This course is designed for all beginning riders. This course includes an online eCourse and hands-on riding exercises in a controlled off-street environment, typically a local parking lot. Motorcycles are provided free of charge. A motorcycle permit is NOT required to take a Basic RiderCourse. Upon successful completion, this course provides a waiver to the participant to obtain a motorcycle endorsement for Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky.

After registering for a Basic RiderCourse, you will receive an important email with your eCourse link (this link will take you to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Ep1x11 online course. This link is the free version of the eCourse) and instructions for your upcoming class. This email will come from a “do not reply” address. If you have any questions regarding the email, please contact the Range Master for the location you will be attending by using this “LINK”

Things you will learn in the online eCourse:

Different motorcycle types, the layout of basic controls, how to be a safer rider and driver, and much more.

Things you will learn on the range:

Motorcycle Familiarization

Using the Friction Zone

Starting and Stopping Drill

Shifting and Stopping

Basic Skill Practice

Pressing to Initiate and Adjust Lean

Stopping More Quickly and Tight Turns From a Stop

Stopping Distance Demonstration

Limited-Space Maneuvers

Stopping in Curve

Curve Judgment

Multiple Curves and Lane Changes

Crossing an Obstacle and Swerving

Skill Practice

Completion of Skills Test

The course concludes with a riding skill evaluation. Upon successful completion of the riding skills evaluation, you will be eligible for a motorcycle endorsement for residents in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio.