Special Interests: Motorcycle safety
Motorcycle Rider Skills Training
Whether you've enjoyed motorcycling for years, or you're just
starting, you can learn skills to help you master the road.
Blue Ridge Community College offers training for both novice and
experienced riders. Developed by the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation (MSF), these courses qualify successful students for
insurance discounts with many companies. Instructors are
experienced riders certified by the MSF.
Courses are co-sponsored by the BRCC
Division of Workforce Services and Continuing Education and the
Virginia Rider Training Program, Department of Motor Vehicles.
Beginning Rider Course (BRC)
If you want to learn - or improve -
basic riding skills, the Beginning Rider Course is for you.
Learn the fundamentals of motorcycle operation and practice
street-riding strategies. A passing grade in this one-weekend
course allows you to skip the Virginia DMV road test for your motorcycle
license. To enroll, you must be at least 16 years old and
eligible to receive a motorcycle license. Motorcycles and
helmets are provided. You do not need a motorcycle license or
learner’s permit to attend.
Students attend the Friday classroom
session as one group. Instructors will make group assignments
Friday evening for Saturday and Sunday driving range exercises, which will involve
about six hours per day. Please clear your schedule from
7:30 a.m.
to 6 p.m. both days, since you will be expected to attend the
group to which you are assigned. Classes
meet, rain or shine.
Experienced Rider Course (ERC)
Learn advanced riding techniques and
practice key street-riding skills in this vital one-day course.
You must hold a valid motorcycle license and provide motorcycle,
DOT-approved 3/4 or full-face helmet and proof of insurance coverage.
Classes meet, rain or shine.
Here's What Riders Say About Skills Training
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"One of the best courses I've ever had (and I've had a
bunch!)."
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"In three days I learned how to handle and feel comfortable
on a motorcycle."
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"The instructors were excellent, very concerned about safe
riding, very knowledgeable."
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"Everything was very clearly explained and demonstrated."
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"I loved the course and will recommend it to all my
friends. I may even take it with them to refresh my
ability."
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"As a rider with some experience, I was able to enhance some
skills, learn lots of new skills and correct poor
practices."
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"I completely enjoyed this course. I'll go away bragging
about it."
*Comments
from student course evaluations.
If you want to get a head start on the Beginning Rider Course,
but have never driven a motorcycle or used a manual transmission
clutch; if you attempted a BRC but were overwhelmed......then
Jump Start is for you!
Jump Start provides three hours of instruction in a small class
setting to focus on initial riding skills (working the clutch,
starting/stopping, shifting gears). Motorcycles and helmets are
provided. Participants must provide protective clothing (see
BRC description). No tests, no completion cards, no pressure!
Relax and experience the fun!!
Registration is Easy!
Enroll Early!
Click here
to see the current Rider Training Schedule
For frequently asked questions,
check out motorcycle FAQ's.
To see the Motorcycle Safety League of
Virginia site, visit
www.Learn2Ride.com.
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