• Learn to ride and get your license!

    We are part of the California Motorcyclist Safety Program and we are certified to teach the CMSP Motorcyclist Training Course.

  • The perfect next step for newer and returning riders

    Improve your skills on your own bike and become a better, safer rider with the Total Control Intermediate Riding Clinic.

  • Take your riding to the top level

    Mastering advanced riding techniques is crucial for safety and should never be postponed. Take our Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic and become the proficient rider you deserve to be.

Motorcycle Riding Courses in Ventura County and the High Desert

Learn to Ride VC

With over 150 years of combined experience, we offer the best motorcycle training in the state of California. Most of our instructors have been riding for 30+ years and all take motorcycle safety to heart. We "live to ride" and strive to share our vast experience with our students. We have classes designed for those who are just learning to ride and we offer advanced classes for the seasoned riders who understand the value of lifelong learning. Learn to Ride VC places a high value on the importance of safety.

We perform regular maintenance on our fleet and our instructors are all trained in motorcycle safety procedures. What does this mean to you as our guest? You will receive the best training available and riding time. The more you ride, the more you learn. The quality of your training experience and your safety is what we are all about. We invite you to join us at Learn to Ride VC for rider training that will stay with you throughout your lifetime.

"I have had experience with multiple instructors and the owner of Learn to Ride VC and all of my experiences with them were extremely pleasant. The instructors are very professional while still being assertive and teaching important, life saving skills. I highly suggest them to anybody looking to learn to ride from the very beginning, improve their skills or just trying to get their license. All who work with Learn to Ride VC will leave being a more knowledgeable and safe rider!"
- Molly Wathen, August 2025
"The entire staff is knowledgeable and genuinely concerned in insuring you are prepared for the open road. Highly recommend them and am thankful for the refresh after being away from motorcycles for some time. A must do for anyone interested in movin on down the road on a bike. Thank you LTR!!!!"
- Scot Ranslem, August 2025
"I had an awesome experience here at Learn to Ride VC. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They genuinely cared about our success and it showed! I found out that Learn to Ride VC offers CHP CMSP MTC (Motorcyclist Training Course) classes which can get you a skills test waiver (DL389) and they also offer the CHP CMSP Total Control IRC (Intermediate Riding Clinic) and Total Control ARC (Advanced Riding Clinics) The classroom is located in a small industrial park off of Surfside Drive's North/South segment..."
- Mic Palero, February 2017
"Taking the beginner course at Learn to Ride VC has been one of the best investments I have ever made! Highly knowledgeable and experienced instructors Jose and Bob, welcoming and comfortable class room, extensive lineup of motorcycles at the range and super convenient weekend schedule. Highly recommend the course!"
- Dmitry Rogozhin, May 2017
"Great place to learn/refresh basic motorcycle skills. Instructors practice what they preach."
- ed tomines, August 2024
"Got the pleasure of taking the beginner course and it was a blast! The instructors are passionate and just as excited to have you there as you are. If you go there to learn and have fun, you will leave a confident rider, certificate in hand. Additionally, don't let the written course material go to waste. It'll help you glide through DMV written test. Stay attentive and the course pays for itself and is definitely worth it. I'll be back for the Intermediate and Advance courses in the future for sure!"
- Christopher Oswald, May 2025
"Awesome experience, I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested learning to ride motorcycles and get your m1. Everyone was helpful and interested in helping you learn and get you comfortable on 2 wheels."
- Conlan Barrett, August 2025

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