The Ride Academy

The Ride Academy The Ride Academy is a trusted provider of Motorcycle Training in Chester. The Ride Academy is a trusted provider of Rider Education Training.
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Our Training Centre is easy to get to, just outside Chester, located in the heart of Cheshire, at Bill Smiths Motors.

Six unforgettable days on the road with Luke, Dave and Mike, taking in our WW1 & WW2 Memorial Tour across France and Bel...
09/04/2026

Six unforgettable days on the road with Luke, Dave and Mike, taking in our WW1 & WW2 Memorial Tour across France and Belgium 🗺️🏍️

This one was a bit different… still plenty of incredible riding through the countryside, but a trip built around history, reflection and respect.

We started out in Normandy, taking in the WW2 memorial sites, museums and the famous beach landings. Riding along those stretches of coastline really puts things into perspective… it’s hard to describe, but it’s something that stays with you. A humbling experience and a powerful reminder of what so many went through.

From there we headed towards the Somme, continuing the journey through WW1 history. The memorials, cemeteries and museums tell some incredible stories, and again, it’s impossible not to feel a huge amount of respect for those who fought so bravely.

We finished up in Ypres, where the trip ended with the Last Post. Standing there and taking it all in was the perfect way to round off the tour… a proper moment of reflection and remembrance.

An amazing few days with great company, some brilliant riding, and experiences that will stay with us for a long time. It’s a tour that really strikes a balance… enjoyable, eye-opening, and above all, respectful to the history and the people behind it.

Plenty more to come… 👊

A cold but enjoyable couple of months at The Ride Academy, even if January tried its best to slow us down! 🌧️❄️The bad w...
12/02/2026

A cold but enjoyable couple of months at The Ride Academy, even if January tried its best to slow us down! 🌧️❄️

The bad weather meant an extended Christmas break for some of us… so Dad, Lee and Mel did the sensible thing and hid from it all in Cape Verde 😎✈️

Of course, they couldn’t stay away from bikes for long 🏍️ While out there they squeezed in a full day of off-road riding across the sandy beaches and dunes. Absolutely gruelling, seriously challenging, but by all accounts an unreal experience 🤯🔥 One to remember for sure!

Back on home turf, we’ve still been cracking on 💪 As a training school we’ve already clocked up 23 test passes so far this year across Module 1 & 2 🎉 Huge well done to everyone who’s put the work in, top riding and well deserved 👏 With the weather finally starting to behave, we’re hoping to build some real momentum over the coming weeks 🌤️👀

We’ve also been busy behind the scenes planning some exciting things for the future… Motorcycle touring is very much on the horizon 🗺️🏍️
In March we’ll be running a recce of a WW1 & WW2 memorial tour through France and Belgium. A 5-day trip packed with history and lovely riding through the countryside. Current plans for this to go on sale later this year for 2027 tour dates 🙌

And that’s not all… In June we’re heading off on a 10 day tour taking in Austria, Switzerland and Italy, including the Dolomites 😍⛰️ We’ve put loads of planning into this one and can’t wait to get out there, it’s shaping up to be something special.

Plenty going on and plenty more to come… thanks as always to everyone who continues to support The Ride Academy 🤝👊 Here’s some pictures from 2026 so far, and some of our previous tours to get us all excited about the what’s to come!

Another busy spell at The Ride Academy and we’ve got plenty to shout about! 👊Since our last post we’ve clocked up 60 tes...
24/12/2025

Another busy spell at The Ride Academy and we’ve got plenty to shout about! 👊
Since our last post we’ve clocked up 60 test passes overall across Module 1 & 2 🎉 Huge congratulations to everyone who put the work in and got the result,top riding and well deserved! 🏍️👏

We also had a cracking day out at Motorcycle Live 🤩 Loads of incredible bikes to admire, and yes… maybe a couple of sneaky celebratory beers along the way 🍻😄 A great day all round with the team.

Speaking of celebrations, we finished things off in style with a brilliant Christmas night out 🎄🎉 Always good to get everyone together away from the bikes and enjoy some well-earned downtime.

