The Basic RiderCourse (BRC) is the best place for new riders to start once you have made the decision to ride. The BRC is conducted at a pace that results in successful completion for most novice riders. Successful completion of this course waives further testing with the Colorado DMV for your motorcycle endorsement.

What You Need to Know:

• Online Classroom (approximately five hours)
• Approximately 11 hours of riding time

This is a 16 hour course that consists of a five hour eCourse and approximately 11 hours of motorcycle riding spread over 2 days. The eCourse can be done in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. It will prepare you for your first riding experience and covers topics like basic operation, preparing to ride, and some more advanced topics like risk and riding, basic street strategies, intersection and curve management strategy scenarios.

Upon arrival for your first class session, you must present a copy of your eCourse Completion Certificate to your RiderCoach. Without this certification, you will not be able to participate in your scheduled class and will lose your full registration fee. The online portion must be completed no more than 30 days before your riding class.

On the riding range, 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 on a small training motorcycle.

The course concludes with a written knowledge test and hands-on riding skill evaluation. Once successful with the eCourse, the knowledge test, and your skills evaluation, you will receive a course completion card that you will need to take to the Colorado DMV within 180 days to obtain your motorcycle endorsement.

If you are under the age of 18, you must bring a parent or guardian to sign the liability waiver.

Required Riding Gear:

• Sturdy, over-the-ankle boots (avoid shoes with a heel)
• Denim or sturdy pants (no holes or tears)
• Full-fingered gloves (preferably leather)
• Long Sleeve shirt or jacket
• Eye protection (sunglasses, prescription, safety glasses, or the visor on a full-faced helmet)
• DOT-certified ¾ or full-faced helmet (one may be provided if you don't have one)