
Shifting Motorcycle School

Information about Shifting Motorcycle School
T2E 7T8, Calgary
Opening hours
- sunday: 8h-20h
- monday: (closed)
- tuesday: (closed)
- wednesday: 10h-18h
- thursday: 10h-17:30
- friday: 10h-17:30
- saturday: 8h-20h
Learn To Ride a motorcycle, get training, theory and practical.
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Shifting Motorcycle School:
Shifting Motorcycle School is highly regarded as one of the best places to learn to ride safely in Calgary. With an emphasis on personalized instruction, small class sizes allow for more one-on-one interaction with experienced instructors like Ryan and Danard.
Here are some highlights of the Shifting Motorcycle School experience:
- Expert Teaching: Instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about teaching safe riding techniques. They provide clear explanations and constructive feedback, helping students build confidence and improve their skills.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Courses cover everything from fundamental skills to advanced riding techniques, ensuring students are well-prepared for real-world riding and road tests.
- Personalized Attention: The small class sizes (1:4 student-to-instructor ratio) enable instructors to provide individualized support tailored to each student's needs.
- Supportive Environment: Instructors foster a welcoming atmosphere that encourages learning and progression at each student’s own pace.
- Strong Track Record: Many students report significant improvements in their riding skills within a short period, with numerous testimonials highlighting successful road test completions.
While the majority of reviews are overwhelmingly positive, some students wished for more bike selection during their training. Nevertheless, the overall feedback reflects a strong community feeling and a commitment to student success.
Shifting Motorcycle School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: I had an outstanding experience with the weekend training program! Ryans' skills, patience, and encouragement made all the difference. His teaching methods are definitely worth noting as he went into detail to explain the 'why' and 'how' , and not just 'what' we needed to do... making the learning not only easier to understand, but made it stick! He created a supportive environment that helped me build confidence and improve my riding skills. Alf was also a very supportive through the learning. I highly recommend this training for anyone looking to learn or enhance their motorcycle abilities!
Thank you so much for the kind review Shubha, you were a pleasure to work with and we were glad to have you in the course, helping you along the way to develop your newfound skills and building your confidence as you progressed.
Fantastic experience: Thanks again for the course this weekend, it was a lot of fun and i learned quite a bit. Daynard (hoping i got it right) was a fantastic teacher and was very patient when constantly correcting the same issues (i.e. eyes not high enough). From never being on a bike it was surprising how "easy" it could be. the progression training was just what i needed, taking all the small bits from the progression training and putting them together really helped a lot. I really enjoyed the road ride at the end of the last day. we got to experience "real world" driving along with encountering all the scenario's that we practiced for. at first, when Daynard had said we are going out on the road, I felt a little anxious but within the first 5 minutes or so (taking backroads/residential roads that weren't too busy) I felt very confident with all the skills that I have learned over the two days and had a lot fun. Thanks Again Shifting Motorcycle School!!!
Thanks Adam for the kind review, we are so happy to hear you had an enjoyable weekend learning to ride with us! You have definitely improved and progressed well throughout the course; we are happy we were able to get you out on the road and put all your newfound skills to use. Well done!
Fantastic experience: Thank you to The instructors at shifting Motorcycle school . It was a great experience . I now know way more about riding , l do need a little more practice. Lol. They explained everything clearly and made it easier to practice on the course. Thank you, great to have met you all.
Thanks Mynor, it was great to have you training with us over the weekend; a little bit more practice and you will be ready!
Fantastic experience: Amazing school
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Fantastic experience: I took the Learn to Ride course a couple of weeks ago and Ryan took me from never having stepped on a bike to being comfortable enough to be on the road over the weekend. He’s very well spoken and can explain things extremely well so anyone can understand. I then took the Road Test Prep course and I would highly recommend it, especially to people who don’t really have anyone in their life who rides and aren’t able to practice on their own. It was super helpful to be on the bike an hour before the test and get reacquainted with it while getting some last minute tips to brush up on. Overall a great course and I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to learn!
Thanks for your kind review Johnny, we really appreciate it! I am glad you had a great experience and developed your skills greatly throughout the course, leading you to passing your road test. Congratulations again, good luck on finding your new bike.
Fantastic experience: Just do it! Seriously couldn't be happier with my experience at Shifting Motorcycle School. The instructors were knowledgeable, patient, and truly passionate about teaching safe riding techniques. They made sure everyone felt confident and prepared, regardless of skill level. I also did the additional road test prep and it gave me the confidence I needed to ace my class 6. The techniques they teach you are invaluable to help keep you safe on the road and have saved my bacon a few times. Highly recommended!
