October 26, BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day

• Status: Closed
• Location: Asheville - APD HQ (Google Map)
• Address: 100 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801
• Host Agency: Asheville Police Department
• Date: Friday October 26, 2012
• Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
• Registration Deadline: Wednesday October 24, 2012

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 class involves classroom discussion and active riding skills assessment by qualified BikeSafe Assessors. The typical agenda includes:

• Morning classroom session
• Short Ride (Drivers are paired with assessors and drive a specified course for around 45 minutes)
• Break for Lunch
• Afternoon classroom session (Includes feedback from motor officers)
• Long Ride (Drivers are paired with assessors and drive a specified course for around 75 minutes)
• Final classroom session involving feedback from motor officers

Requirements:

• Legal Motorcycle Endorsement
• Proper Registration
• Insurance
• Legal Helmet
• Over-the-ankle foot protection
• Long sleeve shirt
• Long pants
• Full fingered gloves
• Eye Protection

The Asheville Police Department is made up of 241 sworn and non-sworn men and women. The department also utilizes the strengths, experiences and specialties of more than 150 volunteers. The Asheville Police Department is a nationally
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All BikeSafe NC assessors are carefully trained and certified.