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We also offer a "BASIC RIDERS" class :
Learn the basic motorcycle techniques from Certified Rider / Coaches.
We offer one on one rides where you will be educated on the fundamentals
of becoming a safer rider on the street.
Group rides are also available so bring your friends and learn together.
Please see the requirements to attend one of these fun and educational rides.
Survival Skills For The Street
Safety is our number one concern for our riders. No exceptions.
1.) Personal requirements : Good balance and coordination. Ability to follow verbal instructions. Ability to comprehend new concepts and ideas and safely demonstrate them on their motorcycle.
2.) Equipment Requirements :
( No beanie / novelty helmets )
- Leather gloves-full fingered ( all leather ).
- Leather jacket, or safety jacket. ( a must )
- High-top shoes or boots that cover the ankle bone
- Your own motorcycle. ( 250cc and above )
3.) Minimum Requirements :
- A valid motorcycle permit and insurance.
- A sense of overall safety.
- Good balance.
- A Positive Attitude.
4.) What we offer you :
- Approximately 8 - hours of riding time
(split over 2 days)
- Basic street skills (straight line riding, turning, cornering, shifting and braking)
(identifying hazards, defensive riding and special situations)
- Each Rider Coach has a minimum 20 years of Street Riding / Mountain Riding / Road Racing
5.) The Course : The "Great Outdoors" with Rider Coach supervision.
6.) When : Please send an e-mail request for your custom ride session.
7.) Cost : $220.00 per Rider .
8.) Guarantee : There are NO GUARANTEES made or implied that a rider will not have an accident.
9.) Who is resposible is if I crash ? : You are.
( You are the only one that is responsible for your actions or lack of. )
Our goal is to provide riders with first-hand knowledge on street survival tactics, cornering, body position, braking, and overall safety.
We want every Rider to have FUN and LEARN at the same time.
(These courses can be both physically and mentally demanding.)
Send questions to: JC@AboutBikes.net
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Frequently asked questions:
1.) Is this ride for beginners ? Yes, but we would assume you have your own motorcycle (250cc or over) and it is in proper working order and you have put at least 3,000 miles on it. You will also need a valid motorcycle license and insurance.
2.) Who will be riding with us? All instructors have a minimum of 20 years of street, mountain riding or racing under their belts. “Experience is the best teacher.”
3.) Why do riders get asked to leave the group on a ride ?Riders that show they can’t control their machine or who ride in such a manner that they are a “Safety Hazard” to the rest of the group will be asked to leave the ride. We will not tolerate some “SQUID” jeopardizing another rider's life. These rides are intended to be fun and educational at the same time. ( Safety is the number one concern : NO EXCEPTIONS )
4.) Who is responsible if I crash ?“You are the only one that can be held responsible for your own actions or lack of “
Our rides can be mentality and physically demanding, because we are riding through the mountains and country roads and you never know what’s around the next corner.
We want you to ride defensively, yet be able to be learn to ride the road while having fun at the same time.
5.) Will I learn anything from this ride ?That will be up to you and how open you are to suggestions from the more Experienced Riders. We are here to aid you with information that we see is going on with your riding skills. How you apply the information given is always up to you.
And if you are open to different tactics it just might save your life one day.
