Although it's possible to learn to ride a dirt bike with the help of your friends of family, it's really better for everyone if you get professional instruction. MotoVentures has been doing this for years and makes sure every detail is covered, plus the site is a great, fun place for riding. Even for those who have ridden everything, MotoVentures offers trials bikes for riding classes--now that's something different. read more

I'll start by saying that I'm an experienced rider with over 40 years in the saddle. I took the level 2 class to try to get my groove back after a very serious injury a few years ago. I was very impressed by how friendly and professional Gary and his staff was. I was a little concerned by how simple the drills looked at first, but I soon found out I had a lot to learn about counterbalancing and was amazed at how much better, faster and more controlled I was riding with these new techniques. Our instructor Jeff was great. He would demo a technique and then watch each student and let us know what to do to perfect it. I finished the day hot tired and sweaty but excited to get out in the dirt again to put my new skills to work. I highly recommend the class for any rider, new or experienced. I'm looking forward to taking level 3. read more

MotoVentures - Jeff, showing counterbalance - Driving Schools Near Me - Anza, California

I have known Gary LaPlante and Moto Ventures for many years. I remember the first time I saw him ride. All I could think was "Wow!" I learned shortly later that he was the Arizona state champion. Getting riding instruction from Gary was awesome. He is articulate in his coaching and is excellent at demonstrating what he is teaching. His training area is in a beautiful area near Temecula, CA and it is a fun and safe area that takes the intimidation out of the learning experience. read more

I signed my son up the beginning class. He was so excited, and definitely was not disappointed. The owner, Gary and the instructor, Rob were excellent. My only regret was not signing myself up for the class, but I most definitely do that soon! read more

These guys are truly fantastic. If you're thinking about getting into motorbiking of any kind or just want to hone your skills, I wholeheartedly recommend coming to these guys for guidance. They're knowledgeable, professional, approachable, and do a great job of helping everyone have a great time and get the most out of their experience. I had a total blast at my beginner's course today and would definitely come back for a second round! read more

I had a great experience with Gary and Rob at Motoventures. I have been meaning to learn to ride a dirtbike for many years as I have a 2nd home in Riverside county and this was simply the best way to learn. Very courteous and quite fun staff. Great gear, very thorough, fundamental instruction and overall a great experience and our group all felt safe. read more

These guys were professional, safe, and FUN.They provided everything: helmets, boots, clothes, and even lunch. They assess your abilities and give you the training at the level you need. My husband, 13 year old daughter and I had a total blast. Our shy little 13 yr. old was originally terrified of the idea but she ended up loving it. They gave her the confidence she needed, so she took to it very quickly and surprised us all. I am an over 50 mom who always wanted to learn to ride and found the perfect place with these guys. Rob and Gary are the best. They split us up by skill level, which meant hubby went with another group (with Gary) while we stayed with Rob. It was perfect, especially since we could still see each other and the progress being made throughout the day. "We'll be back!" read more

I learned to ride an off-road bike with Gary of MotoVentures. I've never driven a manual or operated a motorbike before, but I learned to ride a dirt bike! The night before I was definitely anxious as I'm not a very technical person. But glad to have learned a new skill. Our instructor was with Gary and we got a private lesson. To say Gary is an experienced instructor would be an understatement, as his CV is quite impressive. This includes being a tester for all new bikes to be featured in magazines as well has working for Honda during the 80s and 90s. His experience definitely shows through. Gary will personalize the course to fit your needs. He knows the right amount of skill level for you to apply to be comfortable, but then will push you beyond the comfort level once you have demonstrated the basics. We flew in from the east so we had nothing with us. Gary set us up with everything we needed - helmets, pads, pants, boots, goggles, etc. All we brought was our lunch. I couldn't have imagined a better way to start the vacation. It was the perfect setting, landscape and weather! read more

We have not hired them but would like to. We live nearby and see them with little tiny kids all the time and adults as well. Have never seen the ambulance or any problems. They are good neighbors. read more

While many new riders may be able to learn in one of their group lessons, If you are going to bring someone who has never ever ridden a motorcycle before as described in their advertising for level 1 "never have been on a motorcycle before". You may want to consider a $650 private lesson with them or go someplace else. For the complete newbie rider their coaching method does not always work very well. After just a few minutes of having never ridden a motorcycle in her entire life the owner was upset that my wife was not catching on as fast as the rest of the group. After a couple of discourging comments from the owner. This pretty much discouraged her to the point she quit the class. It would also seem reasonable for folks that have absolutely zero experience to have a couple of bikes set up with a Recluse clutch to get them over the original issue of so many unfamiliar controls and techniques. I was personally unhappy since I had chosen these folks to teach my wife so I didn't violate the rule of never trying to teach your spouse a new sport. Now I have a wife that is more against learning the sport than if I had tried to teach her myself. read more

