Whether you’re looking to sharpen your low-speed control, regain confidence after a break from riding, or challenge yourself with precision drills, our advanced skills courses are built to elevate your riding — no matter your experience level.
🏍️ June 28th — Skills Upgrade Course
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6-Hours Training | $300 + GST
Past Novice Course Graduates: $195 (must have completed our 20 hour novice course with MSA)
This hands-on refresher course is designed for Class 6 licensed riders of any skill level who want to brush up on the critical skills that keep you safe and in control on the road. Whether you’re commuting daily or just getting back in the saddle, this class helps tighten up technique, improve reaction time, and increase low-speed confidence, progressing throughout the day to include evasive maneouvers such as emergency braking, braking in a turn and brake/swerve combitions.
You’ll spend the day running real-world drills including:
- Picking up a motorcycle
- Slow-speed balance and clutch control
- Tight U-turns
- Braking and quick stops
- Obstacle avoidance
- Emergency maneuvering
Bring your own bike – No excessively loud bikes please!
Bonus: Riders who completed our Novice Learn to Ride course are eligible for a $100 discount.
Students enrolling in this class should bring their own motorcycle, however, Island Rider alumni may rent a school motorcycle for the class for an additional $50 for the day. Please inform us in advance if you will need a motorcycle rental -islandridervictoria@gmail.com.
“The most valuable six hours I’ve ever spent on a bike. It reminded me how much more I had to learn – and how fun it is to keep improving.” — J. Broadbent
🛣️ What’s Next? More Advanced Courses Coming Soon
Island Rider has a strong tradition of advanced training, including:
- Precision handling courses
- Group ride safety sessions
- Cornering and road strategy clinics
- 1-on-1 custom coaching
These courses are developed and delivered by lead instructor John Buddo, a veteran trainer and motorcyclist who completed the Oregon “Ride Like a Cop” program in 2017 — a rigorous course designed for law enforcement, and occasionally offered to civilian motorcycle instructors. John finished his qualifier a full 30 seconds under the cutoff time required for qualifying state police officers in Oregon and Washington.
Whether you’re a daily rider or a weekend warrior, advanced training helps build the skills that separate competent riders from truly confident ones.
