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03/23/2024 BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day
Status:
Closed
Location:
Gastonia - Gastonia Police Department
(Google Map)
Address:
200 East Long Aenue, Gastonia, NC 28053
Host Agency:
Gastonia Police Department
Date:
Saturday March 23, 2024
Start Time:
8:45 AM sharp
Registration Deadline:
Thursday March 21, 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)
Upcoming Events
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September 14, 2024
09/14/24
Gastonia PD
Gastonia
Open
$0
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November 9, 2024
11/09/24
Gastonia PD
Gastonia
Open
$0
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Gastonia PD
Rider Skills Day, 6/29/2024
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Gastonia PD Assessors:
Ofc. Andrew Brack
Site Coordinator
Ofc. Joshua Lefevers
Site Coordinator
Sgt. Charles Bain
Assessor
Ofc. Cameron Blair
Assessor
Ofc. Adam Carpenter
Assessor
Capt. Jarod Ewers
Assessor
Ofc. Aaron Fulton
Assessor
Chief Aaron Wurster
Assessor
All BikeSafe NC assessors are
carefully trained and certified.