2025 is in the books!
Thank you to all of those that came through our school this year, we hope you are enjoying your new skill.
For those interested in saving their spot for the first few courses of 2026, email us in January or February to book your spot.
Learn from the Best Motorcycle School In Calgary
Only 5 students per course - better individual feedback
WE ARE SHIFTING MOTORCYCLE
EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR
PRIVATE LESSONS
BEST SAFETY MEASURES
Ryan Cuddy is the Owner and Senior Instructor and has over a decade and a half of experience teaching in different motorcycle training schools in Calgary
One-on-one instruction that are modified to each individual to create a complete tailored curriculum so you can learn at your pace
Get an opportunity to learn safely in a controlled environment with small class sizes and a personal touch.
LEARN TO RIDE – (LTR) $649 + G.S.T
This course is designed for ANYONE wanting to learn how to ride a motorcycle for the first time, those who have a bit of experience, and those who have ridden before but perhaps it has been a few years or more since their last ride. The goal of this program is to provide you with a solid and safe foundation in riding skills to help you obtain your motorcycle license.
About Shifting Motorcycle School
Fun, Effective Motorcycle Training
in Calgary, AB
Ryan Cuddy is the licensed Senior Instructor and has over 14 years of experience teaching in different motorcycle training schools in Calgary. He has over 40 years of experience of riding different style motorcycles in over 46 countries (between him and his other instructor they have over 95 years of riding experience and knowledge). He opened Shifting motorcycle school to give students an opportunity to learn safely in a controlled environment with small class sizes and with a personal touch.
Cuddy has had a passion for teaching and racing his entire life. At a very young age growing up in Switzerland he migrated to anything that had an engine. Riding motorcycles for pleasure and for work. He worked as a medical motorcycle courier; having to deal with urgent deliveries while navigating traffic, narrow roads and local riding laws. All very instrumental in the development of his own safe riding skills and an important part of what he brings to the classes.
His enthusiasm for motor sports didn’t stop at motorcycles. When he was still living in Europe, he would regularly participate in local gymkhanas, hill climbs in the Swiss Alps and European road rallies. When he moved to Canada, he attended SAIT and completed the automotive service technology program and worked in various automotive shops. He later went to Germany and was trained at the BMW GmbH headquarter in Munich and received his qualifications as a licenced BMW high performance driving instructor.
Cuddy also worked as a local instructor for defensive driving skills and slippery conditions vehicle handling; teaching oilfield workers how to safely drive their vehicles in all adverse conditions.  In 2013 he returned to racing and after building his rally car he starting racing in the Canadian rally championship and never looked back.
As you can see, his passion for motor sports and teaching has remained one of his top priorities in his life. He continues to share his knowledge and help new riders and drivers learn safe skills to better their confidence and experience.
FAQ
Ryan Cuddy Senior Instructor/Owner
Ryan has a passionate for motorcycles starting at a very young age, growing up in Switzerland he was on a motorcycle very young and fell in love with the lifestyle. He would ride 11 months of the year, has raced in different categories in Europe and wanted to transfer his knowledge and experience of riding and surviving in more than 46 countries. He has over a decade and a half of teaching new and advanced riders, is knowledgeable and down to earth. He has a very patient and calm manner in delivering his information and loves what he does.
Matt Pilapil, Senior Instructor
Born and raised in Calgary, Matt Pilapil has spent the last decade turning riders into confident, road-ready motorcyclists. With over 10 years of professional motorcycle instruction under his belt, Matt brings both deep technical skill and a calm, approachable teaching style to every session.
Trained by ex-professional motorcycle racers on closed course circuits, Matt’s foundation in high-performance riding gives his students an edge—whether they’re just getting their first taste of two wheels or looking to refine advanced techniques. His instruction blends precision, safety, and real-world experience, shaped by countless hours both on and off the track.
Whether you're gearing up for your first ride or chasing your next level, Matt’s goal is simple: help you become the most confident, capable, and passionate rider you can be.
Mounir Adjrad, Instructor
I have moved to Calgary over 5 years ago, from the UK.
I have been instructing in the UK for over 6 years at different levels as a qualified Compulsory Basic training (CBT) and Direct Access (DAS) instructor. I am also qualified to provide the UK Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) training (advanced rider training). I hold the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) riding Gold Award. I enjoy instructing and teaching new riders how to be safe and learning the proper riding techniques to be competent on a motorcycle."
