RIDEWISE COMMUNITY

I went from failing to start a bike to riding knee-deep in dirt on the backroads and navigating scary intersections during rush hour in Da Nang. He explains things so well that even my ADHD brain couldn’t mess it up. Simon puts a strong emphasis on safety, from mastering slow-speed control to handling real-world traffic with confidence. Whether you’re a total newbie or just need to fine-tune your skills, Simon’s the guy. 10/10 would trust him to teach my grandma to ride, and she can’t even climb onto a bicycle. Thanks, Simon – see you on the road!

I can’t recommend Simon enough! From being extremely anxious of motorcycles to loving it and freely driving around in just a couple of weeks. Simon was extremely patient, kind, funny and helpful, explaining every little detail, making it fun and interesting. I enjoyed every moment, definitely worth every cent. Thank you so much Simon!!

It wasn’t too long ago when I developed a fear towards riding after an accident in Bali. I was inexperienced and clueless. Simon’s 2 week “playground to peak hour da nang traffic” course helped me to slowly build up confidence by practicing the fundamentals and layering additional skills in subsequent lessons. I was thoroughly impressed by Simon’s emphasis on the theoretical aspects of riding helping me understand both the physics and mechanics of my bike. Beyond this, having each session recorded and my mistakes played back was crucial in understanding my weak points particularly around situational awareness. If you’re around the area and in need of an instructor I highly recommended RideWise Academy.

★★★★★★★ Simon deserves more than just 5 stars! He is an absolutely amazing bike instructor! From the very first lesson, he made me feel comfortable and confident. We started with the theoretical part, which gave me a solid foundation, and even though I was nervous at first, Simon’s patience and encouragement made all the difference. After just 3 classes, I was already riding in city traffic - something I never thought I’d be able to do so quickly! His teaching style is clear, supportive, and professional. I can’t recommend him enough - he’s simply the best! You are lucky if you landed on RideWise Academy page after your searches :) P.S. Simon provides all the necessary stuff (helmet, protection, gloves…), so you dont need to buy anything before starting!

Simon really knows what he’s talking about. I went from wobbling around on a scooter to confidently riding a full manual bike. When I first landed in Da Nang, I thought I’d just rely on Grab and I did for a while. But once I wanted to explore more further out, I realised I needed to actually learn how to ride. After doing some research, I found this place had a lot of great feedback so decided to try a lesson. The location is correct (don’t worry 😉), the instructions are super clear, and the lessons are tailored to your skill level. The headset communication is a really nice touch, especially when riding out on public roads. Within a few lessons, I built the confidence to ride through Hai Van Pass (twice!) and take trips to Hoi An and back. The protective arm and leg pads were also great to have as a beginner. If you’re just starting out, Simon is the best instructor you could ask for, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in making sure you feel safe and confident. Highly recommended!

오늘 오토바이 레슨을 받았는데 정말 기대 이상으로 훌륭한 경험이었습니다! 약 1시간 20분 동안 진행된 수업 내내, 강사님은 제가 필요한 부분에 딱 맞춘 맞춤형 지도를 해주셨습니다. 가장 먼저, 유턴하는 방법부터 가르쳐 주셨는데, 처음에는 긴장했지만 강사님이 쉽게 알려줌. 특히 핸들 각도 조절과 몸의 중심 잡는 법을 세심하게 알려주셔서 금방 자신감을 얻었어요. 또한 브레이크 조작법도 배웠는데, 강사님께서 “빠르게 멈추는 법”과 “천천히 멈추는 법”을 각각 상황에 맞게 시범을 보여주셔서 실전에서 정말 도움이 될 것 같아요. 특히 안전한 브레이크 사용법을 강조해 주셔서 매우 신뢰가 갔습니다. 그뿐만 아니라, 속도를 조절하며 주행하는 밸런스 연습도 진행했는데, 빠르게 달릴 때와 느리게 움직일 때 각각의 자세와 핸들 조작법을 꼼꼼하게 알려주셨습니다. 이 과정에서 제가 부족한 점을 바로바로 짚어 주시고, 그 자리에서 교정할 수 있도록 도와주셔서 정말 많은 걸 배울 수 있었습니다. 마지막으로 오토바이의 버튼과 스위치 사용법까지 하나하나 알려주셨는데, 이런 세세한 부분까지 가르쳐 주시는 강사님은 처음 봤어요. 모든 기능을 충분히 이해하고 나니, 이제는 오토바이를 좀 더 자신 있게 다룰 수 있을 것 같아요. 강사님의 지도는 단순히 기술을 가르치는 것을 넘어, 안전한 주행 습관까지 기를 수 있도록 만들어 주셨습니다. 특히 수업 내내 친절하게 웃으며 격려해 주셔서 마음 편히 배울 수 있었어요. 정말 감사드립니다. 오토바이를 처음 배우시거나, 기술을 더 익히고 싶은 분들께 이 강사님을 추천드립니다! 무릎보호갸, 팔 보호다, 헬멧 다 제공합니다! 감사합니다!