THE BASIC RIDER COURSE (BRC) 

      $ 250.00 Weekend  Course     $200.00 Weekday Course)

Welcome to the world of motorcycling. As a new rider participating in education and training activities, you are about to embark on an adventure that only motorcyclists can know. If you are an experienced rider who has taken some time off from the thrill only two-wheel exploits can bring, welcome back!  You are certain to renew the habits and skills necessary for motorcycling enjoyment.

Motorcycling can be quite a challenge, not just in learning the controls and acquiring maneuvering skills, but also in finding a safe way through real-world traffic. If you are willing to embark on a journey that develops the special skills and strategies of a good motorcyclist, this course is for you. Your experience and participation will lead to a better understanding of the riding maneuvers and the mental skills necessary to enjoy motorcycling to the fullest. Through this process, you might even decide that motorcycling is not right for you.

This course covers the basic fundamentals for you to develop your capabilities to become a safe and responsible motorcyclist. It provides the opportunity for you to learn the physical and mental skills important for operating a motorcycle.  In the classroom, you will learn ways to minimize risk and handle special riding situations. During the riding portions of the Basic RiderCourse, you will be coached to develop the physical skills of basic control that include: clutch/throttle control, straight line riding, stopping, turning, and shifting, and then move on to more advanced skills in stopping quickly, cornering, and swerving.

Your RiderCoaches are here to help guide you through your learning journey. Be sure to ask lots of questions and let them know how to help you.

The classroom activities include discussions with audiovisual support designed to prepare you with awareness and knowledge necessary for safe motorcycling. The riding exercises foster the development of fundamental skills and the riding finesse to handle complex traffic situations. Throughout the course you will have your questions answered and have your progress observed and coached.

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation offers other courses and training opportunities as part of its complete Rider Education and Training System (MSF RETS), which is designed to provide you with lifelong learning opportunities to keep your skills and safety strategies fresh. After you've successfully completed the BRC, consider enrolling in one of the Experienced RiderCourses (Skills Practice RiderCourse) as soon as buy a bike - or right away if you already own one. To stay sharp and stay safe, you can take a formal MSF riding skills course every year and every time you buy another motorcycle. You can also practice your skills on your own, using the exercises outlined in MSF's "you and Your Motorcycle: Riding Tips" booklet (viewable on their website).

Several non-riding training opportunities are available also. These presently include the MSF Guide to Group Riding that provides tips and techniques for safely riding in a group; Cars, Motorcycles and A Common Road: A Motorist Awareness Program, which acquaints motorist with the characteristics of motorcycling to improve sharing the road; the SeasonedRider Module, which addresses the effects of aging on motorcycle operation, and the Riding Straight Module that provides information about separating the social activities of drinking and riding. You may participate in these opportunities as a student, and when you feel comfortable, you could lead a group of people through the learning activities as a facilitator. Check the MSF Website (www.msf-usa.org) under "Host An Event" for details. There you will find information about training opportunities and Best Practices for conducting local seminaries.

Class Dates prior to the listed dates below are currently full.

** Walk-in's are possible, we have classes every weekend  and most week days with the exemption of major Holiday weekends. You must arrive 15 min's prior to the course start time.

Walk-in's:  If some one does not show-up for class, We will fill the

class with Walk-in's. A lottery system is used for stand-bys, at this site...

The Basic RiderCourse (BRC)

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