MOTORCYCLE OHIO CLASSES

In just one weekend you can learn to ride, get a waiver for the Ohio BMV endorsement test, get great discounts on your bike insurance, meet great people who share your passion to ride, and gain massive amounts of confidence as a rider. They offer classes for every skill level of rider from those who have never ridden to those who just have a new bike they need to get comfortable on. They even have one that allows your passenger to ride along. And you get a complimentary side stand puck! All the information you need to get signed up this season is included in this press release. It’s as easy as going to the website, picking your class date and location and paying by credit or with your debit card. That’s it. It really is that easy. You too can change your view from windshield to handlebars. Come ride with us. Marybeth Sullivan Motorcycle Ohio Rider Coach Thunder Roads Contributing Writer nitromarybeth@gmail.com

Motorcycle Ohio’s (MO) training course registration will are NOW OPEN! (As of Monday, January 25, 2022 at 9 am) The motorcycle training courses are conducted as early as March and run until early November. Approximately 12,000 students register each year in Ohio for a motorcycle training course. Please visit https://services.dps.ohio.gov/MotorCycleOhioTraining/ Student/Home to register! Why should you take a safety course? • In 58% of accidents that involved a motorcycle in Ohio, the rider was at-fault. • Crashes involving unendorsed Ohio riders composed of 45% of reported accidents. • At-fault crashes caused by unendorsed riders made up of over 48% of reported accidents.

What class should I take?

Education is one part to reducing the number of motorcyclist killed and injured on our highways. The MO program, offered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, provides different levels of motorcycle safety courses for riders based on their skill levels and objectives.

What do I need to provide?

Courses are held rain or shine so students will need to arrive prepared and must provide the following protective equipment: over-the-ankle footwear, long pants (without any holes), longsleeved shirt or jacket, full-fingered gloves and eye protection. Depending on the location, helmets may be provided by the training location, though students can provide their own DOT certified helmet for the course.

Course Offerings:

Basic Rider Skills (BRS): recommended for novice riders.

The Basic Rider Skills (BRS) is a 16-hour course. Students will participate in four hours of classroom, and 12 hours of on-cycle training. To participate riders need to hold a valid two-wheel valid Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC), license or endorsement. Learning material & motorcycles are provided. Approved riding gear must be supplied by the students, although helmets may be provided by the training location. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will earn a 60 day BMV skill-test waiver for a motorcycle license or endorsement.

Returning Riders (BRS-RR): recommended for intermediate riders.

The Returning Riders (BRS-RR) is an eight hour course. Designed for riders 18 years of age or older who have been riding with a 2-wheel temporary permit for longer than one year (over 1,000 miles of experience), or an 2-wheeled experienced rider returning after an extended time away. BRS-RR students must have a valid 2-wheel motorcycle TIPIC, license or endorsement to participate in the course. Students will participate in two hours of classroom, take an oncycle evaluation to assess their skill level and then complete six hours of on-cycle training. Learning material & motorcycles are provided. Approved riding gear must be supplied by the students, although helmets may be provided by the training location. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will earn a 60 day BMV skill-test waiver for a motorcycle license or endorsement.

Basic Rider Skills 2 (BRS-2): recommended for riders looking for a refresher on their own motorcycle or to bond with a new motorcycle.

The Basic Rider Skills 2 (BRS-2) is a seven hour, one-day, rangeonly course. Students will participate in on-cycle training without a formal classroom setting while using their own street legal 2-wheeled motorcycle. If the student holds a valid 2-wheel endorsement, one passenger is allowed to patriciate with an additional course fee. However, passengers will not be allowed to share the motorcycle with the operator during the course. Approved riding gear, including a DOT approved helmet, must be supplied by the students. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will earn a 60 day BMV skill-test waiver for a motorcycle license or endorsement.

Comments from Online (www.Facebook.com/ThunderRoadsOhio)

I loved it. Never rode a motorcycle in my life so they did wonders teaching a 48 year old broad. Learned so much and great instructors. - Crista Creamer, Washington Court House

I took it with my wife. I already had my endorsement but she didn't. We learned a lot and the instructors were awesome. -Mike Stevens, Washington Court House

Yes. It's a great class for the $50. I took it at Parma Tri-C. The main instructor was a motorcycle officer for 24 years. He shared so much with us that you would not learn elsewhere. The two days we spent on the bikes was no joking around.....we were focused, we had limited breaks and we learned a ton. -Christina Fozio, Medina OH

It was the best riding thing I've done..Had ridden for many,many years but was self taught.This was great and hope others do the same.To let you know how long it was..I took the course at Columbus State Community College..plus I got a discount on my insurance.Go For It.. -Doug Davies, Columbus OH