08/11/2026
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.
In order to participate riders MUST first obtain a M1 License (written/eye test) prior to registering for the M2 Course.
CMA currently provides two-wheel training in the Hamilton, Ontario area.
Gearing Up Course Details
Fee
$529.00 * Plus Taxes = $597.77 Total
Upon successful completion of the course, graduates receive a 1 year complimentary CMA membership which may entitle them to a discount on insurance.
*Starting in 2015 the Ontario Ministry of Transportation is charging a processing fee of $20 per student. It has been included in our registration fees.
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.
Please Note: You must hold your M1 License before actually booking the course. Spots cannot be held, even with your offer of payment, if you do not already have your M1.
When registering for the course, you must provide your driver’s licence number and the spelling of your name, exactly as it appears on the licence. Without this information, we are unable to enter you in the MTO data system.
Beginning in 2024, “Gearing Up” course participants (to get their M2 licence) will need to register with the SkillsPass website to receive their Gearing Up Certificate from the Canada Safety Council. Students will receive a link by email after passing the course, and upon completing the SkillsPass profile, will have their certificate emailed to them.
Schedule
The 2026 M2 Course is open for Registration! Please contact us for current availability.
Course includes one classroom session and two riding sessions.
Courses run rain or shine!
Friday: Classroom Session (Webinar)
Time 6 pm – 9 pm
Saturday and Sunday:
Time 8:30 am – 5 pm
Location
On site in Stoney Creek (Details provided at time of registration)
Bring
Your Valid M1 Permit
Helmet (approved for road use)**
Full coverage leather gloves (must have fingers) **
Boots above ankle with sturdy soles (NO running shoes) **
Jacket (denim, leather or other durable material) **
Sun block is recommended
(** Decision on whether gear is acceptable is solely at the discretion of the senior instructor)
Retesting:
One retest may be available, at no charge. This must be at a time convenient to the instructor and within the same season of the original course. Participant must have completed All Gearing Up training exercises and attempted the M1X test and was unsuccessful. If any portion of the training is missed and the participant left the course, a full day or a full weekend will be required at a fee to complete the missing lessons prior to testing. The participants M1 permit must be valid to retest and or/complete the course.
Note:
TRAINING MOTORCYCLES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE!
Cancellations & Changes - Refund Policy
Any course changes or cancellations must be in writing to [email protected] at least 7 days prior to the course to receive a full refund or course date change. These course changes or cancellations will be subjected to a $55 administration fee.
If you fail to attend a scheduled course without at least 7 days notice, there will be no refund.
There will be no refunds once the practical portion of the course has begun.
Any refunds or changes for early withdrawal from the course will be at the sole discretion of the Canadian Motorcycle Association.
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