With over 190 testimonials and pictures still to add to this page thanks to everyone for all their kind words and big smiles, we'll post you here soon!

Our most recent congratulations go to...

Jim 'The Sausage' Coverley, Miles Torrent,  Ben Faux, Tom Ludgrove, Dennis Bernard, Clive Roberts, Jean Claude Nonchalente, Keith Tomson, Jonathan Sim, Stuart Verity, Martin Crane, Bjorn Agren, Paul Cardy, Robin Watson, Lawrence Rotimi, Alvin Attry, Ben Chamberlaine, Michiel van der Walt, Craig Wiltshire, Laura Ichajaranich, Conor McCaugham, Matthew de Standeau, Michal Ordon, Marion Bidmead, Chris Laing, Miranda West, Robert Andrews, Roy Exley, Nigel Bailey, Stan Lee

That's (still) a 90% first time test pass rate for 2008 so far, hats off to you all.

Dear Eastside Riders,

Just wanted to say a BIG thankyou for my CBT, I had a great time, and as Marvin said to me ..."Usman, there wasn't a single moment when I didn't catch you smiling today, I can see you really enjoyed yourself".  He was right.

A big thankyou to Lian for being there to chat to & for the advice she gave me.  I didn't get around to speaking to Marc, except over the phone ages ago, but he has an awesome smile!!

And a very, very special thankyou to Marvin!!  He made it so easy, he explained and demonstrated it all, and it was nothing short of perfect!!

All the staff were very helpful and understanding, and if it were up to me, they would all get a payrise!!

Once again thanks,

Usman Ali

(Peugeot Speedfight 100)

Dear Eastside Riders,

Thankyou for helping me get my CBT.  You guys provided the essentials that gave me the confidence to buy my bike.  Thanks to everyone who works there and thanks Marv for giving me advice on choosing a bike.

From Daynolin

Thanks so much for everything.

Everyone at Eastside Riders are brilliant and incredibly supportive. Lian is a very good instructor and if it wasn't for her direction I couldn't have done it; firm but fair is her forte (she's a lovely person too!). It has been really good fun the last few weeks doing
the various courses, and getting my licence is the icing on the cake.

Thanks again for everything, I'll pop round sometime in the near future to say 'hi'.

Best wishes, 'Sausage' aka Jim Coverley

Hello there,

I just wanted to pass my feedback on yesterdays training for my CBT.

MARVIN is the most excellent trainer I have ever seen, he is a very good man with wonderful skills.

Thanks!

Regards

Muhammad Naeem

Hi Marc,

Firstly I would like to say thankyou for including me in yesterday's CBT training program at very short notice. I also wish to thank you and Kim for making it such a pleasant experience and for ensuring I was included in the first group to complete the course. This was of tremendous help to me.

I was also pleased it turned out to be a sunny day .

Wishing you every success,

Rami Kanzen

Just a word to say thanks.  My instructor was professional, courteous, and, importantly for me, patient throughout. As an older woman on the course I was a little apprehensive, all but one of my learner colleagues were male and all were much younger. However, my instructor created a very inclusive, welcoming and totally professional atmosphere which made me feel comfortable. Because I felt comfortable I was able to learn, and because I was able to learn – I passed my test – first time!

Eastside riders instructors are thorough and constructive. During my training I repeated several mistakes again and again. Every single time, always patiently, my instructor explained what I had done wrong and how to put it right. If people are willing to listen carefully, and learn, I believe anyone going to Eastside riders can pass their test- in style.

Thanks again,

Ellen Reynolds

Hi Eastside, 

* Instructors: both Marc and Lian (who ran my CBT and the first day on a 125) were excellent.
* Facilities: these were great. I was very appreciative of being able to borrow a pair of waterproof trousers!
* Booking: Kim was friendly, efficient and helpful
* Teaching methods: these were great!
* Bikes: these seemed like the perfect choice and it was nice that they were brand new.

Anyway, thanks again for a great course that packed a lot in. I'll stop by to say hello one morning - the traffic's posing much less of a problem than it did a few months ago...

Good luck and Marc, please don't give up bike training in favour of helicopters!

Alex

I've recently taken delivery of a great new MP3 400ie which I'm still running in but it goes pretty well, and I took it on a good 120km round trip to Rochford in Essex to see a bit of the "countryside". Very happy.

The course was great and I'll be recommending it to friends.

Thanks for your help and hope to catchup with ya'll soon.

Cheers,
James.

Hello to everyone at East Side Riders.

Just to say a "thanks again" for your guidance and efforts from the CBT to the DAS. All guys concerned have been nothing but great not only in teaching me how to be a better rider, but also introducing me to the new cafes for those all important all-day-breakfasts.

Joking aside, the whole experience started last summer and the only thing I would change about the whole experience would be changing the time of year to do the whole process. The only negative to come out of the DAS was the FREEZING weather.

Kim on the phone was nothing but helpful. Lian was great at giving helpful tips and advice, and Marc who looks like he could kill you with a plastic spoon was as patient as a saint.
I'll let you know when I buy my "big bike".

