Learning Curves Motorcycle Training

Learning Curves Motorcycle Training The leader in motorcycle safety training course.

09/25/2026

New Rider Tutorial: How to Shift Gears

Shifting is one of the first skills every rider needs to learn to ride a motorcycle. In this video, Windsor instructor Justin demonstrates the process:

↳ Roll off the throttle as you pull in the clutch and click the shifter up or down.

↳ Roll on the throttle as you ease the clutch back out

Timing your shifts is its own skill — we'll break that down in an upcoming video.

Follow for more new rider tips 🏍️

Learn how and when to shift hands-on in our M2 Course. Click the link in our bio to enroll. Use LYNZ50 to save $50.

09/23/2026

Two years ago Bria was a new rider herself. Now she's an instructor at our Kitchener and Milton Locations.

She wants every new rider to knoow that no experience or prior knowledge is needed to take the course because we start with the basics. Lesson one is literally "this is a motorcycle"-- and two hours later, you're actually riding!

In this one she covers:

- Common body position errors new riders make.

- Why she teaches - building safe habits from day one.

- What safety looks like beyond just passing the test.

🎥 Full interview above.

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EN 1621 is the standard that rates impact armor — how well it absorbs force in a fall, this is independent of material a...
09/21/2026

EN 1621 is the standard that rates impact armor — how well it absorbs force in a fall, this is independent of material abrasion ratings (which we covered in our last post).

LEVEL 1 — Mean transmitted force of 18 kN or less. Thinner, lighter, more flexible. Common in casual and commuter gear.

LEVEL 2 — Mean transmitted force of 9 kN or less — roughly half the force of Level 1. Slightly more rigid, built for higher-speed riding.

Lower transmitted force means better protection. Both levels are CE certified — Level 2 simply reduces how much force actually reaches your body on impact.

Swipe to see exactly where this shows up on your own armor →

The certification marking is on the armor insert itself. Look for the CE mark, the motorcycle-specific pictogram, the Level number, and the EN 1621 standard with its body zone and year. This armor shows up in pants as well as jackets, so check both.

Follow for more rider education. 🏍️

Not all motorcycle gear offers the same level of protection — understanding safety ratings is key. CE ratings certify th...
09/19/2026

Not all motorcycle gear offers the same level of protection — understanding safety ratings is key.

CE ratings certify that motorcycle gear has been independently tested for abrasion resistance, seam strength, and impact protection under EN 17092, the current European standard for riding apparel.

AAA — Highest protection. Full abrasion and impact performance for track and high-speed riding.

AA — Mid-tier protection built for touring and general road use.

A — Lower abrasion threshold, still impact-protected. Common in urban and everyday jackets.

B — Same abrasion resistance as Class A, but without impact protectors.

C — Impact protectors only, with no meaningful abrasion resistance on their own — meant to be worn under other clothing, not as standalone protection.

Swipe to see exactly where this shows up on your own gear tag →

Check the inside label. You're looking for the CE mark, a motorcycle-specific pictogram (not general PPE), the class letters (AAA/AA/A/B/C), and the EN 17092 standard number with its segment and year.

The rating reflects your gear's weakest tested zone, not its strongest — so a garment is only as protective as its lowest-performing panel.

When choosing gear, match the class to how and where you ride: AAA for higher speeds and longer rides, AA or A for shorter urban commutes.

Next up, we'll break down EN 1621, the standard that rates impact protectors themselves — a separate system worth understanding on its own.

Follow for more rider education. 🏍️

09/17/2026

New Rider Tutoral: Threshold Braking -- How To Stop in an Emergecy Situation.

(Experienced riders -- this one's useful for you too!)

When we need to stop quickly, like in an emergecy, we use a technique called Threshold Braking. Threshold Braking allows us to stop safely in the shortest distance possible.

To Threshold Brake, apply gradual pressure to both brakes until you reach maximum compression without locking the wheels. The key is smooth, progresssive pressure -- never grabbing or applying the pressure all at once -- while keeping your head and eyes up.

We teach this skill during our M2 course and it's a drill worth practicing on your own bike too.

Follow for more riding fundamentals. 🏍️

09/12/2026

Lee called it his third mid-life crisis. 😂

He had no riding experience and a real fear to overcome.

What got him through it? Experienced instructors who broke everything down step by step instead of rushing him. Also, knowing that if he was unsuccessful the first time, he could retake the course for free took a lot of pressure off.

He didn't need it, Lee passed on his first attempt.

The unexpected part? He met a fellow student — a mechanic — who's now helping him track down parts for the 1978 Honda CB400A he's restoring. Came for the license, left with a riding buddy.

Ready to start your own story? Tap the link in our bio and use the code LYNZ50 for $50 off any course 🏍️

Your helmet only does its job if it fits. Certification tells you it’s built right — fit is what makes that protection a...
09/10/2026

Your helmet only does its job if it fits. Certification tells you it’s built right — fit is what makes that protection actually work for you.

Start with the certification — look for DOT at a minimim, but remember that ECE and Snell helmets are more rigoursly tested for quality and safety standards.

Ensure that it fits correctly. Measure the widest part of your head about an inch above your eyebrows then check that measurement against the helmet brand's sizing chart (they're not universal). Before choosing a model check, that helmet shape - intermediate oval, round oval, or long oval - matches the shape of your head. If you choose an inappropriately shaped helmet it will cause pressure points that make the helmet uncomfortable to wear.

A properly fitted helmet fits snug, compresses your cheeks slightly, and moves your skin when you shake your head. If it moves when you shake your head or causes uncomfortable pressure points, it's the wrong helmet.

This is Part One of our Gear Guide Series — follow to catch what’s next.

$50 off with code LYNZ50 for our Windsor M2 Course this weekend. Know someone that still needs a motorcycle license? S...
09/09/2026

$50 off with code LYNZ50 for our Windsor M2 Course this weekend. Know someone that still needs a motorcycle license? Share this with them.

There’s still plenty of riding left this fall and getting licensed now means no waiting when it warms up in the spring.

We spend more time on slow-speed maneuvers, precision control, traffic simulations, and accident avoidance — the stuff that actually makes you a safer rider, not just test-ready.

Register online at https://learningcurves.ca/

Course Info:

Sept. 10 6-9 pm Classroom
Sept. 12/13 8 am-4pm Riding.
No experience required.

Comment below or a DM if you have any questions.

09/08/2026

25-30 years of riding experience and 6 years teaching -- Meet Anthony, an instructor at our Windsor Location.

He teaches because he loves watching brand new riders come full circile, from their first time sitting on a bike to a confident, competent rider.

He rides a '09 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic and his favourite ride is the Triple NIckel.

In this one he talks about the most common mistake he sees new riders make.

🎥 Full interview above.

09/06/2026

New Rider Tutorial: How To Bring Your Motorcycle To A Stop.

The basics...

Pull in the clutch, roll off the throttle and apply gradual pressure to both brakes — front and rear together. As the bike slows, put your left foot down to balance the bike. Keep your head and eyes up -- this is key to stopping with control and balance.

In future posts we’ll get into braking in more detail, including common mistakes and threshold braking for emergency stops. Follow along so you don’t miss it.

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