Experienced Rider Courses 2013

The ERC is intended for those who have motorcycle riding experience of at least one year or 1,000 miles. This course is primarily designed to increase your present skill level and develop a greater awareness of perceptual skills. Specially trained instructors will lead you through 8 hours of discussion and on-cycle instruction.

The physical and psychological aspects of rider conditioning are considered, as well as special concerns such as emergencies, adverse conditions, and accident avoidance. Examples of specific course content include: higher speed steering, cornering, counterweighting, traction awareness, and braking. Other course time is devoted to motorcycle dynamics, wind effects, wobble, tire characteristics, and load distribution.

New for 2013: ERC students will be able to bring a passenger to participate in the on-cycle instruction. Passengers are not required to pre-register, but must meet the BRC eligibility and clothing requirements.

There is no charge for the ERC other than a $20 refundable deposit to secure your position in the course.

Requirements for Participation:

• You must be an Illinois resident at least 16 years of age
• You must provide your own motorcycle, DOT approved helmet, eye protection, over-the-ankle footwear, long pants, long-sleeved jacket or shirt, full-fingered gloves.
• All motorcycles and scootersmust pass the student's pre-ride inspection and the instructors safety inspection.
• You must own or have the owner's written permission to ride a properly licensed motorcycle or scooter
• Bring to class a valid motorcycle drivers license for the size of motorcycle or scooter you will be riding
• Bring to class proof of insurance for the motorcycle or scooter you will be riding

Upon completion of the course, you will be mailed a course completion card which may entitle you to a 5%-15% discount on motorcycle insurance through select companies

Registration:

• Review the schedule of courses below then complete the registration form and send in with your $20 deposit.

Course times:

• The Experienced Rider Course(ERC) will meet on Saturday or Sunday, one day, from 9:00AM to 5:30PM.

Registration Deposit Refund Policy:

• Your refundable $20 registration deposit reserves your place in class. However you must attend the first class session on time to claim your reserved place. We recommend that all students arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Students not in attendance at the scheduled start time will forfeit their seat and deposit. Standby students will be assigned to unclaimed reserve seats promptly at the posted start time. Deposit refunds will be issued to the students completing the course.

Coles County Airport ERC (Mattoon)

Jacksonville High School ERC

Southern Illinois University Carbondale ERC

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ERC