05/10/2024 BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day

  • Status: Closed
  • Location: Concord - Flowes Store Fire Department (Google Map)
  • Address: 8623 Flowes Store Rd., Concord, NC 28025
  • Host Agency: Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office
  • Date: Friday May 10, 2024
  • Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
  • Registration Deadline: Tuesday May 07, 2024
BikeSafe Rider Skills Days involve background information and training related to 5 areas:
  • Motorcycle Control (Covers Acceleration, Braking, Clutch Control, and Smoothness)
  • Hazard Management (Covers Observation, Planning, Approach Position, Safety Margin, Reaction to Signs, Perception of Danger, and Reaction to Danger)
  • Cornering (Covers Curve Assessment, Approach Position, Approach Speed, and Safety Margin)
  • Overtaking (Covers Planning and Following Position)
  • Roadcraft (Covers Mirrors / Rear Obstacles, Use of Signals, and Attitude)
The day involves classroom discussion and active riding skills assessment by qualified BikeSafe Assessors. Our typical agenda includes:
  • Morning classroom session
  • Short Ride (Students are paired with assessors and ride a specified route for around 30-40 minutes)
  • Break for Lunch
  • Afternoon classroom session (Includes feedback from motor officers)
  • Long Ride (Students are paired with assessors and ride a specified route for around 45-60 minutes)
  • Final classroom session involving feedback from motor officers
Requirements:
  • Legal Motorcycle Endorsement or Motorcycle Learner's Permit
  • Students must bring a properly insured and registered motorcycle to ride for class
  • Legal Helmet (must meet the D.O.T. safety standard)
  • Over-the-ankle foot protection
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Long pants
  • Full fingered gloves
  • Eye Protection (if not wearing a full-faced helmet)
Date Host Agency Location Status Fee
December 6, 2024 12/06/24 Cabarrus Co SO Concord Open $0 More Info Register
March 22, 2025 03/22/25 Cabarrus Co SO Concord Open $0 More Info Register
April 5, 2025 04/05/25 Cabarrus Co SO Concord Open $0 More Info Register
May 16, 2025 05/16/25 Cabarrus Co SO Concord Open $0 More Info Register
Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office badge Cabarrus Co SO
Rider Skills Day, 10/19/2024
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Cabarrus Co SO Assessors:

Sgt. Grady Christie
Regional Coordinator
Dep. Oliver Grimes
Site Coordinator
Lt. Dustin Grooms
Site Coordinator
Dep. Taylor Beverly
Assessor
Dep. Aaron Brock
Assessor
Dep. Brian Joyner
Assessor
Dep. James Moreau
Assessor
Capt. AT Rankin
Assessor
Dep. Preston Shue
Assessor

All BikeSafe NC assessors are
carefully trained and certified.