I took the BRC course in Burleson Tx, with Coach Tom Pugh, I have been riding for more than 75% of my life from street bikes to dirt bikes and cruisers, Our instructor Tom was hands down the best, straight forward and not ashamed to let you know what you need to work on. (For the guys that really needed that extra time), as for myself being a little more advanced he would help me break the bad habits I have formed over the years and inspired me to try different things for my safety. I can honestly say he helped me learn some good stuff that could possibly save my life. I would in fact refer friends and family to this program. Mr. Tom you are a great teacher and hopefully I get the pleasure of staying in touch with you. Read Less

What a great experience! !! Jeff (Jefe ) was totally amazing!!!!!!!! He is THE BEST!!! So if you are looking for the very BEST you got to booked the training class with him!!! He will take his time to make sure you got the exercises RIGHT!!! This was my second time taking the test...the previous trainer was too grumpy and yelling like a rooster the whole time (Erick),  no nice at all to put it this way...he is one of the few persons that totally intimidated me, blocking me completely, don't get me wrong he knows his stuff but as a trainer he lacks of skills!  I passed my test with flying colors today with JEFF!!! Jeff taught me and work on my mistakes ! Please booked with him, you won't be disappointed AT ALL!!! I PROMISE! !! JEFF, THIS GOES FOR YOU: YOU ROCK!!!!!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE! !! NO ONE CAN TEACH LIKE YOU!!! Read Less

This was an impressive course. I've been riding cross country for 8000 miles and my mom asked if I take a riders course in the middle of my trip just to make her feel better about my safety. I am actually very glad I took it, Erik was the instructor, he is about as experienced with motorcycle riding, crashes, causes of crashes, and skill expertise as it gets. He nailed into us the very most essential, but basic skills to know and practice to make your riding as safe and under our control. He inspired me to get the right gear and makes me if these skills deeply ingrained habits, some of which I will strongly argue can be counterintuitive and not obvious. He has a personal connection to driving and has had personal crashes and he actually puts his heart into his teachings. Very valuable course Read Less

I've been riding motorcycles on and off road for years, but needed to get my M class endorsement. I learned a lot of new techniques that I wouldn't have otherwise while taking the course. Jeff is a great instructor and has the perfect sense of humor balanced with plenty of patience. It was a long, but fun 2 days and I'd recommend this to anyone needing it in the future. Friendly Tip* DON'T be late to the class or course work. They're willing to work with you on nearly everything aside from this, understandably. Read Less

I have wanted to ride a motorcycle since I was a little girl... So for my 40th birthday was recommended to Total Rider by a friend and could not have been more pleased with the caliber of instruction and quality of experience. I took the safety course having only ever been a passenger on a motorcycle. Jeff's spot-on tips, patience, sense of humor (his personality is PERFECT for learning newbies), and vested interest in each student's smart and safe relationship with motorcycle and surroundings made this the ideal learning environment for me.Just got my new bike and can't wait to go back to Total Rider for the Bike Bonding course.  Thank you, Total Rider, so grateful!!! Read Less

Haven't ridden in about 15 years, Timothy was super experienced and provided a ton of good information and training. Whether your an experienced rider or just starting out, the class provides you everything you need to get licensed and learn to ride. Tim was very patient with the new riders and provided some really good feedback. After riding for over 8 years, I actually learned a lot. I would definitely recommend this company for training, but maybe take your class when it's nice and cold outside.Read Less

I took this course with Annita and Jeff both were great teachers and very informative. They took the time out for me when I was having a hard time learning in the begining and by the end of the course I wasn't having a problem on the bike at all. Thank you all for your help and I will definitley recommend people to this class. Read Less

Great class, money well spent. I haven't been on a bike in over 25 years so the beginner class was perfect for me and I think it'd be great for anyone for it touches on so many important safety subjects. I am glad the bikes that they provided were the small 125 Eliminators, they were easy to handle, they responded to you instead of leading you. Tim was my instructor and he was great, direct, objective, and fair. I would highly recommend this class for any rider because I know a lot of bikers and there's much here that they touch upon that they don't even know about. I took my class in the Buda location, bring water! It's hot out there! Vinny Read Less

