County Laois

Motorcycle Training in Portlaoise

Portlaoise is the natural training base for riders across Laois, with quick access to the M7, N80 and a mix of town and rural roads that map perfectly to what the RSA looks for on test day. If you live in Portlaoise or drive in for work, local training means less travel and more time on the bike.

Safe Bike Mick is a fully RSA-approved motorcycle instructor and works with Portlaoise learners at every stage — first-time riders looking at a 125cc for commuting, drivers upgrading to A2, and experienced riders coming back after years off the bike.

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Why choose Safe Bike Mick

Why Portlaoise riders train with Mick

Full RSA IBT delivered locally — no long drives to Dublin

Calm, judgement-free teaching style built for nervous beginners

School bikes maintained to test standard — no rough hire bikes

Real local road experience, not classroom-only theory

Portlaoise riders normally sit the motorcycle test at the Portlaoise test centre. Mick offers a fully prepared school bike for test day so you never have to worry about a borrowed machine letting you down.

Services

Motorcycle training available in Portlaoise

Every course is RSA-approved and delivered locally. See the full services and pricing page for the complete breakdown.

RSA IBT Training

RSA IBT (approximately 16–18 hours) in Portlaoise for AM, A1, A2 and A licences — four modules, no shortcuts. €550 for AM/A1, €600 for A2/A.

Pre-Test Lessons

Pre-test lessons drilling the routes, junctions and observations used around the Portlaoise test centre. Two-hour lesson is the recommended option (€100 own bike / €150 Mick's bike).

Progressive Access (Module 5)

A2 to A progressive access lessons (Module 5) so Laois riders can upgrade without travelling — €400.

Test Day Bike Hire & School Bikes

Test-day motorcycle hire in Portlaoise, plus school bikes for IBT if you have not bought your own bike yet. You bring your own PPE.

Areas covered

Nearby areas served from Portlaoise

Training is delivered locally to riders in Portlaoise and the surrounding towns and villages listed below.

MountmellickMountrathAbbeyleixPortarlingtonStradballyEmo

FAQ

Frequently asked questions — Portlaoise

IBT generally takes approximately 16–18 hours to complete, delivered across the four RSA modules. Most Portlaoise learners complete it across 2–3 days, and Mick can spread sessions to suit shift work or study.

Yes. Many Portlaoise riders start with zero experience. The first module is off-road and low-speed, so you are never thrown onto busy roads before you are ready.

Absolutely — bring your own bike if it matches your licence category. Mick will check it is roadworthy on day one and adapt training around it.

Yes. Learners regularly travel in from Mountmellick, Mountrath, Abbeyleix and Portarlington. If travel is genuinely difficult, message Mick and he will try to work with you.

Book

Ready to ride? Book motorcycle training in Portlaoise.

Send Mick the basics — your name, category and preferred dates — and he will confirm availability directly. No deposit required to enquire.

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