lessons
If you are an absolute beginner or wanting to advance the skills you already have – our instructors can show you how. Lessons are available any day we are open.
Lesson reservations must be pre-booked in advance to guarantee availability. Lessons can book up to a month in advance.
Your reservation is complete once prepaid in full. Read our cancellation policy below before you book.
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Our office is open Thursday to Monday taking reservations.
All beginner riders must know how to ride a bicycle with no training wheels before they can learn how to ride a dirt bike.
Cost:
$175 (semi-automatic for riders under 5′ tall) or
$200 (clutch for riders over 5′ tall)
This is a 3-hour group lesson including Honda trail bike and full gear rentals
The Honda Red Rider Intro is for absolute beginners who have never ridden a dirt bike (or any motorcycle) before. It is a basic introductory course for ages 6 and up (with bicycle skills) that includes gear and motorcycle rental – everything you need to learn to ride safely! Everyone in the Red Rider program is a first-timer so there’s no reason to be nervous, but if you are, bring a friend! We have lots of pairs who learn to ride together (parents and kids, siblings, spouses, and friends). Class sizes are kept small (3-8 riders), with a max 1:5 instructor to student ratio. If you have your own group of at least 3 riders (family, friends or work) we can make a private class just for you!
The first hour of the course covers safety information: gearing up and why safety gear is important, and then you learn the parts of the motorcycle and proper use of the controls. The following 1.5 hours take place on the bike in our specifically designed Training Compound where you will learn:
- How to put the bike in gear
- How to use the throttle to accelerate and decelerate
- How to use the rear brake
- Body positioning while seated
- How and why to stand on the pegs while riding
- Other topics include steering control, how to go over and around small obstacles
The last 1/2 hour of the course covers how to gear down and return your rental equipment.
Our Honda trail motorcycles are user friendly, lightweight, appropriately sized, durable, and confidence inspiring. The size of bike you choose is based on rider size, you need to be able to touch the ground to ride safely! Our semi-automatic bikes are 50cc and 110cc, and clutch bikes are from 125cc to 250cc. The gear you wear will also be sized to you and is the full line of the newest Fox apparel. You will get everything you need from head to toe: helmet, goggles, chest protector, jersey, gloves, elbow pads, knee pads, pants, and boots.
Cost for one rider:
$375 (semi-automatic for riders under 5′ tall) or
$410 (clutch for riders over 5′ tall)
Cost for multiple riders:
$305 per rider (semi-automatic for riders under 5′ tall) or
$340 per rider (clutch for riders over 5′ tall)
This option can be taken one-on-one or with multiple riders sharing the instructor and includes a 2-hour lesson with 3-hour bike and full gear rental (last hour of rentals is free time).
Contact the park office to book your private lesson. We are generally pre-booking 1-2 weeks in advance.
This lesson is for anyone who wants to learn how to ride a motorcycle. Private lessons are great because they allow you flexibility with lesson time options, the instructor can cater the lesson to your riding style, you can learning at your own pace and as much as you can in your 2-hours with your instructor. You also get to explore the park during your visit with free time to practice what you have learned. The cost includes bike rental and gear rental as well as the instruction. Each rider must be able to ride a bicycle and be able to touch the ground on an appropriately sized motorcycle. Don’t know what size of bike you need? That’s ok! We size you for a bike when you make the reservation based on your height. Riders under 5′ tall will be riding semi-automatic bikes and riders 5′ or tall will be riding clutch bikes. This lesson is catered to each specific rider, inquire with our office to see if this is the right option for you!
Cost:
1-hour Lesson with Rentals $180
2-hour Lesson with Rentals $295
This special must be taken one-on-one and includes a lesson with bike and full gear rentals. Young riders may require multiple lessons to become competent riders.
Contact the park office to book your private lesson.
This lesson is for riders less than 6 years old who want to learn how to ride a motorcycle. Our Learn To Ride program caters to riders 6 and older, but some children less than 6 years old are ready to ride and just need a little one-on-one instruction to make it happen. This lesson is 2 hours long, including gearing up, so about ½ hour of instruction and 1 ½ hrs of seat time. The cost includes bike rental and gear rental as well as the instruction. The child must be able to ride a bicycle or coast with feet up on a strider bike and be able to touch the ground on a 50cc motorcycle. This lesson is catered to each specific rider, inquire with our office to see if this is the right option for your little rider!
