Designed for riders who have a permit or motorcycle license and possess basic skills. The goal of this course is to help you further refine your motorcycle handling skills and grow your confidence in your riding ability.
The course consists of only riding exercises, utilizing several of the drills from the Basic RiderCourse and Basic RiderCourse2 curriculums. It is a perfect way for you to reinforce basic skills on your own motorcycle. A skill test is an option and may be provided as a self-assessment opportunity.
Course takes part of a day, is taken on your own motorcycle, and conducted entirely on the range. You must complete all curriculum to receive a completion card.
ARC - Advanced Rider Course
This one-day course utilizes and builds on your basic skills as well as helps with personal risk assessment – to help you improve your overall riding. It includes a fast-paced classroom segment with several fun interactive activities to improve perception and hazard awareness. Range exercises enhance both basic operating skills and crash-avoidance skills. Improving your braking and cornering finesse is emphasized.
The course is beneficial for riders on any type of street motorcycle.
The ARC is a one day course (approx. 8 hrs). You must complete all curriculum to receive a completion card.
Please understand that Active Duty members have priority and all others will be placed on a standby list and notified approximately 1 week prior to the start of the course.
To stay sharp, it is recommended to enroll in a course once every 5 years or when you purchase a different motorcycle.
To enroll in the Kirtland Basic Ride Course, please view the available classes on the home page and access the signup page from the link.
A few things that will be needed:
Motorcycle (must have your own motorcycle, no training motorcycles available)
-must pass the T-CLOCS inspection prior to range use
-full tank of gas
Helmet - DOT approved min
Eye Protection (even if your motorcycle has a windshield)
Full Finger Gloves
Long Sleeves
Long Pants
Over-the-Ankle Sturdy Footwear
Sunscreen / Weather Appropriate Gear
Willingness to Learn and have Fun
IAW AFI 91-207
4.4. Motorcycle, UTV, and ATV Operator Training.
4.4.1. Military personnel, who operate or intend to operate a motorcycle on a roadway, operators of government-owned motorcycles and AF civilian personnel whose position description requires operating a motorcycle, will comply with all motorcycle safety training requirements IAW DoDI 6055.04 and Table 4.1.
4.4.1.1. Military members intending to operate motorcycles on a roadway must possess a valid motorcycle license, endorsement or learners permit.
4.4.1.3. The operator must possess a valid motorcycle license, endorsement or learners permit to attend AF sponsored motorcycle training, to include travel to and from training location(s).
4.4.1.5. Motorcycle operator will be enrolled in MUSTT prior to attending training
Motorcycles that you ride to the course must have current registration and insurance.
Members using their own motorcycles; Your motorcycle or the motorcycle you are using must pass a T-Clocs inspection. The motorcycle will be inspected by your instructors. Motorcycles that are questionable or do not pass inspection will be dismissed from the course. You must show up with enough gas in your fuel tank to complete the course. Individuals that run out of gas or need to go for fuel will be dismissed. Individuals who ride to the course must have a learners permit, or commanders written approval or trailer your bike to the course. A licensed & trained friend can drop it off also.
Questions can be asked about the course by contacting the 377th Safety Office at 505-853-7701 or email 377AFB.SEG@kirtland.af.mil.
Hope to see you out there!