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11/15/2024 BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day
Status:
5 seats available
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 November 15, 2024
Start Time:
8:45 AM sharp
Registration Deadline:
Wednesday November 13, 2024
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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
November 15, 2024
11/15/24
Raleigh PD
Raleigh
Open
$0
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December 13, 2024
12/13/24
Raleigh PD
Raleigh
Open
$0
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Raleigh PD
Rider Skills Day, 6/14/2024
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Raleigh PD Assessors:
Ofc. Mike Caron
Regional Coordinator
Ofc. Nick Piatek
Site Coordinator
Ofc. Andrew Clark
Assessor
Ofc. Chris Melochick
Assessor
Ofc. Chris Vela
Assessor
Ofc. Jim Willauer
Assessor
All BikeSafe NC assessors are
carefully trained and certified.