Motorcycle Training Program

Gearing Up

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:
  • On each Sunday, 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 $45.00.
    *(Note the $45.00 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.

Location:

Must attend two different locations for the motorcycle training:

For the classroom that corresponds to your course dates, the location is at #108, 2116- 27 Avenue N.E. Stockman Centre. Classes are on Tuesday or Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

For the motorcycle riding session, our new location is on the west side of the QE 2 Highway north of the City limits.

See the maps for these two locations.


Requirements

The following requirements must be met to take our course:

  1. You must have a valid Class 7 license and be a minimum of 16 years of age.
  2. You must bring to all motorcycle riding classes:
    1. a helmet (Department of Transportation, D.O.T. approved). We have motorcycle helmets for rent for $10.00
    2. eye protection (sunglasses, glasses)
    3. sturdy jacket (jean or leather)
    4. pants (jeans or some type of durable material)
    5. footwear must cover your ankles - hiking boot or cowboy boots. (Please no runners)
    6. gloves
  3. Rain gear is also recommended
  4. You must have your class 6 - motorcycle learner's permit, purchased at Motor Vehicles Registries before the last day of the motorcycle course in order to be tested for your class 6 license. before you will be given a class 6 license.


Training Risks and Liabilities

We take every precaution to control activities and to minimize the risk of accidents occurring in training and have an excellent safety record. An element of risk, however, is always present in learning to operate a motorcycle, either at a course or on your own. The Calgary Safety Council presents these courses as a public service and accepts the risks of accidental damage to course motorcycles. Students will not normally be required to bear the cost of such damages. We cannot however accept responsibility for any bodily injury or damage to our students' property while they are in our courses. All adult students and the parents or guardians of minors will be required to sign a release of liability for such bodily injury and property damage before commencing training

Motorcycle And Scooter Courses We Offer:

PLEASE NOTE: Our Cancellation Policy is that 14 days notice is required to cancel a course (which includes classroom and riding session) and to receive a full refund. With less than 14 days notice but more than 3 working days notice, students will be assessed a $50.00 fee. With less than 3 working days notice, students will be assessed a $100.00 fee. Students who fail to attend the course will forfeit the entire fee. The Calgary Safety Council retains the right to cancel or reschedule courses as required.

Level 1: (Introduction To Motorcycle Riding) Gearing UP course curriculum from the Canada Safety Council. The course cost is $425.00 dollars from April to October.
New this year is the Level 1 course as a daytime course during the week. The cost of this course is $550.00.

Repeat Course: The cost is $200.00 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 class 6 license and your bike using slow skills. This course is on lot only.

Advanced 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.

Scooters Training: The cost is $175.00.