Elizabethtown Community & Technical College
Community and Economic Development Center
Motorcycle Safety Foundation
Motorcycle Rider Courses
Register early - classes fill quickly!
This course introduces new riders to motorcycling and provides insights into basic riding skills. It also develops street-riding strategies. On–cycle experience is aimed at developing riding skills and confidence. Proper protective attire is required, but a motorcycle license or permit is not required for course registration and participation. The course combines classroom and on-cycle instruction.
Liability waivers are required from all course participants. If you are under 18 years of age you must have the waiver signed by a parent or guardian. You must have a valid driver's license to take this course.
Proper attire includes:
Over-the-ankle boots or shoes
Long pants
Long-sleeve shirt or jacket
Full-fingered gloves
Helmet (provided)
Attendance and successful completion of all classroom and riding activities are required. Each class requires an entire weekend, based on the schedule:
Friday, 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM, and
Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, and
Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4/4/2008 - 4/6/2008
4/11/2008 - 4/13/2008
4/18/2008 - 4/20/2008
4/25/2008 - 4/27/2008
5/2/2008 - 5/4/2008
5/9/2008 - 5/11/2008
5/16/2008 - 5/18/2008
5/30/2008 - 6/1/2008
The experienced rider course is for those who want to renew and practice basic and street riding maneuvers on their motorcycle. The course polishes riding skills, develops finesse and emphasizes strategies to reduce risks. The ability to skillfully handle various riding situations through mental preparation is developed throughout the course and reinforced by specially designed on-cycle maneuvers. The course combines multi-media classroom presentations with on-cycle practice for increased confidence. You must provide your own motorcycle and have a valid license for this course.
This course will be offered in Summer 2008.
Note: Your motorcycle must
be street legal, have front and rear brakes, have good tires, and be in good
mechanical condition. Proper protective attire
is required for the riding exercises.
Pre-registration and payment are required.
Please click this link for the registration form.
This form must be filled out completely.
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Additional Information
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation is a national, nonprofit organization sponsored by seven leading motorcycle manufacturers: Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, and Suzuki.
Motorcycles for the Basic Riders Course (BRC) are provided by American Honda and Eastern Kentucky University's Traffic Safety Institute.
These safety programs are taught by instructors who are fully certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
All classes are held at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
On-cycle exercises will be done in the adjacent parking lot.
The basic rider course (BRC) allows a person to try motorcycling BEFORE BUYING!
Successful completion of either course may lead to an insurance discount.
Liability waivers will be required of all participants. Those under 18 years of age must have the waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
For questions or comments, call the Community and Economic Development Center at 270-706-8702 or toll free at 877-246-2322, extension 68702.