Cedar Motorcycle

Cedar Motorcycle Riding School

We provide the motorcycles, insurance, gas, dad jokes, and a fun weekend! The course consists of two evenings of theory (Usually Thursday and Friday 6 - 10PM), two full days of riding (Saturday and Sunday), and the MSA (MST) Sunday afternoon. We are located in South Nanaimo.

Parents and past student can attend the theory portion at no charge. Experienced, licensed riders who are sponsoring a new rider are welcome to the theory sessions free of charge.

Randy Leonard
250-619-7201
randy@cedarmotorcycle.com

Latest Blog Posts

Mid winter course

2024-Nov-27

Due to popular demand, we will run an MST safety course December 5, 6, 7, 8.. Weather permitting, we will ride both sat and Sunday rain or shine, but if it's frosty or snow, we will postpone those days. Also, since it's a non scheduled off season, I don't think it's unreasonable to raise the price a little to offset the insurance. 1100 plus gst.

2024 is over...mostly

2024-Oct-08

Sadly, the weather is starting to change, the phone's not ringing like it was, and Santa's packing his sleigh.....The bike insurance has lapsed, so the MST safety courses are done until March of 2024....weather permitting, February??? If you still want to do a traffic course, we can still do that though. 250-619-7201

course scedules.

2024-Feb-26

The MST safety course runs Thursday and Friday evening 6-10PM, and Saturday and Sunday are 9-5PM....sometimes we vary the time we start to accommodate cold mornings or hot afternoons. The email for payments is now admin @cedarmotorcycle.com (remove the space) but general inquiries are randy @cedarmotorcycle.com (remove the space)

Christmas gift certificates

2023-Dec-01

We're going to have to raise the rates from 850 to 900 next year to accommodate extra costs....Hey, we haven't raised our rates in four years....anyway, if you want to take advantage of this years rates, maybe consider buying yourself or your loved one a gift certificate for next year. You MUST have an ICBC issued learners permit before the course, and it's non refundable, but if you're sure you are coming next year, then why not? 250-619-7201

Contact times

2023-Jul-18

If you're trying to call, I won't answer when I'm teaching Thursday evening, Friday evening. I may be able to answer the phone on Saturday or Sunday during the day but obviously the students I'm with have priority. Leave a msg. I'm also pretty exhausted Saturday and Sunday evening, so either leave a message, and I'll get back to you Monday, OR drop me an email....randy @cedarmotorcycle.com. (remove the space) Same though, I'll get back to you when I can. Usually, that's Monday or Tuesday.

Nanaimo Traffic Courses

2023-Jul-18

We now have traffic courses in Nanaimo on WEEKENDS!! Our new instructor Kelly is well versed in Nanaimo's specific difficulties. We also have courses available in Victoria by request.

Traffic courses in VICTORIA

2023-Jul-25

We're excited to welcome our newest instructor Jamie. He's very familiar with the Victoria area, and a very experienced and knowledgeable motorcycle instructor. We provide the Bluetooth communications and coach you as you ride. Many of you may already know Kelly, who's been doing traffic in Nanaimo for a while now. If you're planning to do the road test in Victoria, this three hour ride with Jamie , or the three hours in Nanaimo with Kelly, Randy or Katrina , or Courtenay with Katrina, (plus a coffee stop) will help you immensely not to make obvious mistakes. As they say, ICBC will never "trick" you, but they do take you to some tricky spots that if you're not familiar could cause some confusion.

A bit about our instructor

Randy has been a professional driver for over thirty years, and a riding instructor for thirteen. He started out teaching for Ziggy's driving Academy, and registered Cedar Motorcycle Riding School when Ziggy announced his retirement twelve years ago. Randy has traveled over 500,000 MILES since learning to ride as a teen, including some very long trips through the western states and Canada. He has the experience to help you deal with the many dangers you will encounter on the road.

Randyism's

When you're wrestling bears, wrestle the little ones first
I'm all about that clutch, 'bout that clutch, not the throttle...(to the tune of Meghan Trainor's "I'm all about that base"
You have your entire riding career to learn how to ride fast. Don't make it a short one!
You go where you look, so look where you want to go.
Look where you want to go, not where you think you're gonna go. Where do I want to be in ten seconds. THAT'S where your eyes are focused....ALWAYS!
If you think you're gonna hit the tree, looking at the tree just signs the contract.
Experience builds skill, which builds confidence.
There is no emergency worth crashing over.
Chase skill, not speed. Speed will come with skill. Speed without skills is dangerous.
Know safety, no pain. No safety, know pain.
Those cones really ARE pretty. Try not to stare.
If I sees it, I hits it!
OH LOOK!! A BIRD! ~^~