05/08/2026 BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day

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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
April 10, 2026 04/10/26 Asheville PD Woodfin/Asheville Open $0 More Info Register
May 8, 2026 05/08/26 Asheville PD Woodfin/Asheville Open $0 More Info Register
June 12, 2026 06/12/26 Asheville PD Woodfin/Asheville Open $0 More Info Register
July 17, 2026 07/17/26 Asheville PD Woodfin/Asheville Open $0 More Info Register
August 14, 2026 08/14/26 Asheville PD Woodfin/Asheville Open $0 More Info Register
September 11, 2026 09/11/26 Asheville PD Woodfin/Asheville Open $0 More Info Register
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Rider Skills Day, 8/27/2022
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Asheville PD Assessors:

Sgt. Scott Fry
Site Coordinator
Sgt. Scott Pruett
Site Coordinator
Maj. Mike Yelton
Assessor

All BikeSafe NC assessors are
carefully trained and certified.