Thanks for the kind review Harry! We were so glad to have you and share with you all the important skills to be safe and enjoy riding with full control. I hope you are enjoying this fabulous weather and you are somewhere on two wheels taking in the sun!
Fantastic experience: Excellent instructions, lots of demonstrations and a super helpful instructor.
Thanks Ryan! We are glad you enjoyed your experience with us and look forward to see you out riding.
Fantastic experience: Was a great experience, the instructor was awesome and super knowledgable. The location for the course was also really great.Would recommend to anyone!
Thanks Yuri, we are glad to hear you had a great time taking the course and enjoyed yourself, thanks for the kind review!
Fantastic experience: Ryan was very knowledgeable and patient when teaching the course. No question was wrong or not answered. I would definitely recommend Shifting Motorcycle school to anyone who is interested in learning properly.
Thanks Jeremy for the kind review. We are glad you had a good time taking the course, and look forward to seeing you riding on the road soon.
Fantastic experience: Great place to learn how to ride a motorcycle, instructors were great at every step of the way to give you confidence to ride safely on the street. Wonderful people with tons of experience.Highly recommended
Thanks Vikram for the kind review, we really appreciate it. You did well and we are glad that you passed your road test today; great job!
Fantastic experience: Learned a ton in the new rider course, would definitely recommend it
Thanks Derek, you did great this weekend, we are glad to have helped you build your confidence!
Fantastic experience: I really had good time in shifting motorcycle school. I had zero experience about riding motorcycles and now I am confident enough to ride. I would recommend to everyone
Thanks Yusuf, we are glad to hear you had a good time with us. It was great to develop you as a rider throughout the course.
Fantastic experience: Ryan was such a great instructor, and I’m so thankful I took the course through him and Shifting Motorcycle School! Highly recommend!
Thank you Alanna for your very kind words, we take it to heart, and love to see all our students progress and succeed in a safe and confident manner.
Fantastic experience: Done the learn to ride & test prep with these guys. Definitely recommend. Having never even sat on a bike before, Danard taught everything on the LTR course, and Ryan made sure I was good to go on the test prep.
Thanks Stephen for the kind re4view, we are happy that you had a good time and learned lots while in our course; nothing makes us more happy than knowing and seeing you grow as a rider and passing your road test, congrats!
Fantastic experience: I had a private lesson with Danard today for a few hours. He taught me many things, gave useful advice and guidance. His extensive experience and expertise allow him to teach flawlessly both in the parking lot and in traffic.
Thanks for the kind review Vlad! We are glad to hear you had a productive and enjoyable time learning with us.
Fantastic experience: I had so much fun in this course and cannot wait to get on the road! Dannard was an excellent teacher, very relaxed and knowledgeable. We did a ton of basic exercises to get comfortable on the bikes and build our skill set. I used to ride dirt bikes but going through the exercises really helped add to my confidence level and I was more than ready to do a road test with the group. Highly recommend Shifting Motorcycles!! Thank you Ryan for the online prep class!
Thank you Tamika for the kind and thorough review, we greatly appreciate it, and glad to hear that you had an enjoyable experience with us. We look forward to see you out riding on the road.
Fantastic experience: Excellent motorcycle course! The knowledge content and on-bike exercises are progressive to build confidence and skills. Good student-to-instructor ratio (4:1 in our class) allowed plenty of time for individualized feedback.
Thanks Olivier, we are glad you had a good experience to build up your skills during our course.
Fantastic experience: Ryan and Danard are highly skilled riders and awesome at teaching you how to ride. The whole course runs very smoothly and you get the opportunity to try a bunch of different style bikes.If you're looking for somewhere to learn to ride this summer defo recommend these guys go learn and adapt new skills it's a really fun time. And great course. Completed the course and booked test right away and passed Thank you Dean Flynn
Thanks Dean for your kind review ! We are glad you had an awesome time learning to ride, and congrats again on passing your road test this afternoon! Good job.
Fantastic experience: I had an amazing experience learning during this course. Everyone involved is beyond knowledgeable, and they take the time to work with each person individually and make sure everyone is progressing through each lesson. It was professional, fun and also very personalized, I would not have learned as much as I did anywhere else! I highly recommend taking courses here, the amount you learn is unbeatable.
Thanks George for your kind review, It is greatly appreciated. We are glad to hear your had an enjoyable experience and that you learned a lot during the course.
