Great school for new riders. The instructors were patient, safety‑focused, and really good at explaining things. If you're looking for real help and solid training, this is the place to go. read more

I signed up for the BRC course, excited to finally start learning to ride. Unfortunately, it ended up being discouraging and miserable. Instead of teaching with patience, the main instructor, Wayne, cursed at me and yelled whenever I made a mistake. Maybe he wasn't as harsh with everyone, but how he treated me made me feel unwelcome and singled out. I'm young, and while I can't say that was the reason, it's hard not to wonder if it played a part. The rules felt impossible. There was a moment where he was showing me something on my bike, I looked down to see what he was doing, and got scolded for looking down. Those kinds of contradictions happened over and over. Instead of helping me learn, the constant criticism just made me more nervous and more likely to mess up. By the end, I wasn't learning, I was just trying not to get yelled at again. It killed any excitement I had for motorcycles, and I never want to see one again. For a class that's supposed to welcome beginners, this was the opposite. The instructor seemed more focused on punishing mistakes rather than actually teaching, which makes the price feel completely unjustified. If you are a new rider hoping to gain skills and confidence, this is not the place for it. I strongly recommend finding a school where the instructors actually want to teach, guide, and encourage you. Anywhere else will be a better investment of both your time and money. Everyone deserves a learning environment where they feel safe, respected, and encouraged not one where they leave feeling anxious, belittled, and ready to give up entirely. read more

I took the Basic Rider Course with the instructors Richard Yuras and Mo Smith. I really liked my instructors. Especially Richard was very nice and would kindly tell me where I was going wrong, and always encourage me enthusiastically when I did something right. Mo was a bit tougher on us when we made mistakes, but I appreciated how she at least usually lightened the moment with a joke afterward. Things move quickly and I think this course would be intimidating to take alone which is why I'm glad I didn't. I learned a lot and the instructors were very helpful. I think the stats alone are reason enough to take a course if you plan on riding a motorcycle (through Virginia DMV site, 76% of riders involved in a motorcycle crash had not completed a training course). read more

As a former rider who just might want to ride again, I took a private lesson from Rich, one of the instructors at MRC. I could not have been more pleased with my experience --- Rich is knowledgeable, personable, and patient. Highly recommended! read more

Just do it! You'll surprise yourself! With their guidance, you will be riding a motorcycle by the end. Feet off the ground and in control. As a hesitant participant, who was gifted the Head start -- test the waters class, I was extremely nervous. Motorcycles are heavy machines. I imagined myself (and my family) careening on runaway motorcycles. But with Rich and Muaini leading the class, we could not have been in better hands! Clear instruction. Encouragement. Tips to grow you just outside your comfort zone. I walked away not wanting the class to end. Sign up! Just do it! read more

I've now taken both an individual course and their Intermediate Rider course which is a group class. I couldn't have been happier with each. I don't have a lot of miles under my belt, but I never felt like the Intermediate class moved at a pace that I didn't feel comfortable. It's set up so that you get a couple of demos, then you try the skill yourself, then you get to practice it as many times as you want with feedback or return to the previous skills. The course is in a parking lot, and after each skill, the cones are left in place, so you can go back to the section of parking lot where that skill is and work on it. This is very much an adult class, and each rider is in charge of their own pace, and getting the reps of the skills that they find most helpful. Money well spent! Bring snacks and drinks. While there are a few built in breaks, you can at any point peel off and use the port o potty, have a snack, or get a breather. read more

This was a very great class to take. They both taught me a lot and I was already a rider for some years. I would recommend this class to ANYONE. Pros: they have numerous courses to get you acclimated to riding and more importantly how to respond to certain situations. They helped you master the u turn which as riders know in the beginning is very difficult. But they're right there coaching you through making you feel comfortable with your decision making. They do not shy away because of the weather. This is great because as we know we can get caught sometimes. They teach about and instruct you about riding over objects they may be in the road. They reinforced the road test questions to you to insure you knew everything and was fully prepared for it. Worth every dime. Cons: their instruction does not extend to Maryland so I was not able to invite my Maryland friend to take the course with me. As a DC resident I was not granted an automatic license, but with their help I was able to ace my written test at the DMV. read more

If you've been riding a while and want to up your skills, I can't recommend the team at MRC enough. They make you feel very comfortable while pushing your skills to the absolute limits. The two 4 hour sessions of the advanced course are just the right amount of time, as the courses wear you out physically and mentally. They offer introductory, beginner, intermediate, advance, and extreme level classes for riders of all types, with exceptional professionalism. read more

