Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Up North Motorcycle Safety Courses



 The 2024 schedule will be posted the last week of March or the first week of April. 

Used trainer bikes will be auctioned off March 19-20 on Rangerbid.com. There are four Honda Nighthawks, Two TT125 trainer bikes, two Suzuki GZ 250s, a 250 Kawasaki Sherpa and 125 Eliminator, and a Honda CB250 custom and 125 Twinstar. I believe they are posted now if you want to look at them.

   The e-Course,  an on-line course before the first class session, is part of the $50.00 fee..  BRCu and RRBRCu students must receive e-Course link from Tim McPherson via e-mail at least one week prior to start of class.Call 989-448-0246 if you did not get a link. The e-Course  on-line will take at approximately 5 hours to complete.   Bring in e-course printed completion  certificate  to the first day of class.

****Full class dates have a strike through on them****

West Branch .. Basic Rider e-Course...(BRCu) 
June 16-18 Full as of 5/22/2023
 July 14-16- Full as of 6/30/23
 
                                                              
  West Branch Course taught at Surline Middle School Map it

 Cheboygan. Classes may change, pending resurfacing dates of parking lot


BRC- Basic Rider e-Course (BRCu)
June 16-18-Full
June 30-July 2-Shift to Gaylord- Full as of 6/10/23 
July 7-9-Shift to Gaylord- Full as of 6/22/23
     Class taught at Cheboygan High School- Map it

                
       ADVANCED RIDER COURSE  (ARC)-  SS Marie Norris Center
                                          
     July 22


 Gaylord.

Basic Rider e-Course (BRCu)

    May 19-21 Full as of 4/9/23

    June 23-25- Full as of 5/5/23

    July 14-16 Full as of 6/12/2023

    August 4-6- Full as of as of 6/30/23   


RRBRC- May 27 Full  28                      

     Gaylord Course taught at Gaylord High School MAP IT (rev 4/11)

Sault Ste. Marie    Basic Rider e- Course (BRCu)
      May 12-14-Full
      June 2-4-Full as of 5/26/2023
      July 7-Full 6/23/23                               
 S.S. Marie Courses  at Lake Superior State University Norris Center MAP IT


     TO REGISTER FOR A COURSE
Highlight and print  no credit-debit cards accepted)


NAME________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________

CITY______________________ZIP_______________

 PHONE include area code__(______)____________________________________

CLASS   (BRC)   (RRBRC) (ARC)  (CIRCLE ONE)

1ST CHOICE CITY_________________ DATE________2ND CHOICE CITY_________________DATE________

Drivers license number/state_________________________________________________________________

 Date of Birth_____/______/____ __

 CLEARLY PRINT your email address to receive e-COURSE Material______________________________________

$50.00 CHECK or money order PAYABLE TO OTSEGO CO. SHERIFF. Cash is also acceptable

SEND TO :Tim McPherson 3995 Hallock Rd. Gaylord, Mi. 49735 
e-mail iridebmw@freeway.net Office- 989-448-0246 Cell 989-858-0105
      
 DESCRIPTION OF COURSES
Basic Rider e- Course “BRCu” 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 CLUTCHES ARE PROVIDED (completion waives Sec.of State Rider Skill and Written  Test)..Learn more click here

Returning Rider  Course   RRBRCu  ONE DAY (license waiver course)   Completion of e-course requiredFor 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)...The RRBRCu is not intended for new riders with little or no riding experience. Completion waives Sec. of States Rider Skill and Written  Test...Learn more click here

ADVANCED RIDER COURSE  (ARC) ....ONE DAY COURSE
ARC, the Advanced Rider Course, is the public version of the military sport bike course.
  It is the “best” Motorcycle Safety Foundation course out there for riders of all types of motorcycles to take on their own motorcycle. The class is a riding/small group discussion format.  Any insured street motorcycle can be used.  No loan motorcycles will be available for this course. The challenge level is higher in this course.  A cycle endorsement is required.   