Fantastic experience: It was a great class, I messed up many times over the 2 day weekend course but still got better over time thanks to their patience. If you do drop the bike they care more about if you got hurt over did you hurt the bike. I wasn’t 100% confident by the end of the 2 days but when I took an extra hour 1 on 1 with them right before the road test, everything started to fall in place for me more. Went from not touching a bike before Friday to having passed my road test and bought my own bike by the following Friday.
Thank you so much for the kind review, we are so pleased you enjoyed the course and developed your skills as a rider. Congratulations again on passing your road test; we look forward to see you out riding this summer!
Fantastic experience: Super happy with the course and the instructors. Would highly recommend! Thanks Ryan, Danard, and Graham!:)
Thanks Dana, we are glad you enjoyed the course and developed your skills and confidence. Enjoy riding the rest of the summer!
Fantastic experience: I had great time at Shifting motorcycle school. Amazing course for anyone that is looking to get into riding. Instructor I had was Ryan and he was amazing, he explained everything in detail and provided a lot of feedback during training. I recommend this to anyone that is looking to get into riding.
Thanks for your kind review Dylan! I am glad you had a great time during the course and progressed your skills over the weekend. Great job!
Fantastic experience: My son and I took a rider's course with Ryan the first week of June, 2024 and would highly recomend it to anyone looking for a course. The class was small, only 4 of us so lots of time to run through the drills, instruction and tips and free time to work through the drills we wanted more time with. Ryan is very knowledgeable and has great stories, he made the whole experience fun. Both my son and I felt absolutely ready for the road and licensing test. Great experience!
Thanks Jon, it was a pleasure having both you and your son together in the course; great father son bonding experience; I am glad both of you enjoyed the course, wishing you great riding over the summer. Happy Canada Day!
Fantastic experience: One of the best places to learn how to ride SAFELY. Small class sizes helps the learner get more attention from the trainer. Both Ryan and Daynard were awesome.
Thanks Vijay for your kind words, that is exactly what we like to hear from our students for their experience at our school!
Fantastic experience: My experience at Shifting Motorcycle School was absolutely fantastic! I had tried another school previously where I was sent away on the first day after paying nearly $800, with a tutor who unfortunately made discriminatory remarks. However, at Shifting Motorcycle School, it was a complete 180-degree turn! The tutors were incredibly patient and knowledgeable. Within just 3 days, I went from barely knowing how to ride to confidently shifting gears and maneuvering the bike. They tailored their teaching to my pace and ensured I understood every step of the way. It was such a relief to find instructors who are not only skilled but also genuinely supportive. They created a welcoming environment where everyone felt encouraged to learn, regardless of gender or previous experience. Thank you so much to the team for helping me achieve this milestone!"
Thank you so much Ola for your very kind review, we greatly appreciate your feedback. You were a very good student, and we were happy to teach you and coach you in a manner that was progressive to help you develop your skills at you own pace!
Fantastic experience: Fabulous service... The instructors are very knowledgeable, provide valuable information for the road test, patient, professional, provide feedback about your areas of improvement, the equipment is un good order, it is worth it every penny invested in this course... I don't know about other courses, but this course exceeded my expectations and I recommended 100%...
Thank you Alfredo for your kind review, you were a pleasure to deal with. We look forward to helping you pass your road test and getting you out riding on the road this summer.
Fantastic experience: This motorcycle school is amazing. Ryan is patient and informative. 100% recommended.
Thanks Jose, your review is much appreciated; I am glad you had a good time developing your skills.
Fantastic experience: Really appreciate the whole process. Was smooth and supportive at the same time. Thanks to Ryan and Danard! Already referred couple of friends to this school.
Thanks Max, glad you enjoyed your training with us, and happy you passed your road test.
Fantastic experience: Took a few classes with Shifting this spring in preparation for my road test. Email correspondence was timely and professional, and Danard was an exceptional instructor. I did my initial lean to ride course elsewhere but the lessons at Shifting made me far more confident than before. If they have spots open for the riding season they're absolutely worth checking out.
Thanks Kyle for your very kind review, we strive hard to give the best possible experience to all of our students. Glad to know you had a great time and learned what you were missing.
Fantastic experience: Shifting motorcycle school have very knowledgeable and experienced teachers and explains everything very well.
Thanks for the kind review Gilles, we are glad you had a good experience with us this past weekend.
Fantastic experience: What a great experience at shifting motorcycle school! Ryan is a great instructor; patient, kind, encouraging, and delivers an all around excellent program. Very knowledgeable regarding rules and regulations, mixed with practical real life recommendations and constuctive criticism. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome of my course - felt significantly more comfortable on the bike even after the frist day. I elected to use shifting motorcyle school for the road test prep additionally, and no shocker here passed no problem thanks to the review and getting the nervous energy out in a safe and constucitve environment. I have nothing but praise about the course, as well as for Ryan’s charachter - genuinelly an awesome person that takes riding seriously and wants you to move at your own pace and develop your skills and love for riding.
