvetdays OP Man
1 day ago

Cumbria

I really wish I'd stuck with it. It just seemed to be going too quickly and I was the oldest person there! Anxiety blah blah and feeling like I was holding the others back I walked away! I sold my bike and now getting the urge again but I think I'd need more one on one.

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By *oger1234Man
21 hours ago

Salisbury

I bought my first motor bike for my 70th birthday did my C B T and have been riding it ever since I ride it every day to and from work and love it rain or shine.

I’d be quite happy to do my test but the cost is the problem.

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By *riefsMan
21 hours ago

gorey

Lots of older guy pass it with absolutely no problem

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By *shleigh1964TV/TS
19 hours ago

penzance

Yep, going back a few years mind. One of best things I did, had some great bikes.

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By *ustOneBearMan
17 hours ago

Neath

"Passed my motorbike test in my mid fifties, enjoyed riding for the first few months then slowly realised that every car, truck, and bus seemed determined to try and kill me! Developed a new found respect for motorcyclists but after about a year sold my bike and hung up my helmet after one too many near misses!"

I rode for about 25 years but it got that every trip someone would try to kill me. I had done the advance motorcycle test, but decided it just wasn’t fun anymore in London.

I got wiped out twice. Have lots of metal and screws in me. Both by women drivers. One pulled out in front of me to do a three point turn. One accelerated across a main road from the side road on the right. Luckily I heard the tires squeal so managed to brake so she only took the front end out rather than run over me.

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