I Want to Wheelie

I Want to Wheelie: motorcycle wheelie training in the UK

I Want to Wheelie is a British school dedicated to teaching motorcyclists how to perform wheelies. According to its own account, it was founded in 2001 by Paul Millhouse and has operated continuously since then, with the claim of having trained tens of thousands of people. The school presents itself as the UK's most established wheelie school and states that its founder has developed a method for bringing novices into the air.

How a course works

Courses are built around practical riding time on a closed airfield environment. The day starts at 9am and is described as an adrenaline-filled outing in which participants learn to wheelie a motorcycle safely. Each course takes a maximum of ten students, and every participant uses a Yamaha Fazer 600 during the session.

No licence is required to take part, but riders must be able to handle a geared bike; previous experience on off-road machines is accepted. The course cost is stated as £265 per rider. The site also mentions interest-free payment options and the possibility of buying gift vouchers, which can later be redeemed against a booking.

The bikes and their safety modifications

The school uses Yamaha Fazer 600s with what it describes as subtle modifications designed to protect riders while preserving the feel of a standard road bike. The changes listed are standard gearing, lightweight safety switches and the removal of the headlight fairing. Electronic safety cut-out switches are part of the setup.

What is included on the day

• Use of a Yamaha Fazer 600 for the duration of the course.
• Photographs provided free with every course, delivered by email.
• Free tea and coffee.
• Toilet facilities next to the school, with Greggs and Starbucks at the airfield entrance.

Booking and practical information

The website offers a booking section with dates and availability, an online payment option, and pages for purchasing and redeeming vouchers. A contact form is also available for enquiries.