Thanks Raquel for your very kind words, this is exactly why we do this! All about getting our students to develop at their own pace into an accomplished rider. I hope you have an awesome time riding on your z400 this summer, enjoy!
Fantastic experience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Awesome instructors and great on-bike skills taught! Highly recommended.
Thank you, we are glad you enjoyed learning with us!
Fantastic experience: Took the Learn to Ride course May 25 and 26. Hadn't ridden before. Ryan is a great instructor and the class was well worth the price. Ryan suggested taking the road test prep course and that Id likely pass the road test. Took the road test prep course June 5th with Danard. He was very thorough and helpful during pre test ride, and answered all my questions and gave good feedback. I passed the road test having only ridden a motorcycle during the Learn to Ride and Road test prep courses,so that shows how great these instructors are and how good the course is.
Thanks for the kind words Evan, we are glad you had a great experience and developed into a new rider quickly. We hope you get to enjoy riding a lot more this summer.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend. Danard and Ryan are amazing, patient and knowledgable instructors. They gave instruction clearly and taught so much motorcycle knowledge, not only about how to pass the road test, but also how to ride safely on road.
Thank you so much for your kind review, we are glad you enjoyed the course and hope to see you out on the road soon.
Fantastic experience: A great course to learn fundamentals of handling, control, approaches, maintenance and so much more. Ryan and his team are experienced and patient and give safe and proper guidance into learning, I have obtained a lot of knowledge in all aspects of riding a motorcycle. Would highly recommend this course!
Thanks Tyler for the kind review; we are glad you enjoyed the course and developing you as a rider. Hope to see you out riding this summer.
Fantastic experience: This place has got the motorcycle learning system down. Pay attention, and they'll have you up and riding in no time. Knowledgeable, professional. Good space (empty parking lot) for practicing all the skills. Easy sign-up/payment. Good communication. Thumbs up all around!
Thank you Marcia! We are glad to hear you had an enjoyable experience with us last weekend. Happy to hear you had a great time and overall enjoyable experience.
Fantastic experience: Thanks a lot to Ryan for teaching me how to ride. He was super patient and chill, and he taught me in a way that was easy to understand. He knows a ton about learning and preparing for the test and helped me pass ! He made sure I felt confident and relaxed the whole time. I even booked the wrong date for the test, which was a pain for him, but he still took me anyway. He's an awesome guy, and I highly recommend him!
Thanks Ganesh, It was my pleasure, I am glad we got you up to speed and passed your road test this morning! Good job again, see you out riding!
Fantastic experience: I just wish they have more bike selection.
Fantastic experience: Great course instructor are awsome highly recommended 5star for sure
Thanks Robert, glad you had a good time!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended course and school. I find that the instructor/student ratio is good 1:5 which gives more coaching time to the students. Our instructor Danard took his time at the beginning to review step by step on how to operate the motorcycle until we feel confident and we had a lot of practice to ride the motorcycle. Any questions posted pre and post the course are answered very quickly by the owner Ryan. Thanks a lot Ryan and Danard and all the best!
Hi Eilana, thanks for the kind review, I am glad you had an enjoyable learning experience, looking forward to seeing you out riding on the road.
Fantastic experience: Ryan and Danard are the best! I had Danard as our group instructor over the Fri-Sun LTR last week. I appreciated the emphasis on being a safe rider and building those habits. Receiving individual feedback on where to make adjustments to improve helped a lot over the 3 days. Definitely would recommend.
Thanks for the nice feedback Chris, we love hearing that you had a great time, and learned a lot over the course. We hope to see you our riding this summer
Fantastic experience: Amazing experience, great at clarifying the importance of certain skills as well as teaching those skills. Great team. Definitely will be recommending to family members and friends.
Thank you Gurjeet, we are glad you had a great experience and put your trust in training with us!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this course. Ryan is very knowledgeable and makes the course super fun and enjoyable while learning to be as safe as possible. Had a great time and passed my rider exam 2 days later first try! Thanks Ryan!
Thanks Ben, I am glad you had an enjoyable course! You picked things up well and were a pleasure to coach. Congrats again on passing your road test, have a great summer!
Fantastic experience: Amazing teacher! Course and exercises are built to help you build confidence and Ryan is there with constructive feedback and encouragement. My and my sister passed our class 6 tests today and we attribute a lot of our success doing so to Ryan and the course! Definitely worth it!