I took an individual course with Don. I came to MRC because I didn't feel confident and thought I didn't have the skills to pass the licensing test. Don was really patient and encouraging while giving me precise feedback on what to correct and how to do it. I live in Maryland and had to take the BRC in Maryland but I felt way more prepared after a session with Don. I passed my test but will still return to continue improving and growing. I haven't found a place like this closer to me and am lucky to have this within a 45-minute drive. 100% recommend. read more

I just completed the Basic Rider Course with Karl and Wayne as coaches--and they were a w e s o m e. They were great about really highlighting the key points to getting started on a motorcycle while really emphasizing safety protocols and practices. Even though it's a group course, they were diligent about individualizing feedback to each rider as we practiced different skills, really customizing the experience to each new rider's needs. Overall awesome experience. Highly highly recommend. read more

Great experience with MRC taking a beginner's riding course. John was great in the classroom, Karl and Stan were great rider-coaches for the riding portion of the class. Their skills and personalities were complimentary. They were helpful and very patient with the class. I highly recommend MRC -- looking forward to taking additional courses with them in the future. read more

I just completed the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Basic Rider Course over the course of two weekends due to the snow. Tom and Sue were great "rider coaches" as they're called at MRC. I went in with absolutely zero knowledge of riding so I asked a ton of questions and I often needed things repeated for my comprehension aka I was totally annoying (haha) but I couldn't have asked for more patient, pleasant instructors. I plan on continuing with more advanced riding courses but I would definitely recommend this particular MRC class to any beginner looking to learn the basic functions of a motorcycle and to get comfortable riding a bike safely. read more

Motorcycle Riding Concepts - If you take a winter class, be careful, the riding range is 100% clear but there may be ice on other pathways - Driving Schools Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Found this school via the DMV website while looking for a Basic Rider Training course. One should invest in a proper training course before getting out there on the road, or any potentially life-threatening activity for that matter. This school was very professional and the in class training wasn't even as dull as I expected it to be. Tim presented all of the material in an easy to follow manner, and provided many opportunities for discussion and questions. He seemed like a really good guy. The riding course was paced nicely and students were given the opportunity to both critique each other's form as well as self assess, which is an important skill to have for ongoing riding. All of the activities built upon each other allowing us to build confidence throughout the weekend. The riding training itself was offered on little Suzuki 250cc bikes that were appropriate for beginners. Nothing fancy but nothing to complain about. A few people took spills during the class but there was nothing serious and the bikes were scratched a bit but fine. All in all I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to build or hone the important knowledge needed to become a smart and safe rider. I don't have a motorcycle, but after this course I know I will be getting one eventually. At least I'll have my M2 designation for when I decide to pull the trigger. Well worth the money. read more

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Excellent class! I started with the Head Start a couple of weeks before taking the Basic Riding Course. All of the instructors are patient, nice, and informative. I will review each of the classes I took: Head Start: Instructor was Don. I took this before taking the basic rider class because I was not sure if I was going to like motorcycle riding. I was not certain if I was going to be able to handle gear change and balance. But after the 1 1/2 hour course I've was able to not only maneuver the motorcycle but i rode around the course and felt very comfortable! I immediately wondered why hasn't done this 20 years ago! Don was patient and helpful in getting everyone familiar with the basic functions of a motorcycle. Two weeks later I took the basic riders course on October 29/30. This was hosted by Neil and Karl. The purpose of this course is to teach safety, basic riding principles, and at the end, if completed successfully , you'll be licensed. Through out the entire course, safety and proper technique was stressed with each activity. We went over the reading material, as a class, and reviewed the information, on the second day. Total riding time was about 11-12 hours. Teaching you how to use evasive maneuvers such as fast breaking, swerving, weaving, emergency curve stop, and more. The Class size was about 10 people and we all successfully competed the course. Overall I would say that the scores was extremely informative, very professional, and made me feel overall very confident on motorcycle. You will not be a professional when finishing of course, but you'll be on your way to riding if that's what you really want to do. Personally I loved every moment of it. Thanks Guys!!!! read more

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This course was awesome! I feel fully confident performing low speed maneuvers, braking, positioning for safety, etc.

