North Vancouver and West Vancouver Residents! Here is a great option to get your motorcycle training completed with MST test.
Part 1
Our training starts with the online classroom, completed at your home, on your schedule.
Part 2
Then in person classroom at Capilano University on Tuesday Evening.
Part 3
Choose a 1st Gear Training Lot location of your choice.
Course Details. Good to read before signing up. Click/Tap here.
ICBC Learners Motorcycle License is required. We cannot teach you without it. You’ll need to go to ICBC to get it. it’s a multiple choice test. Do not signup for this motorcycle course until you have passed and you have your yellow paper in hand. (More info)
Our online course Part 1. ICBC requires 7 hours of classroom for all group motorcycle training courses. The first half is done online, at your home. This is self study material that must be completed before your course starts. It is a series of videos, interactive games, and light reading material. Designed to be as interesting as we could create it!
In person classroom Part 2. The second half is done in person. So bring your questions about motorcycles to buy, safety gear to buy, etc. Meet your instructor and your fellow students and we will go through the second part of the required classroom material.
The Training Lot. We run rain or shine! We only stop for snow, ice, freezing temps, and extremely heavy rain. This is two days spent riding and learning the motorcycles. The best part.
We provide motorcycles. Sportbikes, Cruisers, Dirtbikes, and others are all available for you to learn on and try out. Figure out the bike you like to ride the most before buying one. (More info)
Motorcycle Gear. We provide motorcycle jackets and rain gear. Helmets can be provided but please contact us. Please bring your own full face helmet (Modular is OK). We do not normally provide helmet and gloves for hygienic reasons. There are 1st Gear student deals at Pacific Motorsports, Honda Centre, and Burnaby Kawasaki.
Scroll to the bottom of this page for Motorcycle Gear options and recommendations.
MST Test Included. We test you onsite! No need to go to ICBC to get this done. You get lots of practice time, two attempts, and a much more relaxed environment to take a test. We can even retest you at a future date if your license expires. You will never have to go to ICBC for the MST test. (More info)
Road Rides. These can be booked AFTER you have passed the MST test with us. They can be booked right away or later on, whatever works best for you. These are Instructor led rides. Motorcycles included just like the course or use your own!. Choose from three levels of road rides. Our multi level road rides ensure each rider has the right ride for their skill level. Pick the ride that suits your needs. (More info)
ICBC Road Test booking. Beat the rush! We have preferential road test spots available to 1st Gear students when you are ready. (More info)
If you are uncomfortable paying online? you can call us to pay over the phone or arrange a time to meet us at the training lot. 778 714 4327
For Cancellation and Date Changes. PLEASE READ our Terms & Conditions you are agreeing to. You might lose your registration fee if you don’t. (More info)
Our location map. The easiest way to find us.. (More info)
If you are under 19 years of age, you need the consent of one of your parents/guardians. We will need to talk to them and they will need to sign the waiver with you. This is mandatory as training minors carries a great deal of liability and responsibility. We also welcome parents to the first part of the classroom material so they can be properly informed about motorcycling too. (More info)
Submit your details here. No cost to do so. We will let you know when we have an available classroom date.
Motorcycle Gear & Motorcycles. You’ll need this! These are our biggest supporters.
What motorcycle gear should you buy? It should be tight fitting, light or brighter colours with vents to keep you cool in hotter weather. Why not black gear? It is the hottest to wear in summer, black absorbs the heat from the sun. You are also less visible.
What kind of motorcycle should you buy? Wait until you take a motorcycle course before buying one. Can’t wait? Go for a motorcycle that is 0-5 years old with less than 10,000kms on it. This doesn’t mean the rest of the motorcycles out there are bad. Buying something newer with lower kms gives the new rider potentially less to worry about.