I had a great time taking The Edge's beginner course. I haven't ridden a bike since I had a dirt bike, 15 years ago. David, Trina and company explained techniques, gave a lot of positive AND negative ... Read More
I had a great time taking The Edge's beginner course. I haven't ridden a bike since I had a dirt bike, 15 years ago. David, Trina and company explained techniques, gave a lot of positive AND negative feedback (which is needed to correct bad habits or unsafe riding practices), discussed in detail riding techniques, safety, road rules, all within a two day period. I'm more than satisfied with how the course was laid out and structured, and the instructors were quite professional.
To the negative reviewers, when it comes to instructors "barking" at people, they're usually trying to get your attention if you're putting someone else in danger, or ensuring that you can hear them. I'm damn near deaf so they would talk much louder in order to communicate. The bikes are used on a closed course and have some road scars, they're used with people who have never ridden bikes and are dropped frequently. I witnessed a bike get dropped in my class, so obviously the company isn't going to use brand new bikes for training purposes. Reviewers complaining that they didn't get any actual "road use" don't realize how dangerous that is, to have beginners ride on public roads with no prior experience seems like a recipe for disaster. I believe most of these one star reviewers lack basic common sense when it comes to their grievances towards the instructors and owner.
If you're planning on getting your class 6, have never ridden a bike or need a refresher, this is a great course. The exercises help with rider agility, balance and co-ordination, all skills required on the road. Thanks again to The Edge for the fantastic training! Read Less