Thanks Jacob, I really appreciate your feedback and am delighted to hear that both of you have passed your road tests today! Congratulations!
Fantastic experience: I enrolled in the women's class and this was the best decision ever. The instructors were so patient and gave clear directions. I am a slow learner with zero experience but with their help I was able to build my confidence and actually got comfortable in the end. Thank you shifting motorcycle
Thanks Jenny, we are so happy you had a great experience with us, and excited that you managed to get comfortable and built your confidence throughout the weekend.
Fantastic experience: The course was amazing! Both instructors were very patient and gave great clear instruction. They worked with everyone's growth and built all the participants in my group individually. Going in I wasn't sure how much I'd be able to do as I'd never ridden a motorcycle. It was amazing how much I was able to learn in the short time I had and would recommend taking the courses to anyone. It's was a great experience! Thank you!
Glad you had a great time Heather, looking good on the CBR 125, and the "stoppies" you were performing during the emergency braking exercise!
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend this course to any new rider, or anyone interested in motorcycles. I did the women’s course, and when I came in, I didn’t know how to start a bike, but by the time the end of the course, I was able to ride on the road with enough knowledge to manage. Ryan and Danaard are wonderful instructors, they were patient, energetic and humorous, which creates a very positive atmosphere for all of their students. If you’re thinking about a course, I would say this is a wonderful way to be introduced to motorcycles.
Thanks Alaira for your kind words; we truly value your feedback and are so happy you had a fun and good experience taking our women's only course. Looking forward to see you out riding!
Fantastic experience: I was terrified of riding a motorcycle but decided to take the plunge and try out the course. I had the BEST time! Not only are the instructors knowledgeable, but they make you feel super comfortable and are extremely helpful and non-judgmental. I had a blast in the woman’s only weekend course and can say that within 3 days, I was confident and comfortable to be on a motorcycle and riding it on the road! Thank you so much for what you do!
Thanks Maddy for your kind review, we try our best to encourage, support and help all of our students progress at their our speed, allowing them to build confidence in their newly developed skills. Great job putting in the work, you did great!
Fantastic experience: Cool intence riding course. If you ever driven manual and a bike, 2 days from never ridden a motorcycle to 2 hours city drive is real. Small 4-5 people groups, experienced and attentive instructor. Right way to start your motorcycle journey with a right habbits.
Thank you Ivan for your kind words, we appreciate that you had a great experience and look forward to seeing you out riding soon. Ride safe!
Fantastic experience: took the learn to ride course as well as the road test prep ride course, highly recommend doing both, smaller class sizes so you get more 1 on 1, Ryan and his colleauge Danard are both great and only want the best of each of their students, took my road test today and passed first try, Ryan and Danard both came along for the prep ride before heading to the registry, really helped with the nerves before doing the test with the examiner, recommend Shifting to anyone wanting to learn to ride or even experienced riders wanting to get their class 6.
Thanks Tyler for your kind words; we truly value your great experience with us. I am really glad you passed your road test, you did an awesome job! Looking forward to seeing what bike you end up purchasing, and see you riding safely on the roads this summer.
Fantastic experience: I really enjoyed my experience learning to ride here. The smaller class size really allows the amazing instructors to focus on any mistakes you may be making. The feedback they give is phenomenal and really helps you improve for your next attempt, it’s really easy to tell that they know what they’re talking about. The instructors are also extremely nice and are understanding that mistakes will be made and are easily fixed with their advice. It’s really accessible to anybody willing to learn, they can supply you with anything you may need and encourage safety above anything else. Thanks for the fun learning experience.
Thank you so much for the kind review Matthew, we appreciate that you had a good time, and when you feel like learning some more just shoot us an email.
Fantastic experience: I completed the LTR course from Friday-Sunday. I had zero motorcycle experience going into the course and was not confident I would be able to ride a motorcycle in 3 days. The instruction was thorough and clear and the way each step was broken down helped my confidence grow each day. The small group of 5 riders was great, I appreciate the group environment with some individual instruction when needed. It was nice to be able to try a couple different styles of bike as well. I enjoyed being able to complete the road ride at the end to apply some of the skills learned. I need to practice more before I take the road test but I can now say I can ride a motorcycle! Highly recommend Shifting Motorcycle School!
Thanks Andrea for the kind words, we love that you enjoyed the course. We look forward to seeing you out riding again, and challenging your road test. We are only an email away if you have any questions.
Fantastic experience: Took the weekend course with Ryan. Highly recommend it. I went from zero experience to riding on the road in 2 days. Small class size allows him to give you personalized advice.
