PowerRide University

Fantastic experience: Just took the M2 training course with my hubby and had the best time. Instructors Jessica and JJ were the best and we highly recommend.Their patience, directions/instructions, teaching style and motorcycle knowledge made them great teachers and I can't sing their praises enough. If you plan on taking this course, I highly recommend specially requesting them specifically, you will not be disappointed. No matter what your motorcycle knowledge or skill level is, you will feel comfortable learning under their direction! Both were fun and mild mannered, so if your the type that doesn't like being yelled at and prefers to learn in a supportive and calm environment, then I really suggest Jessica and JJ.

Negative experience: Unfortunatelly, I could not find this course helpful. Instructors (Mr. Stephen and his assistant) method of training was so disappointing. Considering and successfully completing five-hour E-Course and attending two consecutive days of five-hour skill practice sessions with the instructors under. I completed the entire course, including the five practice tests, without being disqualified. However, I was informed that I did not pass the class due to my scores, which was surprising given my performance compared to other students. While I am not upset about not obtaining my license, I believe there are areas where the course instructors method of training could be improved. The instructors could enforce stricter standards during tests but provide more helpful guidance during practice sessions. Unfortunately, I found the opposite to be true. Instructors should not scare or discourage students during their practice. On the second of the practice during the skill practice 10 or 11 Instructor Stephen stopped me and told me that I an struggling to the level that even I am putting everyone at risk. I got confused and asked why and how? I did not do anything crazy. Mr. Stephen asked if it is because of the hot weather, I can leave the class without any penalties and can join another class for free. I did not get any specific explanation therefore I said no I want to continue and promissed if there is anything I promise I will correct that. So he allowed me to contine to my course. Now the question is, if I was really dangerous to everyone why the instructor did not stop me at the spot and disquallify me from the course. Second if I was really dangerous how I did not do anything crazy or make any accident. While I successfully went all the the way through the end of class and also successfull completed all the 5 skill test and did not get disqualified during the test while there were two students who got didqualified during the test. I kindly request from instructors not to discourage students during the class. Instructors are there to help us and give us courage. To be noted, during the class more than half of the students fall the bike (nothing something serious but because not having a good balance) On the beginning of second day of class I was unfortunate again and while making a U-turn I braked and lost my balance and fell down the bike slowly. But what made that moment even worse when Instructor Stephen came to me and instead of asking about my safety he said insurance compnies do not like this. I got so disappointed. One thing that I found waste of time is the reading section of each skill. The way instructors were reading it were semmed so careless and unimportant. Instructor from Nepal (sorry that I do not remember his name) was even mumbling and pronouncing the words incorrectly which at some point made it so hard to understand. As an immigrant my English is also not good but as a professional if I am tasked something I would make sure I am doing that correctlly and paying more attention. At the end I would like to thank you PowerRide University for this platform but for sure I want to see more improvement. Also, would like to thank you both of the instructors ( Mr. Stephen and Nepali Instructor) for their time and sharing their knowledge.

Fantastic experience: Had the pleasure of working with coach Montee and Sebastian both were top notch. Coach Montee was very informative and knowledgeable. Great course experience

Fantastic experience: What a blast it is to participate as a student on the MSF BRC course. Thank you to both instructors, Nic and Jess, from PowerRide University for two awesome days on the range. They had to deal with different types of learners and succeeded on getting them all to learn how to ride a motorcycle safely. It is not a come and get your license course, but a get you basic skills to build on top of course. If you want to get your license without putting the effort, do not waste your money. But if you want to invest on your future as a safe rider, then you are on right place.

Fantastic experience: When I signed up for basic MSF course I've had no experience at all! I was so nervous but the course was so much fun and the coach (I believe his name is Isaac) was absolutely amazing. He was very patient with all of us, he was supportive and whenever he saw one of us struggling with a particular exersize he would come and explain again and walk us through it. I went to the course thinking how is it even possible to learn how to ride within 2 days but it sure is. Of course we will all need more practice but we all passed the test and got an endorsement. Right after graduation I went and bought a bike and today I was riding in my town!!! Also while riding today i had to do a very tight u turn and I NAILED IT without putting a foot down. I wish my coach saw it lol Anyways, don't ve scared! Sign up for the course and you will learn so much! Just remember to get a good but comfy riding gear (it makes a huge difference ), go there with an open mind and be ready to learn, listen to your coach!!

