Teaching motorcycle skills right
At the Kootenays Best Motorbike School we focus on safety and confidence. That is why we offer a 3 day program to prep you for confidently riding city, open highways and all conditions. We supply well conditioned 250 cc bikes to support your confidence in learning. Our classes include theory, closed course navigation and control riding, city/residential riding experience as well as a final day of highways riding. Everything you need to pass your Class 6 motorcycle test and more importantly be a safe and confident rider in the Kootenays. classes are open to students who have no experience or riders who want to sharpen their skills in preparations for the ICBC Skills and Road test
New! Motorcycle Skills Test Prep Course
Passing the Skill Test - Frustrating! Maybe you failed the first time around or want to make sure that you pass it for sure!
We offer a 4 hour condensed prep course ($200) put together to prepare you for the ICBC Motorcycle Skills Test.
This is not a new rider training course and be confident in riding and have been riding for an extended period.
We offer a 4 hour condensed prep course ($200) put together to prepare you for the ICBC Motorcycle Skills Test.
This is not a new rider training course and be confident in riding and have been riding for an extended period.
Why choose us?We are are the only ICBC accredited motorcycle instruction school in the West Kootenays and as a mobile school teach East/West Kootenays and Boundary. We focus on safety and confidence through a 3 day workshop transitioning riders from theory, to closed course riding, equivalent to city/traffic riding, residential riding and finally open road riding. The classes have maximum 6 participants to ensure you receive personalized instruction and full attention of the instructor. We provide 250 cc motorcycles, high-visibility vest. All you bring is your enthusiasm and desire for the thrill of being in control of your own motorcycle in a safe manner. Our number one priority is teaching you the safest skills for riding, to ensure you make it home to your family after an exciting day on the road. We are Kootenay's Best for a reason, don't settle for anything less.
Check our testimonials for participant feedback and the course page for FAQs on what you need to register and what to bring day of.
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NEW RIDERS - Upcoming coursesWe teach throughout the East and West Kootenays offering group courses and private lessons.
The upcoming courses are listed below. BOOK EARLY, AS SUMMER CLASSES FILL UP FAST!!!! Upcoming group courses: 2023 Cranbrook:
If you do not see a suitable course date, suggest one (remembering we need 3-4 students for a course to run) or contact us about Private instruction - Click here or Semi-Private instruction - Click here. Are you ready for your MST? (motorcycle skills test) We can help! Please contact us for further details. Check our gallery page for pictures and videos of our classes, happy folks who started as non riders and are riding the roads day 3! And follow us on Facebook - Click here for new dates and latest class shares COVID19 Social Distancing guidelines in place, let's get riding..... Greg |
Testimonials:
Angela Cope-- 5 star
What an incredible course. During our class, we had access to two instructors, one a professional driver (Greg) and the other, a police motorcycle instructor (Bill) offering us a breath of experience and knowledge from which to learn. Not only did they adequately prepare us for the MST and road test, but they added training exercises that most certainly will save our lives including collision avoidance and high speed cornering drills. There is no way that I would have had the guts to try it on my own but with these two gentlemen guiding the process, they got unbelievable results from all of us. Thank you both for sharing your knowledge and providing a great time along the way. The little girl in me who has dreamed of this day for 40+ yrs says.... thank you for making my dream come true.
Cathy Graham -- 5 star Greg Dixson is an incredible instructor. He has a very layed back approach and builds confidence in you every step of the way. Make no doubt this guy knows how to teach and how to ride. He is very invested in your safety and comfort on the motorcycle and has seemingly endless patience!! The cost of the course is $750 although what you will learn is invaluable.....if you're going to ride a motorcycle invest the time and money in to yourself and do it right with Kootenays Best Motorcycle School.
Garrett Mayne -- 5 star I am far more confident after taking the course. My motorbike skills are much better and I know I will be a safer rider than I would've been otherwise. I highly recommend this course for beginners.
GM Sin -- 5 star Recommend this course for all new riders! Greg is a great teacher, patient and talks you through scenarios/difficulties and makes recommendations on what you really need to practice. He is very thorough and takes his time so you learn. Had zero confidence/total fear with my bike pre-course, not any more!
