BikeSafe

[Pittenger5]

Read this over at killboy while looking through some pictures, seems like an interesting idea, but I cant imagine how much something like this would cost ...

I want to talk for a moment about a new motorcycle program offered by NCHP we participated in. It's for motorcyclists in North Carolina and soon other states, possibly all states. It's called BikeSafe and basically it is a training program pairing police motorcycle officers with no more than 2 citizens per officer. The day consists of a classroom briefing, then a "short" 30 minute ride around the city to allow the officer to assess your skills and offer advice during the second, longer classroom session. Then there is a "long" ride for about an hour and a half around the city and out into the country roads where you apply some of the techniques learned in class. The whole thing is kept very suggestive, they're not there to tell anyone how to ride, or write anyone tickets, they are just trying to connect with riders in a more positive environment and bring the accident rate down without necessitating so much enforcement.

This is a program that has been very successful in the UK, and several assessors from other states were on-hand while we were there to carry the training back to their states (Illinois and Florida I believe) to begin the program there. Plus, the NHTSA is considering making it a national program available in all states.

Now here's the kicker: It is currently free! All you need is a bike, your endorsement, proof of insurance, and proper riding attire. If you live in NC and ride a bike, you'd be crazy not to take this class. These guys can ride like you would NOT believe, and I guarantee you will learn something no matter how long you've been riding.

If you don't live in NC, keep an eye out for BikeSafe to come to your state, and let your representatives know that you want to see this program available to you.

http://www.nccrimecontrol.org/index2...,000014,001583

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

We are just goona take it easy

[Pittenger5]

We are just goona take it easy

Haha. No inviting the one time on our motomarket rides.

[noxin]

I remember something about this over in England, where you have to do an escorted/observed ride with a motorcycle cop to get a certain level of endorsement.

Overall, it seems like a great idea, assuming the trainers are actually capable of training and constructive feedback. It's like a trackday, but on the street :|

[crowspeed07]

I remember something about this over in England, where you have to do an escorted/observed ride with a motorcycle cop to get a certain level of endorsement.

Overall, it seems like a great idea, assuming the trainers are actually capable of training and constructive feedback. It's like a trackday, but on the street :|

yea ive seen quite a few cops who shouldn't be on bikes.

[butcher bergs]

The whole thing is kept very suggestive, they're not there to tell anyone how to ride, or write anyone tickets...

Something tells me I'd be getting a ticket...

EDIT: I like the idea of this program as long as the instructors are capable of riding and certified in some way.