Minnesota Department of Public Safety Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center

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1. Albert Lea Riverland Community College 507-433-0612 or 800-247-5039 ext. 0612

2. Alexandria Community and Technical College 888-234-1313

3. Anoka Technical College 763-433-1200

4. Bemidji Northland Community and Technical College 800-959-6282 218-683-8649

5. Brainerd Central Lakes College 218-855-8118

6. Brooklyn Park Hennepin Technical College 763-488-2721

7. Detroit Lakes Minnesota State Community and Technical College 218-846-3733

8. Duluth Lake Superior College 800-432-2884 ext. 5924 or 218-733-5924

9. Eden Prairie Hennepin Technical College 952-995-1330

10. Grand Rapids Itasca Community College 218-262-7270

11. Hutchinson Ridgewater College 800-722-1151 ext. 8542

12. Mankato South Central College 507-389-7203

13. Marshall Minnesota West Community and Technical College 507-537-7530

14. Moorhead Minnesota State Community and Technical College 218-846-3733

15. Pine City Pine Technical and Community College 320-629-5184

16. Red Wing Minnesota State College Southeast 507-453-2740

17. Rochester Community and Technical College 507-280-3157

MMSC RIDER TRAINING SCHOOLS

18. Roseau Northland Community and Technical College 800-959-6282 218-683-8649

19. Rosemount Dakota County Technical College 651-423-8027

20. St. Cloud Technical and Community College 320-308-5322 or 320-308-0015

21. Saint Paul College 651-846-1800

Courses run April – October. Visit motorcyclesafety.org for a complete list of MMSC courses and to register online.

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22. Thief River Falls Northland Community and Technical College 800-959-6282 218-683-8649

23. White Bear Lake Century College 651-779-3341

24. Willmar Ridgewater College 800-722-1151 ext. 8542

25. Winona Minnesota State College Southeast 507-453-2740

DirtBike Tech763-757-3478 dirtbiketech.com

Road Closed Promotions and Hedonistic Enthusiasm763-238-2525 roadclosedracing.com

Zalusky Advanced Riding School612-310-9833 ridezars.com

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RIDERTRAINING COURSES

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BASIC RIDER COURSE $195Learn how to ride, and earn your motorcycle license endorsement in this 14.5-hour course featuring 10 hours of on cycle training and 4.5 hours of class-room training. Supportive and friendly instructors will teach you how to operate a motorcycle and the basic skills you need to safely ride on the street. Training motorcycles are provided for riders of all sizes. If you’re an automatic scooter rider you can bring your own scooter with proof of insurance if it’s 500cc or less, 400 pounds or less, in good working order and registered as a motorcycle. Students are required to complete the MSF eCourse online within 30 days prior to the class start date. Students can take the eCourse for free and will receive instructions from the training site where they are registered.

STATE SKILL TEST WAIVERl Riders 18 or older can have the state skill test

for their motorcycle endorsement waived upon successful completion of the Basic Rider Course (BRC). Possession of a Minne sota motorcycle instruction permit is required when taking the course to receive a motor cycle endorsement. Successful completion means completing the MSF eCourse, attending the entire course and passing the skills test.

l Riders under 18 are required to take the BRC before obtaining a motorcycle permit.

l Riders who have failed a state and/or MMSC skill test twice are not eligible for the State Skill Test Waiver.

INTERMEDIATE RIDER COURSE $55If you are comfortable on your own motorcycle or scooter, the 5-hour Intermediate Rider Course will build upon your existing skills and knowledge. Newer motorcyclists, returning riders and experienced motor cyclists can all benefit from this course. The Inter mediate Rider Course covers control, finesse, counter steering, cornering, swerving and braking. Make the Intermediate Rider Course an annual tune up for your riding skills. Groups or clubs may purchase an entire Intermediate Rider Course for only $300. Passengers may participate for free.

MN ADVANCED RIDER COURSE $75If you want razor-sharp, hazard-avoidance riding skills, try the 8-hour MN Advanced Rider Course where you’ll hone the skills you need to avoid the dangers of the road, such as other drivers, deer and debris.

Being able to complete a 28-foot U-turn on your motor-cycle is a requirement to take this course. Groups or clubs may purchase an entire Advanced Rider Course for only $500. This course is offered at the Brooklyn Park, Willmar and White Bear Lake training locations. Riders use their own motorcycles for this course, and motorcycles must be 400cc or larger. Passengers may participate for free.

MINNESOTA MOTORCYCLE SAFETY CENTER (MMSC) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

All instructors are Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF)-certified. Full riding gear is required to participate in all on-cycle training courses. That includes a DOT-approved helmet, eye protection, full-fingered gloves, jacket, long pants and over-the-ankle footwear.

INTRODUCTION TO MOTORCYCLING $55This 4-hour course is for true novices who want hands-on instruction with motorcycle controls before taking the Basic Rider Course. This course is offered at the Brainerd and White Bear Lake training sites.

BASIC MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE $65Learn how to perform basic motorcycle maintenance in this 4-hour, hands-on class, and do it yourself. This course is offered at the Rosemount training site.

MOTORCYCLE ROAD GUARD CERTIFICATE $30Earn your Motorcycle Road Guard certificate and learn to professionally control traffic for group rides. This course is available at regional training sites in Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Marshall, Rochester and Rosemount. Group training off-site is available for a $250 fee in addition to tuition. Road guard vests and signs are provided for class use.

MN EXPERT RIDER COURSE $75If you’ve taken the Advanced Rider Course, you’re ready to move up to the 8-hour MN Expert Rider Course where you’ll master those crucial skills needed to escape the perils of the road. Groups or clubs may purchase an entire Expert Rider Course for only $500. This course is offered at the Brooklyn Park, Willmar and White Bear Lake training locations. Riders use their own motorcycles for this course, and motorcycles must be 400cc or larger. Passengers may participate for free.

3-WHEEL RIDER COURSE $125Newer and experienced 3-wheel operators can all benefit from this 4-hour course. This course is offered at the White Bear Lake training site. Riders use their own sidecar rig or trike and should be familiar with motorcycle controls, shifting and stopping.