Negative experience: There are probably better venues for learning than this. There were two instructors there. The one with whom I had actual face-time was a particularly useless, angry, older "gentleman", who had no concept of enunciation (mumbled too much, making instructions difficult to hear). I had an asthma attack because all (about 10) of the bikes were so close together while dumping exhaust. I asked for a moment to take a dose from my inhaler, so I could continue riding. The instructor just grumpily replied, "There are no moments." And since I couldn't really breathe, I got washed from the class (no refund). I mean, I would understand if I was truly holding up the class, but they were taking 15min breaks in between drills (due to cold, wet weather). I couldn't even get a third of that to address a medical issue. The stakes and risks were so low - just riding in a straight line, switching between neutral and first gear in an otherwise empty parking lot. Not enough patience nor understanding for a place that claims to be "the best start for brand new riders." I'd rather learn on my own at my own pace than deal with the likes of that again. TLDR: If you actually want to LEARN how to ride a motorcycle, don't go here. If you already know how to ride and just want the insurance discount, this is the DMV-approved formality for you.

Fantastic experience: I had a good time with two excellent coaches and a great group of people also taking the course with me. Jessica and Feran (think that was his name if I'm wrong sorry) were really good at coaching and keeping everyone focused and engaged. Every time I stopped overthinking things and listening to the tips the coaches gave I started to get the hang of things a lot better. Cannot wait to improve on the skills I learned and get better as a rider. Thank you guys for a great experience, as someone who had no experience on a motorcycle prior I definitely recommend taking this course.

Fantastic experience: Really great experience. It was challenging for me as I had absolutely no riding time, but the instructors will help you every step and if you listen and pay attention to what they are telling you to do, it will all come together.

Fantastic experience: My experience was great. The instructor Steve H. and Mark were 10/10! You can tell they are both well-seasoned veterans and know what they are talking about. I had a couple areas that needed improvement. The RiderCoaches are very good at keeping their eyes on your hands and feet while going through the motions, and quick to tell you how to correct them. I went into this class with maybe 5% knowledge on how to ride. I left with my confidence boosted so high I went home and immediately hopped on my bike and rode for another 2 hours. For those considering taking this class, i hope you get Mark and Steve H., they will make sure you know the basics before you leave the class.

Negative experience: Worst customer service

Fantastic experience: I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The instructors Marc and Steve were awesome. They were honest and fair and wanted you to succeed. There was tough love, laughs, and a priceless education offered. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Excellent course taught by two (Mark and Steve) extremely knowledgeable instructors. Knowledgeable from an informational standpoint, and from their decades of practical perspective. The instructions were clear and comprehensive during the exercises/demos. The guidance and coaching was stern, but constructive and definitely necessary for safe riding. Mark and Steve both provided one-on-one coaching and individual feedback based on their observations. They shared a lot of their personal experiences, do’s and don’ts, as well as tips that I believe are vital to pass the course and even more so when riding on the street after the course. My only drawback is the course length. I believe if there was an additional day, or two, it would definitely help with learning the maneuvers and establishing confidence for the practical test. Separate from course length, as my classmate discussed, having us start on a smaller/mini bike for a few exercises then progressing up to the mt03 would help solidify the maneuvers. All in all, I highly recommend the course and these instructors for anyone seeking to complete MSF. Learned a lot and appreciate the experience and instruction. Good job Steve and Mark! Ride safe gentlemen!

Negative experience: The instructor I had was not helpful at all he would walk off to the other coach to talk while we would do our practice on the bike and would give me an attitude if I made a small mistake. Then, he would bring another person to try and help. Lastly, the instructions in the classroom weren't helpful at all, just random notes and comments and the written test. I'm not going back here.

