The Basic Rider Course. This course is approximately 16 hours of classroom and on-cycle instruction. Basic techniques as well as defensive maneuvers will be taught. We provide the motorcycles for the course. It is designed for the beginner who wants to learn to ride a motorcycle or for the experienced rider who wants to sharpen their riding skills. Since September 2009 this course is required to receive a class M endorsement. Minimum age for the course is 15 and all students under 25 must have a Class C un-restricted license or a DPS issued learner’s permit. Under age 18 requires parental consent. Students must attend all class sessions and pass both the written and riding skills tests in order to receive a Certificate of Completion. The certificate, when presented to the DPS licensing office, may allow any person with a Class C unrestricted license to waive the on-cycle road test. Classes are held just about every weekend. Class times for the Basic Rider Course are as follows: Saturday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ask about our weekday classes! These are on Tuesday/Wednesday during peak season and the class times for the weekday classes are the same as the weekend classes. ---------- When attending either of the rider courses, the following must be worn: A long-sleeved shirt or jacket, long jeans, boots or shoes that cover the ankle, full fingered gloves of any kind, eye protection (glasses) and a D.O.T. approved helmet. Loaner helmets are available if you do not have one. ---------- Basic Rider Course Registration, Tuition and Class Location: Three ways to register: 1) Call Carl at 409-727-6694; 2) Email Carl at carl@HowToRide.net 3) Text Carl at 409-728-0829 Tuition is $175 by personal check, cash or money order. The fee is non refundable and is required at least one week prior to the class session to reserve your place in the class. Mail tuition to: Class location: Motorcycle U Rider Training Golden Triangle Powersports 2831 Taft Avenue 30 Interstate 10 North, Beaumont Groves, TX 77619 (across highway from Chili’s) ---------- Cancellation Policy: If cancellation by the student is necessary, the office must be contacted one week prior to the first class session in order to receive credit towards another class session. A student who does not show up for class or who leaves during any part of the class for any reason forfeits the fee and must pay the full fee again to schedule another class. A student arriving after the start time of the class session will not be admitted to the class, will forfeit the fee, and must pay the full fee again to schedule another class. Motorcycle U assumes no responsibility for classes missed as a result of illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control. There will be no refunds for students absent, failing or being dismissed from class.