• 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.

"Suuuuuper informative and well laid out course, covering all the basics on what it takes to be a safe rider. Highly recommend before buying your first bike as this will be the perfect introduction and instill good habits before you have time to develop bad habits on your own. The class size isn't bad, capped at 12 riders which leaves plenty of room and time for personal instruction as well as riding exercises. My only complaint is the early hour that the class starts at, but that's necessary in order to get a full day of education in."
- Noah Bell, 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 could not be happier that I decided to go to Learn to Ride Vc for this experience. My instructor’s Mark and Jose were amazing— super patient, knowledgeable, and always had a positive attitude. I learned so much and can’t wait to apply it all in real life! 10/10 recommend 😊"
- Gianna Suppa, January 2025
"Great place to learn/refresh basic motorcycle skills. Instructors practice what they preach."
- ed tomines, August 2024
"Good trainers, very good planned out routes. Always understand if asking questions, demonstrate tasks to make sure you understand them. I would highly recommend 👍🏽"
- Bradley Galloway, September 2024
"Just finished the course this past weekend and all 4 instructors were awesome. I recommend everyone who’s planning to ride to take this course. I wish I could remember their names but I can’t."
- Robert Teran, January 2026
"I went into this class scared to death; I’ve never been on a motorcycle let alone operate one. I left with a lot more confidence in my abilities to have my own in the near future. I had no idea I had it in me to do this, and it’s all thank to the instructors. 10/10 and will prob take the intermediate course later on"
- Leeanne Garcia, June 2026

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