May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

Visit Bob’s BMW by May 31 to enter to WIN YOUR CHOICE OF ANY MSF Rider Course! It is free to enter and no purchase is necessary! Limit one entry per person. The winner will be announced on June 6 and will receive a voucher good for ONE class, valued up to $345, taken through the Rider School at Howard Community College. This voucher holds no cash value and is non-transferable. Should the winner choose a course valued more than $345, the winner is responsible to pay the difference. Voucher is good thru June 6, 2018.

License-Earning Motorcycle Courses

Basic Rider Course

This is among the most popular course and is a license earning course. It is for you if you’ve never ridden a motorcycle, you have limited riding experience, haven’t ridden in a long time or could benefit from comprehensive information about safety and road skills.

The Basic Rider Course (BRC) requires the completion of a three-hour online component before class meets. Students will be required to bring proof of completion to class. Students must provide a valid email address at time of registration in order to receive instructions to access the online module. Students may arrange for access to HCC computer labs, if needed, to complete this portion.

Cost: $345

Scheduling: Three-hour MSF eCourse, two evening classroom sessions and two range sessions

Classroom sessions on Monday and Wednesday evenings

Range sessions on Saturday and Sunday morning or afternoon

Weekday classes are also available, starting Monday and finishing Wednesday

Back By Popular Demand: Basic Rider Course for Women

Are you a woman who would like to obtain a motorcycle license but would prefer doing so in a setting with only women? Ask about the Basic Rider Course for Women. This is a once-a-year class, held on Monday, June 19-Sunday, June 25. This class is limited to 12 students and will fill quickly.

Absolute Beginner Course

This course offers smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction. If you want to learn to ride, but you’re a little nervous about it, this is a good fit.

Cost: $460

Scheduling: Three-hour MSF eCourse, two evenings and two weekend days

Daytime classes are also available on weekdays

Alternate Basic Rider Course

This is a shorter, more advanced version of the basic-level course that is completed in just one day. This is for you if you’re an experienced rider with recent road time who needs to earn a license. Note: If you have any doubt at all about whether this course is right for you, choose the Basic Rider course.

Cost: $260

Scheduling: One weekend afternoon, generally Saturday

Improve Your Ride

Extra Practice in Basic Riding Course

A Rider School Exclusive

These small classes include two hours of personalized instruction, and the instructor will tailor the content to meet your needs. This is an ideal choice if you’ve completed a licensing course (anywhere) and you want additional seat time or if you’re looking simply looking for a “tune up.”

Cost: $55, non-refundable.

Scheduling: One weekend afternoon (typically Sunday)

Experienced Rider Course/BRC 2

During nine riding exercises, instructors will advise you about how to improve skills and eliminate bad habits. At the end, you’ll receive an ERC completion card. Specifically, this class is recommended if you have a Class “M” license and want to refine your skills or you need the ERC to ride on a military installation. You should have your own two-wheeled motorcycle, which is licensed and insured and can pass our safety inspection.

Cost: $230, nonrefundable

Questions? Call 443-518-4971.