Midlands Motorcycle Training
Mick Nolan
Professional, patient, one-to-one motorcycle training throughout the Midlands of Ireland — from your first time on a bike to full licence and beyond.
Ride safe, ride sharp
- Phone
- 087 855 1297
Motorcycle training in the
Midlands of Ireland.
RSA-approved IBT, pre-test lessons & progressive access training. Beginner-friendly. Bike available if you do not have one.
Limited weekend slotsNo deposit to enquireMick replies within hours
Calm. Patient.
Properly safety-focused.
Mick is an RSA-approved motorcycle instructor. Midlands Motorcycle Training is a small, one-to-one school — no group lessons, no pressure — serving learners across Offaly, Tipperary and Laois, including Tullamore, Portlaoise, Birr, Edenderry, Roscrea and Mountmellick. Helping learners become safer, more confident riders.
Whether it's a nervous first-timer on an IBT, someone stepping up through progressive access, or a rider polishing off pre-test lessons, Mick teaches the same way: calmly, one skill at a time, and always with safety first. If you don't own a bike yet, a properly prepared school motorcycle is available so training or your test day isn't held up.
- RSA-approved IBT across AM, A1, A2 and A licence categories
- One-to-one lessons — every session is just you and Mick
- Calm, plain-English coaching that suits nervous beginners
- Safety-first: controls, observation, road positioning, hazards
- School bike available for lessons and test day if you need one
- Real Midlands test-centre routes used in pre-test preparation
What Mick teaches
From your very first wobble to your full motorcycle licence — and beyond.
Bike available if you do not have one.
School bikes are available for IBT, private lessons and test day rental, so you can start training or prepare for your test on a properly set up motorcycle.
Ask about bike availabilityWhat happens on a lesson day
A calm, structured session — same shape whether it's your first IBT module or a final pre-test lesson.
IBT training in Offaly, Tipperary & Laois — your legal first step to ride in Ireland.
Initial Basic Training (IBT) is the mandatory RSA-approved course every new motorcyclist in Ireland must complete before riding on public roads. IBT generally takes approximately 16–18 hours to complete, delivered across the four RSA modules — bike control, road positioning, hazard awareness and confident, defensive riding.
- Required by law before solo road riding
- Delivered across 4 RSA-defined modules
- Certificate of Satisfactory Completion on finish
- Bring your learner permit and your riding gear — Mick will advise on what is suitable
Straightforward, no surprises
Clear, fixed pricing across IBT, pre-test lessons and progressive access.
No deposit required to enquire · School bike available if you need one
Where are you on the journey?
The Irish motorcycle licence has 4 clear milestones. Tick what you've completed and we'll show you exactly what's next — and where Mick fits in.
Find the right course
Answer three quick questions — Mick will recommend where to start.
16–18 hours of Initial Basic Training — the standard start for new riders.
Guidance only — for official licence requirements see the RSA.
Riders who trusted Mick
Real words from learners who walked away with their licence — and proper road craft.
"I was a total nervous wreck on day one. Mick was so patient — by the end of the IBT I actually enjoyed riding. Passed my test first time."
"Clear, friendly and never rushed. Mick explained everything properly and made me feel safe on the road. Best decision I made."
"Did my Module 5 with Mick. Genuine, calm, knows his stuff. The school bike was spotless and the test prep was bang on."
"Two pre-test lessons and I knew the routes inside out. Pointed out things I'd never have noticed. Top class instructor."
"Mick made the whole IBT feel doable. Calm, clear and no pressure — I came away confident on the bike and delighted with how it went."
"Booked with zero experience and honestly a bit terrified. Mick paced everything perfectly and by day three I was riding with a smile. Highly recommend."
Real motorcycle training
Patient, practical instruction in a controlled training environment, with guidance tailored to each rider's experience and confidence.
Getting your Irish motorcycle licence
A simple breakdown of the categories, the path, and what it really costs.
Common questions, straight answers
Reserve your training slot.
Tell Mick what you're after. He'll come back to confirm dates, location and any kit you need to bring. No deposit required to enquire.
- RSA-approved instructor · one-to-one lessons
- School bike available if you don't own one
- Patient with total beginners — no group pressure
- Flexible weekday, evening & weekend slots
- Covering Offaly, Tipperary & Laois
Local motorcycle training in Offaly, Tipperary & Laois
Dedicated pages for the towns and counties Mick covers — each with local FAQs, test centre notes and services.
- Motorcycle training in Tullamore
- Motorcycle training in Portlaoise
- Motorcycle training in Birr
- Motorcycle training in Edenderry
- Motorcycle training in County Offaly
- Motorcycle training in County Tipperary
- Motorcycle training in County Laois
Also covering
- Portarlington
- Mountmellick
- Roscrea
- Clara
- Daingean
- Rhode
- Mountrath
Towns Mick regularly covers
- Tullamore
- Portlaoise
- Birr
- Edenderry
- Portarlington
- Mountmellick
- Roscrea
Approximate service area — Offaly, Tipperary & Laois. View larger map