02/03/2018 BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day

  • Status: Closed
  • Location: Cary - Cary PD (Google Map)
  • Address: 120 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, NC 27512
  • Host Agency: Cary Police Dept.
  • Date: Saturday February 03, 2018
  • Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
  • Registration Deadline: Thursday February 01, 2018
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)
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Rider Skills Day, 10/22/2016
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Cary PD Assessors:

Ofc. Dennis Abels
Assessor
Lt. Bryant Brame
Assessor
Ofc. Kris Culin
Assessor
Ofc. Dillon Dunn
Assessor
Sgt. Mike Ring
Assessor
Ofc. Casey Snyder
Assessor
Capt. Steve Wilkins
Assessor

All BikeSafe NC assessors are
carefully trained and certified.