In the Basic RiderCourse, you will learn:

- To have more fun by riding your motorcycle safely.
- The basics: what to wear, how to start and stop your motorcycle, and motorcycle controls.
- Street strategies to avoid trouble and stay safe.
- How to maneuver your motorcycle in tough situations. Swerving, avoiding collisions, special situations, lane changes, passing, and avoiding hazards.

The Basic RiderCourse is a 14 to 15 hour program, which provides classroom and actual motorcycle operator training in a controlled, off-street environment. No experience is necessary; a good sense of balance is required (you must be able to ride a bicycle).

Here's a short list of some of the topics covered in the course.

- Introduction to motorcycling
- Protective gear / What to wear
- Controls such as the clutch and brakes
- Pre-ride inspection of your motorcycle
- Preparing to ride your motorcycle on the class range
- Street strategies to avoid trouble and stay safe
- Driving and riding impairments such as use of alcohol and drugs
- How to maneuver your motorcycle
- Avoiding obstacles
- Lane changes
- Passing
- Riding at night
- Collision avoidance skills
- Swerving
- Special situations
- Carrying a passenger or cargo
- Dealing with tire failure
- Dealing with animals
- And other topics, all included to increase your motorcycle riding enjoyment and safety.
 

Register here to learn to ride.