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08/09/2025 BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day
Status:
6 seats available
Location:
Castle Hayne - Sheriff's Office
(Google Map)
Address:
3950 Juvenile Center Road, Castle Hayne, NC 28429
Host Agency:
New Hanover Sheriffs Office
Date:
Saturday August 09, 2025
Start Time:
8:45 AM sharp
Registration Deadline:
Thursday August 07, 2025
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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)
Upcoming Events
Date
Host Agency
Location
Status
Fee
June 6, 2025
06/06/25
New Hanover SO
Wilmington
Open
$0
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August 9, 2025
08/09/25
New Hanover SO
Castle Hayne
Open
$0
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December 13, 2025
12/13/25
New Hanover SO
Castle Hayne
Open
$0
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New Hanover SO
Rider Skills Day, 6/9/2021
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New Hanover SO Assessors:
Dep. Brandon Fike
Site Coordinator
Sgt. Adam Bondarek
Assessor
Lt. Mark Clemens
Assessor
Lt. David Dombrowski
Assessor
Dep. Randall Harris
Assessor
Dep. Kayla Inman
Assessor
All BikeSafe NC assessors are
carefully trained and certified.