Motorcycle Safety Courses for NYARNG Riders
Free Basic Rider and Experienced Rider motorcycle safety courses offered to Soldiers
- Make sure you follow the General Motorcycle safety Checklist.
- Soldier-cyclists may find the Motorcycle/Rider Inspection Checklist helpful.
- Download the NYARNG Motorcycle Safety Memorandum/Course Schedule.
New York Army National Guard soldiers are eligible to take one or more motorcycle safety courses. The course is FREE of charge. All current and potential riders are encouraged to enroll.
Course Requirements:
- Registrant must bring license with motorcycle endorsement or permit and the following PPE:
- DOT approved helmet
- Eye protection
- Full-fingered gloves
- Long-legged trousers (ex. jean pants)
- Long sleeve shirt or jacket
- Over the ankle shoes/boots
- A high visibility reflective garment or device (PT belt is acceptable)
. Also remember to bring wet weather gear (rain jacket & pants) as you will be riding rain or shine.
**No Ponchos**
- Motorcycles will be provided for the course.
Basic Rider Course (BRC)
All courses are 2 days (16 hours), 9:00AM - 6:00PM unless otherwise noted.
Registrant must have motorcycle permit.
On the Road Again
Date(s):
18 - 19 May, 2024
13 - 14 July, 2024
Location:
Suffolk Community College
533 College Road
Selden, NY 11784
Map Website
CAMS Motorcycle Training
Date(s):
18 - 19 May, 2024
20 - 21 July, 2024
Location:
Hudson Valley Community College
80 Vandenburgh Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
Map Website
Learn to Ride
Date(s):
15 - 16 June, 2024
Location:
MCC Brighton Campus, Lot M-1
1000 East Henrietta Road
Rochester, NY 14623
Map Website
To register for one of these classes please contact me:
Chuck Austin
Safety Specialist
NY Army National Guard
Phone: (518) 786-6121
E-mail: charles.b.austin2.civ@army.mil
Experienced Rider Course (ERC)
Even if you've been riding for some time, there's always something new to learn. Increasing numbers of seasoned riders are flocking to the eight hour Experienced Rider Course to hone there skills and fine-tune the mental skills needed for survival in traffic.
You'll discuss with your peers how to balance the mental and physical aspects of safe riding, manage risk, increase visibility and optimize your lane position. The Experienced Rider Course also covers protective gear, rider responsibility, motorcycle inspection and care, and the effects of alcohol and other drugs on riding.
Using your own motorcycle, you'll put into practice the techniques of managing traction, stopping quickly, cornering, swerving and limited space maneuvers.
Prerequisites:
- Valid motorcycle license
- 120 Hours of riding time
- Good condition-street legal motorcycle
- Registration
- Insurance
- Proper riding gear
Classes held rain or shine.
1 day, 8 hours - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Must have motorcycle license
To register for an experienced rider class please contact me:
Chuck Austin
Safety Specialist
NY Army National Guard
Phone: (518) 786-6121
E-mail: charles.b.austin2.civ@army.mil
Information that I will need from you:
- Name
- Home Address
- Phone Number
- Date of Birth
- E-mail Address
- Unit of Assignment
- NYS Driver’s License Number
Additional Courses
Motorcycle Safety Course - Fort Drum
POC is Mr. John Drozd
(315) 772-0322
https://imc.army.mil/airs/usg_disclaimer.aspx
This link is only accessable on a .mil network. CAC login is required.
The Fort Drum Safety Office offers on-site motorcycle training courses throughout the summer. These courses will be held at the Fort Drum Command Safety Office.
Course Requirements:
- Registrant must bring license with motorcycle endorsement or permit, PPE to include DOT helmet, full-fingered gloves, over the ankle shoes/boots, eye protection, long-legged trousers (ex. jean pants), long sleeve shirt or jacket and a high visibility reflective garment or device (PT belt is acceptable). Also remember to bring wet weather gear (rain jacket & pants) as you will be riding rain or shine.
**No Ponchos**
- Those attending the BRC with permits will either have to trailer their bike to and from the course or be accompanied by a licensed rider IAW NYS law.
- Motorcycles will NOT be provided for the course
