Introductory Motorcycle Experience - July 21, 2024 (60094)

Date: July 21, 2024
Time (in-person): 3 - 5 p.m. CST
Location: MCC-Maple Woods
Cost: $60

Course description: This 2-hour introductory course is designed for the true novice rider who would like extra one-on-one attention. Classes are restricted to novice riders and provide a safe, low-stress environment for asking questions and getting extra time on the basics of motorcycle operation. Using our motorcycles, you will sit astride and manipulate the controls of the motorcycle. The course objective is to experience a motorcycle’s operational characteristics through an initial hands-on experience. Also embedded in the experience is a self-assessment component to ensure a person is aware of the risks and requirements for being a good, safe and responsible rider. This first-touch experience with a motorcycle is not designed to teach a person to ride, but rather, it helps a potential rider determine whether motorcycling is a good personal choice.

If a participant chooses to continue their formal training to ride, this course will give them a “jump-start” in preparation for the BRC. Some obstacles preventing successful completion of the BRC will be addressed in the IME class; for example understanding the principles of shifting peats, clutch control through friction-zone practice, smooth braking skills and awareness of surroundings while operating a motorcycle.