I bought a motorcycle for the first time and it had been nearly 2 years since I took my BRC course. I was very nervous about driving and especially getting on the highway. I contacted Don at motorcycle riding concepts. He arranged a one on one class for me where the instructor drove to my house. This was exactly what I needed. My instructor's name was Ron and he was super patient, friendly, knowledgeable and identified a lot of opportunities for me to improve my skills and control of the bike. By the end of the class I was doing things I told Ron that I wouldn't be able to do and was afraid to even try. Great experience and I will definitely continue to take courses here. Thanks, Ron!! read more

My friend Joanna asked me to help her with some motorcycle training. I have been riding for years but I am not a certified instructor. Many schools are out there and many have good instructors.. but I have to tell you, the moment I read the negative post from Khurrum A. on 5/6/17, I KNEW we picked the right place. So, we are in Virginia and an instructor had a firearm on his waist.. FANTASTIC! I support that, and businesses that support the second amendment get my money over those that don't. Plain and simple. America is guns, and motorcycles and freedom and apple pie! Anyway, back to Joanna.. Don worked with and then John did. Both experts in a class far beyond the average motorcycle rider. And Jeff knows how to pull it all together. Can you find a cheaper class out there? maybe. Can you find a cheaper class out there with better instructors and equipment in the DC area? No way! Is your life and training based on "being the cheapest"? After Joanna, I just convinced Robin to take some additional instruction too! Thanks for making motorcycle training, easy, fun and safe! Ed read more

Just finished a basic riders class with Murph and Tim. Murph's in the photo teaching. Really great experience even with all the rain. We had a mixed class with experienced riders back for refreshers and newbies (and scaredy cats like me). Patriot Harley Davidson hooks up w this team to do its class which is what I took. We rode Harley Street 500s but they have other bikes like the Suzuki TU250. Well prepared for all the exercises. A lot of riding, moderate on the books which is nice so more focus on basic skills. They have a wide range of classes beyond this basic one. read more

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I had a really good time this weekend at the MRC Basic Rider Course. Having no experiance on a bike, the instructors took us though several exercies the first day to get us familar and comfortable with the bikes. Everyone in the class had little experiance on bikes but learned quickly from instruction. The instructors really cared about safty and development. The class was worth the money and I plan on taking more advanced classes to expand my skills. read more

Just finished with the basic riders course and instructors had done an amazing job. Ron and Chris showed their expertise in both coaching and riding. It's a great way to get in and learn safely. There were some experienced riders brushing up on their skills and a couple new riders like myself and by the end of the course the majority of us were all riding with confidence. They were able to walk us through the basics of a motorcycle and get them moving around. The range was safe and instilled confidence while zipping around on two wheels. The bikes.. work.. they have been dropped and beat up and aren't the prettiest but they work. there will always be some people who need extra help but that's ok because they offer discounts on your next class and offer Individual lessons as well. At the end of the two day course I received my certificate to go to the DMV for my license. I plan to return for some seat time on my new motorcycle! read more

Motorcycle Riding Concepts - Driving Schools Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Folks, I rarely write bad reviews, but I feel compelled to write one after the customer service experience I had with Motorcycle Riding Concepts. I'll leave it to someone else to talk about their motorcycle instruction, because it may in fact be fantastic, for all I know. But what I do know is that I am out $395 with nothing--much less a motorcycle license--to show for it. You only have a few options when it comes to motorcycle instruction in the DC Metro area, and this is both one of the furthest and one of the most expensive. But it was also one of the classes with the earliest availability, and so I signed up. Living in DC, I don't own a car, so I rented a car for the weekend so I could make the 45-minute drive each day of the 3-day Basic Rider Course. Total cost: $295 tuition + $100 car rental for the weekend. The day of the course is drizzly and wet. "No problem," I think, "I'll knock off work at 4:30, leave double the time I need, and make it down by 6PM for the class." Thanks to the drizzle and the Friday afternoon traffic, it takes me two and a half hours. Upon my arrival at 7PM, I am informed that they stop letting people in at 6:30. I have been in a car for two and a half hours, but pick up the phone and call their offices. The general manager picks up the phone and I explain my situation, and that I really am a motivated student--after all, I've just spent $100 on a car rental and driven two and a half hours to take their course. The manager informs me that "due to legal requirements," they can't let me into the course because they have to fulfill certain criteria. No problem, I understand that there are minimum requirements, I say, and offer to come back another week (and eat the cost of my car rental, and rent another car). No can do, he tells me. "It's like an airplane--once you've missed your flight, too bad." I patiently explain that on an airplane, they usually rebook you for the difference. I offer to retake the course and pay a penalty to cover whatever their costs will be for my not being there this weekend--course materials already paid for, gas prepaid, or whatever. He counters with a whopping 10% off my next $295 tuition. I offer to simply accept a partial refund. He tells me they have a strict no-refund policy. "This is a business, and we have to fill seats. You'd be taking someone else's spot if I gave you another spot for free," he says, "so you have to pay again." So, let me get this straight. I've paid $400 for a course, and it's clear I'm a motivated student (1) whose late arrival was out of his control and (2) who is willing to work with you on a constructive solution. And yet, you're going to pocket my $300 tuition, and force me to pay again to return. And the best reason you can give me is that you can make $300 from someone else? The answer to all this may simply be that it is my own fault, and that a policy is a policy. But when you run a service business, I imagine that working with your customers is more important than getting the next $300. For all I know, I'm missing out on the best motorcycle training ever. But on principle, I refuse to fork over $300 more to a company that treats its paying customers this badly. So, bottom line: if you choose Motorcycle Riding Concepts for your riding training, show up at 6PM on the money... or you may be out yours. read more

