Ride With Pride

After taking the M1 endorsement course, I realized I hadn’t learned anything at all. Despite the fact that I passed the course and got my M1 license, I did not feel street-​ready. So I went on Unilocal,and thankfully found Randy.
Without Randy I wouldn’t be able to ride at all. I highly recommend him. If you’re an absolute beginner or an experienced rider looking to brush up on your skills, don’t hesitate to contact him! He taught me the mechanics of how to operate the motorcycle, advanced maneuvers, and would patiently answer any questions I had, even if I needed to ask them repeatedly.
If you want to ride, go ride with pride!
(yes, that was cheesy)

When I decided to learn to ride a motorcycle, I signed up for a «beginner» motorcycle class through a school (one weekend & you take the test with them instead of the DMV). Well, it turned out a huge mistake — I have never driven a stick shift car and I am an overall slow motor skills learner — so by the second day, I was completely terrified and failed the test miserably.
That’s when I found Randy! He helped me get un-​scared of the whole idea of riding and took time to let me practice the basics before moving on to the more complicated stuff. He was also extremely patient and supportive!
After a few lessons, I even got the courage to finally get to the street =) Needless to say, when I returned to the motorcycle school (they allowed me to re-​take, for a small fee) it was a completely different experience — instead of stuffing around and struggling with switching gears and other basics, I was actually able to learn stuff (and passed with the best score in my group).
I would say the most important difference between going to motorcycle school and training with Randy was that he was more concerned about teaching me to actually ride vs acquiring specific technical skills (which are important but should come after the person is comfortable with the bike).
I definitely highly recommend Randy wherever you are with your motorcycle learning process!

Ride with Pride is a great place to rent a motorcycle. Not only does randy rent his bike out, he’ll give you private one on one lessons until he is confident that you’ll be able to pass the DMV test. He’s very knowledgeable, with 34 years of riding experience, he was able to answer all of my questions easily. Can’t go wrong with Ride with Pride.

Randy the instructor is great he was there on time for my training and when i went for my exam he was there to see me threw thanks Randy i highly recommend him for any body that is looking to get there M1 license. 5 stars

I’d never ridden a bike, and had very little experience with driving a stick. That said, 15 minutes into my first lesson Randy had me on the bike.
Randy was always on time, very laid back, patient, experienced and obviously knows his stuff. The lessons are structured, however because they’re one-​on-​one it’s at your speed. For some reason I had a particularly difficult time picking up a skill, and Randy was patient and supportive in observing my error, showing me the proper technique and encouraging me to keep trying. I also appreciated the way each lesson builds on top of the previous, which allows you to learn new skills while improving on what you’ve already learned.
I’d recommend «Ride with Pride» to beginners, as well as those who have taken group classes and still may need improvement.

Randy is the best instructor a newbie can find. He is honest, experienced and with ultimate patience. After my first lesson I was shifting gears up and down. Making turns and feeling like a pro. He is available from nine to six. Randy you are the best.

I highly recommend Randy as a private motorcycle instructor.
My first experience was at that $ 250 school where the coaches yell at you and you ride around in circles like a circus troupe. It was a terrible experience and then I found Ride with Pride.
Randy provides private, professional quality motorcycle instruction. There are others that may be a bit cheaper, but most of the others are more expensive! Considering the quality of the service he provides I consider it a very good investment and I have already run out of business cards– giving them to my friends.
Randy has a business license and an insured motorcycle that I used for the road test at the DMV. It wasn’t hard after a few sessions with Randy and I passed the road test the first time! I passed on a motorcycle, not a little scooter.
And for those of you with lower expectations, go with the circus troupe or the guy with the little scooter.

Randy is great. He was patient and understanding with me. He gladly shares his experience and riding skills. He showed me exactly what I need to pass the DMV. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone.

Randy is a very cool guy. Been riding motorcycles all of his life, so he can teach you a thing or two.
If you want the cheapest place to rent a motorcycle for your driving test at the DMV, Randy is by far the cheapest.
Here’s a story: I scheduled a test at the DMV via phone and arrived the next day for them to say I wasn’t in the system to take my test. Randy had spent his morning meeting me and standing in line with me for them only to reschedule me for the next day. Randy’s like «it’s cool man, we’ll show up tomorrow and have you pass.» Next day I passed EASY.
The best part about Randy is he knows the employees at the DMV and has an «inside» with them. As everyone knows, California DMV employees aren’t the nicest or friendliest people all the time but if they see you with Randy you get preferential treatment.

Randy is the best!
I’ve seen his ad a few times and kept telling myself I didn’t need a teacher. Well, I did and I am sooo glad it was Randy!
I’ve had my permit for a little over 3 months and never ridden before. Sure, a straight line was easy, but that darn DMV Skills Test was a nightmare every time I tried at the Glendale Office! Well after a great conversation on the phone with Randy, I met up with him at Pasadena DMV. He gave some great advice, watched me give the course a try, then talked some more. The one-​to-​one instruction was excellent!
Suffice to say, 4 days after my little session with Randy, I took and passed the skills test with ease. Hands down, this guy has what it takes to get your brain working to ride a motorcycle safely and pass that test!