With the greatest thanks,
Dai

All throughout the training you were both firm, fair and very patient. All the instructions were given clearly and fully, as were all answers to any questions asked.
The information given on how the bikes work was also very in depth and easy to understand. You treat everybody as an individual, with each persons individual strengths and weaknesses addressed, whether within the group or on a one to one basis.

I felt you both encouraged me at all times, and even when I doubted myself, you made me feel positive and were positive when I made mistakes.

Also feedback was given when I did well, not just when I made a mistake or needed reminding to do things.

The bikes and training facilities are kept in good condition. The car park being set back from the road also meant no distractions, as passing traffic could not be seen out of the corner of my eye, nor was directly in my eye line.

Kim is very polite when taking bookings and when calling back to confirm dates, and confirmation e-mails are received soon after dates are booked.

I would again like to say a BIG THANK YOU to you all and if anyone I know asks in future about motorcycle training I will be sending them to you.

Good luck to you all for the future
Michelle

I'm obvously chuffed to bits and it's all thanks to Lian & Marc!
I just wanted to say how very pleased I have been, since I first made contact and spoke to the lovely Kim. Immediately after my asessment with Lian I knew EastSide Riders were the school for me.

As a customer I always look for professionalism, couteousness, empathy and value for money and it has to be said you guys have all that (and a whole lot more) in abundance!

I sincerely enjoyed my time at ESR and would have absolutely no reservations in recommending you to anyone looking to do a motorcycle course.

Thanks again and hope to see you guys soon!

ps, oh and Marc, that hugging thing in the test centre.. well i'm sure you understood, I was overcome with happiness!!!!!  hehehehhehehehhhe

Hello

Thank for your help. I just wanted to say that my experience with the whole team has been great. Especially Lian, needless to say she is a great instructor, very efficient, very clear and patient. I wouldn't have passed without her input.

thanks a lot
Julio Rodriguez   

A really first rate bike school. I honestly couldn't recommend them highly enough. 
I was referred by a friend and I can see exactly why! The courses are excellent

value for money and the machines are new and well cared for.

Kim in the office is really helpful and always seems happy to chat through the options. 

Marc and Lian are wonderful instructors.  Very patient, professional, friendly and calm but also thoroughly dedicated to making sure everyone is safe and learns to ride to a really high standard.

Thanks again for helping me pass!

Sim

Hi eastside,

My instructor was brilliant, She taught the group very well whilst managing to focus on individual needs at the same time. She was clearly a very good rider and just riding behind her and watching taught me a lot.
I found the booking staff very helpful, the booking was easy and the confirmation email contained all the information I needed.
The course was great, well structured and I didn't get bored. We covered virtually all the ground I used in my test.
The Bikes ran very well and as they were the same models and all in good condition, I had no worries I might end up doing the test on something that felt different to what I'd been training on.
The training ground had lots of space and is close to the office.

I did my CBT with a different company and was impressed by the level of organisation and how smoothly everything went at eastside in comparison.

Thanks very much.

Roger

I have to say that my experience of training with eastside riders was first class, Lian, the Instructor was brilliant and worked very hard to get us up to speed, the course was very well focused and we spent a lot of time in the test area (around chingford).

Myself and the other person on the course passed first time.

So thanks again!

All the best

Roddy

Hi Marc, Kim and Lian

I just wanted to thank you all for getting me through my bike test (passed first  time).

The training was brilliant, well organized, fun and most importantly it was safe.  Rest assured if anyone asks for a riding school I will  recommend eastside riders.

SO, ANYONE READING THIS IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON DOING YOUR TEST ALWAYS REMEMBER  "EASTSIDE RIDERS ARE THE BEST!"

CHEERS  HUMI

Hey Lian!
 
Just wanted to say thank you for helping me get through the test and making me a better rider. I still hear your voice in my head giving me advice on what to do and what NOT to do...especially on roundabouts. : ) ah, good times.
 
It was so worth it! London used to be Notting Hill to High Street Kensington with the exception of West End....now....my idea of London has got a LOT bigger. Also thanx for showing me millers tea hut, those cool forest roads and the great views. IT WAS SO FUN!! I am so gonna go there and hang out with the bikers (send address for the cafe please please please)...am already growing my biker beard and stache! yeps yeps...
 
I definitely owe you guys...you helped set me free on the world...road trip around Britain anyone this summer??
 

Albi

Thank you very much for the outstanding instruction and display of patience during rigorous CBT and DAS training. To go from nervous wreck and ''the longest skid ever witnessed on practicing the emergency stop to passing DAS on first attempt with 3 minors speaks for itself.

Your system is extremely thorough and not only provides the best opportunity to pass the test it also instills an amount of confidence that will translate into safety on the road. I'll be using what you taught me to keep my limbs intact and can't wait to show off my flash slow control during my daily commute.

All the best for your continued success and I'll be recommending ESR to anyone I know considering the 'better' transport option. Will pop round on my new Fazer to say hello soon.

