Canadian Motorcycle Association Presents GEARING UP Student Comments: From Eric, April 2012: "I found the course to be absolutely incredible and wanted to make sure that all the instructors get the proper credit, they are John Mark Chris Keith and of course Cassandra they were all awesome and so helpful and encouraging thank you so much I will definitely encourage everyone I know that wants to ride to take your course." From Rick, April 2012: "I just finished the rainy extremely cold M2 exit course for the full M licence. I would just like to say a big thank you to Kevin and James, they are a credit to the association. Kevin and James are professional and knowledgeable instructors and fun to be around, a great weekend." From Claudia, May 2012: "Your crew was fantastic. Your senior instructor Bryan is truly, god's gift to safe biking. He explained well and put all of us at ease. Nearly half of my class was women including several who had never sat a bike before. You had a female instructor Danielle...She is firey, and enthusiastic about everything and everyone. She's cheerful and confident when students needed it most...she encouraged us and supported us and in all honesty, made the entire weekend worth every penny. This past weekend I took my first highway trip with all the confidence in the world. What I thought was a course to help me pass my M2 test, turned into a course to help me save my life." From Walt, October 2012: "Just finished my M2 course with CMA, my instructors Brian LeBlanc, Lisa, Tom and Chris were the best and made our class fun, but very informative. I learned so much that will perhaps someday save my life! Thank you very much for an excellent course, I would recommend this to everyone." From Joe, May 2013: "Just finished my Gearing Up course May 17-19. Your people were amazing made the course a lot of fun, for beginners. And myself on & off for almost 50 yrs. This should be mandatory for anyone who want to ride. I have read about your course in motorcycle magazines, stating you are the best. With your instructors I had the pleasure to meet, they are the best." Did You Know? The Canada Safety Council's "Gearing Up" motorcycle Training Program is recognized by all levels of government and has gained a worldwide reputation as the finest motorcycle training available. As a student you'll spend less time in the classroom and more time riding the motorcycles. Our small class sizes guarantee you the individual attention that you deserve.      2013 Schedule (all courses are in Hamilton, Ontario)      Requirements      Cancellations and Rescheduling      Course Highlights      How to Register      M2 Exit Courses Requirements Applicants must be 16 years of age or over and possess a valid Ontario Ministry of Transportation M1 License. This special license is a 90-day permit to ride a motorcycle (with certain limitations) and is issued by the MTO upon successful completion of a written test. Applicants must provide their own street legal helmet, full coverage leather gloves (must have fingers), leather or jean jacket, pants and above the ankle footwear. Note: running shoes are NOT acceptable. TRAINING MOTORCYCLES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE! Fee $425.00 (Taxes included. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates receive a 1 year complimentary CMA membership which may entitle them to a discount on insurance.)           Cancellations and Rescheduling Once booked, a course can be rescheduled once only - requires minimum one week's notice and must be taken within the calendar year of the original registration. Cancellation with one week's notice - full refund less $40 No-show or cancellation with less than one week's notice - NO REFUND No charge for one retest (at a time convenient to instructor)           Course Highlights Beginning with the basics of balancing and braking, you will move through straight line riding, shifting and stopping and into curves, turns, simulated traffic situations and emergency maneuvers. The emphasis during the practical training, and in the classroom, is on proven defensive driving techniques to keep you safe and confident. The course concludes with a self evaluation and the Ministry of Transport approved M2 licensing test.           How to Register The Canadian Motorcycle Association accepts cheques, VISA, MasterCard or American Express. By Phone:      Use your VISA, MasterCard or AMEX card and call CMA at 905-522-5705 In Person:      Visit our office at 605 James St. N, 4th Floor in Hamilton any weekday between 9:00am and 4:30pm.           2013 Schedule - Gearing Up Every Weekend commencing March 28th to the end of October - Courses run rain or shine!      Friday 7 pm - 10 pm      Saturday & Sunday 8:30 am - 5 pm 2013 Schedule - M2 Exit The CMA also offers M2 Exit Courses most weekends commencing April 12th, through October 18th, excluding long weekends.      • Fee is $380.00      • Call for course details