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Basic RiderCourse
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Basic RiderCourse (BRC)The best place for a new rider to start once they've made the decision to ride and also good class for those who know how to ride but haven't ridden in quite awhile. Successful completion of this course and its knowledge and skill tests, which consists of approximately five hours of classroom and 10 hours of on-cycle instruction (conducted over two sessions, Saturday and Sunday), serve as a license test waiver program in Tennessee for those with a Tennessee Driver's License. Successful completion of one of these courses waives the written and driving test portions of your motorcycle drivers license at the TN Drivers Licensing Testing Station. Motorcycles and helmets are provided for yyour use during the course. Also, a course completion card may provide a rider an insurance discount. Prerequisites:
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If you are under the age of 18, one of your parents or a legal guardian MUST be present with you on Saturday morning to sign the course waiver with you. If a parent or legal guardian is not with you Saturday morning, you cannot participate.
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Experienced RiderCourse (BRC2)
Experienced RiderCourse (BRC2)
For riders who already have basic skills. It is similar to the BRC except the speeds are higher and riders should be riding their own motorcycle. It is an excellent refresher course for practicing and renewing basic riding skills. There is an informal component that discusses safety concepts based on past riding experiences and current knowledge. Successful completion of one of these courses waives the written and driving test portions of your motorcycle drivers license at the TN Drivers Licensing Testing Station.
Prerequisites:
- We recommend that you have a valid Tennessee drivers license. Successful completion of this course will get you the motorcycle endorsement.
- You will need to bring to class proof of insurance and current registration for your motorcycle.
- You must provide your own street-legal and safe motorcycle. (All types of motorcycles permitted.)
- You should be old enough to legally operate a motor vehicle.
If you are under the age of 18, one of your parents or a legal guardian MUST be present with you on Saturday morning to sign the course waiver with you. If a parent or legal guardian is not with you Saturday morning, you cannot participate.
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Women Only Basic RiderCourse
The Women's Only Learn to Ride Class is designed for women who have never ridden, who feel they may need a little more individual attention, and to provide a non-intimidating environment for women to learn to ride together. Course curriculum is identical to the Basic RiderCourse co-ed courses. It includes focus on the basics of motorcycle operation including: using the clutch, straight line riding, turning, shifting, stopping and safe riding strategies. Successful completion of one of these courses waives the written and driving test portions of your motorcycle drivers license at the TN Drivers Licensing Testing Station. Classes are generally smaller for more of a one-on-one class experience. Call our office for the details at 931-823-7744.
If you are under the age of 18, one of your parents or a legal guardian MUST be present with you on Saturday morning to sign the course waiver with you. If a parent or legal guardian is not with you Saturday morning, you cannot participate.
Prerequisites:
- We recommend that you have a valid Tennessee driver's license.
- You should have a basic knowledge of the rules of the road, and an awareness of traffic regulations.
- You should be old enough to legally operate a motor vehicle.
- You should be able to ride/balance a bicycle.
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Returning Rider Basic RiderCourse (RRBRC)
Returning Rider Basic RiderCourse (RRBRC)
This program combines elements of the BRC and BRC2 and includes a knowledge test and skill tests. It is designed for riders who have a permit and possess basic skills, but who have not been riding for several years. Leads to license waiver.
Motorcycles are provided, as well as helmets if you do not have a D.O.T. approved helmet of your own. Students do not ride their own motorcycles in the course.
Students enrolling for this course will be required to demonstrate that they meet the prerequisites for this class. Those who are not able to demonstrate the required prerequisite skills will be counseled out of the class and referred to a Basic RiderCourse, Dirtbike School or other similar course.
Prerequisites:
- The ability to coordinate clutch lever and throttle use to control the motorcycle smoothly
- The ability to upshift and downshift smoothly
- The ability to stop the motorcycle properly at designated point
- The abilithy to negotiate roadway turns and curves
- You must be at least 18 yeras old.