Thanks Raul, I appreciate your feedback! Looking forward to see what bike you end up purchasing.
Fantastic experience: Amazing course, highly recommend Ryan and crew. Very professional. Lots of 1 on 1 with the smaller class size. Left feeling confident on a motorcycle.
Thanks Michael, glad you enjoyed it! It was a great weekend
Fantastic experience: Took the LTR course last year at the start of the season knowing nothing beforehand. Ryan is an excellent instructor and he really wants to see the best in all his students. It’s evident that he is passionate and knowledgeable in what he does and that it’s more than just his job for him. He’s easy to work with and will take the time with each student individually in the class to address concerns. The small class size allowed everyone to get to know each other and gave me friends to ride with during the season (who I still keep in touch with today). I also took the road test prep course afterwards which is totally worth it if you’re not feeling confident going in or have much practice. He simulated the entire test and went through the grading process allowing me to pass first try. Just got on my bike again for a second season and felt confident in the skills I learned through the course. I’d have no hesitations recommending Ryan to anyone.
Thanks Jordan for your kind words, I truly appreciate it. You are absolutely correct, I do love teaching new riders, giving them the bug of riding, and teaching them to do it safely and confidently. It gives me great pleasure to hear that you are riding and enjoying yourself forming a network of riding in the community. Be safe out there, and enjoy the season of riding in 2024
Fantastic experience: I took ‘Learn To Ride’ course couple weeks ago, came into it with zero motorcycle experience. Ryan took the time to teach and explain each portion of the course in great detail, he was very encouraging and knew his stuff! It was a small group, which I found to be very beneficial. I took advantage of the ‘Road Test Prep Kit’ they offer and was able to get my class 6 drivers license shortly after taking the course! I cannot say enough about the patience and the positive encouragement you will receive. I left feeling so excited to finally get my own bike and start officially riding! Thanks so much for such a great weekend!
Fantastic experience: this is the best motorcycle training school, helped me get thru test with flying colors. highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Although short but was a great journey with the instructors who made me achieve what I longed and was a bit nervous for. I highly recommend the environment and the enthusiasm in the classes. In a nutshell, confidence is the key to success which I got from Shifting Motorcycle.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Fantastic experience: This was a great course with a awesome instructor! Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: If you want The Best Instruction, Real Knowledge and Real Individual Teaching THIS IS THE PLACE 110% Truly THE BEST Driving Instructor I've Ever had! 10 ☆'s is more like The Truth. Small class sizes so your not lost in The Pack. I have an Alphabet and lots of Class #"s on my license so I've taken Lots more Instruction and Specialty Courses then most would know existed in Canada and USA and do my research before trusting anyone for Road Instruction and Nobody will be disappointed at this School and I'll be sending anyone wanting to learn here.
Fantastic experience: Very service and excellent learning methodology
Fantastic experience: Awesome experience. Ryan is very knowledgeable and patient. Went from first time on a motorcycle to passing my class 6 road test. Couldn’t have done it without Ryan. Thanks Ryan!
Fantastic experience: 10/10 would recommend Ryan and his courses! Ryan’s knowledge, skills, teachings, and his ability to connect with all the students and meet them where they are at, is all incredible. I was looking into motorcycle courses for my wife’s birthday and Ryan provided quick responses and flexibility during the booking process. In the end I last minute signed myself up too- which again, Ryan was very accommodating with! Before the weekend course I had barely even touched a motorcycle. The way Ryan teaches his course I knew I was in good hands. He is so thorough and his main focus is safety which put my mind at ease. I also did a private with him right before my road test which I also HIGHLY recommend and encourage if you are thinking about taking the road test. He gave me one-on-one instruction, answered all of my questions, practiced everything with me, and calmed my nerves in the parking lot while I waited. I passed and I honestly could not have done it without Ryan’s knowledge and guidance. Thank you Ryan!
Fantastic experience: Ryan was amazing from start to finish. Initially I was having trouble deciding what was the best option for me due to my hectic schedule and he was very helpful educating me with what was covered for the full class as well as the times and dates they were offered over some emails back and forth. Due to my schedule I took 2 one on one classes (1 hour each) with Ryan and I could not believe how much useful information and skills I received. He was extremely proactive assessing my skill level and helped me build better habits while riding. If you are the type of person like myself who likes to ask questions and receive immediate feedback and advice, I would highly recommend a one on one session. That being said I can't imagine how well taught his full course is and how much more you can learn from his knowledge and experience. All in all if you're unsure, send them an email, try them out. I'm sure you'll be happy with your decision. P.S - After those sessions and a few days riding with others I passed my road test. Not everyone will pass first try but he teaches safety, which is the most important thing. Thanks again Ryan!!