I took Gary's intro to trials class last Spring. It was a great experience and got me hooked on trials. Gary is a great instructor and incredibly qualified. If you have ever thought about giving trials a try this is a great place to start. MotoVentures also has an incredible property with such varied terrain that is has something for everyone from a first timer to a pro. Two thumbs way up for MotoVentures!!! read more

My wife and I took a private one day school last Summer. Gary and the other instructor were excellent teachers, taking the lessons step by step. We used our own bikes and had been riding trails for about 3 years prior. Wanted to get some instruction to break through to another level. We have been using what we learned here to improve our skills. The only negative comment I have is on his sand training area. Both of us are not comfortable yet in sand and told Gary this. The training area for sand was very intimidating for us. The entry was a 4 foot drop into a sand wash and at an angle and then no way go get out without riding for a while in the wash with turns. This would be great if we already had some competence but for beginning sand riders, much too difficult. The instructor had to ride my wife's bike out. No other options for sand training were offered. I would suggest to Gary that he provide less difficult sand training venue for beginners. Maybe not so deep with a straight on entrance. Surely on his vast property there must be another area and if not, maybe construct something. Other than that, we had a good time and learned a lot. read more

My wife and I had an excellent time with Gary and his staff for three days of training at his facility. They are all great riders and can teach well, easily explaining the weak spots in your technique. The bikes and gear we used were in great shape as well. We would definitely ride with Gary again! read more

Gary & his highly trained and knowledegable team are great to work with. They were instrumental in helping us find a home base for Southern CA Trials and the terrain is perffect for our sport. If you are thinking about getting into dirtbike riding a session with the MotoVentures crew is definite must. Make the effort and you will be pleased you did. read more

Our family just spent the day with Rob and Gary during a vacation to California. I am a 47 year old woman who has never been on a dirt bike or street bike and I have wanted to learn for years. My 2 teenager girls had no experience either, though my husband rode motorcycles for years. I cannot say enough about our experience with MotoVentures, it was the highlight of our trip. We spoke with Gary prior to our trip as I was a bit nervous and apprehensive but he was very assuring and explained in detail what we would be doing. All equipment, clothing and lunch is provided. Gary spent the day with my husband and another experienced rider teaching them advanced skills . Rob instructed my girls and me and was AMAZING!!! He has a gift for teaching and a passion for riding and never made us feel that we were out of our comfort zone. He began with basic starting , gear shifting, turning, braking and standing.By the end of the day my girls and I were riding trails with some tight turns and varied terrain. Our family all had an incredible day and I loved that we could all enjoy riding at our own level. Gary has something for all levels of experience and puts safety and fun at center of it all. Do not miss a chance to try a great family outing. It's not just for the boys! read more

Gary LaPlante is an outstanding teacher. Did his level 2 course and learned a lot. Highly recommended.

We had a wonderful experience. A few months ago my 12 year son informed us that he wanted to learn how to ride a dirt bike. A business acquaintance recommended MotoVentures. We decided to make it a guys day out--my two sons (12 & 16 years old) and I arrived early from Orange County not knowing what to expect. Our instructor, Rob Hock met us upon arrival and made us feel welcomed and comfortable. Being a Motocross professional, Rob will share / teach you more about Motocross than you could possibly absorb in a day. However, equally important, Rob comes across as a kind / authentic person who truly wants you to learn and enjoy yourself. In other words--he's has a good heart. We gave Rob a 10 out of 10 across the board. Because we enjoyed and appreciated the experience so much--we could not help but think how it could be made even better. Here are our thoughts: MotoVentures leases over three hundred acres from Native Americans--it would have been great if we could have learned a bit more about the property's Native American history to present. In addition, it is evident that Motoventures cares about the land--it would have been be neat to know how MotoVentures works with its Native American owners to care and preserve the land. The above information could be shared during breaks and lunch. The bottom line--It was a wonderful family experience--take your family and go. One more thing--ask Rob to share his dream with you. Undoubtedly, you will catch yourself rooting for him on the drive home. Well Done MotoVentures, Well Done! read more

Me and three friends decided to attend Gary LaPlante's MotoVentures 2-day "DIRT FIRST" off-road riding course as a means to improve our off-road skills. (It was actually not possible to ride Dirt First as we're all experienced street riders in our 60s, but with almost no off-road experience!) We were recently drawn into adventure riding and are riding large BMW adventure bikes. However, we needed to improve our off-road skills so that we can venture off the pavement with these very capable and fun bikes. I fully subscribe to Gary's philosophy of learning the fundamentals of off-road riding on a safe and ideal environment. He provided us with the motorcycles, helmets, and all the protective gear - and great coaching. His 350 acre facility is ideal with a variety of different terrains to train on, including, hills, slalom, off-camber hills, sand, miles of single track, and more. With my limited dirt experience I would have never believed that I'd be able to safely ride a variety of single tracks trails, sandy washes, and steep hills, but was doing so by the second day. Certainly I still have much to learn, but this was a great start to build upon that is going to expand on my adventure riding as well as my safety. read more