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11/04/2023 BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day
Status:
Closed
Location:
Burlington PD-Down Home Harley Davidson
(Google Map)
Address:
DOWN HOME HARLEY DAVIDSON, 2215 Hanford Rd, Burlington, NC 27215
Host Agency:
Burlington Police Department
Date:
Saturday November 04, 2023
Start Time:
8:45 AM sharp
Registration Deadline:
Friday November 03, 2023
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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November 16, 2024
11/16/24
Burlington PD
Burlington
Open
$0
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December 14, 2024
12/14/24
Burlington PD
Burlington
Open
$0
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Burlington PD
Rider Skills Day, 7/13/2024
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Burlington PD Assessors:
Ofc. Scott Elliott
Site Coordinator
Ofc. Matthew Leahey
Assessor
Ofc. Jack Snow
Assessor
Chief Nick Wright
Assessor
All BikeSafe NC assessors are
carefully trained and certified.