11/14/2026 BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day

  • Status: 8 seats available
  • Location: Gastonia - Gastonia Police Department (Google Map)
  • Address: 200 East Long Aenue, Gastonia, NC 28053
  • Host Agency: Gastonia Police Department
  • Date: Saturday November 14, 2026
  • Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
  • Registration Deadline: Thursday November 12, 2026
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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)
Date Host Agency Location Status Fee
March 21, 2026 03/21/26 Gastonia PD Gastonia Open $0 More Info Register
April 17, 2026 04/17/26 Gastonia PD Gastonia Open $0 More Info Register
May 16, 2026 05/16/26 Gastonia PD Gastonia Open $0 More Info Register
August 14, 2026 08/14/26 Gastonia PD Gastonia Open $0 More Info Register
September 26, 2026 09/26/26 Gastonia PD Gastonia Open $0 More Info Register
October 23, 2026 10/23/26 Gastonia PD Gastonia Open $0 More Info Register
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Gastonia PD Assessors:

Ofc. Andrew Brack
Site Coordinator
Ofc. Joshua Lefevers
Site Coordinator
Sgt. Charles Bain
Assessor
Ofc. Cameron Blair
Assessor
Cpl. Adam Carpenter
Assessor
Capt. Jarod Ewers
Assessor
Ofc. Aaron Fulton
Assessor
Dep. Keith Quinn
Assessor

All BikeSafe NC assessors are
carefully trained and certified.