If you want razor sharp hazard avoidance riding skills, try the 8-hour MN Advanced Rider Course where you'll hone the skills you need to avoid the dangers of the road, such as other drivers, deer and debris.
Being able to complete a 28-foot U-turn on your motorcycle is a requirement to take this course. Groups or clubs may purchase an entire Advanced Rider Course for only $500. Riders use their own motorcycles for this course.
Riders provide their own bikes.
Course Drills:
- 40-mph brake-and-escape
- Brake control
- Eye and body position
- Instantaneous stops
- The Intersection (Iron Cross)
- J-turn and formation riding
- Low-speed clutch
- Slow and 30 mph offset weaves
- Throttle
- Tight and locked turns in confined spaces
Participants will need to demonstrate basic motorcycle competency at the beginning of the course in order to participate in the rest of the course. Participants must be proficient in the basic skills of clutch control, straight-line riding, turning, shifting and stopping.
Passengers may participate at no charge.
Because of the advanced nature of this course, it is recommended to prepare motorcycles for the course:
- Fresh oil and filter
- Adjust and lubricate chain
- Tires worn no more than 50 percent
- Increase tire pressure 3-5 psi for the riding drills
Use this link for the range locations on Century's East Campus: https://www.century.edu/sites/default/files/eastparking.pdf
Class will be held rain or shine.
For additional information, please visit the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center.
