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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 350cc 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.
Top Gunn Police Style Riders Course
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.
Can't Get Enough?
The following Courses are available by request only. Courses will only be held upon a full class showing interest. We enjoy providing these courses, please help us by submitting your interest!
Advanced Rider Course
This 5 hour course is meant for experienced riders, requires a valid motorcycle permit/license endorsement, and an insured/registered/street-legal motorcycle.
Military, Police & First Responders and ABATE Members
Call 303-789-3264 to Register or email abategeneral@abateofcolo.org for a discount code.
GIVE THE GIFT OF SAFETY TRAINING
Gift Certificates may be purchased for any of our training courses either in person or by calling our office (303-789-3264).
Gift certificates are non-refundable and are valid for one year after purchase.
JUDI PURCELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Judi Purcell was an avid motorcyclist and loved teaching others to share her enthusiasm for riding. After we lost Judi to a serious illness in November 2002, the ABATE State Board of Directors voted to create a scholarship to honor her years of helping others learn to ride. Judi’s memory lives on in those who benefit from this scholarship.
ABATE awards four scholarships per year, quarterly. Applicants are asked to fill out the application and return it with a short essay stating why this scholarship would be beneficial to them.
Candidates must be at least 15 years of age and currently hold a driver’s license or driver’s instructional permit.
Scholarship applications may be returned to the ABATE office by mail, email (abategeneral@abateofcolo.org) or fax 303-789-2915. Applications will be reviewed by a committee and successful candidates will be notified by phone or email and instructed as to how to sign up for the class.
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