CES 6519 - Basic Rider Course

Designed for someone who has minimal experience operating a motorcycle, this course focuses on the development of basic riding skills: turning, shifting and braking. You will receive approximately 16 hours of instruction, four (4) in the classroom and 12 on the range. Training bikes will be provided. This course is offered in different formats: one (1) weekend, two (2) weekend, weekday and weeknight. The weekday, week,night or two (2) weekend courses are recommended for novice riders. All students must provide and wear protective riding gear including: DOT-approved Motorcycle Helmet; long sleeve jacket or heavy shirt, heavy duty long pants, eye protection - goggles or glasses (required even with a face shield helmet), full fingered gloves, boots (your ankles must be covered and the boot must have a hard sole; high heels or high-top tennis shoes are not permitted), rain and cold weather gear, as needed. Successful completion allows a student to waive the Secretary of State riding skills test.*