• 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 had the pleasure of training with Zig and Dutch over the past two days, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. They made learning both fun and memorable while teaching me techniques that really boosted my confidence. What stood out most was their patience and positive attitude. Even when they had to repeat something a few times, they never lost their cool—they stayed approachable, calm, and encouraging. That steady style of instruction made everything click for me and kept the environment relaxed and supportive..."
- samuel bays, August 2025
"Instructors went above and beyond. Very informative. Highly recommend this course. Zig & Dutchy on the range were excellent in helping. Larry was very informative in the class portion."
- Roberto Martinez, February 2023
"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
"Highly recommend this class for anyone who’s never rode a motorcycle before and is wanting to learn. The instructors here are amazing and definitely want to come back in the future and take their intermediate writing course."
- Brenda Gomez, August 2025
"My daughter took the course and love it! Although she didn’t pass she learned so much and can’t wait to go back. Braydon & Dutchie brought their A-Game! My daughter will absolutely be going back, as will the rest of the family as they grow and learn. Thank you Learn To Ride!"
- Tiffany Trimble, August 2025
"The instructors were very paiteint and took their time with us. I learned a lot of tips that improve my riding. I highly recommend them to anyone learning to ride and looking to get thier license."
- Mike Vasquez, January 2026
"I highly recommend the basics course if you're looking to get your motorcycle license. It helped me build fundamental skills and gain confidence safely while getting continuous feedback. The instructors were incredibly helpful, friendly, and knowledgable. Thank you guys for making me a better rider!"
- Shantal Frisbie, April 2024

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