I had a great time. They are very knowledgable. It is also great value for the cost. I purchased my first motorcycle due to the confidence I gained in my session. I would use them again. read more

I am brand new to motorcycles at age 61, with zero prior experience. After passing my beginners course and getting my license, I found I was still afraid to get on my motorcycle! I felt I needed more professional training. Somebody gave me Rachel's business card and I called her and I was so happy that she scheduled me that very next weekend! I did not have to wait a long time to get scheduled with her. Rachel is a professional MC instructor, and is very knowledgeable, communicates well and she cares about the success of her clients, she made me feel safe. After having me ride around a bit to evaluate my skill level, she took me out into the neighborhood where I learned a LOT! Rachael taught me new techniques such as how to do a tight UTurn and a tight right turn. I didn't learn these things in my MC course a week prior. Many people go straight from the MC course to riding on their own. In doing this errors are often made, some result in injury or death. Taking the MC course does not mean you are a skilled rider. I want to be the safest rider I can be. I felt I needed more information in my brain in order to be a safe and confident rider, Rachel has really helped me in this way. She had more confidence in me than I had in myself. Because of this, I was able to come home and get on my bike and drive up and down my private road. Something I was 100% afraid to do! I was so happy about the fears I had overcome in just one session, that I gave her a big hug! (I asked first and she said it was OK) :-) Thank you Rachel, for being a light on my journey to being a safe biker-girl read more

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I LOVED this course! Best thing about it is they work at a speed you are comfortable with and focus on the skills YOU need to be a safe rider, because everyone comes in with different skill sets. I had a lot of anxiety from being rear-ended on a MC by a truck as a passenger, among other things, and they really helped me feel more confident. Individualized instruction was just what I needed to feel more confident and develop my riding skills....and it was FUN! Not only do they give you training on how to ride, I got great advice on gear, mc size, road hazards to watch out for etc. I was so pleased with the instructor and highly recommend this training! read more

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I had a great experience doing my 1:1 with Rachel. I'm a returning M1 rider who needed a refreshing course before hitting the road again after a 4 year break. Also, I wasn't sure which type of bike would best fit me now. The 1:1 class was really safe and informative. Rachel made sure that I got all the fundamentals on hand before we did an amazing guided ride on the public road. During my the time of my class, Rachel gladly allowed me to switch bikes of all shapes and sizes which tremendously helped narrow my search down! My overall the experience was awesome! Well worth the time (drove during rush hour from SF) and Money! Highly recommend them to any rider! read more

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I scheduled two sessions back to back with Rachel and will be back for more! I took a MSF course in 2009 but was never confident enough to ride outside of that class. It was my first time riding a motorcycle and it was not exactly tailored for someone with absolutely zero experience. I was able to get by and pass but was never comfortable with shifting gears or just riding in general. Over a decade later I still have that desire to learn to ride. It was pretty difficult to find private lessons with a certified instructor who basically teaches you from the ground up and willing to teach you outside of the parking lot. I found Sacramento Safety Training. It was a breeze booking an appointment with SMT. Completed through their website and received an email from Rachel the next day. Ended up booking a second lesson the same day as my initial lesson, and booked an alternative date in case it rained. I watched numerous motorcycle videos before my lesson but reading and watching will do nothing for me unless I apply it. I started off my lesson in a parking lot going over the motorcycle, smooth throttle control, walking the motorcycle, smooth braking, being reminded to keep my eyes and head up, shifting gears, and emergency braking. By the end of the first sessions she let me know I was ready for a mother goose ride. My 2nd session consisted of us riding around town and I let out a few wooohoooooos and ohhhhhh sh** I stalled. When I did stall, I never had to worry about being left behind. You won't have to worry about catching up because she is mindful of where you are and the traffic around you. Rachel made me feel comfortable and safe. I had sooooo much fun. I booked another lesson with Rachel and look forward progressing in my motorcycle journey under Rachel's guidance. Rachel was everything I wanted in an instructor plus more! She was patient, supportive, knowledgable, and is amazing at building your confidence and skills up. Book a lesson with Rachel, you will not regret it! read more

These teachers are the best! Rachel was so patient and helped me build confidence on a motorcycle. I had never ridden before I met with her for our one on one and she took the time to go over everything with me. I feel much more confident to ride now :) read more

