RidersCoach Program

[Mike Qube]

Training Wheels just graduated 10 new instructors.

Good luck!

Where is training wheels? I was told that Massachusetts wasn't doing a RiderCoach Training this year.

[Jaynnus]

They already did.

Woburn, Brockton, Easton, Framingham, Plympton

www.trainingwheelsonline.com

[Mike Qube]

They already did.

Woburn, Brockton, Easton, Framingham, Plympton

www.trainingwheelsonline.com

Do you know if there's going to be another one this year?

[Jaynnus]

not that I know of.

[Mike Qube]

not that I know of.

Was that course just for new TraningWheels instructors or for the whole state?

[Jaynnus]

The sponsors pay for and run the class...often they combine efforts..this last time I think only Training Wheels had candidates.

[Mike Qube]

The sponsors pay for and run the class...often they combine efforts..this last time I think only Training Wheels had candidates.

I wish I knew about it, StreetWise is looking for one in another state that I can go to so I can get certified this year.

[FireboltEric_MA]

I think I have to pay to do this, which is no big deal as it is something I want to do anyways. This is what was sent to me.

"Recently our state manager told me we would be looking to do a
coach/instructor preparation in July/August.
Cost is $500; workshop is about 80 hours/8 days; you should/must
spend 3 weekends with us prior to workshop "shadowing" the basic course for
familiarity and recognition of the total "environment" (you want to
be sure this will be comfortable for you as well as help prepare for
the workshop)."


Is this how most get started out in this? I am looking forward to getting back home & getting in touch w/ them!

[Mike Qube]

I think I have to pay to do this, which is no big deal as it is something I want to do anyways. This is what was sent to me.

"Recently our state manager told me we would be looking to do a
coach/instructor preparation in July/August.
Cost is $500; workshop is about 80 hours/8 days; you should/must
spend 3 weekends with us prior to workshop "shadowing" the basic course for
familiarity and recognition of the total "environment" (you want to
be sure this will be comfortable for you as well as help prepare for
the workshop)."


Is this how most get started out in this? I am looking forward to getting back home & getting in touch w/ them!

Is this one in MA?

[FireboltEric_MA]

Yes it is...

[Mike Qube]

Yes it is...

Do you know where they're having it? I want to see if I can get my manager to get me into it.

[Karaya One]

$500.00??

wow. Ours was free. Of course, this was 16 years ago!

[Ken C]

They started charging so that candidates had some skin in the game. You make that back pretty quickly once you start working.

[csmutty]

Wow 500 bones. Ours is free in CT.

[FireboltEric_MA]

I can deal with the 500 bucks, it is something I WANT to do. I can see why they want to charge and it is fine with me...

[zombie]

$500.00??

wow. Ours was free. Of course, this was 16 years ago!

which makes you really really really old............Hi Dave

[Degsy]

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They started charging so that candidates had some skin in the game. You make that back pretty quickly once you start working.

And they started refunding the $500 to some and not others for reasons only the schools know.

[kb1]

So I did my first day today as a "RAT" or Range Aid Technician - was really rainy but had a blast. I owe Biggity for helping me get involved with the program and I can't wait for the next class.

We did an experienced rider course today and it amazed me how much improvement riders made during the day. These were guys that had been riding for some time, and little things like looking through corners, and proper weight compensation really changed their overall outlook on low speed maneuvers. Definitely made being out in the cold rain very much worth it!

Again thanks to Biggity and I will keep posting up on my progress. I will most likely be a Range Aid for at least the majority of this summer. But it will be so worth it in the long run!

[McBiggity]

Great to meet ya Matt. We really apreciated the help out there. Was quite the day weather wise to get your feet wet. See what I did there? Feet wet? Get it? lol.

Come back any weekend we are out there!

[OreoGaborio]

Very cool!

I was on the range this weekend, too. Luckily I was C1 so I was only outside for yesterday till lunch time, then I got to go inside, dry out and warm up. Great class, though. They did awesome.

Glad to hear you got out there and got some experience!

[FireboltEric_MA]

Got the materials today, Class will begin shortly. Can't wait! This is going to be fun & challenging!

[Karaya One]

They're running a RCP in march I think.

[FireboltEric_MA]

Last week of February through mid March, Then Teaching students will begin!!!

[Doc]

Good Luck Eric!

[SwiftTone]

Anyone still doing this?

My friend received an email from Training Wheels looking for Rider Coaches. He forwarded the email to me and I just submitted the application. Now the waiting game...

What is it like out there for new MSF RC nowadays? Has the cost of $500 changed? Is it tougher or easier to make it out there?