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

"Mark made the experience well worth it. The class was very remedial but for licensing purposes it was useful. He was patient with the other students that had no experience. I appreciate his time and knowledge. The other instructors were great as well."

- Joe Wells, September 2024

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"An amazing experience will definitely teach you some thing you won't expect And very fun"

- K dav, October 2023

Learn to ride and get your license!

The perfect next step for newer and returning riders

Take your riding to the top level

Motorcycle Riding Courses in Ventura County and the High Desert

Learn to Ride VC