After the BRC (Basic Rider Course)

Published by: 2Wheeltips on 8th Dec 2009 | View all blogs by 2Wheeltips

So you took the BRC…you either passed it and got your motorcycle endorsement or you are licking your wounds because you failed the class. Now what? Well, if you passed, you may be thinking to yourself:

Am I really ready for public roads?
What do I do now to expand on what I learned in class?
How do I continue my path to becoming a really proficient motorcyclist?
Who is willing to ride with a newbie and help mentor me?

And, if you failed the class, you may be thinking:

What do I do NOW if I really want to get my license?
Who will help me get myself motivated and prepared to try again?

Thanks to 2wheeltips member, Thundurburd, we have added these topics to the site. Thundurburd pointed out to us how important it is to continue the learning process even after the BRC is over. Anyone who took the BRC without ever having sat on a motorcycle before knows that, even once you have successfully graduated from the class, you are far from experienced. You are a newbie, a novice with lots to learn. After all, you learned to ride on a protected range, and public roads have all kinds of realities that the range cannot simulate (inclines, tight curves, all kinds of road debris and impediments). Here, we offer videos, blogs and forums that will help you as you continue the learning process and make your way to becoming a proficient motorcyclist. And, if you failed to pass the BRC the first time around, we understand that, too. Not everyone passes the first time they take the class. Perhaps there are issues that you need to understand better in order to complete the class successfully.

Either way, watch our videos, read our blogs, send us your questions and link up with other bikers who can also help guide you on improving your ride!

Comments

7 Comments

by mrlmd 2 years ago

For those who get their motorcycle endorsement (BRC up there, MSF classes down here), it's not a bad idea later, taking an Advanced Rider course in addition. Most places that give the initial course also offer an advanced course, on your own bike, to become much more proficient, as well as safer, in riding.
by Thundurburd 2 years ago

I can hardly wait to see what's coming. I think this is a critically important topic for many new riders that have completed the BRC but don't have the experience to move on to the ERC or other advanced courses. The question becomes, what do I do now? While there's a lot of motorcycle advice on the internet it often in my opinion moves too quickly into advanced skills when the riders might just need practice with a little guidance. When ready they can move into the more formal training.
by mrlmd 2 years ago

As I understand it, the ERC classes are meant to be taken sometime later, after getting some practice and experience riding, not immediately after the basic course. Maybe like 6 months to a year later.
by Tony B 2 years ago

To be honest, I think the ERC should be taken 18 months and 1500 - 2000 miles later.
And by 1500 miles, I don't mean straight highway driving or riding down to the local bar. Those miles should include hills, curves, highway, residential, windy days, rough surfaces and more. Also over those 18 months, the rider should have spent some time practicing the basics.

I think that will give you enough time and miles on the bike to get comfortable and actually get something out of the ERC. Just my 2 pesos.
by Cuchulainn 2 years ago

I hope it OK to dredge up an older topic, but I see a lot of mention of the Advanced Rider Course and Experienced Rider Courses. What i don't see is mention of the Additional Rider Course.

The description given for the Additional Rider Course is "If you have completed the Basic Rider Course (BRC) -- passed or failed -- and would like more training, you may be eligible for our (approximately) 6 hour Additional Riding Class."

This course is taught with class provided motorcycles and apparently designed for people who wish to build additional confidence and brush up on what they learned in the BRC.

My wife and I took our class at the end of August, and we purchased bikes in September and November respectively. Riding time has been limited during the colder months. We both plan to take the Additional Rider Course come spring for a 6 hour refresher. Cost is $120.

Long story short... is the Additional Rider Course not something offered outside of Colorado? Or just a handful of states? Has anyone taken this? Is it worthwhile if you have already passed MSF and are looking for a Spring refresh?
by 2Wheeltips 2 years ago

Are you talking about the BRC-A? I've never heard of the ARC.
by 2Wheeltips 1 year ago

Some of you may be thinking, "where the hell are the videos!"
They are coming. So much has been going on around here that we hardly have time to think.

Filming will begin in the next few days and we start posting the new ones soon.