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Basic Rider Course

Prerequisites: Valid drivers license or permit. You MUST present your drivers license the first day of class. This course is designed for beginner or new riders who are interested in learning to ride skillfully and safely. A good sense of balance is required (must have recent bicycle experience). Approximately 70% of the course is on-cycle instruction. Motorcycles are supplied for this course and helmets are provided if needed. Half or “shorty” helmets are not recommended as they may put the user at unnecessary additional risk. You will learn everything from mounting to maximum braking and swerving. Upon successful completion of the course the riding and written portion of the Colorado motorcycle license test will be waived. Many insurance companies offer a discount to graduates of this course. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation and Colorado State Patrol have certified  our course.  Refunds may be made to those who withdraw 10 days prior to the first class session. There will be a $130 processing fee for withdrawals less than 10 days  Rain dates will be announced by the instructor. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for each class session. Maximum of 12 participants per class. We provide the motorcycle and a helmet if you do not have one. The BRC curriculum requires a pre-course online assignment. There is no additional charge for this e-course. When you’ve completed your registration, you will be sent a link to the course. Please pay careful attention to the information that is emailed to you by either ABATE or the REMS registration system. Failure to follow instructions will result in an automatic failure and a forfeiture of your tuition.

Basic Rider Course 2

Prerequisites: Valid drivers license or permit. Recent and significant riding experience. This approximately 8 hour course is designed for riders who do not possess a motorcycle endorsement on their drivers license. This is not a beginner's course. Motorcycles are provided for this course.  The use of participant's personal motorcycle (less than 500cc and street legal) is optional at some locations. (A valid motorcycle learners permit, proof of insurance and registration is required if the course is conducted on participant's personal motorcycle.) This course includes both a written test and a riding test. Participant's who successfully complete this course will receive a completion certificate which waives further testing with the Colorado DMV for a motorcycle endorsement. We can provide the motorcycle and a helmet if you do not have one. The curriculum for the BRC2LW requires a pre-course online assignment. There is no additional charge for this e-course. When you’ve completed your registration, you will be sent a link to the course. Please pay careful attention to the information that is emailed to you by either ABATE or the REMS registration system. Failure to follow instructions will result in an automatic failure and a forfeiture of your tuition.

This 2-day course is taught by former CSP Police officer Don “Top” Gunn, requires a valid motorcycle permit/license endorsement, and an insured/registered/street-legal motorcycle. In our “Top Gun” Police-Style Riding class exercises focus on a variety of cornering skills and limited-space maneuvers. The ABATE Police Style Riding was developed and is presented by former police motor officer/trainer Don “Top” Gunn and concentrates on the low-speed maneuvers taught to police officers for the purposes of increasing riding proficiency as well as confidence. Learn to operate a motorcycle at its limits with emphasis on turning in the smallest area, use of transmission, clutch, and brakes for the highest level of control, and practice maximum braking and brake-and-escape maneuvers. Smaller-sized training bikes are used on the first day of this two-day course. Students are encouraged to use their own (safe street-legal) bike on the second day. Through progressively challenging exercises, you develop smooth and precise control and learn more about the limits of your abilities and your bike’s capability. You must have a valid motorcycle license endorsement, and an insured/registered/street-legal motorcycle. Please pay careful attention to the information that is emailed to you by either ABATE or the REMS registration system. Failure to follow instructions will result in an automatic failure and a forfeiture of your tuition.