FirstRides!
News
Our May 20th class was a success! See the pics on Facebook.
We have our second coach certified by the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association. Way to go, Devin Wayman!
He joins our first coach certified by the USMCA, Clay Murphy.
Classes
Apply to have your children trained now:
August 19th 2023
November 4th 2023
We teach at Metcalf Motorcycle County Park in San Jose, California.
Facebook
Donate
gofundme.com/f/firstridesorg-2021-gofundme-campaign
Podcasts
4/21/22 Racers Alley - 57 minutes in
9/30/21 Racers Alley - One hour 36 minutes in
7/26/20 Motorcycles and Misfits - 35 minutes in
7/9/20 Racers Alley - One hour 40 minutes in
2/27/20 Racers Alley - 26 minutes in
11/24/19 Motorcycles and Misfits - 18 minutes in
10/24/19 Racers Alley - 56 minutes in
7/11/19 Racers Alley - One hour and 20 minutes in
Training
See our training video from professional trainer Brian Garrahan of Garrahan Offroad Training to see what to expect.
Purpose
FirstRides.org is a non-profit organization aimed at increasing the number of safe motorcyclists in the world and reducing their risk. We serve the San Francisco Bay Area and can help others get set up around the country.
We do this by offering full scholarships to kids. Since the program is aimed at those who cannot afford to start riding on their own, no fees are charged at any time for children under 18. We supply the bikes, gear, and training.
Find our more about us.
Recommended bikes
Here are popular learning bikes and their weights so you may start your search for your own machines now:
Razor (electric) 350/400 - 70lbs
Yamaha PW50 and Suzuki JR50 - 89lbs
Razor (electric) 500/650 - 98lbs
Honda XR/CRF50 and Yamaha TTR50 - 110lbs
Suzuki DRZ50 - 119lbs
Suzuki DRZ70 - 121lbs
Honda XR/CRF70 - 128lbs
Yamaha TTR90 - 145lbs
Honda XR80 - 152lbs
Honda XR/CRF100 - 165lbs
Kawasaki KLX110, Honda CRF110, and Yamaha TTR110 - 168lbs
Yamaha TTR125 - 180lbs
Kawasaki KLX140 - 205lbs
Honda CRF150F - 236lbs
FirstRides is a chartered service promoter with the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). Our events are sanctioned by and insured through the AMA.