Negative experience: Honestly this has to be the most unprofessional riding course company in the REGION. The receptionist named coco was okay but if I had too many questions she would quickly lose patience and become short with me so that was the first red flag but I was able to look past it. I got to the class it’s two middle age men teaching the class, my highest degree is a standard high school diploma, I owned a franchise for 10 years and I have never trained employees the way that they teach, never.I knew they had no background in teaching during the first ten minutes of meeting them absolutely no background. They belittle you and lose patience very quick and come up with nick names for students who cannot digest the information quick enough. One of the instructors has a 45 which is completely cool I Cary every single day but he got it on his hip even pulls it on in front of us which is completely unnecessary and unprofessional to put it in his motorcycle trunk while giving us directions rather doing it discretely. To top it off they do not treat me like a customer, they treat me like I was court ordered to go there for something I did as a punitive punishment. Here’s an example when the instructor emphasized for new motorcyclist to not hit him he would reiterate it over and over and would state this word for word, “if you hit me with the bike you are going to go to go down way harder then I do and it is going to hurt” with the 45 on his side. I’m looking at this guy like are you serious he repeated this exact statement to all of us more then twice on the first day before we even got on the bike. Why are you building up anxiety this is a classroom and your fear mongering us. How are we going to digest any information during duress lol. The other instructor is just like his buddy no patience and they both mimick the classmates who cannot get things down pat and nick name them like big bullies my name was piano fingers because allegedly I could not listen in regard to clutch and braking, lol what part of any of this is professional. So to wrap it up yesterday I had a question for the instructor drew who also feels the need to show us his gun lol completely not necessary conceal your firearm and keep it to your self. I was super respectful to both instructors despite there immature attitudes my willingness to learn and follow directions was there but I suffer from bipolar 1 schizophrenia and depression for over 17 years. I interrupted very lightly on drew to ask a question but keep in mind I follow all the rules comply listen meet halfway you name it I might of asked a question before he finished speaking and the guy completely belittles me In front of the whole class about me interrupting and I let him ramble on and he kept kept going until I could not take it and told him you are disrespecting me and I don’t appreciate it and I suffer from mental illness every day and do an amazing job hiding it and treating everyone with dignity. It was my first redirection ever from him in regards to interrupting him and the guy could not control his emotions I let him talk down on me in-front of 7 other men for a whole minute before I interrupted him. When I made him aware of my mental illness and the fact I won’t take the disrespect much longer he did not care to mediate like any immature prideful being “I’m sorry you feel that way” brother you are a business I am you customer I compensated you 350 for this course why the hell are you talking to me like trash. So then and there I knew he would have it out for me so my wife insisted that I don’t go to the last days class for they would test our skills before our completion of the course. My wife told me don’t go there not going to pass you. As we go and progress through evaluations (the test ) I was able to make it through all of them with no real mess up or incident. At the end of it they fail me with no real cause. I’m disputing this with my bank as soon as I wake up. This was unethical completely

Fantastic experience: awesome eP1 Basic Rider Course (BRCE). I went there on 05/15 and 05/16 awesome and experienced motorcycle coaching team. thank you very much!!!

Fantastic experience: The Power Ride University instructors I had the pleasure to meet and learn under were great, but Phil was absolutely phenomenal.

Negative experience: Terrible scammy company, feels like they share customer service agents with a towing company. Be ready for them to lie to your face and say “their entire system is down,” and beware of unexpected fees and credit card charges because of their lies. Trust me just go to Saddleup VA you’ll have a way better time.

Fantastic experience: Came in here with zero experience. Wayne and Angel were my rider coaches. They had a lot of character and made the class very enjoyable. They are very patient and correct you when you’re doing something wrong. I was a nervous wreck when it came to the exam, I followed everything I learned from my coaches and only ended up getting 1 point for putting my foot down! Did much better than I thought and I can’t thank no one else but Wayne and Angel and of course, PRU !

Fantastic experience: Had an amazing experience with power ride, instructor Rodney is the best

Fantastic experience: My bestfriend and I took the 2-wheel class with little to no experience about motorcycles nor having ever riden a motorcycle. Our instructors were Sean and Malik both who made the class enjoyable and educational all at once. It was a great experience being able to work with them. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone looking to get their motorcycle license and to those who are willing to commit and take it seriously. PowerRide has definitely set the standards! Thanks!