I am a 2008 grad of MRC's basic level class. When I showed up that Friday I had no idea how to ride. By Sunday I felt very confident in what I learned and was thinking about what kind of bike I wanted to buy. I'm hoping to take one of their advanced level courses this summer or fall. These folks know their stuff and I would recommend them to anyone interested in learning how to ride. If you're new to riding, you'd be crazy not to take one of their courses. read more

There are other schools out there (I took one from a competetor years ago) ...these guys are the only ones you should take a class from. If you are skeptical....check out the over 25 "filtered" reviews at the bottom of the page (this is what happens when a business gets too many 5 star reviews apparently)...... I read Dave C's 1 star review and not sure why it qualifies as a valid one. In his review he admits to violating clearly outlined policies and rules set forth by MRC (I got there on time no problem). What were they supposed to do? Start the class over just to accommodate him? Refund his money because he couldn't show up on time? Basic business principal: an empty seat is lost revenue. What happens when you are late for a dinner reservation??? Duh....they take the next patron waiting for that table. I feel sorry for the airline ticket agent that has to deal with this guy when he is late for his flight (because of "unforeseen circumstances") Dude...you're from LA and you are in Northern VA.....I'm sure you've seen traffic before. Anyway, they call themselves "pro's" and they back it up. I will be signing up for advanced training for sure (and leaving early for class in case there is a little bit of traffic)! read more

I took the beginner course as the ultimate beginner. If you've never been on a bike before, especially if you are feeling a little trepidation about riding, I would recommend taking the head start course. I felt a little behind the eight ball because everyone in class had at least a little experience. That being said, the instruction was a good start to being a safe motorcyclist. If you attend, pay attention, and follow instruction, you should be able to complete the weekend with your certificate. If you're like me, you should then follow up with additional practice and/or classes (they have another class called seat time to give you more experience). Bring food and drink, as there's nothing convenient nearby. It's going to be a long couple of days, but you should have fun. On a side note, I read an earlier review that commented on a lack of flexibility about timing. You NEED to be on time, as they move quickly through the material. That being said, my husband incorrectly set the alarm the second day. I called in a panic and rushed to the site. Fortunately, I arrived in time to take the test. However, when it looked like I wouldn't, the office sent me an email letting me know I could get on a list to complete the course (it would have taken a while, but at least it was something). Bottom line, they were appropriate and professional when I screwed up. read more

I hadn't ridden a motorcycle in about 30 years. I probably should have started out with a more basic class first, but I decided to muscle through this one. The written portion is fairly easy, provided you've been driving for a while. Most of it is common sense. I credit my instructor for helping me get through the riding portion though. There's a lot to remember, and the testing situation (required by Virginia) is unkind at times. I could tell early on that a lot of the goal was to have the riders maintain control over their bikes at very low speeds. This is difficult because without speed, your bike wants to fall over. But through practice and repetition, I was able to, along with my four classmates, pass the course. I would recommend this company to anyone who wants to get his motorcycle license. read more