Fantastic experience: I had Great time taking the training course taught by Ryan very patient and a cool guy..
Fantastic experience: Shifting is a great program! It was my first time ever being on a motorcycle, and the instructors make the information easy to understand and will clarify any questions you have. The small class sizes make it exceptionally great; you get more 1 on 1 time with the instructors and more practice runs at the exercises. It definitely helps build riding confidence and skills. Danard and Ryan are great, patient and professional! Would highly recommend especially to first time riders.
Fantastic experience: Shifiting Motorcycle School is one of the few places in calgary where they will rent their motorcycle to the students for the road test. Small class size with excellent professional and courteous instructors with lots of experience. This is one of the best schools in Calgary! For future students - don't forget to take your test as soon as you feel comfortable!
Fantastic experience: Professional instructors, Super informative ad they have years of experience. Took the beginner course and learnt a lot from Ryan and Danard. Super small class so that you will get help on every spot (doesn’t feel like you’re in a crowd). Maintained fleet and also you can use riding gears.
Fantastic experience: Had an amazing time learning how to ride a bike this past weekend. Very good for beginner riders to learn driving techniques for the real road. Thanks again!
Fantastic experience: This is the absolute best riding school in Calgary! Small class sizes, detailed explanations about safety, the bikes, how to accomplish certain maneuvers. Ryan is incredibly patient with students as well as encouraging. He really goes above and beyond to make sure each student is comfortable with their riding experience, and most importantly, having fun while doing it! Would highly highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn how to ride.
Fantastic experience: Very positive experience, the small class makes it that much more worth it! Location, area and size of the lot is absolutely great! Instructors are very patient and very thorough. Was definitely a pleasure!
Fantastic experience: Just finished the LTRF course at Shifting Motorcycle School with Ryan Cuddy. By far the best decision you can make to learn how to ride a motorcycle properly and safely. I feel much more confident then I did prior to taking this course. Would highly recommend it for anybody planning on riding a motorcycle.
Fantastic experience: Really glad I took the motorcycle safety course at Shifting Motorcycle School. Ryan is an excellent instructor and a wealth of information regarding safety and proper handling of a motorcycle. Five stars from me and I encourage anyone wanting to drive to take the course.
Fantastic experience: Excellent school and teaching experience. In addition to be prepared for the test, I gained knowledge and felt that I was well prepared for safe rides in the future. I highly recommend this school !
Fantastic experience: excellent instruction from friendly and supportive instructors. ride time covers the fundamental skills of handling a motorcycle and culminate in a ride around the city putting it all into practice. an excellent experience and a perfect way to learn to ride, even if you have no prior experience.
Fantastic experience: Ryan provided a great learning experience. 3 of us attended with a varied range of beginner experience. Ryan was patient while providing us each with individual support. Highly recommend Shifting Motorcycle School!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this school. Ryan is an excellent instructor. Will recommend him as he is very experienced and knows what he is doing! If you’re a beginner, I recommend taking his classes as the classes are comprehensive and provides thorough details on riding!
Fantastic experience: Great instructor with years of experience. Over the course of two days I learned a lot of valuable knowledge that helped me become a better rider.
Fantastic experience: Excellent program, Ryan has a great approach and combines his knowledge of riding with a proven curriculum. I had never touched a motorcycle in my life, and after a weekend course and a couple one-on-one lessons I passed my Class 6 easily and with confidence! Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: The small classroom allows the instructor to give a lot more feedback to each participant. Overall a very enjoyable and professional course, highly recommended. I highly recommend also doing the Road Test Prep with him. It'll help you be warmed up and more relaxed for the Road Test.
Fantastic experience: Ryan is an exceptionally experienced and skilled motorcyclist and and a personable, patient, excellent, instructor. The small class sizes are the best way to learn.
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Ryan if you're looking to learn to ride a motorcycle, even if you know how to ride he's got something to teach you in sure. Super friendly, good constructive criticism and easy to chat with about skills. 100% great experience
Fantastic experience: I have had a one-on-one practice ride with Ryan just before my road test. Even though I was rusty after not having ridden motorcycles for quite long, Ryan was very helpful and shared his valuable experience about how to ride safely on the road and how to pass the test on his Kawasaki Ninja 250cc. Moreover, he is a very approachable and friendly guy. He takes the successes and failures of his students very personally. So, if you need some extra practice before your road test, Ryan's school is the right place to go!
