LEARN TO RIDE
– No previous experience necessary
– Bikes and gear provided
– MSA Included
MST Training & Bike Rental Available
LEARN MORENOVICE MOTORCYCLE COURSES – Learn to Ride with MSA Included!
Special Offer: Use code XMAS for 5% off all courses purchased before December 25th!
COURSE PRICE:
$799 $760
*$760 discounted price is on courses booked prior to Dec. 25th using the promotional code XMAS during signup.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
13 Hours of On-Bike Skills Training: Practical riding sessions in a closed parking lot over two days (Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 am – 5:30 pm).
7 Hours of Classroom Instruction: Learn essential strategies for safe riding during weekday evening sessions, held twice per month.
MST Assessment On-Site: Complete your Motorcycle Skills Assessment (MSA/MST) with your instructor at the end of the course.
Equipment Provided: Helmet, gloves, jacket, and motorbike supplied—just bring yourself!
CHOOSE YOUR WEEKEND TRAINING DATES
VIEW 2025 COURSE SCHEDULE
Choose your weekend training course date. Urban Rider will run 40 weekend training courses in 2025, starting in January. Training lot located at 4001 Seymour Place in Saanich Core.
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ATTEND ANY CLASSROOM PRIOR TO YOUR WEEKEND SKILLS TRAINING.
Choose from any available classroom dates prior to your scheduled skills training.
Classroom sessions run twice per month on Tuesday/Wednesday evenings at Barnes H-D in Langford from 6:15pm to 9:45pm both nights.
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ADDITIONAL SKILLS TRAINING AVAILABLE
After completing your course and your MSA, we recommend returning to Urban Rider for our skills clinics, run on Saturdays 4 times per year.
TRAFFIC & ROAD TEST TRAINING
We offer traffic class options as an addon to the novice courses. Traffic class packages can be booked during course signup, or can be added at any time during or after your course.
GIFT ANY COURSE
Give the gift of freedom and adventure!
Email to request info or purchase a course as a gift. Select a course date, or leave the course date open so that the recipient may choose their own date. Gift packages can be cancelled and refunded within 30 days after Xmas if the recipient chooses not to take the course.
2025 Course Calendar
Each course includes 2 classroom sessons (total 7 hours, weekday evenings) and 2 parking lot / motorcycle skills training sessions (total 13 hours, weekends).
Reserve your weekend training dates from the calendar below. You will then be given the option of choosing your classroom dates. Weekend training dates will be locked in, however you may change your classroom dates at any time.
View 2025 Season Course CalendarPhotos and Videos from Our Opening Weekend
The unaugural weekend for Island Rider Motorcycle Training in Victoria (April 13 and 14th 2024)
MOTORCYCLE SKILLS TEST
MST training and bike rental
– 1 1/2 hours training on an MST track
– Motorcycle delivered to ICBC (Langford location) for your MST
– Coaching by ICBC Certified Motorcycle Skills Assmt. Officer
ICBC Motorcycle Road Test Lessons and Motorcycle Rentals in Victoria
Learn the ‘secrets’ of the ICBC motorcycle road test and pass your class 6 or 8 road test in Greater Victoria.
Take private lessons on your own bike, or on ours.
Kawasaki KLX250 Supermoto, Honda CB300F with ABS or Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc with ABS available.
All of our road test bikes have heated grips for warm hands in cold weather riding!
Single Lesson: 75 minute lesson on your own bike $155
Video provided of entire lesson!
Package: 2 Lessons + Bike for Road Test $365
Video provided of first lesson!
Motorcycle Rental Only (no lessons)
$120 for 4 hours, $160 for 24 hours.
$1500 damage deductible.
Includes loaner gear (helmet, jacket, gloves)
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Call or email to check availability.
urbanridermoto@gmail.com
604.725.6499
Prepare for your ICBC motorcycle road test with expert instruction.
Meet Your Instructor
All road test lessons in southern Vancouver Island are taught by Urban Rider’s lead instructor. John has taught over 2,500 students to ride motorcycles and specializes in teaching road safety, including the habits required to pass the road test. Read John’s bio.
OVERVIEW
Private Lesson – 75 minutes
– Video of your ride
– Student leads, instructor follows giving directions through the radio (just like ICBC does during the road test)
– Coaching provided regarding speed control, lane position, observation skills and steering.
MOTORCYCLE RENTALS
Rent a motorcycle for your road test. Regular rate is $150, or $80 as an add-on to a lesson.
Rental rate includes fuel and insurance. No additional costs*
* +5% GST. Renter must sign agreement accepting responsibility for damages to motorcycle up to a maximum of $500.
Urban Rider is now offering ICBC accredited MSTP group motorcycle lessons in Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island.
Start in the classroom, learning the strategies for safe urban riding and the secrets of the ICBC motorcycle road test. Then move to the parking lot to learn the fundamentals of motorcycle control and practice the skills required to breeze through the MSA and to stay safe on the streets.
Why We Ride
Learning to ride a motorcycle can be an exhilarating and liberating experience and there’s no better place to ride than Vancouver Island.
There are lot’s of great reasons to learn to ride a motorcycle. Here are a few: Freedom of Travel: Motorcycles offer a unique sense of freedom on the road. You can navigate through traffic more easily, find parking spots more readily, and enjoy an unobstructed 360-degree view of your surroundings.
Community: Bikers often speak about the strong sense of community among riders. Whether it’s a nod on the road or attending large meetups, motorcycle enthusiasts share a bond and camaraderie that’s unique to the biking world.
Cost-Effective: Motorcycles are often more fuel-efficient than cars and can be less expensive to purchase and maintain. They can be a cost-effective option for commuting and travel, especially in urban environments where distances are short, and traffic is heavy.
Adventure and Travel: Riding a motorcycle can turn any trip into an adventure. It’s a different way to experience and interact with the environment, whether you’re on a long road trip or just a short ride in the countryside.
Skill Development: Learning to ride a motorcycle is also about learning a new skill, which can be fulfilling in its own right. It improves your balance, reflexes, and attention to road conditions, making you a more skilled and aware driver, even when you’re in a car.
Mental Health: Many riders find motorcycling to be a great stress-reliever. The focus required to ride safely allows you to clear your mind of the day’s concerns and be truly present in the moment, providing a sense of calm and enjoyment.
Before you decide, remember that riding a motorcycle requires a commitment to safety, including proper training, licensing, and gear. But for many, the rewards of riding outweigh the risks. It’s not just a mode of transportation; it’s a passion and a lifestyle. If these aspects resonate with you, then learning to ride might just be a fulfilling endeavor.
If you’re thinking of learning to ride a motorcycle in Victoria, make sure you check out Urban Rider Motorcycle School!
