Advance Rider Course

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The Advance Rider Course is the public version of the military sport bike rider course (MSRC) and may be taken by riders using any type of motorcycle. It is a one day course consisting of approximately 3 1/2 hours of Classroom activities and 4 1/2 hours of riding. There are eight riding exercises which include....


1. Basic Control

2. Quick Stops

3. Stopping demonstration

4. Curve Adjustments

5. Cornering and Swerving

6. Multiple Curves

7. Decreasing  Radius Curves

8. Gap analysis and safety margins

The maximum class size is 12 riders and 2 certified RiderCoaches. There is no formal skill test but there is a knowledge test that maybe self scored.

 

The aim of this course will provide the rider development in the areas of risk management, decision making riding strategies and rider behavior and choices. This includes learner activities in knowledge, skill, attitudes, values, and habits. The procedures for riding a sport bike do not vary greatly from the procedures for riding other types of motorcycles. But the techniques some riders use are different (two finger braking, balls of feet on footrests, use of leg pressure for control etc.) and these depend somewhat on the specific motorcycle as well as the specific talent and skill level of a rider.

Techniques that extend beyond basic riding procedures are addressed in the ARC. Sport bike riding techniques are not intended to encourage or endorse riding at higher speeds but are provided to improve the performance capabilities of riders. Particularly related to overall control, cornering and emergency maneuvers.