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Class D​​etails​​​

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Cost of the ​class​​

Student tuition(s) are no more than $150.00 per class but may be less depending on the type of class and location. Please note, some locations charge a credit card processing fee when signing up, which will increase the final amount paid for the course. Your spot in the class is not confirmed until payment is made. Classes fill up quickly at the start of riding season, so be sure to complete the registration fully.

Student tuition is FREE for those under the age of 18. You may be asked to pay the tuition up front to reserve your place in the class. A refund will be issued upon completion of the class.

​What To ​​​Br​ing


Motorcycles are provided for use in all BRC and some 3WBRC classes. Please check with your 3WBRC provider for details about your selected class.

Students taking the BRC2, ARC and some 3WBRC classes must bring:

  • Motorcycle
  • License / permit
  • Registration
  • Proof of insurance

Motorcycles brought for classes MUST be road legal with the following features at minimum:

  • Headlight
  • Taillight
  • Front and rear turn signals
  • Horn
  • Left side mirror

You should arrive at all classes with the following items:

  • 3/4 or full-face DOT-approved helmet (loaners may be available, please check with your selected provider)
  • Protective eyewear
  • Jacket or long-sleeved shirt
  • Long pants with no holes, rips, or tears
  • Sturdy over-the-ankle footwear (must cover the ankle bone)
  • Full-fingered gloves
  • Rain gear - (optional, see local weather forecast)
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn

​​What To Know​​

WARNING: ALL tuition is NON-REFUNDABLE for those age 18 and over
If a class is cancelled due to weather or a student has an emergency, all efforts will be made to reschedule the student for a later class.

Minors will need a parent or guardian present the first day of class to sign the waiver  allowing them to take the class.

Minors are REQUIRED to have at minimum, their intermediate driver's license.​

Training Locations Find My Location

Contact:Bill or Dinah Meister

Phone:(859) 485-2925

Address:142 Mullen Drive, Walton, KY 41094

Email:billm@bdmtc.com
dinah@bdmtc.com

Website:www.bdmtc.com/

Courses

  • Basic Rider Course (BRC)
  • Basic Rider Course 2 (BRC2)
  • MSF Advanced Rider Course (ARC)
  • Total Control Advanced Rider Clinic (TCARC)
  • 3-Wheel Basic Rider Course (3WBRC) | Can-Am Spyder / Ryker available for use

Contact:Carol Olson-Smith

Phone:(502) 631-0517

Address:2755 Terra Crossing Blvd., Louisville, KY 40245

Email:learntoride@bluegrasshd.com

Website:bluegrassharleydavidson.com/learn-to-ride

Courses

  • Basic Rider Course (BRC)
  • Basic Rider Course 2 (BRC2)
  • MSF Advanced Rider Course (ARC)
  • 3-Wheel Basic Rider Course (3WBRC) | Bring your own Trike​

Contact:Jim Whitehair

Phone:(270) 443-5636

Address:3005 Old Husbands Rd, Paducah, KY 42003

Email:jwhitehair@towersbourbonbarrelhd.com

Website:towersbourbonbarrelhd.com/riding-academy

Courses

  • Basic Rider Course (BRC)
  • Basic Rider Course 2 (BRC2)
  • 3-Wheel Basic Rider Course (3WBRC) | Bring your own Trike​

Contact:Travis Cochran

Phone:(502) 631-9107

Address:3944 Cane Run Rd., Louisville, KY 40211

Email:kentuckianamotorsportsllc@gmail.com

Website:www.kentuckianamotorsportsllc.com/home

Courses

  • Basic Rider Course (BRC)

Contact:Jim Rachlin

Phone:270-706-8700

Address:610 College Street Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Email:jrachlin0001@kctcs.edu

Website:elizabethtown.kctcs.edu/workforce-solutions/community-education.aspx

Courses

  • Basic Rider Course (BRC)
  • Basic Rider Course 2 (BRC2)

Contact:Herb Pelham

Phone:(270) 846-4488

Address:251 Cumberland Trace Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42103

Email:ridingacademy@harley-davidsonbowlinggreen.com

Website:harley-davidsonbowlinggreen.com/newridercourse

Courses

  • Basic Rider Course (BRC)
  • Basic Rider Course 2 (BRC2)
  • 3-Wheel Basic Rider Course (3WBRC) | Bring your own Trike​

Contact:Lila Payne

Phone:(502) 456-5266 or (502) 451-7230

Address:4809 Poplar Level Rd., Louisville, KY 40213

Email:kdsre@aol.com

Website:kydrivingschool.com/riding-lessons/

Courses

  • Basic Rider Course (BRC)

Contact:Theresa McFadden

Phone:(859) 253-2461

Address:2073 Bryant Road, Lexington, KY 40509

Email:ridingacademy@manowarhd.com

Website:manowarhd.com/riding-academy

Courses

  • Basic Rider Course (BRC)
  • Basic Rider Course 2 (BRC2)
  • 3-Wheel Basic Rider Course (3WBRC) | Bring your own Trike​
  • MSF Advanced Rider Course (ARC)

Contact:Tim Cody

Phone:(606) 233-0080

Address:12300 Midland Trail Rd, Ashland, KY 41102

Email:kcrtc@live.com

Website:www.sync-training.org/

Courses

  • Basic Rider Course (BRC)
  • Basic Rider Course 2 (BRC2)

Contact:Tim Cody

Phone:(606) 233-0080

Address:750 Sutton Memorial Drive, Leburn, KY 41831

Email:kcrtc@live.com

Website:www.sync-training.org/

Courses

  • Basic Rider Course (BRC)
  • Basic Rider Course 2 (BRC2)
  • MSF Advanced Rider Course (ARC)
  • Dirt Bike School
  • ATV / UTV Training
  • 3-Wheel Basic Rider Course (3WBRC) | Bring your own Trike​

Contact:Daryl Kanatzar

Phone:(606) 862-5656

Address:575 E. Hal Rogers Parkway, London, KY 40741

Email:dkanatzar@wildcatharley.com

Website:www.wildcatharley.com/learn-to-ride-a-motorcycle--Learn-To-Ride

Courses

  • Basic Rider Course (BRC)
  • Basic Rider Course 2 (BRC2)
  • 3-Wheel Basic Rider Course (3WBRC) | Bring your own Trike​

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