Advanced Motorcycle Skills Training
Defensive Riding Course
This is a 4 hour, advanced course that will better prepare riders to anticipate hazardous road situations and react to them quickly, safely, and effectively. This program will incorporate techniques learned and mastered by police motor officers and will improve the riding abilities of even the most seasoned operator.
At the end of the course, participants will receive a completion certificate as well as a refined skill set and newfound confidence. Some of the exercises practiced in this course include; Straight Line Braking, Braking in a Curve, Rear-End Collision Avoidance, 30-MPH Weave, Evasive Maneuver, and more!
Intended audiences
This course is intended for experienced motorcycle riders, who have a firm grasp of the basic skills of operating a motorcycle, but desire to become a better, safer, and more confident rider. This is a challenging course, so riders must have physical stamina to withstand a full day on the range.
Prerequisites
• Motorcycle Endorsement on License
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• Ownership of a Motorcycle:
– Cruiser
– Touring
– Sport
– Dual-purpose (must be street legal)
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• Motorcycle Must Have:
– Valid registration
– Valid inspection (where applicable)
– Valid insurance coverage
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• Intermediate Rider Skill Level
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• Rider Safety Gear, to Include:
– DOT approved helmet
– Eye protection
– Above-the-ankle boots (high top sneakers are not acceptable)
– Gloves (open or full-fingers)
– Durable, long pants (no athletic pants of any kind)
Course Information
Course Length: 4 Hours
6 participants max: (We are very strict on class size, and classes do fill up quickly).
Please Note: Starting times, ending times and location vary. Please arrive early to complete the necessary paperwork.
We only have a limited number of classes per year due to the winter weather in Columbus. When registering, please try to pick a date that you can attend. We do not offer refunds. Please notify us, as soon as possible, if you are unable to attend. We will be happy to try and reschedule you for a future class. Most classes have a waiting list of people willing to take your spot if you cannot make it.