Basic Rider Course...
Who is the course designed for?
This motorcycle course is designed for the person who desires complete motorcycle training.

Avalon Motorsports Basic Rider Course is government approved. This, combined with our very low instructor-student ratio make us the prime source for effective motorcycle training.

With the AMS Basic Rider Course, we assume you have never thrown your leg over the seat of a motorcycle. We teach you absolutely everything you will need to know.

You will be amazed at how quickly you learn the required skills.

What is covered?
Our rider training consists of one evening of theory, and one day of On-Bike Training. We'll talk about what to wear, some street strategies, and watch some informative videos. We cover all the skills required to get you riding on the road, with another experienced rider. On the bike you'll learn all the basic motorcycle skills to get you riding, and building your own experience.

Theory Lesson
One evening before you get on the bikes, we'll have a classroom session, in preparation for the On-Bike lessons.

Pre-Ride
This is where we'll talk about the different types of motorcycle models. We'll discuss what to wear on motorcycles. Also covered will be how to check your bike before you ride to ensure it is in good condition.

Street Smarts
This will be a discussion session, with maximum student participation. We'll discuss defensive driving techniques, rules of the road, and the SEE routine.

Traction
We'll talk about what affects your traction on the road, and how to handle different situations.

Riding Scenarios
On the road, there will be some situations that may catch you off-guard; it's important to know how to handle them. Spills, bridges, rail-way crossings, tire blow-outs, and carrying passengers can be a challenge on a motorcycle. We'll also discuss the effects of drugs and alcohol on riding a motorcycle.

Practical (On-Bike) Lesson
Either on a Saturday or Sunday after the Theory Lessons, we'll have an entire day (twelve 12 hours) on the bike, with one student per bike, and the opportunity to try different motorcycles.

You may notice that every second topic is a 'Skills Session'. We teach a skills session (where new skills are demonstrated and learned) then there is an exercise where you apply these skills to riding situations. Lessons Covered on the bike will be:

Balance - Skills Session
We're starting off with the basics here. We'll be showing you basic control of the motorcycle - Front & rear brakes, balance techniques, and head checks. Don't get too worried here, the engine isn't even running.

Start Me Up
We'll teach you how to start the engine.

Slow Speed - Skills Session
This is the corner stone to riding a motorcycle. Anyone can learn to ride a bike fast, it takes real skill to maneuver a motorcycle at slow speeds. We'll show you how, and you'll get loads of practice throughout the entire day.

Slow Speed Obstacles
Slipping the clutch will be the order of the day here. We'll show you how to handle the bike in tight areas.

Higher Speed - Skills Session
You'll learn how to change gears, accelerate, decelerate, etc.

Basic Traffic Behavior
Observation of traffic behavior will be stressed during this exercise. This will generally be a more enjoyable lesson. You'll be cruising around, combining your throttle-clutch control, braking, rules of the road, signals, and shoulder checks.

Moving@Speed - Skills Session
Precision steering is key during this exercise.  We'll show you the best way to steer a bike at speed. Here's a thought provoking question - You're riding down a road at 80km/h, the road curves to the right, which way do you turn your handle bars? Are you sure?

Emergency Scenarios
Something always goes wrong - what do you do? We'll show you 'Emergency Braking', 'Emergency Swerves', and how to use them.

Time Required
The entire course is one evening (three 3 hours), and one full day (twelve 12 hours).

Other motorcycle schools have as many as 16 to 24 students on one course lasting two days. For the most part, you'll spend the majority of the time sitting on the bike waiting for a turn in an exercise. Think about it; if there are 24 students learning something, and you have a turn at an exercise, you would have to wait for 23 other students to have a try before you get another try.

Avalon Motorsports Inc. have smaller numbers; it's just easier that way. Given the small class size, if there are areas of difficulty, we have the flexibility to put in some extra effort into these subjects or with those students who require extra.