Rachel and Tony are the best. They are very knowledgeable ,and engaging. You get concise easy to understand instruction. I know my riding skills and confidence have improved after working with SMT. read more

I had gotten my motorcycle lisence and had only been able to practice in parking lots but with this motorcycle training I was able to confindently ride on the streets after an hour. There was a lot of review, from shifting gears to figure 8's and even how to park. She'll even take you on "Mother Goose" rides to show you how it's done. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to get more confident on a motorcycle or even a brand new rider. Fun and definitely want to go back. read more

I had my first experience with Rachel as my instructor when I was trying to surprise my sis for a motorcycle training experience. Rachel was very accommodating with our hectic schedules both as single moms working crazy hours... When we arrived she had everything we needed ready for us to begin. (Gloves, jackets, helmets[although I did bring my own helmet, in case you have your own]).The bikes were in excellent condition, clean and ready to ride. She was not only extremely professional and knowledgeable but also very patient with us. One of my favorite parts of her teaching style was that she was funny and have us funny little hand visuals and sayings to be able to remember the techniques. I enjoyed our session so much I booked more with her and she was the most encouraging and supportive in being able to advance to bigger bikes. I definitely recommend her services to ANYONE interested in learning how to ride and would even trust her to teach my own children if they ever wanted to learn. Best motorcycle and safety instructor EVER! read more

I signed up for MTC to get my M1, but I wanted to get lessons before hand since I've never ridden before. So, I called Rachel at Sacramento Motorcycle Training. She was quick to respond, and answered all my newbie questions. Setting up my appointment was easy and they had various bikes to choose from for the lesson, gear was also available if you don't have your own. Rachel gave easy to understand step by step instructions on how to ride. From understanding the basic controls to clutch work all the way to getting my feet off the ground and riding. It was amazing how much I learned and was able to ride by the end of my very first lesson. She definitely prepared me for my training course and I would recommend anyone who wants the extra preparation to give Rachel a call. Everything was familiar and I was confident during my class. I passed and obtained my M1, thanks to Rachel. If you're searching for a private instructor who is qualified, certified, patient, and great at communication, look no further. read more

I had a private lesson with Rachel in July to improve my slow turns/maneuvers. I was a little taken aback when I realized the training session would be at her home but it works: she lives in a "circle" neighborhood so making a bunch of slow right hand turns was right up my alley, plus her neighbors all understandand what she does and were very patient with me as they were coming and going. After doing turns and figure 8's I followed her on a slow ride through the surrounding neighborhoods where she made sure I would encounter different types of blind/ sharp corners and turns. It was also enormously helpful to borrow one of her bikes so I wasn't super nervous about potentially dropping it (plus it was a bit smaller than mine so I felt more secure knowing my feet were that much closer to the ground!) Lastly, she teaches the California motorcycle safety course so she was able to point out my bad/unsafe habits along the way. As if that weren't enough, she did a great job boosting my confidence as a new rider. HIGHLY recommend. read more

Took this course about 6 months ago, right after doing the beginner riders course. Felt like I needed a bit more confidence to ride on the street by myself. The instructor was super helpful and I felt like I was working within my limits while making progress and learning. There is a guided ride portion where you ride on the street briefly with an instructor, this part was super helpful to me and helped the transition from a parking lot to the street much easier. Would recommend to anyone who's thinking of getting into motorcycling or needs more practice. 10/10 read more

I wanted to return to riding, already having my M1 certification. I could only find group classes that led to getting your M1 cert. Luckily I found Rachel and Sacramento Motorcycle Training. She listened to what I wanted and asked about my history. I hadn't ridden in 30 years but had about 17 years of riding prior. She offered a program of review and progressive riding to assure both her and myself of my abilities to ride safely and enjoyably. We met and she provided me a motorcycle and helmet. I had my boots and jacket. She spent a few hours reviewing safe riding, watching and correcting my riding performance. She was great at communicating what I was doing well and what I needed to do better. When she was satisfied I could ride safely, she took me on a guided ride on the streets. We rode for a few hours in many different situations and conditions. By the end of the day, felt very comfortable back on a motorcycle. I can't say enough good things about Rachel. She really is the best. read more