Jeff went out of his way to make sure that my wife, a non-native speaker, could understand his instructions and tips.  He was patient with her, and even did some 1-on-1 with her to make sure that she mastered the particular skill she was having difficulty with.The classroom portion is still more or less as others here have described it:  it is predominantly taught by the students.  Jeff does take over at various different points throughout the class, though.The only comment/feedback/suggestion that I can give to Jeff & Total Rider is maybe it would be a better idea to break out the class into 1 5-hour classroom session in the evening, and then 4 days of 2.5 hours each during the summer months.  5 hours straight in the heat of August can be a bit much.  But to anybody else who is considering taking the class during the summer months:  bring a *lot* of water (we brought 4 gallons with us, and consumed about 2 gallons) and also some Powerade (not Gatorade) or Pedialyte to replenish your electrolytes. Read Less

[Updated 12/14/15] - My first class did not go well due to heat and my inexperience, and the woman in charge of customer service really needed to not work with people, but the owner of the company contacted me to apologize and ask me to give them another try at no cost. Updating to four stars, and looking forward to updating to five after I take the class.  Thanks to them for making this right, and making me excited about trying to ride again. :) Read Less

This was an excellent course. The instructor, Jeff, was so helpful and knowledgeable. I was extremely nervous since I have never ridden before but Jeff created a relaxed and fun environment. I was able to pass and feel comfortable riding. I am so thankful to have had Jeff as my instructor because he pushed me to keep trying and not to give up. I would definitely recommend Total Rider and specifically Jeff as a riding coach. Read Less

Scott Hardy (AKA the mullet) is awesome . thanks again this week for the excellent training you have provided, i will try to attend the advanced riders course once i have become a efficient rider. thanks again Scott! Read Less

Perhaps I'm crazy for attending a BRC motorcycle training course in the freezing rain in January, but it was certainly an experience. My daughter and I took the course because I insisted she take it before she started riding her new bike, she forced me to take the course because I have been riding for over 30 years without a license. Turn around is fair play.One of the reasons we chose Total Rider was the course schedule. Friday night 5:30 to late for coursework and Saturday and Sunday mornings for on bike sessions. The schedule was perfect for busy people who cant easily take a full day off. Total Rider is the only company offering this schedule (that I could find) and I recommend it.Jeff, the trainer. ex marine, entrepreneur, disney movie fan and all round nice guy.We had a class of 8 "hard core enthusiasts", with a mix of riding experience from nil to many years, and yes, 2 scooter riders to add to the "cool" factor.The coursework session was well structured, engaging and informative. The content made no assumptions and took the students from an introduction of the different types of motorcycle, controls and road-craft as well as the legal aspects of motorcycling. Each topic was ended with a exercise conducted in groups and a general discussion. The discussion sessions were extremely helpful as it provided a time for those who were a little nervous to ask any questions they needed to.The evening ended with a test that covered all the content we had gone through during the evening.Saturday morning, 7:30AM, raining, 32 degrees.....ouch.The bikes (Kawasaki Eliminator 125 beasts) were rolled out, warmed up and assigned.We started with mounting, finding controls, finding neutral, engaging gears and clutch control and walking around with the bike. A great intro for the uninitiated. Unfortunately I think the weather was too much for one of the students who chose to pull out after the first hour. Hopefully she will come back and take the course when the weather warms up.We then started basic straight line exercises, brake control, gear changes and basic cornering. It was fantastic to see the students who had never been on a bike pick it up and start to gain confidence.The morning session ended around 1:30PM.Sunday, fun day. The rain had stopped but it was still sitting around freezing.Emergency braking, cornering techniques (outside, inside, outside) lane positioning , emergency maneuvers and low speed control exercises. Tons of fun, even for folks who have been riding for some time. Let's face it, how often do you get to practice front wheel lockups without fear of damaging your bike, yourself and your pocketbook!The owners felt pity for the "hard core" group and brought us Starbucks coffee, thanks guys. Much appreciated.Sunday ended just after noon with a test that thankfully everyone passed with flying colours, a testament to the quality of Jeff's instruction.In all, a great time, and great instruction.No matter what your experience level, I would recommend anyone and everyone take this course. Read Less

The overall course structure is mandated by state law so it would be unfair to discuss that.  Our instructor (David) did a nice job of bringing some humor into the class work and keeping us engaged during the fairly painful classroom portion of the exercise.  We all appreciated his approach.  When we moved to the riding portion of the class, David really came through.  He mixed the required course material with a great deal of practical experience.  David did a marvelous job of creating an "it's ok to make a mistake" environment which enabled all of us to very rapidly gain confidence and proficiency.  He was patient and thoughtful.  Our weather was pretty miserable (near freezing and raining) both days but David did a good job of monitoring our riding and pulling us off the bikes to warm up.  Top notch instructor and highly recommended. Read Less