10/10, I can not recommend MRC enough. Earlier this year I took the weekend long safety course and got my license. WAYYYY better than trying to figure it out yourself and dealing with DMV testing. Recently I took a one-on-one class with Don as a refresher course and it was such a valuable morning. We were able to speed thru things I got and take our time on what I needed practice on. He was patient and did a great job explaining everything, highly recommend him!!! I am definitely considering the new course they came out with where MRC comes to your neighborhood for lessons. read more

These guys were awesome and really helpful. I found the course not only prepared me for the written exam, but they also taught me how to ride defensively--critical to not getting hurt out there! It gets really hot in the summer so bring a lot of water. read more

I had an amazing experience last weekend with MRC! I took the Basic Rider course and, as a brand new rider, I of course was a little apprehensive. The instructors did a phenomenal job at walking through every little bit of riding. They established a solid foundation that they built upon throughout the two days. And they were so patient with me! At one point I dropped the bike and got really frustrated. The instructors never got upset or raised their voice. They spoke calmly and reassured me that I really could do it. I completed the course and received my license! I couldn't be happier with the level of professionalism and care these instructors demonstrated. I highly recommend MRC, especially for noobies like me who are a bit hard on themselves. read more

Just completed my course yesterday, what an amazing school and professional coaches. Chris and Murph were such professional coaches. I had no riding experience and in two days I was just riding with confident and passed my exams. The classroom is so organized and you learn alot of new information about safety and riding. Class was so much fun and seat time was amazing I totally recommend this class and these amazing coaches to any one who wants to learn to ride. The bikes are in a very good shape and well maintained. Thanks for Chris and Murph for being patient and caring and motivating every single student to get better and be safe out there. Great job guys read more

I could not be much more pleased with my experience. I just finished a two day class with coaches Chris and Carl. They were patient, thorough, and genuinely helpful. After the class was over, I took my new bike for its first, intimidating ride. Thanks to the skills I learned, I managed the bike well, spent nearly three hours practicing, and in my way home I had the lessons of my coaches ringing in my ears (along with the sound my my engine). It was a great way to spend a weekend, and I just accomplished something I've been dreaming about for years. read more

I am a 2008 graduate of the course, and am a better rider for it. These guys know a lot about riding motorcycles...they each have hundreds of thousands of miles under their belt. The instructors are excellent people, eager to spread their knowledge about something that they love. Each person gets their own motorcycle for three days, which is great experience. The training includes obstacle courses of escalating complexity that builds confidence. They also teach you the fundamentals of riding in groups, hand signals, and other tips to increase your enjoyment with your future riding friends. Once you graduate from the course, you are a very skilled rider...perhaps more skilled and knowledgeable than people who have been riding for years. I'm in agreement with the others, I can't speak highly enough about this course and the personnel involved. I highly recommend this course for anybody trying to safely enjoy motorcycles for years to come. read more

Absolutely the best!!! Chris and Carl are top notch instructors that provide passion, knowledge and ability in teaching all ability levels. In two days they turned a group of novice riders into road ready competent riders. Most impressive was their ability to Integrate men and women of all ages and skill level in a single group and allow us to learn with each other as well as from each other. If you are considering getting your license or if you simply want to brush up on your skills, there isn't a comparable business to be found!!!! Thanks again for all your help and support!!! read more

I would have to say Julie and Mike were great instructors. From start to finish, they were engaging and encouraging. Our class got along great as a team and we were encouraging to each other as well. For instructors, I couldn't say that they could do better. They were concerned about our safety and well-being as well as our ability to learn. The only down side for me was the equipment. The motorcycles were dated and we had a few to stop working. However, I liked the fact they were 500cc bikes. Yes, they work. After years of abuse, you expect things to break. From my understanding, and to be fair, they'll be retiring these bikes. The helmets, at least for my head size, were much to be desired. You may be better off bringing your own gear. They provide gear as a service, but it's not the greatest. The course is smaller than their other location, but it's something that the majority of the class appreciated since it wasn't all smooth and paved. There was gravel, rocks and a hosts of other things that made it more like riding out in the street than a protected environment. So we had to look out for stuff, just like we would on the road. I would change that feature for the world. The instruction, overall, was excellent. They were very realistic about the expectations of this course. You'll learn how to ride. If you pass the test you'll be licensed. But you need to practice. Don't try and hop out on I-95 with very little experience so you won't become a statistic. They shared stories of accidents that they ran across in their work or things they've seen while riding and it was very appreciative. It wasn't to terrify, but rather to inform. And that came across very well. I'll be looking forward to sending my wife over here and I'll be recommending it to anyone who is looking forward to learning how to ride a bike. read more

