Basic Rider Course

$225 per student
The Basic RiderCourse is taught by professional instructors who make it easy and fun to learn the mental and physical skills needed to operate a motorcycle. The curriculum includes 5 hours of classroom instruction and testing with 10 hours of on-cycle instruction and testing in a closed motorcycle range. Motorcycles and helmets are provided (we encourage you to bring your own DOT- approved helmet for added comfort).  
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Classroom:
In the classroom you'll learn about the different types of motorcycles, their characteristics, and how they operate. The Instructors will advise you on what to wear for comfort, visibility and protection. You'll find out how alcohol and other drugs affect your ability to ride safely. A very important segment of the course will show you how to create your own strategy for riding in traffic, and how to deal with critical situations. The course concludes with a knowledge test and skill evaluation.

Closed Motorcycle Course:
Once you’ve gotten a feel for the bike in the classroom, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test on the range. During your riding sessions you'll learn how to operate a motorcycle safely with emphasis on the defensive driving strategies and mental attitudes necessary for dealing with traffic. Instructors will start you off with straight-line riding, turning, shifting and stopping. You'll gradually progress to weaving, offset weaving, shifting and turning, sharp turns, lane changes, controlling wheel skids, swerving to avoid obstacles, quick stops, cornering, emergency braking and much more.

For safety reasons, all students are required to wear the appropriate riding attire for their riding sessions. You are expected to be prepared to ride to participate in the class.

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What you’ll need for the course:
Helmets* and motorcycles will be provided but be sure to bring the following items for the riding portion of the class:*

• Long sleeve shirt or jacket
• Denim jeans or heavy pants (not excessively baggy, long or with holes or frayed edges)
• Over the ankle boots covering the ankle bone (not tennis shoes or fashion boots with heels)
• Full-fingered leather gloves
• Shatter resistant sunglasses or safety glasses
• Sunscreen and lip protection