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We
are proud to offer these classes, IN THE VALLEY.
The courses will be offered from May thru September. The classroom
sessions will be located at the Matanuska Telephone Coop Building,
480 Commercial Drive, Palmer. The range will be located at the Butte
Elemamtry School, 4006 South Butte Road, Palmer. All classes are
taught using MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION
certified rider coaches.
Upon completion
of the Basic Riders Course (BRC) or the Experienced Riders
Course (ERC), you will be allowed to waive the written and road
test at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Your completion card must
be presented to the Department of Motor Vehicles to receive your
Motorcycle Endorsement. Your completion card is valid for one year.
Completion
of this course may also reduce your insurance rates. Check with
your insurance provider.
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Basic
Riders Course $250.00
This class consists of 5 hours of classroom study, and 10 hours
of riding time. You will learn the basic fundamentals of motorcycle
riding, risk awareness and management, braking swerving and cornering
skills. There is a knowledge and skills test to complete this course
and receive a completion card. Motorcycles are provided for each
student. Riding is done on a closed course.
After you sign up for
the Basic Riders Course of your choice, you will need to TAKE
YOUR RECEIPT to one of following dealers to pick up your
RIDERCOURSE HANDBOOK, you will need to read this, do the
homework and bring it to class with you.
- TEAM CC KAWASAKI,
in Eagle River.
- RON HARVEY’S CLASSIC
MOTORCYCLES, in Palmer.
- HARTLEY MOTORS, in
Wasilla.
- TEAM CC SUZUKI, in
Wasilla
- PREFORMANCE YAMAHA,
in Wasilla
Experienced Riders
Course $150.00
This class consists
of 5 hours of riding time. It’s for experienced riders that are
already on the road, on their own bike. This will hone your riding
skills and teach you advanced techniques, to increase your safety
and enjoyment of motorcycling. There is a knowledge and skills test
to complete this course and receive a completion card. You will
ride your own motorcycle. Your bike must be
street legal, with current registration, and you must have proof
of insurance, you will be asked to produce these documents.
More classes will
be added as needed, classes will be offered all summer!
Rider Education
Refund Policy:
- There will be no refunds
after the start of class, or if you drop-out after any class session.
- There will be no refunds
if you fail to possess proper registration and insurance for your
motorcycle prior to an Experienced Riders course.
- If you wish to re-schedule
your class reservation, you must notify us seven days in advance
to avoid a $25.00 re-scheduling fee.
- If you wish to cancel
your class reservation, you must notify us seven days in advance
to avoid a $25.00 cancellation fee.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Can I pay with a check
or cash?
Yes, email us at ridered@valleyabate.com
What if I show up
late for class?
Class goes on without you, you will not be allowed to come in late.
You will have to re-schedule. There is no guarantee of availability
of another class. DON’T BE LATE!!
What if it rains?
This is a rain or shine course. Some time in your riding experience,
you will be caught in the rain. If it looks like rain, bring some
gear.
What do I need to
bring?
Helmet, we have a few loaner helmets, not enough to go around. Eye
protection, sunglasses, prescription glasses, goggles, safety glasses,
or a face shield on your helmet. Long sleeves, jacket, sweatshirt,
etc., arms must be covered. Gloves, full-fingered. Long pants that
aren’t baggy. Over the ankle footwear, no canvas sneakers. Raingear,
if it looks like rain. Your own water and snacks, we provide portable
toilets.
More Questions?
Contact us at ridered@valleyabate.com
or call (907) 746-7295.
Thank
you to all those who participated in our first two years
I want to thank all those
who participated on our first two years of Rider Education in the
Valley! This program has become a huge success because of you.
Thank-you to all our
sponsors -- Boys and Girls Clubs, Geico Insurance, Hartley Motors
Honda, Performance Yamaha, Team CC Kawasaki, and Team CC Suzuki.
Please consider these businesses for your future purchases.
TO
VIEW SCHEDULES AND SIGN UP CLICK HERE
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