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Calgary Safety Council Motorcycle Training Program
GEARING UP was developed by the Canada Safety Council and is available across Canada. The fundamental purpose is to create skilful, safety conscious, responsible motorcyclists. Riding will then become not only safe, but more pleasant and enjoyable. The course has been designed for all motorcyclists, regardless of experience level. If you are a novice rider, you will gain knowledge to help avoid accidents during that all important first six months of riding. The course is approximately 24 hours of instruction in basic and more advanced maneuvers (3 hours of theory, 21 hours of practical). Over 100,000 new riders have been exposed to this proven curriculum.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN FOR BEGINNER RIDERS :--
Learn Survival Riding Strategies: --
+ Anticipating hazards /
+ Making yourself more visible /
+ Collision avoidance /
+ Riding in adverse conditions .
Learn Basic Maneuvering Skills: --
+ Slow speed control and balance /
+ Accelerating and braking /
+ Turing and obstacle negotiation /
+ Emergency Braking / .....
Learn How To: --
+ Select safety apparel and equipment /
+ Performance basic mechanics and maintenance /
You Will Be Offered:--
+ At the end of the motorcycle course, you will have the opportunity to obtain your class 6 Motorcycle license. Independent examiners will be available at the training location to test for your License. The cost is $40.00. /
*(Note the $40.00 for testing is not included in our price.)
The motorcycles provided are 250 cc and under in displacement. Our instructors are highly experienced riders and qualified, licensed trainers in motorcycle safety. Our students are both male and female of all ages and may be first time or experienced riders.
MOTORCYCLE COURSES WE OFFER :--
Level 1: (Introduction To Motorcycle Riding)
Level 11: (Advance Riding Course) The cost is $150.00. You must have your class 6 license and your own bike, plus three years riding experience to take this course.
Repeat Course: The cost is $129.00 to repeat the beginners course and there is a time limit of 1 year of when you first took the course with us.
Skills Course: The cost is $150.00. It is a 3 day evening course that refreshes your skills and teaches collision avoidance, maneuvers in a controlled environment and learning your own capabilities with your bike using slow skills.
Scooters Training: The cost is $159.00.
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Kelowna and District Safety Council
Motorcycle Programs & Costs :-- Gearing Up/Traffic Skills Course Combo ($680)
Learn to Ride with the experts! A combination of classroom theory and lessons and drills on the range, the Canada Safety Council’s Gearing Up will get you started and build your riding skills. This three day course is the most widespread motorcycle skills course in the world (over 500,000 students have taken Gearing Up since 1970), and KDSC is the exclusive presenter of Gearing Up in BC (see the CSC’s website www.ridertraining.org for more info). Our Instructors will administer the ICBC Motorcycle Skills Assessment Test and a Traffic Qualifier on Day 4. After successful completion of these tests, our professional instructors will teach you to ride safely and defensively in an urban environment using the BC Safety Council’s Traffic Skills Course. A total of 37.5 hours, this is the most in depth motorcycle safety training course you will find. We supply the motorcycles. Prerequisite: Students must hold a valid Class 6/8 Motorcycle Learner’s License before commencing training.
Extra Training ($70)
Motorcycling is a physical sport that requires concentration, coordination, balance, and practice. As learning curves can vary, a student may require additional training outside of his/her course dates in order to gain the skills necessary to keep up with the group. Additionally, some student may choose to take Extra Training in order to increase their confidence and ease with the motorcycle during the course. 3 hour sessions.
Road Test Escort & Training ($60)
Students will receive 45 minutes of in-traffic instruction. The instructor will ensure students arrive at ICBC in time for their appointment, wait while they take their Road Test, and then escort them back to KDSC. Use of a KDSC bike and helmet rental included. A great way to warm up, settle your nerves, and get some last minute pointers & tips. Students may book their final ICBC Class 6 Road Test through the KDSC office.
MST Prep Training ($100 for 3 hours, $125 for 4 hours)
Controlling a bike and performing manoeuvers at slow speeds is a real challenge. So, if you're ready to take the ICBC Motorcycle Skills Test but want some help mastering the necessary skills, this is the training session for you! Use your own bike or one of ours; we can even deliver one of our bikes to ICBC on the day of your MST!
