No Refunds...Call For Standby OR Walk Ins On Full Courses 231-546-3142
2011 COURSES ARE NOW COMPLETE...2012 COURSES WILL BE POSTED IN MARCH 2012
2011 COURSES ARE NOW COMPLETE...2012 COURSES WILL BE POSTED IN MARCH 2012
West Branch .. Basic Rider Course West Branch Course taught at Surline Middle School (rev. 4/09) MAP IT
Cheboygan..
Basic Rider CoursePerformance Based (PB)
... Experienced Rider Course (ERC)..
.Cheboygan Courses taught at Glens Market fri. night MAP IT and the County-city airport sat-sun
Gaylord..
Basic Rider Course (BRC)
Experienced Rider Course (ERC)
Gaylord Course taught at Gaylord High School MAP IT (rev 4/11)
Sault Ste. Marie
Basic Rider Course (BRC)
Sault Ste. Marie Courses taught at the City Municipal Airport (Sanderson Feild )MAP IT
DESCRIPTION OF 3 TYPES OF COURSES
Basic Rider Course “BRC” Fri night, all day Sat-Sun.. For the beginner rider who wants to learn to ride safely and need a cycle endorsement on their drivers license BIKES WITH CLUTCH ARE PROVIDED (completion waives Sec.of State Rider Skill Test)
Performance Based “PB”ONE DAY (license waiver course) For the experienced rider who has their OWN (no borrowed or shared) insured bike or scooter to use in the course , wants to learn to ride safely and needs
a cycle endorsement on their drivers license (one day about 8+ hrs) Completion waives Sec. of States Rider Skill Test
WHAT COURSE SHOULD I TAKE ? Click Below
No RefTO REGISTER FOR A COURSE, SEND ALL INFORMATION BELOW WITH $25.00 check payable to OTSEGO CO. SHERIFF..
MAIL TO Tim McPherson 3995 Hallock, Gaylord, Mi.49735
( no credit-debit cards accepted)
e-mail iridebmw@freeway.net 231-546-3142
NAME_______________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________
CITY______________________ZIP_________
PHONE_________________________
CLASS (BRC) (PB) (ERC) (CIRCLE ONE)
1ST CHOICE CITY________________ DATE________
2ND CHOICE CITY______________DATE________
Your email address to send confirmation____________________________
$25.00 CHECK PAYABLE TO OTSEGO CO.SHERIFF
SEND TO :Tim McPherson 3995 Hallock Rd. Gaylord, Mi. 49735
231-546-3142 iridebmw@freeway.net
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR THE COURSES
A weekend BRC course coached by UP NORTH MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM usually starts with a classroom session Friday evening at 5 pm till 9 - 10pm. The Basic Rider Course handbook used thought out the course can be viewed at http://www.msf-usa.org/ click on library.
"A" and "B" Group Determined Fri.Night Saturday schedule
"A" Group 8 am -10 am on the Range...
"B" Group 10 am- 12 noon on the Range...
"A"&"B" Group Lunch 12 noon - 12:30 pm "A" Group 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Range...
"B" Group 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Range...
"A" and "B" Group 4:30 - 7:30pm Classroom
Sunday schedule
"A" Group 8 am - 10 am Range..."B" Group 10 am - 12 noon Range...
"A"&"B" Group Lunch 12:00 noon - 12:30 pm...
"A" Group 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Range....
"B" Group 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Range
Schedule may vary because of weather or unforeseen circumstances or coaches choice
WHAT MUST BE WORN AND PROVIDED BY THE STUDENT DURING THE RIDING (RANGE) EXERCISES?? (all courses)
1. D.O.T. Helmet... Full face, 3/4, or Half
2. Eye Protection...Face Shield, Goggles, or Glasses
3. Long Sleeves...Jacket or Shirt 4. Full Finger Gloves
5. Long Pants
6. Over The Ankle Shoe or Boot
7. Optional Rain Gear or Suite
1. Attend all assigned sessions and be on time
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3. Pass Written Multi-Choice Test with 80% or better
4. PB students must take a pre-class skills riding test on their own bike or scooter to determine rider safety
If you do not meet one or more of the above 4 criteria, you do not get a completion card.
If I don't pass, what can I do?
PASSING THE BRC or PB AND RECEIVING THE COMPLETION CARD, WAIVES THE MICHIGAN SEC. OF STATE RIDERS SKILL TEST. ALL IS NEEDED TO GET THE LICENCE ENDORSEMENT IS THE SEC. OF STATE WRITTEN TEST, WHICH CAN BE TAKEN ANYTIME, EVEN BEFORE THE BRC or PB IS TAKEN
Sault Ste. Marie Courses taught at the city municipal airport MAP IT
Cheboygan Courses taught at Glens Market Fri. night MAP IT
and the County-city airport sat-sunMAP IT
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West Branch Course taught at Surline Middle School(rev. 4/09) MAP IT
CLASSES FULL?- BECOME A STANDBY
! WALK INS TAKEN ON FRI NITE ...CALL!!! 231-546-3142 Sometimes people don't show up for the course. All student must attend Friday night (and all scheduled sessions) If a student is a "no show" there is no refund and a standby may take their place. A standby may call 231-546-3142 for a spot or walk in. Walk ins are a first come- first serve basics. STANDBYS MUST SHOW UP FRIDAY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CLASS TO GET A SPOT. All students must pay the $25.00 fee . (CASH OR CHECK) There will be no credit or late payment accepted.
THE UP NORTH MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM WOULD LIKE TO THANK LEITZ SPORTS CENTER IN SAULT STE. MARIE FOR LOANING 2 NEW HONDA REBEL MOTORCYCLES TO BE USED IN THE COURSE. PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE THAT SUPPORT THE SAFETY PROGRAM
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Motorcycle and Scooter Show to Benifit
Motorcycle Safety
Lock City Motorcycle and Scooter Show in
Sault Ste. Marie Michigan Aug 5-6,2011
The 1st Annual International Lock City Motorcycle and Scooter Show will be held on August 6, 2011, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. This family oriented show is in conjunction with the annual Antique Car Show and Sidewalk Sales that occur on Ashmun Street in Downtown.
The main goal of this show is to raise awareness of motorcycles on the road. There will be a small variety of vendors ranging in interest from family oriented bike clubs, veteran bike clubs, safety oriented companies and groups and many more. Information regarding motorcycle safety courses will also be available for those interested in learning how to ride a motorcycle or are looking to be endorsed to ride through the State of Michigan.
http://www.saultstemarie.com/lock-city-motorcycle-and-scooter-show--288/
