All students must have a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit at the time of the class.

Under Age 18:  You must have either a notarized waiver or parent must be present to sign. 

Please note the items you will need to bring:

• Long pants
• Long sleeves
• Over the ankle shoes (cannot be canvas)
• Eye protection (glasses or sunglasses or visor on your helmet)
• Full fingered gloves (do not have to be leather)
• (If you have a helmet, please bring it.  It must have a DOT endorsement which you will find on the back, if you do not have a helmet we will supply one).
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You may want to bring your own water bottle, Gatorade and some snacks. We will have water on the range.

The Basic Rider Course (BRC)

The MSF Basic RiderCourse is designed for beginning riders of all ages. More than 8 million motorcyclists nationwide have graduated from a RiderCourse since 1974. Classroom-style instruction – prepares you for ten hours of hands-on riding exercises in a controlled, off-street environment. 

Classroom (approx. 5 hours)

In the classroom, you’ll learn about the different types of motorcycles, layout and operation of the basic controls, and how to become a safer, more responsible rider.  

Riding Range (approx. 10 hours)

You’ll then move to the riding range where your MSF-certified RiderCoach will guide you through the basic skills of straight-line riding, stopping, shifting, and turning, gradually progressing to swerving and emergency braking. A full breakdown of the riding portion is covered below.

Basic Rider Course (BRC) Riding Portion

Motorcycle Familiarization

• Review T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection
• Identify location and operation of important controls and major parts
• Review mounting/dismounting procedures
• Review elements of good posture

• Using the Friction Zone

• Become skilled in using the clutch friction zone for control

• Starting & Stopping Drill

• Coordinate the friction zone, throttle, and brakes to control the motorcycle
• Start out and stop with precision and control

• Shifting & Stopping

• Shift gears and stop smoothly

• Basic Skill Practice

• Refine low-speed maneuvering skills
• Refine throttle use and brake manipulation for corners

• Pressing to Initiate and Adjust Lean

• Understand the maneuvering elements needed for negotiating curves
• Experience the effects of handgrip pressure and handlebar movement to initiate and adjust lean

• Stopping Quickly & Tight Turns from a Stop

• Develop a feel for progressive braking pressure to stop more quickly without skidding
• Practice making a sharp turn from a stop

• Stopping Distance Demonstration

• Observe a demonstration of the reaction/braking parts of total stopping distance
• To understand effects of speed on braking distance
• To relate the results to intersection strategies

• Limited-Space Maneuvers

• Refine maneuvering skills to allow turns in limited spaces
• Learn the counterweighting technique

• Stopping in a Curve

• Learn to maintain control while stopping in a curve
• Understand traction management

• Curve Judgment

• Improve skills for negotiating multiple curves
• Understand the “search-setup-smooth” strategy

• Multiple Curves & Lane Changes

• Practice negotiating curves and lane changes
• Understand safety margins and gap selection

• Crossing an Obstacle & Swerving

• Learn techniques for crossing over obstacles
• Execute a basic swerve
• Practice turning from a stop
• Refine slow-speed weaves

• Skill Practice

• Capstone exercise that combines a variety of maneuvers

• Skill Test

• To assess basic skills using a cone weave, normal stop, turning from a stop, U-turn, quick stop, obstacle swerve, and cornering maneuver.
• To demonstrate basic motorcycle control skills and ability to avoid an obstacle
• To demonstrate ability to use the proper technique to negotiate a curve
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Please Note: The class schedule is flexible depending on the size and skill levels of the students.  Generally, we spend the first 2-3 hours in classroom time each day, take a break for lunch, then spend 4-5 hours of riding time on the range.  We will have classes regardless of weather.

Mon/Tues SCHEDULE (When Available) or THURS/FRI SCHEDULE 

• Day 1, begins at Gables Motorsport’s class room at 8:30am at 28009 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Wesley Chapel.
• Day 2, we begin at the range at 7:30 am for about 5 hours finishing the riding lessons and taking the riding test.  We then go to Gables Motorsports to finish the classroom sessions and take the written test. We should be finished by 3 pm.

SAT/SUN SCHEDULE 

• Saturday, begins at Gables Motorsport’s classroom at 8:30am at 28009 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Wesley Chapel.
• Sunday, we will begin at the range at 7:30 and complete the riding exercises and the riding test between noon and 1 pm.