Road Test Evaluation & Training ($115)
For riders who have not taken our Learn to Ride course and who are ready to take their ICBC Road Test. Three hours of instruction, including theory, slow speed drills, and in-traffic training. An instructor will assess the rider’s skills and provide valuable feedback and tips. A great way to ensure you’re prepared for the Road Test! Students may book their final ICBC Class 6 Road Test through the KDSC office. Ask us about using one of our bikes for the Road Test.
Advanced Rider Training ($225)
Ride your motorcycle with more confidence after this 17 hour refresher course focusing on lower and high speed control. This course kicks off with an evening theory class that focuses on defensive riding strategies, lane positioning, gear, and more. Then two days of range work will hone your slow speed skills and sharpen your collision avoidance, emergency braking, and emergency swerving techniques. This BC Safety Council Course is taught by our most experienced instructors and will prove to be a challenge to even those riders who have been riding for decades. Prerequisite: Must hold valid Class 6 License and supply own motorcycle.
Instructor Training Course (Contact KDSC for prices)
KDSC will hold Instructor Training Courses as our need for more professional instructors arises. This intensive program is based on a combination of observation, theory, and practical sessions. In order to be considered, candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of licensed riding experience, be able to pass a Criminal Record Check and a Driver’s History Check, and have a passion for teaching others about the sport of safe motorcycling. An interview process will determine any candidates to be accepted into the ITC. Instructing positions are part-time, seasonal. Interested individuals should contact Tania Meyer, General Manager for more information.
Mechanics 101 & 201, Winterization ($25 each or all 3 for only $65)
Mechanics 101 will include a detailed segment on how to perform a proper pre-trip inspection, and students will also learn how to change their oil, how to adjust the chain, clutch, and the brakes, as well as many other do-it-yourself fixes that can safely be done by riders themselves. Jobs better left to a professional mechanic will also be outlined. Mechanics 102 will continue where 101 leaves off, but attendance at the first Mechanics course is not a prerequisite to participation in the second course.
The Winterization course will teach students how to winterize their bikes for fall and winter storage so that they’re in top form and ready to ride on the first day of spring. The experts from Kelowna Yamaha will show students what to do with their motorcycle’s battery, oil, gas, tires, and air filters.
No previous mechanical knowledge required. Students are encouraged to bring their own bikes to class if they have questions about their particular makes and models. Coffee and donuts included! Sponsored and hosted by Kelowna Yamaha.
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Motorcycle Training Course - Eastern Ontario
The Canada Safety Council's Gearing Up Program, developed in co-operation with the Federal Government, is endorsed by all levels of government and the Insurance Advisory Organization. Since it's inception in 1974, it has gained world-wide recognition as the finest rider-training program anywhere in the world.
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The Canadian Motorcycle Association - Hamilton, Ontario
DID YOU KNOW?
The Canada Safety Council's "Gearing Up" motorcycle Training Program is recognized by all levels of government and has gained a worldwide reputation as the finest motorcycle training available. As a student you'll spend less time in the classroom and more time riding the motorcycles.
Our small class sizes guarantee you the individual attention that you deserve.
REQUIREMENTS :--
Applicants must be 16 years of age or over and possess a valid Ontario Ministry of Transportation M1 License. This special license is a 90-day permit to ride a motorcycle (with certain limitations) and is issued by the MTO upon successful completion of a written test.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS :--
Beginning with the basics of balancing and braking, you will move through straight line riding, shifting and stopping and into curves, turns, simulated traffic situations and emergency maneuvers. The emphasis during the practical training, and in the classroom, is on proven defensive driving techniques to keep you safe and confident. The course concludes with a self evaluation and the Ministry of Transport approved M2 licensing test.
Applicants must provide their own street legal helmet, leather gloves, leather or jean jacket, pants and above the ankle footwear. Note: running shoes are NOT acceptable.
TRAINING MOTORCYCLES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE!
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