You know you are following a good training when you don't stop progressing from one skill to another to putting it all together. I am always amazed by trainers who do this over and over again, not just being there to give me a chance to learn something new, but outright inspiring a joy in the new skills you're learning. And did I say confidence? Got enough of that now after the Basic Riding Course to go and really practice ridin. read more

Short version is, if you want to get your license I highly recommend MRC. Read on for details. The class I took was the Basic RiderCourse, which is the one you need to get your license in Virginia and DC (not sure about Maryland). The course is split up over two days. Mine was Saturday and Sunday, but I know they offer classes during the week too. The first day, you do some classroom instruction in the morning with the MSF Basic Ridercourse manual, which mostly involves talking through the manual with the class. This was helpful, but probably about the same as what you would get everywhere, since they have to teach to the knowledge test. The reason to do your class with MRC is what you start in on in the afternoon: the practical instruction. They put you on a bike and get you riding and shifting really quick. You do basics like power walks, shifting, and basic turns and maneuvers the first day, working your way up to the evaluation maneuvers the second, culminating in the evaluation course the end of the second day. I had experience on a scooter beforehand, but we had students that had never driven a standard transmission car or a scooter before in my class, and we all were riding proficiently by the end of the second day. The bikes they have for the instructions are pretty good (though they are still instruction bikes, they are always gonna be a bit dinged up). We were on 250 Suzukis. I know they have scooters available, but I would recommend taking the course on a motorcycle even if you never intend to ride one. I knew how they all operated mentally, but getting a feel for the mechanics is a much different thing. It helped me to physically understand the mechanics of what was going to have to deal with the clutch and gears, and I think will help my riding even with an automatic transmission. Plus, if you ever decide you want to ride a motorcycle instead, better to have learned on one. The instructors were fantastic, and clearly knew what they were doing. Both had decades of experience on bikes. For the practical instruction, they did a great job of drilling the motions without getting too repetitive, and reminding us when we did something wrong while being encouraging and not condescending. The amount of time with each exercise felt just right. And importantly, they made the whole experience fun. Overall, I would highly recommend them, and will probably be back for one of the more advanced courses when it gets warmer. read more

I took the basic riders course on 8/11-8/12 with no previous experience riding a motorcycle. The class is very interactive and hands on. My instructors were Tim and Wayne, both very seasoned motorcyclists. Their instruction styles contrasted a bit, but I thought they were able to work really well together to deliver a very safe environment. Tim was more encouraging and uplifting about the maneuvers on the bike, while Wayne was more "why aren't you getting this right on the first or second try?!!" However, I knew Wayne was preaching safety and technical expertise, so I know it was all for the best in that it is life or death on 2 wheels so using the best technique is highly important. At times it would get frustrating because like most new things, motorcycling takes a lot of practice and in the class you only ride for about 10-12 hours. Since the class is short, you do move very fast so it is imperative to make sure you get the basics down on the first day because you build on all of your skills. I was able to pass the written and skills tests and get licensed. I would recommend anyone that wants to ride and ride safely, take the course. Your life is worth more than $329. Watch out for that tear drop turns in the box...it will be on your exam. I look forward to purchasing a bike, practicing, and exploring some of the other course offerings at Motorcycle Riding Concepts. read more

INTERESTING TWIST. THE OWNER OF THE BUSINESS, JEFF THOMPSON, CALLED ME YESTERDAY AND WE JUST SPOKE. He called me in response to my yelp review. I wanted to hear him out, see if he was going to reflect on the review. Instead, he was more interested in arguing with me. Which begs the question, why did he call me? As a business owner, what does he get out of this? He asked "did the instructor ever threaten you with the gun?" No, he did not. Not my point either. He asked "did the instructor ever use a racial slur?" No, they did not. Jeff is concerned about this one and alleged to have called the other students to discredit my yelp claim on this. He said no other student claimed they were treated differently due to race. Accuses me of being too sensitive. I try to explain to him a little nuance that all people of color know, the use of a racial slur is less common now just generally, hence it is more tacit than that. But Jeff is not convinced. He asked me to go into it and as I am telling a specific example of an instructor giving me sarcasm, he wants to cut me off, he says "let me talk, do I get a chance to talk, you wont stop talking." Hunh? Interesting. This is an inelegenant strategy to pin the other as the aggressor or make you the one out to be the blowhard who is inconsolable. I stop talking and then just asked again "then why did you call sir, I do not understand why?" I dont understand his purpose, what was he trying to accomplish? Just to argue with me and change my mind. Better use of his time is to talk to the instructors and move on, rather than haggle a former student with a bad yelp review. Well, Jeff was done at that point. He just hung up on me. He called me first and wanted my opinion, but really just wanted to discredit me and hung up on me. Look guys, I see all the positive reviews. If you down, go for it. Like I said, I passed and learned what I needed. I got a bike last month and enjoy being a new rider. But, if you are a progressive that does not understand the purpose of an instructor having a gun and holster in a classroom, or being cruel despite being paid $330 for their service, or threatened to be kicked out for being a little late or checking a text (despite what hardships you may have) - then you may want to go somewhere else. Side note - I checked the youtube channel for MRC before going to class. Jeff Thomson was on it and I thought "nice guy, informative and professional. Hope to learn from him". GUESS NOT! read more