Negative experience: I was 20 minutes late to the second class after really enjoying the first day. I was given no refund, no makeup class. My only option is to pay the entire course fee plus another insurance fee. Retaking the entire course. Again. I will not be returning, nor would I recommend this company. If ANYTHING makes you miss a class or run late, you are completely out of luck. No, I should not have been late. But at least offer the second day (A half day no less) for a small fee.

Negative experience: SMH. Instructors…especially Andy…are impatient, demeaning, and unprofessional. I dropped my friend off 30 min early and he automatically had an attitude. My friend is Asian and has an accent (not sure if that had something to do with it). I’m ex military (honorably discharged), and it felt like the instructor was an insecure drill instructor. Make sure to hit record when questioning them and their disrespectful tactics. Waste of $400.

Fantastic experience: I took the basic rider course and it was the best way to not only get your m2 endorsement but learn the basics of a motorcycle. Coach Devin & Coach Sebastian we’re excellent in explaining everything including activities, they did everything in their power to help every student pass and overall a really good and worth remembering experience!

Fantastic experience: Great two-wheel motorcycle course. They teach the knowledge and skills necessary to ride and also give useful general advice for bikes and gear. The instructors, Sebastian and Devin, not only knew how to ride, they knew how to coach, and it made the class effective and engaging. Fun time, and nice to walk away from a weekend with a M2 motorcycle license.

Fantastic experience: Thus has been a wonderful experience!

Negative experience: Not enough communication

Negative experience: Horrible service! I don’t recommend this course for anyone that has no experience riding. They did not offer enough range time for someone who needs practice on a bike. Even though their website clearly states that you have 10 hours of riding time on the range. I attended this class last weekend and I was not giving the full 10 hours we paid for, due to waiting on previous class to finish their range time and testing on the second day. We started late on the bike range on both days. We only received about 6 hours range time and that included the skills test. Several people, including myself stated we needed more time and we did not feel confident but was told we would be alright. They did however tell the ones who failed that they could take the course again for half price. Why would anyone take the course again, if they do not provide the service clearly stated on their website. I will sure notify my friends and family to stay away from this course. Not the experience I was expecting.

Negative experience: Dishonest business practices. I don’t recommend this course to anyone

Fantastic experience: I attended a basic rider class this past weekend to obtain my m2 liscence and mark was a very good coach. I enjoyed the class.

Fantastic experience: I would like to take the class but i don’t have any experience.

Fantastic experience: Attended the PowerRide University 3-wheel basic rider class this weekend. First, what a great group of enthusiastic and motivated riders in the class! Second, our instructor Phil, was second to none and made the experience highly educational, practical and full of real-world examples, and FUN! My wife Laura and I would really like to thank Phil for being a awesome guy, and such a knowledgeable and professional instructor. Outstanding job!!

Fantastic experience: Phil and Rodney were the best! Made the class fun and it doesn't matter what your level is, they can teach you something.

Negative experience: Communication is very bad.

Fantastic experience: Amazing school, amazing instructors and best experience I could have wished for

Fantastic experience: Great class, very informative. I recommend it 100%.

Positive experience: I took the Basic Rider Intro to 2 wheels class. It was a really great way to practice skills on a motorcycle. However, I believe a lot more emphasis could have been put on the classroom portion or just basic safety stuff. Riding with proper gear, riding like you're invisible, the severity of crashing, etc were not emphasized. I just feel like that's an important part if you're willing to license a person.

Fantastic experience: They were really nice instructors Carl, Phillip, and Hank. They helped there students learn the best way possible. They talked to each student after an exercise and told them what they should fix for the next time around so that you can improve. They were very helpful and I liked how everything was set up. I am very pleased with this company. I suggest people try them out, they have a lot of different classes available, after practicing my skills more I will definitely try their advanced course. I am so happy I chose this company and met some incredible people. Everyone was so encouraging.

Fantastic experience: Best instructors in the United States. The place to go to learn to ride quickly and safely. With the emphasis on safety. Hank Carl and Phillip are some of the best people you'll meet in life. May all your rides be boring after graduation! A boring ride is a safe ride!