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10/03/2025 BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day
Status:
Closed
Location:
Cary - NCSHP Cary Office
(Google Map)
Address:
1142 SE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27511
Host Agency:
NC State Highway Patrol
Date:
Friday October 03, 2025
Start Time:
8:45 AM sharp
Registration Deadline:
Wednesday October 01, 2025
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 14, 2025
11/14/25
NCSHP
Cary
Closed
$0
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December 12, 2025
12/12/25
NCSHP
Charlotte
Open
$0
More Info
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December 12, 2025
12/12/25
NCSHP
Cary
Open
$0
More Info
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Rider Skills Day, 12/8/2023
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NCSHP Assessors:
Sgt. Michael Loukos
Statewide Coordinator
Trp. Samuel Johnson
Site Coordinator
Trp. Chris Maher
Site Coordinator
Trp. Dedrick Anders
Assessor
Trp. Josh Bailey
Assessor
Trp. Christopher Cross
Assessor
Trp. Blake Fisher
Assessor
Sgt. Chad Lloyd
Assessor
Trp. Jacob Mann
Assessor
Trp. Brandon McRae
Assessor
Trp. Daniel Sharpe
Assessor
Sgt. Jonathan Sherrill
Assessor
Trp. Brady White
Assessor
All BikeSafe NC assessors are
carefully trained and certified.