04/19/2024 BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day

  • Status: Closed
  • Location: Raleigh - Raleigh Police Dept NW District (Google Map)
  • Address: 8016 Glenwood Ave, (park in front lot facing Glenwood Ave), Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Host Agency: Raleigh Police Department
  • Date: Friday April 19, 2024
  • Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
  • Registration Deadline: Wednesday April 17, 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
January 24, 2025 01/24/25 Raleigh PD Raleigh Open $0 More Info Register
February 21, 2025 02/21/25 Raleigh PD Raleigh Open $0 More Info Register
March 21, 2025 03/21/25 Raleigh PD Raleigh Open $0 More Info Register
April 18, 2025 04/18/25 Raleigh PD Raleigh Open $0 More Info Register
June 13, 2025 06/13/25 Raleigh PD Raleigh Open $0 More Info Register
July 11, 2025 07/11/25 Raleigh PD Raleigh Open $0 More Info Register
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Rider Skills Day, 6/14/2024
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Raleigh PD Assessors:

Ofc. Nick Piatek
Regional Coordinator
Ofc. Chris Melochick
Site Coordinator
Ofc. Mike Caron
Assessor
Ofc. Andrew Clark
Assessor
Ofc. Chris Vela
Assessor
Ofc. Jim Willauer
Assessor

All BikeSafe NC assessors are
carefully trained and certified.