Old Dec 21, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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Default Re: question about taking the Virginia Rider Training Program

Good ?

If you're in the 757 I know of the TCC Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course and the one offered at Portsmouth Bayside Harley.

TCC's Website:
http://www.tcc.edu/wd/motorcycle.htm

Bayside Harley's:
http://www.tmstrain.com/Default.aspx

Looks like both have yet to put their 2008 schedules up although TCC has their weekend ones up. I personally took the basic rider one at Bayside Harley. It teaches you all things you'll need to know to ride a bike and do it safely, it's designed for people just like yourself with no prior riding experience whatsoever. It's a great class, timewise it's usually 3 days, the first is a half day where you watch some video's and go over the MSF booklet. Second day I believe you take the written test the go out on the track/course and get actual bike time in. Third day is another hands on day with the actual riding/driving test at the end. You pass that test and all you have left to get your license is the written test at the dmv. While I took the basic rider course at Bayside, I took the advanced at TCC portsmouth and they were great instructors also. I believe the price at both places for the basic rider course is $90, then there may be a $10 fee for something I can't remember what at Bayside. When the classes become available though, sign up! They fill up quickly, this way when the season starts you should be set to go and not have to wait til summer to take a class.

edit: Ya'll already responded by the time i finished typing. As Q mentioned, TNCC available also on the peninsula.

Last edited by oNi; Dec 21, 2007 at 01:49 PM.