Cost:
$150 (semi-automatic for riders under 5′ tall) or
$165 (clutch for riders over 5′ tall)
This is a 1-hour private lesson including Honda trail bike and full gear rentals. Intended for riders who wish to join Evolution Level Two but either;
- Did not pass the Red Rider Intro
- Need to move to a clutch bike first, or
- It has been over one year since taking the Red Rider Intro
This one-on-one lesson will cover the riding portion of the Red Rider Intro condensed into a 1-hour lesson. Riders must know how to gear up without assistance to take this lesson. Gearing up and down will not be covered.
Cost: $295 (plus rentals)
This is an all day course (6 or so hours) that runs 2-3 times per year. Due to the long day, this class is not ideal for small kids (check out our Red Rider Intro option instead).
2025 Dates: Not Available At This Time
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) is a US-based, not-for-profit organization sponsored by the US manufacturers and distributors for BRP, BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio/Vespa, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory, and Yamaha motorcycles. The BC Off-Road Motorcycle Association (BCORMA) is Western Canada’s only MSF DirtBike School certified trainer. The DirtBike School coaches have years of experience and have graduated from MSF’s extensive, week-long instructor course. The MSF DirtBike School New Rider Training program is a fun and safe way for youth (over 6 years old) and adults to get into the great sport of off road motorcycle riding.
This is an all day (6 or so hours) course that starts with some class room style learning (like gearing up, parts of the motorcycle, bike inspection and set up), and then quickly progresses so the majority of the day (about 90%) will be spent riding. Riders will learn to properly use the controls (throttle, clutch, and brakes), body positioning, turning, stand up riding, and various hill challenges. They also learn important mental and visual habits for safe riding, rider responsibility, etiquette, and environmental concerns, as well as the importance of bike maintenance.
This course is offered once in the Spring and once in the Fall. You need to register on the BCORMA website (http://bcorma.ca).
If you are renting one of our bikes, this is reserved directly through Popkum Motor Park. You will be riding one of our trail bikes that are user friendly, lightweight, appropriately sized, durable, and confidence inspiring. The size of bike you choose is based on rider size, you need to be able to touch the ground to ride safely! Our semi-automatic bikes are 50cc and 110cc, and clutch bikes are from 125cc to 250cc.
If you need gear for this lesson, we rent the full line of the newest Fox apparel. Gear rental can be reserved separately from the lesson directly through Popkum Motor Park. A full gear rental will include everything you need from head to toe: helmet, goggles, chest protector, jersey, gloves, elbow pads, knee pads, pants, and boots.
HONDA Red Rider Introduction - Our Most Popular Learn To Ride Lesson!
Red Rider Intro Pricing: $175 (semi-automatic) for riders under 5′ tall OR $200 (clutch) for riders over 5′ tall
This 3-hour group lesson comes with Honda trail bike rental and full FOX gear rental included!
For anyone who has never ridden; ages 6 to adult.
Red Rider Intro runs most weekends all season!
For riders who have successfully completed the Red Rider Intro group lesson.
There are two more 3-hour group lessons in the Learn To Ride Program; Evolution Level 2 and Evolution Level 3
EVOLUTION - The next step in the Learn To Ride program!
Evolution Pricing PER LEVEL:
$200 (semi-automatic) for riders under 5′ tall
$220 (clutch) for riders over 5′ tallEach Level is a 3-hour group lesson that comes with Honda trail bike rental and full FOX gear rental included!
After successfully completing Evolution Level 2, riders can do just rentals.
Evolution group lessons run at least once a month with enough riders enrolled.
For riders who have successfully completed the Red Rider Intro course.
The course is separated into three 1-hour topics: body positioning, braking, and shifting.
- Body positioning lesson will touch on previous body position information from Learn To Ride Intro and ingrain the essentials of how to safely operate a motorcycle in all types of terrain.
