Bill RobertsNovice Skills Course
3 day course
Depending on Covid restrictions at the time, as set out by the PHO, we offer two forms of Novice motorcycle training. If Covid restrictions are in place, we will be holding three evening sessions (Tuesday to Thursday) consisting of 2-2.5 hours each night. If restrictions are lifted, we will be proceeding with the full day 22-24 hours worth of training.
1st Choice Motorcycle School Novice Skills Course Description:
Course #1:
Tuesdays to Thursdays, 6-830pm
Control environment, asphalt training
What the rider can expect:
Professional instruction on motorcycle operation and handling by certified ICBC motorcycle instructor(s).We talk about various topics throughout the evenings that include but not limited to:
Pre-tripping your MC, you and your motorcycle, rules of the road, The SEE-THINK-DO principle, sharing the road, and adverse road condition, strategies and emergency situations.
The student is given the opportunity to learn and build key fundamental riding skills in a closed environment. This course is designed to take even the most inexperienced of riders and have them safely and confidently operating a motorcycle after just a few hours.
Our courses use a “building block” approach to learning where we take skills such as Friction Zone application, buddy push exercises, moving off from a stop or shifting gears, u-turns, slalom, emergency braking, intersection navigation and we break them down into several smaller exercises. Each exercise is talked about and then demonstrated by our certified ICBC instruct(s) before the student gets the opportunity to practice. Students then practice each component, all the while receiving constant supervision and feedback.
We then offer a 5 hour urban and rural training session ($50/student, coaches are free) , going over important aspects of riding every other Sunday of the month. Coach riders are encouraged to attend this training to assist them in helping and mentoring their riding companions.
Course #2
Friday to Sunday
The Novice Skills Course has 8 hours of theory in a classroom environment and 16 hours practice session in a controlled environment. During this session, students will participate in discussions and exercises that cover many aspects of operating and riding a motorcycle in today’s environment.
A combination of handouts, presentations and group discussion help to complement the lessons being taught. Some of the topics covered in the Novice theory sessions include:
The rider. What to expect.
You and Your motorcycle.
Knowing your motorcycle and maintenance.
Rules of the Road.
The SEE, THINK, DO principle.
Sharing the Road.
Adverse road conditions and emergency situations.
On day two of our Novice Skills Course the beginner student is given the opportunity to learn and build key fundamental riding skills in a closed environment. This course is designed to take even the most inexperienced of rider and have them safely and confidently operating a motorcycle after just a few hours. Our courses uses a ‘building block’ approach to learning where we take skills such as moving off from a stop or shifting gears, and we break them down into several, smaller exercises. Each exercise is talked about and then demonstrated by our certified ICBC instructor(s) before the student gets the opportunity to practices. Students then practice each component, all while receiving constant supervision and feedback from their instructors.
1st Choice Motorcycle School Students:
Students will directly apply knowledge learned from classroom theory sessions during their practical training sessions (riding). Each student will use a motorcycle supplied by 1st CHOICE MOTORCYCLE SCHOOL or use their own insured motorcycle in order to practice and become proficient in both slow and high speed control maneuvers.
1st Choice Motorcycle School Instructors:
Our ICBC licensed instructor(s) are on hand to instruct, coach and assist each student through all the required course exercises. Some of these exercises include:
Basic balance and braking.
Slow speed control techniques (u-turns, slaloms, figure 8, off set cone weave).