Basic Rider Course (BRC)
The class is designed to introduce the new rider or the returning rider to the world of motorcycling. This course covers the basic fundamentals for the rider to learn to be a safe and responsible motorcyclist.
The BRC will provide you the opportunity to learn the physical and mental skills important for operating a motorcycle. Here are a few of the topics covered in this 15 hour course:
- Introduction to motorcycling
- Protective gear and what to wear
- Motorcycle controls
- Pre-rider inspection of the motorcycle
- Street strategies to avoid trouble
- Avoiding obstacles and lane changes
- Passing and riding at night
- Collision avoidance skills
- Swerving and special situations
- Carrying a passenger or cargo
- Dealing with tire failure and other problems
- Increasing your motorcycle riding enjoyment and safety.
No motorcycle experience is needed for this course, however even experienced riders will find valuable information and a chance to practice their fundamental riding skills.
Students should have a good sense of balance and been able to ride a bicycle.
BRC Course Schedule
Here is the 2010 Basic Rider Course schedule. You can register on-line for all of our classes and the registration link is below:2010 WEEKEND BRC CLASSES
March 19-21. |
June 4-6. |
Aug 13-15. |
Classes start each week on:
Classroom Session is on Friday night from 5:30 pm to approx. 9:30pm.
Riding Session #1 - Saturday from 8:00 am to approx. 6:00 PM
Riding Session #2 - Sunday from 8:00 am to approx. 6:00 PM.
(You will be assigned riding times on Friday night in class, but you should plan
on being available the whole weekend until you receive your riding schedule from us)
2010 WEEKNIGHT BRC CLASSES
The weeknight classes are from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM each night and will enjoy a smaller class size with extra of time to practice your new skills
These weeknight classes have very limited openings and will fill FAST - register early!
2010 WEEKDAY BRC CLASSES
The weekday classes are from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM each day and will enjoy a smaller class size with extra of time to practice your new skills. Enjoy a relaxed schedule on Michigan's largest motorcycle only training site.
These weekday classes have very limited openings and will fill FAST - register early!
Actual range riding times for the Weekend BRC will be assigned on Friday night in class for the riding sessions. Students will only attend one five-hour session on each of the riding days (Saturday and Sunday).
Successful completion of the course requires 100% attendance, passing a written test and a riding test. Successful completion of this course provides an waiver of the State of Michigan Skills / Road Test to obtain a motorcycle license endorsement
For this course, we supply the motorcycles for you to use for the entire course.
ATC uses NEW training motorcycles. The motorcycles are new Suzuki TU-250, Suzuki GZ-250, GZ-250, Suzuki DR-200, and Honda Nighthawk models. Learning is easier on new bikes and we take great pride in the condition of our fleet.
All of our BRC classes are $225.00. This price includes the use of our motorcycle for
the course and all the related course materials.
Interested in joining us for a class?
Use the registration form on our
web site. We require a $50 non-refundable deposit to reserve your space
in the class. You will receive an invoice for the balance of the class
fee. The course fee must be paid 21 days prior to the first day of your class.
We will accept Personal Checks, Money Orders, Credit/Debit cards or PayPal. Payment
in full guarantees your spot in the class.
Alpha Training Center’s Student Satisfaction Promise:
The Basic Rider Course (BRC) and the Experienced Rider Course for License Waiver (ERC-W) have a very high successful completion rate (over 95%). However, on occasion, a student may have an “off day.” With that in mind, ATC has a Student Satisfaction Promise to allow you another opportunity to return for the same course at a later date – FREE OF CHARGE.
You will receive by mail from us the course information, a list of gear to bring, the course study guide, and directions to class prior to start of your course.