- Braking lesson will continue to focus on the rear brake (the best for dirt), but also introduce the front brake. Topics covered will include emergency/aggressive braking and rear tire slides.
- Shifting lesson will teach riders how to “shift on the fly”, as previous shifting experience in the Learn To Ride Intro is limited to putting the bike in 1st gear to go, and neutral for parking and starting the bike.
For riders who have successfully completed the Red Rider Intro course and Evolution Level Two.
This course is separated into three 1-hour topics: cornering, logs and rocks, and hills and jumps.
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- The cornering lesson will touch on previous body position information from Evolution Level Two and build on how body positioning affects corners and steering. This lesson spends the majority of the time learning MX-style, foot-out cornering.
- The rocks and logs lesson will build on the small obstacles learned in the Learn To Ride Intro and progress to being able to lift and lighten the front wheel for going over larger obstacles.
- The hills and jumping lesson will keep riders standing on the pegs as they learn the proper body positioning and throttle control for climbs, descents, and jumps. We will also instruct riders on hill techniques such as bull-dogging and K-turns.
- Other topics include line selection and controlling speed with the clutch. Emphasis will be placed on standing body positioning, throttle control, and clutch control (if applicable based on bike size).
Evolution package will include rentals, our Honda trail motorcycles are user friendly, lightweight, appropriately sized, durable, and confidence inspiring. The size of bike you choose is based on rider size, you need to be able to touch the ground to ride safely! Our semi-automatic bikes are 50cc and 110cc, and clutch bikes are from 125cc to 250cc. The gear you wear will also be sized to you and is the full line of the newest Fox apparel. You will get everything you need from head to toe: helmet, goggles, chest protector, jersey, gloves, elbow pads, knee pads, pants, and boots.
If you already have riding experience, you are beyond our group lessons and a private lesson is the best option for you.
Whether you are a newer rider still working on the fundamentals, a street rider, or a long time rider looking to advance your skills, private lessons are great because they can be catered to the rider and focused on the skills you wish to develop.
You can take a private lesson on your own bike or with our rental equipment.
Private lessons are available any day we are open and have an instructor available.
All MX lessons are just private lessons.
If you have multiple riders who are all at the same skill level, you can share an instructor and save on the hourly rate per rider!
For private lesson package options see below….
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private Lesson for 1 rider: $75/hour*
Private Lesson for multiple riders at the same skill level: $40/hour per rider* *Membership & ride pass OR rentals required
LESSON PACKAGES WITH RENTALS
For street riders learning to ride dirt, intro to trials riding, or one-on-one learn to ride lessons with rental equipment. Lesson specials are designed as one-on-one classes, but can also be taken in a small group provided all the riders are of a similar riding ability and wish to get a similar outcome from the lesson. Inquire with the office about making a Lesson Special into a group lesson.
Cost:
$300 (lesson & bike rental) or
$375 (lesson, bike & gear rentals).
This one-on-one Lesson Special includes a 3-hour bike rental with 2-hr lesson time / 1-hr “free” time.
Contact the park office to book your private lesson.
This lesson is for riders who already have motorcycle basics. Maybe you are coming from a road riding background and you want to take up dual sport riding. Maybe you used to ride dirt bikes when you were 16 and want to review the basics or learn the stuff you wish you knew the first time around. Whether you are new to dirt or looking to refresh, you will be glad you took this course! Building on skills you already have, we will cover the dirt-riding basics that will make you a safer rider, more confident, and ready to tackle the off-road world. Topics are specific to you (as a one-on-one lesson), but can include braking on dirt, body positioning, standing, clutch control, obstacles (logs and rocks), hills and more.
If you are interested in the dual sport or adventure bikes… “dirt first” is the way to go. Developing your skills on one of our user friendly, lightweight, appropriately sized trail motorcycles is the easiest way to build skills. Learning on a light-weight bike gives you the opportunity to practice skills with confidence, without having to worry about wrestling your heavy bike. You will gain skills and abilities that are greater than what your dual sport or adventure bike can handle, and then you can transfer those skills to your big bike.