Cheers
Jonno

Dear Eastside Riders.

I think the training given is excellent. It's a very 'sober' approach to learning to ride a motorbike - there are no jokes about wheelies or speeding; you are made aware that you are in charge of something dangerous and that riding a motorbike carries responsibilities.

All the emphasis, quite rightly, is on safety and alertness. This is invaluable when you are starting out as it really centres you. Mark is very good at assesing your strengths/ weaknesses and pulling you up when you fall short.  I really enjoyed learning with Eastside and the lessons I've learned about how to ride a bike will stay with me.

If I have one criticism it's probably that there is an over reliance on greasy spoon cafes for lunch. I have never eaten so many beans in my life. Marvellous!!!

All the best
Jamie D

Dear Eastside Riders,

Just to say thanks for all your helping getting me through my big bike test first time. A minor miracle!  I particularly appreciate how flexible and helpful you were when the DSA had to rearrange my test time.

Marc and Lian were excellent throughout the training. As a teacher myself it was instructional to watch how these two extremely hard working and intelligent instructors pushed us all, not just to pass the test, but to be better riders.

Many thanks again!

Chris

Dear eastside

Both the CBT and the A2 rstricted licence were really fun even in the cold. Lian and Marc provide a great sevice with professional teaching and advice when you need it most. I will defo be recommending eastside riders to friends and peeps in the pub, the service was fantastic!

Thank you

Alex Arnold

Hi Lian

My experience with ESR was a very positive one. Instructors were informative, concise and differentiated well in a mixed ability environment. If I chose to take another advanced course or have friends who need training, I will be very sure to recommend ESR.

Thank you for giving me that extra boost of confidence and allowing me to achieve a faultless result for my practical test. No minor faults!

Hooray! I passed!

Thank you again for your great teaching.

Regards

Monica

I'm still riding high on the result of my test although I am keeping my feet firmly on the ground, well my left foot anyway (and all four fingers on the levers!).

Just to say thank you all for making my DAS course a very enjoyable and successful experience. It was hard work (as worthwhile things invariably are) but your good instruction and the good humoured way in which it was delivered was great, and really worked for me.

If there is one other thing I could say, is that you have taught me to ride every ride as if it were my test all over again, and now every driver/rider that looks in their mirror thinks I am mad because they can see me talking to myself.

I hope to see you in the future. Maybe for a coffee at the Ace Cafe? 

Best wishes,

Paul

I passed my A2 test this morning - just the two minors, so pretty chuffed! Thanks for all your hard work over the past couple of days, I'll be sure to recommend you on to other prospective riders!

Thanks again
Tom

Dear Lian

Sorry it has taken me so long to get this message to you but I have been manically busy.

Thank you so much for all your work getting me through my bike test. You really know how to put people at their ease which obviously helps their riding. Your friendly manner and excellent teaching style is the main reason I passed.

Thanks once again, 
Ian Macdonald

Hi Marc and Lian

Just a quick note to say thanks for the training over the past two
weeks... Although at times I drove you (and me) crazy with my bl**dy u-turns, I
really enjoyed being out on the road with you.

Anyway thanks again for your advice and patience...

Speak soon

Oli Moss

Regardless of the weather yesterday Alan and I took out the choppers for a run and it was such a buzz! We will definitely come and show you them and 'teach you how to ride them' (ha, ha).

Take care and thanks again,
Steve Burney

It was also really nice to spend time with you both and get to know you - and I must say that Mark's patience particularly (as he got the brunt of my temper tantrums) was very reassuring!

I wish you huge success in the future with your business and some well-earned relaxing evenings once the extra help arrives to man the office!

Very warm wishes.

Richard Parkin
Director
BBC Arts Television

Thankyou for making me a more informed and safer motorcyclist and addressing each issue as it became apparent during the observed riding. You are to be congratulated in making student safety and road craft the goal and making test success as a secondary issue.

I hope to send my daugther Laura for a CBT with you soon.....there is no higher recommendation than when a devoted Dad puts his daughter's training in your capable motor cycle gloves!!

Good luck and every success

Martin

The no nonsense approach is a bit of a worry to begin with, but it sets up to give the test your best shot. If these guys taught fitness you'd be running a marathon in four days, really, they're that good. I arrived all wobbly on my on my scooter, four days later I'm passing on a 500cc with few minors and big handshake from the examiner.

There are lots of ropey schools and instructors out there, eastside are different because they genuinely want you to ride well and pass.

Very best regards

Rory Farnan

A first time pass with four minor faults has been an excellent start to today! (why on earth was I nervous?) Rest assured if anyone asks for a riding school I will recommend Eastside riders.

regards

Dr Theo Kreouzis

I really enjoyed myself and it has been a great experience. I have to admit my favourite bit was the ride back from Chingford after the first days training on the 500cc when you did not say a single word on the radio... that felt good.

Synchronized motorcycle riding might be a new sport we invented.

See you soon,

Patric