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Description of the begin2ride(TM) Practice Sessions

If you are a beginner, this is the place to start!

Ride the Motorcycle!!

SESSION 1:

Getting Started, Introduction to Beginning Motorcycling:

This Learn-To-Ride session introduces students to motorcycling, and establishes the foundation skills, on which all other skills are built. We practice smooth take-offs, good riding posture, and using the brakes for stopping. We start with orientation and risk management. Then study motorcycle controls; where they are and how to properly use them, specifically when learning to ride. You will be introduced to proper riding posture, shifting and "finding" neutral. Mastery of the throttle roll-on, coordinated with clutch release, for getting underway smoothly, are primary objectives.

SESSION 2:

Practice Riding and Introduction to Controlling Lean:

We continue to practice the foundation skills learned in the introduction session. We then add the skills of maintaining stability through smooth throttle control for speed adjustment. Next we learn to Lean the motorcycle to control direction. Mastery of controlling direction and smooth speed adjustments are primary objectives.

SESSION 3:

Combination Skills: Introduction to Cornering and Shifting While Moving:

In this session, we continue to practice the foundation skills and leaning skills learned in the previous sessions. We then add the skill of smooth shifting while moving and introduce cornering techniques. Mastery of smooth clutch release and setting entry speed are primary objectives.

Combination Skills are the skills you will need to ride your first bike home from where you buy it!

|Schedule|

|PreRegister|    Standby positions always available on the day of the class.
(It is assumed that you can already ride a bicycle.)

begin2ride.com at San Diego Motorcycle Training: (858) 874-5888
Motorcycle Training San Diego! An enjoyable "begin to ride" motorcycle course! Find out what is motorcycle safety.

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