• 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.

"An amazing experience will definitely teach you some thing you won't expect And very fun"
- K dav, October 2023
"Enjoyed all 3 days of training. I'm horrible with names, but thanks to Mrs Janet and Jon for being such wonderful people. The lessons really helped me as a new rider. 🚲 😃 Now let's ryde High Desert."
- lil_whiskeythrottle909, September 2020
"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
"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
"Can't say enough good things about RIDE VC program. I highly recommend it. It's the best way to hone your skills to stay safe, get a discount on motorcycle insurance, and go about your new found freedom of riding to live, and living to ride."
- Lance Winslow, August 2025
"The instructors were very knowledgeable and patient. I really enjoyed this course and learned so much. This course helped me feel more confident in my riding. I definitely plan to return for the intermediate course. 10/10 definitely recommend!"
- Jessica Ontiveros, September 2025
"Took the beginner msc here and would definately recommend to anyone looking to get into motorcycling! I initially didn’t pass the skills test during my original class, but i was able to ride/practice the following week, retake my skills test and passed with flying colors! Larry was my instructor for both sessions and he was fun, funny and a great teacher!! I had Jose as an instructor for my 2nd class and he was really great at explaining the friction zone to me (which is what i struggled with the first go around) and how it differed from driving a car with manual transmission..."
- Corina Guerra, June 2026

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