Although rick was a great teacher he seemed to want more than teaching me. Other than that I had a great experience read more

I'm honestly not sure I should even be reviewing a place that teaches you how to ride a motorcycle -- I have nothing to compare them to! But from where I stand, it all felt pretty tight. The instructors? Super kind, super patient, and they make sure to give you one-on-one help when you're struggling -- plus, they're quick with the "nice job!" when you get it right. My personal nemesis? Sharp turns from a standstill, especially in that dreaded 90-degree box. Working the clutch's friction zone is absolutely critical there, and I kept overthinking it. If I'm being picky, my only complaint is that I wish we'd had more time to practice that particular drill. A lot of people in the class struggled with it, and since it's part of the rider's test, I could've used the extra reps. First day of class? Not even nervous -- mostly because it wasn't my bike I might be dropping! (Also, pro tip: they mean it when they say "rain or shine," so show up no matter the weather.) The instructors' best confidence boost was one simple word: momentum. At first, I was worried about carrying too much speed in the small practice area -- what if I couldn't stop in time? But I quickly learned that any time I felt wobbly at slow speeds, all I needed was a little momentum to steady the bike. Once I was moving, I didn't feel like I was going to drop it -- and that realization has stuck with me on every ride since. After passing the BRC, I hopped on my KTM RC390 (which, side note, does not like starting out in 2nd gear like the course bikes) and hit the road. Every time I felt a little shaky, I'd hear the instructors' voices in my head. I was honestly surprised how many of the drills from class popped up naturally in real street riding -- they really do stick. So yeah -- it's a great course. Even if you're thinking, "Why are we doing this?" or "This feels repetitive," or "Ugh, I just want to go fast already!" -- trust me, it's all about making sure you hit the streets safe and confident. read more

I had the greatest riding experience at the PVR training. They were extremely supportive and made me feel comfortable and confident in what they were teaching me. I wanted to learn how to ride for such a long time but I wanted to learn how to do it the right way. PVR has an excellent staff and a program that shows any rider at any level the right way to ride I definitely recommend them to anyone. read more

I took the Introductory and Basic Rider Courses over the last two weeks, and it was such a good experience. The staff are professional, knowledgeable, patient, and truly want to help you succeed. I had never ridden a motorcycle prior to taking these courses, and now feel confident about hitting the streets. Take the class; even if you don't pass the knowledge alone is worth it. read more

Pioneer Valley Rider Training - Riding Area - Driving Schools Near Me - Westfield, Massachusetts

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I just completed the Basic Rider Course at Pioneer Valley Rider Training in Westfield, MA today. It was an excellent experience. The online knowledge training was very informative and easy to navigate through. The riding skills instructors (Andrea, John and Al) were very professional and patient. Our class consisted of people with varying degrees of experience, ranging from people who'd never operated a motorcycle before, to others who had multiple years of riding experience. I've had a few years and thousands of miles worth of riding experience, and still learned a lot more than I expected...as well as realizing certain skill areas I really need to continue to practice and improve on. I encourage anyone who's never taken a Basic Rider Course to do so, regardless of your experience level. You don't know what you don't know, until you know. read more

Pretty simple, Al our instructor was very helpful. I would recommend to anyone new or experienced.

I took the classes and on the last day of classes, it was literally downpouring which made it very hard to drive, see and it was extremely slippery. Class was not cancelled. I was prepared for the weather. The drivers test was on the same day at the end of class and I slipped twice on the wet slippery pavement. The first slip I was okay, the second was not. I did well in all the prior training classes with no slipping, and often used as an example rider. To be fair, they should have rescheduled. On the Massachusetts RMV website, it even says tests can be cancelled for severe weather. In our training they even said to pull over and wait for the weather to pass. 3 of us in the class slipped. We all didn't pass because of it. 2 of us got pretty bad road burn. They said I could sign up for another test and/or more training and pay MORE. My thoughts are maybe they should have not offered the test and the class during these conditions. I would never, ever drive in rainy weather. I understand light rain, but this was not. This was sheets of rain. Very disappointed. $500 down the drain with the rain. Makes me think they didn't want to be inconvenienced with rescheduling. Safety should come first, not their scheduling. I did not go back. read more

Contacted the school about available classes and they were beyond rude and condescending from the very beginning. I mentioned that I was an inexperienced rider and would need to learn all the basics. I was spoken to like I was an idiot and was basically told that I need to know how to ride to take their course. I would need to know how to ride a motorcycle to sign up for a course designed to teach people how to ride motorcycles. OK then... I was far more courteous than I feel like I should have been, thanked them for the call back and let them know I would be exploring other options. From my perspective, a school that teaches a specific skill really shouldn't expect people to come in already knowing that skill. Why would I pay $400 for a course if I already know how to ride? I could just go to the RMV and take my road test for a fraction of the cost. read more

I completed my class today. The class was very well organized, and the instructors were both knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend the basic riders course for anyone. read more

What a great experience! From getting registered, thank you Cindy! To the coaches Al, John and John they made this easy and fun! I hadn't been on a motorcycle in over 30 years and this course is well worth the time and money. The coaches have a contagious passion for motorcycles and teaching and it helped our whole class as everyone passed! I recommend this class to anyone looking to get their license or needing a refresher on motorcycle basics, I can't say enough it was AWESOME!! Thank you all!! read more

Pioneer valley rider training is unprofessional & their teaching is orchestrated very unorthodox. Only met one staff member that was courteous but the other dirt bag completely humiliates anyone who fails in front of the entire class and expects you to pay another 200$ to re-teach you nothing a second time. Unfriendly, Elusive cash grab! read more

Bought my father a voucher for the experienced rider course for his birthday as he had been riding on a permit for a couple years now. He attended the first rider course available in order to get his license. The Saturday class went well, when Sunday rolled around there was rain, wind, and freezing cold temperatures. My father had a 2 hour ride to get to the facility at 6:30 am. No only is this dangerous for riding but also dangerous for his health. He did not attend the second session because of this and this school will not honor him retaking the second session after happily cashing my check for several hundred dollars. For a group of people who claim to be safety conscious, this is extremely irresponsible and poor business practices. I will be sure to tell every rider I know about this experience. read more

the class was amazing and helpful. had a blast and learned a lot. but took like almost a month to schedule a class. Emailed and called on the days that they were suppose to be open it times that the website said it a good time to call and never got to a response or an email back until one day. My friend has been trying to contact them to schedule a class for them and they haven't reached out still. So amazing class but a headache to schedule. read more