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Demand remains high in the two years since Mid-Plains Community College launched its motorcycle safety training program.

“Riding is an art as well as a craft and no amount of explanation can take the place of experience.”

Western Illinois University has partnered with Illinois Central College and its Motorcycle Safety Program to offer motorcycle safety courses to the public, as well as to WIU students.

February is not too early to sign-up for Motorcycle Basic Rider Courses that start as early as April.

February is not too early to sign-up for Motorcycle Basic Rider Courses that start as early as April.

Question: Can you talk about motorcycle safety going into spring riding? Answer: With everything going on in the world today, a motorcycle ride can be the perfect escape. Leave your worries behind, put that helmet on, and head for the open road. Here are steps you can take to reduce your risk of crashing: • Ride sober. • Have a good riding strategy for every ride. Wearing proper protective gear can help keep you safe in case of a crash, but having good riding skills can prevent a cr...

NMDOT: May Is Motorcycle Awareness Month NMDOT News: SANTA FE — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) to remind all motorists to  Get Up to Speed on Motorcycles during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month during May. While on the roads, motorists may encounter motorcyclist behaviors that seem out of sync with standard vehicle use. NHTSA designed this campaign to help motorists understand standard motorcy...

7 FORT DRUM, N.Y. (April 29, 2021) -- Before a Soldier can ride a motorcycle on or off post, he or she must first complete the initial Army Safety Training Program course and receive a Motorcycle Safety Foundation card. That was the goal for a small group of 10th Mountain Division (LI) Soldiers when they gathered at the motorcycle range April 27 for the hands-on, on-the-road portion of the Basic Rider Course (BRC). “In this course, they learn the basic fundamentals of operati...

Well, theres no reason to feel left out, even if youre two wheels short of an appropriate ride. Several options are available in the area that will train you to properly operate a motorcycle; allow you to rent one by the hour, day or week; or skip the bike altogether to partake in the off-road aspects of the rally, such as concerts, contests and retail. Learn to Ride in Panama City Beach If youre sold on the idea of a two-wheel lifestyle, but youve never learned the ropes, then you can learn...

Spring riding is here. Can you talk about motorcycle safety? Wearing proper protective gear can help keep you safe in case of a crash, but having good riding skills can prevent a crash from happening in the first place. Written By: Sgt. Troy Christianson | 1:00 pm, Apr. 16, 2021 × Question: Can you talk about motorcycle safety going into Spring riding? Answer: With everything going on in the world today, a motorcycle ride can be the perfect escape. Leave your worries behi...