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Course Description
Course description is a fun hands-on, 5-6 hour training session available to anyone six years of age or above. You will learn in a safe, fun and
controlled environment with no pressure at all. You will practice the basics to gain confidence, and then progress to more challenging situations. Bring your
friends and family for a great time. No doubt, you will make even more friends at the riding range. No experience necessary.
Cost:
| Register 1 rider | $249pp |
| Register 2 riders | $199pp |
| Register 3 riders | $189pp |
| Register 4 riders | $179pp |
| Register 5 riders | $169pp |
| Register 6 riders | $159pp |
| Register 7 riders | $149pp |
| Register 8 riders | $139pp |
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Plympton Schedule •
The Berkshires Schedule •
New Hampshire Schedule
(Click on location to view course schedules)
Family and Private Group Course*:
In a Family or a Private Group Course the ages can be mixed. For example, Dad (43), Mom (42), Daughter (14) and Son (6) can take the course together.
The youngest person in the group determines the course size.
Your whole family or group (any mix of adult and youth) can take the course together and make it a private session. Must be minimum of 4 people. Please call us for pricing at 508-247-9593.
Family and private group courses are available at all locations. Please call 508-247-9593 to schedule.
*Courses can be scheduled to best accommodate your preferred date.
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| Dirt Bike Closed Range Exercises (CRE) Curriculum - Level 1 |
| Lesson | Objectives |
| 1 |
Class
Welcome/Introduction |
- Introduction of coaches and other students
- Importance of personal protective gear
- Proper motorcycle setup
- Pre-ride inspection
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| 2 |
Range Signals, Rules
and Warm-up
Exercises |
- Know the range signals
- Rules of riding on the range
- Warm up and stretching
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| 3 |
Controls |
- Proper use of protective gear
- Correct mounting and dismounting procedure
- Correct posture
- Proper operation of controls
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| 4 |
Engine Start/Stop |
- Use of FINE-C procedure to start the engine
- Proper shutdown procedure
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| 5 |
Moving the
Motorcycle |
- Accurate clutch/throttle usage
- Control of the motorcycle
- Smooth motion while starting and stopping
- Head and eyes up, looking ahead
- Knees in against tank
- Smooth brake application
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| 6 |
Starting/Stopping
Drill |
- Smooth, controlled starts, using friction zone
- Controlled, accurate stops, using both brakes
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| 7 |
Riding Posture |
- Proper foot placement
- Correct standing posture
- Eyes and head up
- Smooth clutch and throttle control
- Maintain control of motorcycle
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| 8 |
Shifting |
- Use proper procedures and techniques when shifting
- Coordinate clutch and throttle control
- Match engine speed with motorcycle speed
- Ease clutch out smoothly for downshifting
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| 9 |
Lower Body Control |
- Correct riding posture
- Steady, smooth throttle
- Look ahead
- Initiate turn using lower body
- Maintain adequate following distance
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| 10 |
Turning |
- Correct riding posture
- Slow prior to turning
- Look through the turn
- Lean motorcycle into turn
- Maintain adequate following distance
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| 11 |
Riding Management
Discussion Lesson -
No Riding |
- State causes of motorcycle mishaps
- Name a strategy to help manage risk
- Identify terrain variables that influence decisions
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| 12 |
Turning and Gap Selection |
- Correct riding posture
- Look through turns
- Proper weight shift
- Smooth throttle control
- Smooth shifts
- Maintain safe following distance
- Use SEE strategy to reduce risks
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| 13 |
Counterbalancing |
- Proper standing rider posture
- Look ahead
- Lean motorcycle in the direction of turn
- Weight outside footpeg
- Upper body positioned on outside of turn
- Use clutch/throttle to maintain directional control
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| 14 |
Riding over Obstacles |
- Approach obstacle close to 90 degrees
- Slow before obstacle
- Stand on footpegs with knees and elbows bent
- Unweight the front end as front wheel reaches obstacle
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| 15 |
Riding Responsibly
Discussion Lesson -
No Riding |
- Name positive and responsible riding behaviors
- Name laws that apply in your area
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| 16 |
Post-Ride
Check/Dismissal |
- Understanding steps to be covered in post-ride check
- Class dismissal
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The exercises below are optional for the Level 1 Course and are performed
based on the progression and ability of the students and class as a whole.
A student can register for the Level 2 course on a future date for a discounted fee.
Dirt Bike Closed Range Exercises (CRE) Curriculum - Level 2
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| Lesson | Objectives |
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K-Turn |
- Perform K-Turn when you have lost momentum going up a hill
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| 2.2 |
U-Turns |
- Ride up, turn around and ride down a hill
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| 2.3 |
Traversing Hills |
- Use the correct technique to ride across a hill
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Plympton Monthly Schedules:
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Sign up now for Fall courses held in Plympton.
The Berkshires Monthly Schedules:
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