My son and I took the class together at the Hutto Location 11/7-9.  Though we have both ridden before, we learned alot and enjoyed the light hearted presentation style.  Scott (the instructor/coach) was not only very knowledgable, but he helped make the whole process a fun experience that my son and I enjoyed together.  Will recommend to friends! Read Less

I thought that both the classroom instructor, Tray and our range instructor David Carter were great!  They both took the time to really make sure that you understood that riding should be fun - but SAFE!  They reiterated over and over again to "have fun", "relax" and to "ride your own ride" but "be safe!".I was the only female in a class of five other men.  Not once did I feel intimidated or not accepted.  We had a great class and a wonderful experience.  I would recommend this company and course to anyone. Read Less

In one weekend I learned how to ride a motorcycle have fun and receive enough information to pass and receive my motorcycle license ! Now I have a vespa ! And i had a great time learning in a relax atmosphere!  Well worth the money ! Lots of fun! Read Less

I had a great time during my classes, and my instructor, Luis, took the job very seriously and made sure to point you in the right direction during the driver training. I'm new to riding, and I passed with no problems. Great school! Read Less

About a year ago I went and took my Beginners Course at the VFW location. Since I went through the course it has been an ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE. I am going to use this to describe my experience since the beginning.My classroom night was a little awkward and my instructor for that was really terse unless you already looked like a biker or were older. She was pretty rude, but when you have a room full of people who are excited to get started it can be kinda hard to control the crowd so I am totally understanding.My Practical days were AWESOME! Uncle Mullet totally rocks and was very kind. He had super kind words about scooters, which is what I came there to get the certificate for. I was expecting a little more elitism, but he only had nice things to say and told antidotes about New York City bikers fighting over who got to ride the little Vespa instead of the big hogs. I appreciated it because everyone else was on the "real" bikes and me on the tiny scooter (50cc what! what!). I learned a lot and wasn't as scared as I thought I would be. He really made it a comfortable situation and was really funny. Hope his knee is doing better, because he messed it up the night before my second class. I feel like he also had a great way of imparting the knowledge without being demeaning when people messed up.The Office: These guys SUCK! I have literally been trying for a year to get a hold of someone to get a copy of my class certificate saying I passed. I have been able to talk to 2 people on the phone and one literally laughed in my face, because I waited 6 months to try and get a Texas License (my company moves me a lot and my FL license was good until 2014). I had contacted them a few times previous to no avail. Emails unanswered. Calls unanswered. FINALLY on 4/16/2013 they replied about to an email I sent in February...FEBRUARY. I am absolutely disgusted, because 18 minutes after I received a reply (telling me I had to pay $10 to get a replacement) NO ONE ANSWERED. This was about an hour ago...no one has called back yet either.I finally got a hold of Liz that evening. She sounded like she had no idea what I was talking about and just got my money because I needed something from her.  She was supposed to send out my endorsement on April 17th (as this is the day the the money cleared my account). I have waited a MONTH after they took my money and it cleared from my account. There is still nothing. This business is a sham. I have emailed them AGAIN today. So we will see what happens, but seriously not holding my breath. These guys are a bunch of idiotsIt drives me nuts that after they have messed up in office for a YEAR no one will pick up or call back to get this taken care of. It is terrible customer service.I wish that I could give them 4 stars for Uncle Mullet being awesome and rocking my practical training, but the chuckle heads in the office have ruined this review. Read Less

Got the job done!Decided to go with Total Rider because they have a woman's only class... and I like supporting companies that support women - when all else is equal... Class is broken into 3 sessions: (1) classroom Friday night Friday night 5:30-10:30pm at the Veteran's building... freezing... bring layers, then (2&3) 5 hours on the course Sat and Sunday.  Be aware of heat or cold when scheduling... you will be outside on in a parking lot.  (They set up chairs for you and you keep your water, food, etc there.  Very convenient.)At first the class seemed slow then John, the owner took over, and really got into it.  What was incredibly helpful were comments by people that ride... such as... watch out for big trucks because you will need to prepare for their wind draft, once on a cycle wave... it's a friendly community, etc.At first I thought John was going over some things a little too much.. like "look, lean,roll"... but once you get to class... it plays over and over in your mind and you stay upright on your bike... even through tight turns. (As the saying goes... keep the shiny side up.)Please note: this was the first time I turned on a motorcycle by myself.  (I've ridden a few times on back and a couple times in front... but always with another person - except a scooter which I owned from 15-17 years old.)LaLa was my instructor and she made me feel very comfortable. I highly recommend them. Read Less