Behind the scenes we’ve also been busy getting things ready for the future and we’re made up with our brand new flyers ready for 2026 🙌 Thanks again

As we head into the festive period, we just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s supported us, whether you’ve trained with us recently or been part of The Ride Academy journey over the years 🤝

We’re now signed off for Christmas and New Year, returning on 5th January 🎅 However, we will still be keeping an eye on emails, so don’t worry if you need to get in touch.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄🎁 Stay safe, enjoy the break, and we’ll see you in 2026 ready for more riding, learning and big wins 👀🔥
The Ride Academy 👊

02/12/2025

Merchandise restocked ready for Christmas! Order now through the website OR contact the office directly at [email protected]

Another brilliant couple of weeks at The Ride Academy! It’s been a busy time with testing , since our last post, we’ve t...
12/11/2025

Another brilliant couple of weeks at The Ride Academy! It’s been a busy time with testing , since our last post, we’ve taken 41 people to test across both Module 1 and 2 test. Would you believe that only 5 didn’t pass? Huge congratulations to everyone who smashed it, and for those who didn’t quite get there this time, we know you’ll nail it on your next attempt! 💪

Lee, Luke, and Dave also managed a last-minute trip to the Peak District. It’s been a while since they were last back in Holmfirth, and as that’s where they completed their very first tour together, it’s always a special place to return to (even if the weather didn’t play ball 🌧️).

All the team also got together to celebrate Michael Green’s birthday 🎉 a lovely evening with great company. Wishing you a very happy birthday, Michael, from all your family here at The Ride Academy!

And finally, a huge milestone for us , The Ride Academy turned 7 this month! 🎉 Our very first customer came through the door on 1st November 2018, and looking back on how far we’ve come since then is something truly special. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of the journey so far, here’s to many more years of riding, learning, and unforgettable memories 🏍️❤️

PS, back by popular demand, The Ride Academy beanies…who wore it best?🤣

The clocks changing last night signifies our quieter time of year now. Although, by the looks of the diary there is stil...
26/10/2025

The clocks changing last night signifies our quieter time of year now. Although, by the looks of the diary there is still PLENTY of work to be done before we think about the Christmas break.🎅

It has been a truly remarkable year for The Ride Academy. The team have worked extremely hard together and we’ve had our best season on record.👏

The socials took a backstep as we were working hard to keep up with the demand, whilst also not compromising our standards. Our priority is making sure we give everyone that comes through our door the best, most enjoyable experience whilst also ensuring you leave us with the knowledge and skills to be safe on the road.

We’d like to thank everyone that’s been through The Ride Academy, not just this year, but since our start up 🤝 You have all contributed to our growth & this support allows us to continue doing what we love.

Now it’s time to congratulate everyone that’s passed since our last post back in June 🎉

Believe it or not, we’ve had 218 test passes across module 1 and 2 which means a massive 109 new riders safely on the road and enjoying life on two wheels.🏍️
Well done to everyone!!!🥇

Lots of content to come over the next few months. We’ll be sure to keep you up to date on all of your successes whilst also giving sneak peaks of all the fun we’ve had so far in 2025👀

If you’re still braving the winter weather on your bike, we’ll see you out on the roads.😎

The Ride Academy👊

🏍️ What a Start to the Season! ☀️Since our last update in March, it’s safe to say the season has well and truly kicked o...
01/06/2025

🏍️ What a Start to the Season! ☀️

Since our last update in March, it’s safe to say the season has well and truly kicked off! We’ve smashed through 112 test passes and a whopping 142 CBTs making it the busiest start we’ve ever had. And it’s not slowing down any time soon!
Massive congrats to everyone who’s passed with us recently, we’ve loved being part of your journey into the two-wheel life. Welcome to the Ride Academy family! 🙌
📸 Bonus points if you spot the famous face in our recent pass photos… The Ride Academy boy band on the horizon?😆5️⃣

Outside the classroom, the team’s been having a blast too. 🏁 Dave, Luke, and Lee spent an epic couple of days at Silverstone for the MotoGP. Dave got asked to step in for a rider, but decided to decline so he didn’t mess his hair up…Yamaha were devastated of course😜

🏞️ They also squeezed in a stunning ride through the Yorkshire Dales which is always a favourite riding spot for the team.