Amber Hayes -- 5 star I came into the course never haven ridden before. The theory class was great, then we tried the bikes day 2, starting with the most basic balance moving onto doing slow riding in a controlled course I was doing MST test level u turns, slalom and figure 8s by lunch!! I left the course very confident of how to manage a bike safely and how to be defensive on the road. The finals day open road ride was amazing! thanks folks!
Meaghan Brown -- 5 star Probably the most fun I've had with my boots on... Greg is such a great character, providing laughs while learning and building confidence. There couldn't be a better choice in motorcycle schools..
Jonny Kurgata -- 5 Star Just finished this course. I was totally inexperienced and timid on a bike before, and am now fully confident and aware. Greg does an awesome job of getting the point across, and it's never boring. Well worth the money, very very highly recommended.
David Veale -- 5 Star Greg is a superb instructor who will teach you the skills and give you the confidence to pass your motorcycle skills test and road test, ride safely and with that going for a ride becomes an even more enjoyable experience. Passed my road test on the 7th with ease, cheers Greg, see you on the road some time.
Angela Cope-- 5 star
What an incredible course. During our class, we had access to two instructors, one a professional driver (Greg) and the other, a police motorcycle instructor (Bill) offering us a breath of experience and knowledge from which to learn. Not only did they adequately prepare us for the MST and road test, but they added training exercises that most certainly will save our lives including collision avoidance and high speed cornering drills. There is no way that I would have had the guts to try it on my own but with these two gentlemen guiding the process, they got unbelievable results from all of us. Thank you both for sharing your knowledge and providing a great time along the way. The little girl in me who has dreamed of this day for 40+ yrs says.... thank you for making my dream come true.
Cathy Graham -- 5 star Greg Dixson is an incredible instructor. He has a very layed back approach and builds confidence in you every step of the way. Make no doubt this guy knows how to teach and how to ride. He is very invested in your safety and comfort on the motorcycle and has seemingly endless patience!! The cost of the course is $750 although what you will learn is invaluable.....if you're going to ride a motorcycle invest the time and money in to yourself and do it right with Kootenays Best Motorcycle School.
Garrett Mayne -- 5 star I am far more confident after taking the course. My motorbike skills are much better and I know I will be a safer rider than I would've been otherwise. I highly recommend this course for beginners.
GM Sin -- 5 star Recommend this course for all new riders! Greg is a great teacher, patient and talks you through scenarios/difficulties and makes recommendations on what you really need to practice. He is very thorough and takes his time so you learn. Had zero confidence/total fear with my bike pre-course, not any more!
Amber Hayes -- 5 star I came into the course never haven ridden before. The theory class was great, then we tried the bikes day 2, starting with the most basic balance moving onto doing slow riding in a controlled course I was doing MST test level u turns, slalom and figure 8s by lunch!! I left the course very confident of how to manage a bike safely and how to be defensive on the road. The finals day open road ride was amazing! thanks folks!
Meaghan Brown -- 5 star Probably the most fun I've had with my boots on... Greg is such a great character, providing laughs while learning and building confidence. There couldn't be a better choice in motorcycle schools..
Jonny Kurgata -- 5 Star Just finished this course. I was totally inexperienced and timid on a bike before, and am now fully confident and aware. Greg does an awesome job of getting the point across, and it's never boring. Well worth the money, very very highly recommended.
David Veale -- 5 Star Greg is a superb instructor who will teach you the skills and give you the confidence to pass your motorcycle skills test and road test, ride safely and with that going for a ride becomes an even more enjoyable experience. Passed my road test on the 7th with ease, cheers Greg, see you on the road some time.
Gear List Requirements
Leather Boots (preferred) - covering the ankles completely, low heel
Leather Gloves - full fingers no exposed skin
Leather/cordura jacket- heavy denim is acceptable but leather will provide more protection
Leather chaps pants - heavy denim in acceptable (no exposed skin)
Helmet (DOT approved) 3/4 or full face.
All student MUST have valid motorcycle learners license with them during course. (You will not be permitted to ride if you fail to bring your license.
All gear required on both days of riding.
Leather Gloves - full fingers no exposed skin
Leather/cordura jacket- heavy denim is acceptable but leather will provide more protection
Leather chaps pants - heavy denim in acceptable (no exposed skin)
Helmet (DOT approved) 3/4 or full face.
All student MUST have valid motorcycle learners license with them during course. (You will not be permitted to ride if you fail to bring your license.
All gear required on both days of riding.