Cost:
$260 per rider (semi-automatic bike for riders under 5′ tall) or
$290 per rider (clutch bike for riders over 5′ tall)
This private group lesson includes 3-hour full gear and trail bike rentals with 2-hr lesson time / 1-hr “free” time. Minimum of 4 riders in the group.
Contact the park office to see if this option is right for you.
Families come in all shapes and sizes and this lesson package does too. For first time riders or a mix of experiences, the family package is a 2-hour private group lesson that can be catered to your mix of needs and comes with all the rental equipment you require for a great time on two wheels!
Cost: $265 (lesson & bike rental) OR $340 (lesson, bike & gear rentals).
This one-on-one Lesson Special includes a 3-hour trials bike rental with 1.5-hr lesson time / 1.5-hr “free” time.
Contact the park office to book your private lesson.
In this intro to Trials lesson, you will have a 3-hour trials bike rental with 1.5 hours spent with our trials instructor learning the basics of trials riding. The other half of your time will be spent practicing what you learned and playing on the bike. The lesson will be suited to your needs (as a one-on-one), but topics can include the basics of balance and clutch control, peg weight, turning, as well as lifting the front wheel and “casing” obstacles. The second half of the rental is free time to practice your new skills in one of our trials areas or in the endurocross park. You can also add another hour of instruction to this package for $75/hr. Feel free to take advantage of this lesson special multiple times before you invest in your own equipment to know if trials is the style for you!
Cost: $430 (lesson, bike and gear rentals).
This special must be taken one-on-one and includes a 3-hour lesson with bike and full gear rental.
Contact the park office to book your private lesson.
Have you already tried to learn how to ride a motorcycle and it went poorly? Were you on too big of a bike, did you give it too much gas? Are you still determined (or at least mildly interested) in learning how to safely control and ride a motorcycle? Then this one-on-one lesson is for you! Our instructors are very patient with new riders and inventive with techniques to start slow and build confidence. The trail motorcycles we rent are user friendly, lightweight, appropriately sized (because we have any size you need), durable, and confidence inspiring. This course will be completely customized to you and your previous experiences on a motorcycle. If you need to, we can start you on a 50cc kids bike, a trials bike, or put you on an appropriately sized bike that has a throttle limiter. There are tonnes of options to help you build your confidence. Contact our office and let us know about what your first experience was like and what you are looking for now. We can help you have a positive riding experience!
Pre-registration is necessary to complete a reservation and hold rentals and/or instructors’ time for you. The lesson schedule can fill up quickly and your spot will only be reserved for you once paid for in full. Please read the following cancellation policy before making your reservation. By providing pre-payment, you are agreeing to the following terms.
All refunds will be given as Braaap Buck gift certificates to the park aka park credit.
They are transferable and may be subject to the following additional charges.
- To re-schedule your reservation, we require at least 3 days notice before the scheduled reservation. Once you have made a reservation you can change the date one time with no additional fees.
- Additional changes to your reservation date or time may be subject to a $25 change fee.
- Cancellations that do not provide 3 days notice prior to the date of the reservation will be charged a $50 change fee.
- Cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled reservation, or no shows, will forfeit the full value of the reservation.
- Emergency and/or Covid related cancelations within 24 hours of the scheduled reservation will be subject to a $50 change fee, IF we are able to accommodate the reschedule. If the instructor is on route to the park for your reservation or on location at the time of the cancellation, there will be no refund.
- All change fees are to cover our costs incurred; to prepare for your reservation, to cover the lost revenue for the lesson time held for you, and are non-negotiable.
- If you do not agree with these terms, your sole remedy is to not move forward with a reservation.
If you’d like to move forward with a reservation, this is done over the phone at 778-255-7433. Our office is open to take reservations during park hours as posted on our website. We are closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays; emails/phones are not answered while we are closed, and no reservations are taken these days.
We recommend booking at least a week in advance but some lessons can book up to a month in advance during the spring and summer.
[Renters of motorcycles, ATVs and gear are] solely responsible for the rented equipment until it is signed back in by an employee of Popkum Motor Park. [Renters agree that] all rental equipment will only be used for riding purposes; only by the registered rider; and only on the Popkum Motor Park site and will not be taken off the site at any time. [Renters] agree that the replacement value of any equipment not returned, [and/or] the cost of any damages to any of the returned equipment, will be charged to [the Renter’s credit card or paid by the Renter].