🏃‍♂️ Luke had a less relaxing day doing the Chester Half Marathon. Not training properly caught up with him at mile 10, but seeing little Harry’s sign gave him the push to make it over the line!🏅

With the sun shining and the diary packed, it’s shaping up to be an amazing riding season. Thanks to everyone for your continued support, let’s keep the momentum going.

💛 Ride safe and we’ll see you on the road!!

Spring is in the air, and that means one thing… riding season is back! ☀️🏍️It’s been a cold few months (as always), but ...
02/03/2025

Spring is in the air, and that means one thing… riding season is back! ☀️🏍️

It’s been a cold few months (as always), but that hasn’t slowed us down! February was a busy one, with 32 test passes and plenty of new riders starting their two-wheel journey. Huge congrats to everyone who passed! 👏

We’ve also got a new team member—meet Harry, our new office administrator. He’s eager to help, always smiling, but fair warning… his email response time is currently sitting at 3-4 business years. Bear with him! 😆

In other exciting news, is now an official Kawasaki dealer! The showroom is looking incredible, so if you haven’t checked it out yet, make sure you stop by. Who knows, maybe The Ride Academy will become the first multi-brand motorcycle training school in the UK… Stay tuned! 👀🔥

It’s been a bit quiet from us lately, but that’s because Luke’s been up to his neck in nappy changes! 🙈 Things have been...
13/11/2024

It’s been a bit quiet from us lately, but that’s because Luke’s been up to his neck in nappy changes! 🙈 Things have been pretty hectic though, but we’ve still managed to hit some big milestones—83 overall test passes and 120 CBTs since our last update! Huge congrats to everyone! 🎉

As the clocks change and the nights draw in, we’re looking forward to a more relaxed Winter to recharge.🪫🔋

A massive shout out to .signs for transforming our little mini-me van with some fresh new graphics—what do you think of the look?🚐

We’ve also got some exciting news for December! On Sunday, 8th December, will be hosting the Toy Run to Claire House. We’ll be there to marshal the ride and we’re hoping for a great turnout and can’t wait to see some familiar faces! 🏍️🎁

As well as being quiet on socials, we’ve also been terrible at taking pics, so here’s 10 random pics from this year, including Harry’s first trip to the office👶🥹

It’s that time of year when we’re all chasing our tails at The Ride Academy, but we absolutely love it so no complaints ...
13/08/2024

It’s that time of year when we’re all chasing our tails at The Ride Academy, but we absolutely love it so no complaints here!😍July was a whirlwind with 82 CBTs completed and 50 riders taken to test👏🥳 BUSY BUSY BUSY! Congratulations everyone!✅

But it wasn’t just about training. Our very own Dave teamed up with Norton at the Male Mille festival. If you haven’t heard of the Male Mille yet, you’re missing out! It’s an incredible event, and Dave had an absolute blast🚀 Make sure to check out their website and we’ll see you all there next year!🗓️

We also ran our 3 day motorcycle tour to the Lake District. The weather wasn’t quite what we’d have liked but it was still a great 3 days riding with an awesome bunch of guys. Thanks again everyone who joined us on the trip, hope to see you on another trip soon!🏍️

Also, a huge shoutout to our newest instructor, Mike, who officially joined us in June. Since then, he’s racked up 10 Google reviews—all 5 stars! We’re thrilled to have him on the team, and clearly so are his students! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

August is shaping up to be just as hectic, but with a special twist—Luke is expecting his first child any day now, which means Dave is about to become a Grandad🎉 No old jokes please people😜

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Smiths Honda Whitchurch Road, Christleton
Chester
CH36AE

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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