What skills do I need before I attempt to ride a motorcycle for the first time?
You must be able to balance and ride a bicycle, and have a desire to learn!
Do I need a motorcycle to take the course?
We provide a training motorcycle for the Basic Rider Course. You bring your own bike for the Experienced Course only.
What do I need to wear in the course?
You will need long pants, long sleeves, full-finger gloves, eyewear, and sturdy over the ankle boots. Boots should not have a pronounced heel. If you need a helmet, we will loan you one.
If I am under 18 can I take this course?
Yes, Massachusetts residents who are between 16 and 18 years old will simply need a parent or legal guardian to sign a waiver form to take the Basic Rider Course.
What is your rainout policy?
We ride rain or shine. Only in extreme conditions or if precipitation is frozen would we postpone a class.
What are your refund, cancellation, and rescheduling policies?
Cancellation Policy: To receive a refund, requests must be made by contacting the main office at least 14 days before the course. No refunds are made to students who are no-shows, who cancel with less than 14 days written notice, are late to class, dismissed for safety reasons, voluntarily leave, fail the evaluation, have previously rescheduled, or miss a portion of the class.
Reschedule Policy: To reschedule, a request must be made by contacting the main office more than 48 hours prior to the start of the course. All reschedule requests must be received at least 48 hours before the start of the course and are subject to a sliding-scale fee of $25 to $100, depending on the length of notice given.
How do I get my Massachusetts motorcycle license by taking this course?
-Have a permit which is still valid for at least 2 weeks after the course ends.
-Prepay a $15 “motorcycle license endorsment fee” to the RMV.
-Do not have any issues such as unpaid parking tickets, overdue taxes, etc. (All licensing via the Rider Education Program goes through the RMV. If you have issues with the RMV, you will NOT get a license through the school either.)
-Pass the course
-Wait 1-2 weeks for the license to arrive!
What happens if the RMV discovers licensing problems?
If you do not have a permit when you take our class, you will need to mail, fax, or bring us a copy and we can issue the license within 1 year of the course. The same applies to students who are under 18 with a JOL hold on obtaining a license-one year limit. If there are other problems such as: file picture too old, unpaid taxes, etc, we will mail you a “course completion letter which is good for 90 days. You will need to go to the RMV in person, clear up any issues, and than submit the letter, your course completion card, and your learner’s permit.
What should I do about lunch?
There are several places to eat nearby or you can bring your own lunch. Students are also advised to bring their own water sufficient for surviving per day on the asphalt.
Should I take the BRC or the ERC?
You may always take the BRC regardless of your experience level. If you can answer “yes” to both of the following two questions, you may also take the ERC:
- Do you own your own insured, registered, and inspected motorcycle?
- Do you have at least 1500 to 2000 miles of riding experience within the last year?
