The ERA Story
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About Us
The “Expert Riders Academy (ERA)” is a NEW initiative powered By My Insurance Broker. Our goal is to improve your riding skills and expand your comfort zone. We want to eliminate “panic” in your riding vocabulary and replace it with “react”!
The long-term goal of building a better rider will benefit all motorcyclists. we strive to create a supportive and safer environment for riders across the province.
Our Program
Shannonville Motorsport Park, one of Canada’s top racetracks, is known for its technical layout and versatile configurations, making it ideal for high-performance training.
Expert Riders Academy is proud to host our events here, providing riders with a safe yet thrilling environment to refine their skills. Our partnership with Shannonville ensures top-tier training on a world-class circuit, helping riders gain confidence and control at high speeds.
Meet Our Instructors
David Grummett
David Grummett has been an avid motorcycle rider, racer and instructor for decades. The former national road racing champion began his on-track motorcycle teaching career in 1986 with the RACE organization. He has also taught at the FAST Riding School and currently teaches the Super Series Roadrace School. David taught the Canada Safety Council “Gear Up” program with MTOHP and taught off road riding with Motocamp and SMART Riding Adventures.
David’s motorcycle career also included owning Parker Bros Powersports, a Toronto motorcycle dealer from 1992 to 2013. He has worked as the Executive Director of the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders, the Director of Communications for the Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council and as a District Sales Manager for Suzuki Canada and the Piaggio North America Group. In 2023 David became an insurance broker and Motorcycle Product Specialist with “My Insurance Broker”. MIB manages the Harley Davidson Canada, Open Road and MIB-Moto motorcycle insurance programs.
Grummett’s current motorcycle passion involves exploring the backroads of Ontario on his Honda Africa Twin. He is also restoring a Suzuki SV650 that he hopes to use at track days at Shannonville Motorsport Park.
David Grummett
David Grummett
David Grummett
Join Our 2025 Sessions
Apply early for the 2025 sessions to qualify for Early Bird Discounts