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Training
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- Information received from ABATE of Colorado on 4/23/03:
- Motorcycle Safety Foundation curriculum is offered by ABATE of Colorado.
Courses for the beginning rider as well as the experienced rider are
available. Helmets, gloves, long sleeved shirt, long pants, eye protection
as well as sturdy over the ankle shoes are required for all riding
sessions. Helmets are available for student use. Pre-registration and
pre-payment are required. With less than 48 hours notice your tuition is
NOT refundable or transferable to another date.
BEGINNING RIDER CLASS
This 18 hour Motorcycle Basic Rider Course is designed with the new or
unlicensed rider in mind. We begin with the most basic information on
motorcycle controls and operation and continue to include modules on street
strategies, obstacle avoidance and braking skills. We provide the
motorcycles for this course and administer the written and driving test for
your Colorado motorcycle license at the end of the class. This is a
mentally and physically demanding course -- please be prepared. Recent
bicycle riding experience is assumed. Classes meet on Friday 5:45-9 p.m.
and Sat & Sun 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekday classes are available at some
locations. Starting times are definite, but ending times may be adjusted
due to weather or class progress. Call for availability. Cost is $180.00
for Colorado residents ($225 for nonresidents). Valid Colorado Drivers
License or Instructional Permit is required.
EXPERIENCED RIDER CLASS SCHEDULE
This 8-hour course is designed for the licensed rider with a year or more
road experience and is conducted on your own motorcycle. Completion of the
basic course is not required. The course helps the experienced rider
improve riding skills and increase riding enjoyment by developing the
mental and physical skills found lacking in the accident involved rider.
Motorcycle registration, proof of insurance, and a valid motorcycle license
are required for enrollment. Cost is $45.00 for Colorado residents ($90 for
non-residents). Discounts may be available for organizations that pay for
12 people at once. Call (303) 789-3264 for details.
For more information, check
www.abateofcolo.org .
- For training conducted on a race track rather than a parking lot, you
might try CLASS Motorcycle Schools which are taught at race tracks around the
country. Very highly recommended. For details check
www.classrides.com .
- If you really want race training, try the rider schools offered through
the Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) at
www.mra-racing.org .
- From the Yellow Pages, another option is GO 4 IT High Performance
Schools, 374 N 96, Louisville, 303-666-4113, or
www.go4itservices.com.
- Also from the Yellow Pages: Motorcycle Rider Training Center, 13721 W Dakota
Ave, Lakewood, 303-989-5387 and Rider Training Enterprises, Inc.,
303-666-0466, www.mcrider.com
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- A very good book is "Proficient Motorcycling" by David Hough. For a review,
click here.
- Here are a couple of technical books that are written for road racers
but contain a lot of information that can make you a safer rider on the
highways. "A Twist of the Wrist, The Motorcycle Road Racers Handbook" and
"A Twist of the Wrist II, The Basics of High Performance Motorcycle
Riding", both by Keith Code. Available from Classic Motorbooks,
1-800-826-6600, stock numbers 125374AE and 119160AE, $19.95 each.
Recommended by various COG members.
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