Fantastic experience: Ryan puts on an excellent program! I went from having little to no motorcycle experience to feeling confident on the saddle of a bike in a short amount of time. You can tell that he works hard to make the best possible experience for his students, and that he genuinely cares about the students and their growth! He has great attention to detail, and will focus on each student's individual weaknesses to help them become the best rider possible. I had a blast taking the course, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone that wants to ride
Fantastic experience: I raced motorcycles from 10-18 and then never really rode one again. Closing in on 50, I decided I wanted to learn to ride once more and signed up for Shifting's classes. There's no doubting the owner's (Ryan) pedigree - his bio says it all. The class size was perfect for individual instruction and correction and his attention to detail was obvious. It's easy to get nervous or frustrated when learning to ride - you'll make mistakes and it's a dangerous hobby - but his manner of helping you past those feelings was exceptional. The part I really appreciated of this class however is him helping you undo all the bad habits you've developed while driving in the safety of the cabin of your car/truck. On top of the weekend course - I also booked an hour of Ryan's time before my road test and it was the PERFECT way to get the nerves out and get some last minute advice from Ryan. 5/5 stars
Fantastic experience: Great course! Small class sizes and very patient and helpful instructors.
Fantastic experience: I have never ridden a motorcycle before, and wasn't 100% sure if I wanted to take a course. But Ryan is a amazing instructor, and he provides a amazing course. 10/10 would recommend. If your going to take a motorcycle cycle training course, TAKE THIS ONE. It is the best.
Fantastic experience: Ryan has years of experience and stories to draw from. He focuses on safety and implementing good habits in your riding. The small class size was really beneficial and one of the reasons I chose this school and now recommend it! It allowed us to have ample time with Ryan and obtain very specific feedback on our riding.
Fantastic experience: Went in with zero skills, came out with a good level of confidence and applicable knowledge. Instructor was a great mixture of professional and personable... and VERY patient. Highly recommend Ryan and his school.
Fantastic experience: Ryan is a patient teacher, and a great guy. After the course, when it comes to renting a bike to take your class 6 road test, he is quick to get back to you, on time, flexible to what you need, patient, and really there to help you get through it and become a safe rider. Thanks Ryan!
Fantastic experience: Ryan is a great instructor, he teaches all the skills you will need to ride the bike on a road and build your confidence to ride by yourself. I would highly recommend taking the one on one on the test day since he rides behind you like the examiner will do and gives you points to focus on when you actually are doing the test. I had more points deducted in my driving test than my riding one and I passed with flying colours.
Fantastic experience: 100/10 (not a typo) Very nice, friendly and knowledgeable. Also highly recommend the private one and one before your road test to freshen up. Trust me it will gives you a ton of confident and will clear your unsureness to helps you pass the test.
Fantastic experience: Awesome course. Small class size is almost like one on one with the instructor. Ryan knows exactly where to focus on each individual to strengthen skills. Very encouraging in his approach. I went from zero experience to passing my road test a week after the course. Thanks Ryan for the essential foundation and inspiration!
Fantastic experience: I took this course during the week between 5:30pm - 10:00pm Monday - Wednesday. The instructor was very professional and positive. I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn how to ride for the first time. The only thing I would have liked was to have more time on the actual roads but I do understand the time constraints make it difficult to do. I would definitely take this course again if I needed too.
Fantastic experience: Great instruction and atmosphere to learn. Small group sizes = more one on one instruction. Ryan runs a fun and easy to learn course.
Fantastic experience: After taking a course with another school a year ago I needed to a refresher and a rental for the test. Ryan was great, he ran through the basic skills to make sure I had them then did a couple of excursions on the road emphasizing safety and the important skills for the test. On the day of test we did another road ride to freshen up. And I PASSED THE TEST. I would highly recommend Shifting Motorcycle School.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend, Small classes with a highly skilled and knowledgable instructor that has everything a first time rider like me needs to get started. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Ryan Cuddy was a fantastic instructor and had an excellent selection of exercises to grow your skills on the bike and give you confidence on the road. He was extremely patient and very knowledgeable in every aspect related to motorcycles and knowledge of the road. If I could rate this 6 stars, I would. I will recommend this course to anyone of any skill level. The skills I learned in his course I will use for all my future adventures on a motorcycle.
Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend taking this course! Super informative and the class is so small that you get the help and attention if you need it! Super easy to book extra riding time if you need it as well.
Fantastic experience: Awesome instructor, I knew nothing to about riding a motorcycle to getting my class 6 in a span of 2 weeks. They go slowly and take the time to explain everything clearly. The classes are smaller so we got a more hands on training from our instructors. This was an overall great learning experience, and I would highly recommend my friends to come here.
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