If [a Renter is] found acting irresponsibly with rental equipment, or endangering others’ safety, Popkum Motor Park reserves the right to end the scheduled rental. A refund is NOT given in this case.
Any damage to any rental equipment (motorcycle, ATV, or gear) that has occurred as part of the rental shall be paid by the Renter or charged back to the credit card of the Renter. The damage deposit may be withheld and not refunded. The Renter understands that damage that occurs to rental equipment may exceed the damage deposit, and they will be responsible for the entire bill, which may not be known until repairs are completed.
Renters will be responsible to pay for damage such as bent or broken levers, bars, perches, cracked or broken plastic, ripped seat covers, damaged exhausts/mufflers, etc. You will be billed for the full amount of the damages (parts, labour and/or replacement) caused by you. Popkum Motor Park will be responsible for engine or drive train problems, including flat tires.
Upon completion of repairs, we will either refund any balance due to the renter or send the Renter a bill for repairs and parts (or charge the credit card on file). Like our competitors, replacement parts will be original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and charged at manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP). Unlike our competitors, will charge actual labour costs as opposed to inflated “book rate” labour charges. Our labour rate is $110.00 per hour. In order for us to have a warranty on parts and accessories, we must buy them from our local vendor. Therefore, we cannot accept parts sent to us from the customer. We will not match internet prices for parts and accessories.
Popkum Motor Park is not responsible for personal items left unattended at the track.
- Reservations are recommended for all motorcycle/ATV rentals and gear rentals.
- Your bike or gear rental will only be reserved if you have paid for it. Once we have received your payment, we may send you confirmation and let you know what to expect on the day. Rentals and riding run rain or shine.
- There is no minimum age for renting motorcycles and gear, however, minors may need an accompanying adult to rent equipment. You must be at least 16 years old to ride a rental ATV.
- A credit card is required for all rentals of motorcycles/ATVs and gear because all rentals (bikes/ATVs and gear) require a damage deposit. Damage deposits range from $25 for a pair of gloves to $1500 for performance bikes. Call or email the track to inquire about damage deposits if you need more information. If you are coming from the US, be sure to notify your credit card company beforehand.
- Lessons are required for renters with no riding experience in order to rent a bike from us. Riders may be asked to prove riding proficiency. If a lesson is required (it is not included with your rental) there will be an additional lesson charge.
- Only non-licensed off-road vehicles are rented for use at Popkum Motor Park. Renters of bikes and gear are solely responsible for the rented equipment until it is signed back in to an employee of Popkum Motor Park. Rental equipment will only be used for riding purposes, and only by the registered rider, and will not leave Popkum Motor Park at any time.
- If you are found acting irresponsibly with rental equipment, or endangering others’ safety, Popkum Motor Park reserves the right to end your scheduled rental. A refund is NOT given in this case.
- Renters will be responsible to pay for damages such as bent or broken levers, bars, perches, cracked or broken plastic, ripped seat covers, damaged exhausts/mufflers, etc. You will be billed for the full amount of the damages (parts, labour and/or replacement) caused by you. Full payment for the damages is required prior to your departure of the facility. Popkum Motor Park will be responsible for engine or drive train problems, including flat tires. For missing or severely damaged gear the renter will be charged the damage deposit.
- Popkum Motor Park is not responsible for personal items left unattended at the track.
- When you rent a bike or gear you will be required to inspect the bike and gear with a Popkum Motor Park employee and confirm the condition of the rental equipment prior to using it. You will be signing off on this confirmation. When the rental gear is returned, it will be inspected by a Popkum employee prior to accepting it’s return to ensure it has not been damaged during use.
- If you wish to cancel your paid rental reservation, please see our Cancellation Policy.
- All riders must sign a waiver and wear a wrist band while riding at Popkum Motor Park. Remember that both parents must sign minors’ waivers (under 19 years) before minors are allowed to ride, so you may need to print them out, sign them at home and then bring them with you.
- Rental units can not be shared between riders.