Expert Instructors and Ongoing Support at 1st Gear Motorcycle Training

Experienced Instructors Dedicated to Your Success At the heart of 1st Gear Motorcycle Training is a team of seasoned instructors, each deeply committed to helping you achieve your riding goals with confidence and skill. These professionals bring years of hands-on experience, not only as expert motorcyclists but also as passionate educators who understand the unique challenges faced by new and … Read More

You’ve learned to ride! Now what?

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Getting your BC motorcycle license. How much does it cost and what does it take?

Quick Facts on this Article -You must get a ICBC motorcycle learners license to take a motorcycle course -There are lots of choices for motorcycle schools. All of them good. -Motorcycle courses include motorcycles and gear (most do) -The MST test is included in most courses. Saves you a trip to ICBC -Taking a course, buying the gear, and motorcycle … Read More

Your first Track Day. How to show up like a regular.

Written by Lee Heaver with contributions by the Track Heads Group; Mike, Brandon Knutson, Kim Gill, Dean Drolet. Any motorcycle and rider is welcome to a track day. You do not need to be a ‘great rider’ to go to a track day. Great riders are made at track days. If the cost is off putting, think of it as … Read More

Shipping your motorcycle via sea transport. What you need to know.

By Jason Mueller of A1 Auto Transport (Motorcycle Shipping) Most motorcycle owners choose to ship their bike by ship as it is cost-effective as well as safe for international transport. In order to prepare to have your bike shipped overseas, you need to contact a professional motorcycle mover at least one month prior to the date service will be needed. This … Read More

Your options on preventing your motorcycle from getting stolen

Written by Lionel G. Few feelings are worse than returning to where you are certain you left your motorcycle only to find that it is no longer there. You futilely look up and down the street hoping that you might have mistakenly parked it on an adjacent block, knowing full well that you hadn’t. I count myself as one of … Read More

KTM RC 390 – The first 500kms. Initial experience.

Two weeks ago I managed to get my hands on a KTM RC 390. It came in to replace the Yamaha R3. I was really excited about this motorcycle as I love small cc sport bikes. It is a sector that all the big brands are growing into. They are well under $10,000 and some below $5,000. The KTM RC390 … Read More