VAALEI-BRC-240910-1 / VA-ALEXANDRIA / BASIC RIDER COURSE

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  •  September 10, 2024 - September 11, 2024
     7:00 am - 12:30 pm

Venue:  

Venue Phone: 1-800-RIDE-SAFE

Venue Website:

Address:
2356 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314, United States

Description:

Range:
Hoffman Town Center
2356 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314
This range is located to the east at the base of the Eisenhower Metro station. For those in DC it
is simple to take the Metro to the site. For those taking the Beltway, exit at Eisenhower then
take a left onto Dock Lane. On Eisenhower take Port Street. Turn right into the large parking
lot. There is a possibility of tractor trailer training. Park on the far side of the lot closest to the
Metro station by the shipping container. Drive past the sectioned off area of the range along
the fence line. Do not park in the area of the tractor trailer training area.

Course Dates and Times:

September 10: 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
September 11: 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Course Details:

 Students will be required to complete the online eCourse which includes topics on selecting proper riding gear, preparing to ride, motorcycle controls, pre-ride inspection, defensive riding strategies, positioning, and how to handle a variety of riding situations.

During the training the student will discuss various topics including situational awareness, risk reduction, traffic “traps”, driving tendencies, perception, mental processing, visual acuity and reaction time. During the course a student will learn the “SEE” principle which will be helpful when identifying traffic controls / roadway features, highway users, surface conditions and escape paths.

During the in-person riding the student will become familiar with the motorcycle and will start off learning the friction zone, straight-line riding, clutch-throttle control, turning, shifting and stopping. The student will gradually progress to cornering and cornering judgment, swerving, maximum effective braking techniques, obstacle avoidance and maneuvers. Throughout the course the instructors will evaluate and coach each rider’s performance.

There is a knowledge test with the online classroom course and a riding skills test at the end of the range sessions. (MD requires a separate in-person knowledge test).

Motorcycles are available for use and are included in the course fee. Motorcycles used in the course typically have engine displacements of 250cc.

Riders must have the appropriate riding gear, which includes a DOT certified helmet (PA requires helmet to be a three-quarter or full-face helmet), eye protection, long sleeve shirt or jacket, full-fingered gloves, long pants (no ripped jeans, sweat pants or other soft material) and over-the-ankle boots or high-top shoes made from firm, durable materials, excluding canvas, mesh, elastic, nylon, or any other soft fabrics.

There is no guarantee that an individual enrolling in this course will pass, or get their license.