• 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.

High Desert
Ventura County

Basic Riding Course

Intermediate Riding Clinic

Advanced Riding Clinic
"An amazing experience will definitely teach you some thing you won't expect And very fun"
- K dav, October 2023
"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
"My son and I took this class together. The overall experience was EXCELLENT! Zoom class was taught by Tiffany who was an awesome speaker who made it easy to listen and learn! Then there was a man, I forgot his name, but he was "Cool,Cool" a phrase he often said too. Then on the range in Wrightwood, our instructors, Zig & Dutch were down to earth and very professional. I unfortunately didn't complete the class that day, but my son passed with a 'Zero'! He got his certificate just a few days later in the mail, went to DMV and was licensed within a week! I completed the course a couple of weeks later and the range instructors were Zig and Brayden..."
- Merilee Spies, September 2025
"I had my M1 motorcycle license and this was a refresher course for me. I am glad I took this course because I learned a lot from very experienced instructors. I could not believe people who could not balance on the motorcycle on day one was riding at high speed between cones at the end of second day. So even if you are afraid of looking at motorcycles, they teach you to ride it and enjoy it. Thanks guys, you are great. You save a lot of lives."
- Shahab Taraji, May 2026
"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
"Very informative. Instructors went above and beyond. Zig and Dutchy on the range were excellent in helping. Highly recommend this course."
- michael tell, November 2022
"Highly recommend Learn to Ride VC! As a brand-new rider, I was nervous going in, but the instructors made the entire experience welcoming, fun, and easy to follow. A huge thank you to Wolfe, Arden, Jose, Val, and Mark. They were incredibly communicative, answered all of my questions, and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. Their patience and encouragement made a huge difference in building my confidence. If you’re looking to learn how to ride safely and confidently, this is the place to go!"
- Sam Patel, June 2026

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