What you need for the first day of the range exercises –
- Get a good night’s sleep.
- Know the range location (Stubbs HD or San Jacinto HD)
- Be on time (or early)
- Come Prepared and dressed appropriately with:
- Long sleeve shirt or jacket
- Full-fingered gloves
- Sunglasses – Prescription glasses – Safety glasses
- Long pants (Blue jean – no holes – rips – tears
- Over-the-ankle boots/shoes (prefer motorcycle riding leather boot)
- Rain gear or extra clothing (in case of rain)
- Drinking water and snacks (Gatorade, liquid IV, Pedialyte)
Check with your training site to verify what you need. A riding helmet is supplied along with a
training motorcycle.
Range Safety Rules
- Do not practice without Rider Coach permission.
- Always wear all your protective gear when seated on the motorcycle, even when the engine is off.
- Know the location of the engine cut-off switch and how to use it.
- Keep the clutch lever covered during early skill development (especially the first few exercises). This is because a quick squeeze of the clutch lever will remove engine power from the rear wheel. Always be prepared to reach and squeeze it.
- If you start to accelerate out of control, squeeze in the clutch lever and apply the brakes.
- Be ready to roll off the throttle to use the front brake lever. Keep your fingers around the throttle with your wrist flat to help with handlebar and throttle control.
- Keep a time-and-space margin of safety; check front, sides and rear before moving out.
- Yield to other riders as necessary.
- Use courtesy and cooperation when sharing the range.
- Do not pass other riders unless directed to do so.
- If you have a problem, move out of the path of travel if you can, and stop. A Rider Coach will assist you.
- Stop smoothly in position if you see or hear a group stop signal.
- If you get behind in an exercise, do not rush to catch up. Take your time.
- If you have tip-over, do not pick up the motorcycle. Be sure the engine is off. A Rider Coach will help.
- If you do not understand an exercise or become too uncomfortable to ride it safely, let a Rider Coach know