The power, passion and dedication  exemplified by 1stGear instructors is outstanding and inspiring. I am humbled by what I thought was simply a new skill I would learn and soon realized that from a personal standpoint, it became a profound, life changing experience instead. Carried out in an enclosed, safe, professional and well thought out environment – Lionel, Lee, Patrick and without doubt,  the other 1stGear team members …are extremely extraordinary at what they do.  These individuals are mentors, enthusiasts & are experts in the industry; they have passion, exude tremendous leadership and are perfectly unpretentious. The team will deliver specific attention to details, advice and suggestions one would not discover elsewhere  in an individual riding school. Whatever has driven you to explore your options in riding and in riding schools… trust that you will be in strong, capable hands at 1stGear. When the course is done, without doubt, it will be about more than the course just being ‘done’. You will emerge a changed and proud individual who has taken those first steps of your new journey in riding – with confidence that the skills you have learned from 1stGear will remain close to your heart for years to come. Whether you are a complete beginner or re familiarizing yourself with the sport – 1stGear will help you achieve your personal goals via group class setting with individualized attention. Thank you 1stGear for being a colorful and memorable experience in MY personal story… so excited for the new adventures to come! – Kimmi Kim, February 25th, 208 via Yelp

 My husband and I went to 1st Gear this past weekend from the Interior to get a jump on the weather and to be ready to ride as soon as the snow lets us out. The compact schedule, 3 sessions over 4 days, allowed for the possibility to get through the training and MSA test quickly, accommodating us in a way that a weekday schedule could not. I loved having 2 full days dedicated to learning and riding, so much valuable information was covered and we had the time to practice, practice, practice while it was fresh in our minds.The instructors were knowledgeable, relaxed and encouraging as well as strict on the important details. I would highly recommend 1st Gear to any new rider! -Linda Elfstrom, Feb 5th, 2018 via Facebook

Wow!!! I dont even know how to express how amazing the instuctors and my group of class mates were! As the only female in the class, I felt comfortable and at ease with everyone. The quality of the instruction was top notch and the skills I learned in a short time will serve me well going forward in my riding. The instructors we personable and very patient with everyone. They went above and beyond when I needed a little extra practice time. They were supportive and encouraging all the way through. I loved the opportunity to try many different bikes and use the schools rain gear 😉!! Also, you can tell the instructors love their job and are passionate in teaching. The course covered not only practical skills but also info on bike basics, riding gear, basic bike maintenance, insurance and financing questions. I highly recommend 1st Gear School. Only problem I have now, is that all I can think about is riding and bikes! -Karina Crow, October 22nd 2017 via Facebook

If you don’t have anyone to ask for advice about bikes and you want to learn how to ride a bike safely, like myself, 1st Gear Motorcycle School & Training should be definitely your first option. Lee and Lionel live and breath about bikes, and how they will pass you good habits and useful info about riding a bike that will keep you safe on your saddle. Their super friendly attitude will make feel like hanging out with your buddies and at the same time, they will introduce you the motorcycle world. Apart from learning how to ride properly and safely, 1st Gear will share with you their edges, how you could get the best deals for helmets and gear, insurance plus where you could go to get your first bike. I feel fortunate enough to get Lionel as an instructor for my class. He has the perfect way to deliver his message across, he can answer any question about bikes and riding and his sense of humor will make the long hours in class look really fun! Overall, I strongly believe 1st Gear set me up with a solid foundation to become a great rider. It’s up to me now to practice everything they show me. Last but not least, from my humble point of view, I certainly believe is Lionel way better rider than Lee!!! But, at the end, what really matters, it’s that both are great instructors and will share with you their passion about how to ride a bike safely! -Bill Kal on February 14th, 2018 via Google

I Just took the Learn to Ride course with 1st Gear… Sign up, learn life skills, love it!

Over 2.5 days we went from Zero motorcycle experience (1/2 the class zero experience, including me!) to MST trained and tested. They train you well beyond the MSA/MST level – they teach you skills you will need in real life – and the test is then a breeze.