If you are under the age of 18 you cannot participate.
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Ultimate Bike-Bonding RiderCourse
Basic Bike-Bonding & Ultimate Bike-Bonding RiderCourses (BBBRC & UBBRC)
The MSF Basic Bike Bonding RiderCourse (BBBRC) has no classroom and is a partial day riding course designed to provide a low risk, effective, and enjoyable training event for participants just starting their riding endeavors. The course is typically only four to five hours of riding with breaks.
The overall aim of the BBBRC is to help riders develop smooth and precise control as they manipulate primary motorcycle controls and develop their riding procedures and techniques. Good bike bonding helps a rider automate physical skills so they can devote more attention to road and traffic conditions (searching and evaluating). It helps a rider to be a better decision-maker. To participate you should have successfully completed the MSF Basic RiderCourse (BRC) or equivalent, or have sufficient riding skills and experiences to operate a motorcycle with basic proficiency. The BBBRC is a great transition for graduates of the Basic RiderCourse to continue skill development.
The BBBRC consists of 11 riding exercises that start with basic control reinforcement with a progression to advanced maneuvering. The following are examples of some of the exercises you'll ride:
SPEED CONTROL & TURNS FROM A STOP
Objective: To improve control operation in a straight line and when turning from a stop.
This is a busy exercise with shortened clutch control lane, pause-n-go, tight turns from a stop, and practice of stronger acceleration than compared to the Basic RiderCourse.
ACCELERATE, THEN BRAKE FOR TURN
Objective: To improve throttle control and maneuvering ability.
A primary point of this exercise is to experience the results of a more aggressive, short-term acceleration and braking. Acceleration is accomplished in a straight line and tight turns are made at low speed.
CURVES & SWERVES
Objective: To improve cornering and swerving abilities.
This exercise uses a continuous cornering circuit with a path leading to a swerve area. The exercise helps with improving cornering abilities along with precise and crisp steering inputs.
LOW-SPEED DECREASING RADIUS CURVES
Objective: To develop ability to negotiate low-speed decreasing radius curves.
You will practice riding at steady speeds or practice reducing speed smoothly as the curves get tighter.
LOLLIPOPS
Objective: To improve control operation, judgement, and maneuvering ability.
An exciting, yet challenging exercise, consisting of a circuit of slaloms and circles of progressively decreasing sizes. The nature of this exercise is to challenge riders within their skill level, it is an exercise that may be omitted from the course if riders or RiderCoaches determine that it is beyond participant current skill levels.
SHARING THE ROAD
Objective: To re-orient riders to traffic mix and to identify effective safety margin.
This exercise is a continuous path of travel that reinforces the social aspect of sharing the road, gap selection and leaving space for others. This exercise allows riders to focus on continuous improvement of the application of skills and knowledge to manage risks. The Bike Bonding RiderCourses will fast become one of the most valuable classes a new or experienced rider can take to enhance, renew, and refresh their skills. These courses are a part of the philosophy of Safety Renewal, were a rider must continuously take advantage of opportunities to build upon both the Mental and Physical skills needed to be a life long "Learning" rider.
Small motorcycle, for the purpose of this course will refer to any motorcycle that is 500cc or under. Training motorcycles range in size from 125cc to 492cc. Mid Tenn will provide motorcycles for the course. If you want to ride your motorcycle, it must be street legal (inspected, registered and insured), and you should take the Ultimate Bike-Bonding RiderCourse.
If you are under the age of 18, one of your parents or a legal guardian MUST be present with you on Saturday morning to sign the course waiver with you. If a parent or legal guardian is not with you Saturday morning, you cannot participate.
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
When I took pilot training, there was a sign at my flight base operations office that stated: "If you think safety is expensive , try an accident." You can also apply this to motorcycle safety training.
Also during flight training I read a book that listed ten things more dangerous than flying. Riding a motorcycle was on that list.
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