Student age:for all courses... Participants in all courses must be at least 15 years of age and have a valid (Level 1, 2 or 3 graduated driver license.) For students under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must sign a participation waiver in front of the instructor or have the form notarized and returned to the instructor before the student will be allowed on the range. Covid-19 forms must also be signed by parents or guardians.



I sent my money and registration in to Tim McPherson..Now what?
 You should get a confirmation letter or e-Course link three weeks before the class start date. If no confirmation or e-Course link  has been received by then call Tim at 989-448-0246.

Be sure to include the $50.00 with the registration, if there is no fee included, the registration is void.
If you are unable to take the class, do not show up to the class, or are not on time, there is no refund.  Up North Motorcycle Safety has no jurisdiction over the fee or refund.


COACHING
ADDITIONAL  COURSE INFORMATION
A weekend BRC e- course begins with a classroom session.
Friday evening from 4 pm to 6:30. The Basic Rider Course handbook used thought out the course can be viewed at http://www.msf-usa.org/ click on library.  Students must bring with them e-COURSE Competion  Certificate 

If numbers require it,"A" and "B" Group is determined Fri.night for Sat. and Sun. riding on the Range. A normal weekend schedule is as follows-
 Saturday
"A" Group 8 am -10:30 am bikes on the Range...
 "B" Group 10:30 am- 1pm bikes on the  Range...
"A"&"B" Group Lunch/Written test-1 - 1:30 pm 
 "A" Group 1:30 pm - 4 pm Range...
 "B" Group 4 pm - 6:30 pm Range...


 Sunday schedule
 "A" Group 8 am - 10:30 am Range...
 "B" Group 10:30 am - 1pm Range...
  "A"&"B" Group Lunch 1pm - 1:30 pm. 
 "A" Group 1:30 pm - 4 pm Range....Last hour- riding test
 "B" Group 4 pm - 6:30 pm Range...Last Hour- riding test

 Schedule may vary because of weather, unforeseen circumstances, or coach's choice

Required safety gear for range exercises
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 with no tears or holes
 6. Over The Ankle Shoe or Boot
 7. Optional Rain Gear

WHAT IS NEEDED TO PASS ( BRC)or (RRC)?

e-Course students must have printed e-Course Completion Certificate first day of class
1. Attend all assigned sessions and be on time
PRACTISE SWERVING
2. Pass the Riding-Skills Evaluations    
3. Pass Written Multi-Choice Test with 80% or better
4. RRRBRCu students may be removed from the class if their riding skills are not considered
 adequate in the first two sessions. A Basic Rider Course (BRC) will be recommended

If you do not meet one or more of the above  criteria, you do not get a completion letter.

 If I don't pass, what can I do?
There may be riders who need more practice  to pass the requirements set by the State of Michigan and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. These riders will be coached to take an alternative approach to getting the completion card such as, but not limited to, taking the course over to get more practice on their riding skills.

 PASSING THE BRC or RRBRC and receiving the completion letter WAIVES  the required Michigan Secretary of State written and skills test.
 THE SEC. OF STATE .The Secretary of State WRITTEN TEST can be taken at any time before the BRC or RRC ...THE WRITTEN TEST is taken to receive a Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP) to practice skills on your own bike on the road with an endorsed rider in view but is not required before taking the BRC or RRBRC 

Call for standby on full classes 989-448-0246 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.  Walk ins are a first come- first serve basics. STANDBYS MUST SHOW UP FRIDAY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CLASS TO GET A SPOT WITH THE COMPLETED ECOURSE CERTIFICATE. All students must pay the $50.00 fee in advance. (CASH OR CHECK)  No credit cards or late payment accepted.






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DONATIONS Please make donation checks out to Otsego Co. Sheriff and send to Tim McPherson 3995 Hallock Rd. Gaylord, Mi. 49735. Any donation will help to continue to provide a quality Motorcycle Safety Program in the Up North. These donation will be used for maintenance, parts , fuel,  allowing the program to provide well maintained and late model motorcycles in our Basic Riding Course. As we all know, the cost of fuel and maintenance is ever growing, and these donation will help offset this expenditure. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GENEROSITY