Advanced RiderCourse: Additional Information

The Advanced RiderCourse is a one-day course that complements your basic riding skills and supports personal risk assessment. It includes a fast-paced classroom segment with several fun, interactive activities designed to improve perception and hazard awareness. Range exercises enhance both basic operating skills and crash-avoidance skills. Improving your braking and cornering finesse is emphasized. The course is beneficial for riders on any type of street motorcycle.

Prerequisites

• Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license and a valid NYS motorcycle license
• Must own a street-legal, registered, and insured motorcycle or scooter

Meet the coach in Parking Lot F. If you enter on North Road, it is the first parking lot on your left. Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of your class.

What to Bring

• Copy of valid driver’s license with motorcycle endorsement, or valid motorcycle license
• Proof of current insurance, state inspection, and registration. Please verify expiration dates before you come. Bring your street-legal, registered, and insured motorcycle or scooter with current inspection.
• Motorcycles will be checked over by instructors to verify safety. Good tires are of utmost importance. The instructor has the right to refuse to allow you to ride a motorcycle deemed unsafe. No refund will be given.
• Please review, print, and sign the following documents and bring them with you to class:
  • Motorcycle Safety Course waiver and indemnification form (PDF)
  • Completed student information form (PDF)
  Blank forms will be available in class if you do not have access to a printer.

Students under 18: The waiver must be signed by a parent/guardian in front of a RiderCoach, or must be signed by a parent/guardian and notarized prior to the start of the course. Failure to adhere to this requirement will result in the student not being permitted to ride. No refund will be given.

Required Riding Gear

• DOT-approved helmet — full-face recommended (loaner helmets available)
• Eye protection
• Full-fingered gloves
• Over-the-ankle boots (no sneakers; no heels more than 1")
• Long-sleeve jacket or denim shirt and sturdy long pants (jeans with no holes; no leggings)
• Wear layers and bring rain gear. We ride rain or shine, hot or cold. Light colors are better.
• Motorcycle riding jacket and motorcycle riding pants are strongly encouraged.

Water and Snacks

• Bring 8 oz. of water for each hour of class, and snacks. Small coolers work well.
• This is a physically active day. You will need to replenish fluids and energy.
• A wet rag to cool your face and neck is a good idea.
• Lunch break: Food is nearby, or bring your own lunch.

Attendance and Timing

YOU MUST BE ON TIME: Class will begin PROMPTLY at the start time. Students must be checked in, appropriately attired, and ready to go by the start time. It is highly recommended that students arrive 15–30 minutes early.

Contact

Any questions? Contact Capital Area Rider Training LLC Site Administrator Maggie McNally at (518) 857‑2099 or info@518rider.com.

Revised February 2026