This place is great, and I'm going back, with a friend, as soon as possible. Just finished the 2-day Basic Ridercourse. I don't have enough time to say all the good things there are about this course, but this I got to say: Both materials and course layout are professional, well-thought out, based on experience, and well-executed. The instructor was a total professional, knew his stuff, and brought every bit of his street and career experience to create a productive, focused, and easy vibe of teamwork immediately. I'm sure you will have great luck w/all the MRC instructors, but boy...I'll tell you what -- if you can get Ron Bennett, you definitely won't go wrong. MRC makes it easy: bikes, helmets, gloves, and materials all provided. Items are in good condition. Zero equipment issues. Training is thorough as hell. This isn't a "taster". This is the real deal. We put over 12 miles on these bikes in two days (yea, small class, but still!) and I can't believe where he took us "from" and "to". Think of that scene in the The Matrix where Neo downloads martial arts: "I know Kung Fu!" Morpheus (played by Ron) "Show me..." And then you rock.... I could go on an on, but really: Just Go Do It. You will not be sorry. (And you might run into me there, because i am most definitely going back...) Good Luck! read more

The Rider's Edge MSF new riders training course is manned by a profession, courtesy and demanding staff. It was obvious from the beginning that the instructors took our safety as paramount and demanded the very best from each of us. On a personal note having some riding experience, but not having ridden for over 30 years the course was perfect to retrain and wake up some old skills while receiving new and valid instructions. The instructors, Denny, Don, Mike (Nick) and Trish offered precise and quality instructions to each of the students at the level their riding skills would allow. Their time, effort and instructions will keep all of us riding for a long time. All at Riders Edge have been "Top Flight" and I would encourage all new and returning riders to participate with the Riders Edge course. Its a great way to spend a few days. read more

I recently took their Basic Rider Course. I really enjoyed Karl as an instructor who did a great job helping correct my technique so I can be a better rider. He helped me to go from someone who has never ridden before to a licensed rider over the course of a weekend. A couple of tips. Be on time! The company can provide the why but it goes beyond just courtesy to your fellow classmates. Bring water / Gatorade and snacks. Between brakes, especially in the warmer months, you will want to stay hydrated as well as need the extra energy from the snacks. Bring your own gloves and sunglasses. Learning to ride a motorcycle for the first time was hard enough, not being comfortable because of the sunshine or having ill fitting gloves will only make it a less enjoyable experience. Summary of the course Several Hours of classroom time on Friday evening. In a group format we reviewed a good portion of the book as well as watched the videos covering the course material. The instructors provided feedback, guidance, and personal experience regarding the topics we were covering. Saturday I was put in the afternoon group which actually started late morning. The morning group started at the crack of dawn. My group started the day by finishing the rest of the material in the manual. After that, we got our helmets and transition out to the driving range. We spent the first hour or two (I didn't have my phone or watch with me) familiarizing ourselves with the motorcycles and moving them with our feet on the ground. Later in the day we started riding them at slow speeds and doing basic skill courses with the bike. At the end of Saturday, I was exhausted but had a great time. I went home, studied for written test on Sunday, took some Aleve and passed out. Sunday Again, we started late in the morning. My group took our written exams and then transitioned to the driving range afterwards. During the second day we built upon a lot of the skills that we learned during the first day while also increasing speed so we could start pressing into turns. At the end of our training we took our skills exam. I am happy to say that I am now a licensed motorcycle rider. read more