Students without proper riding gear are not permitted to ride and fail the course.
A well-fitting full or 3/4 helmet is required when riding in class. For the safety of all students, you cannot share helmets with another rider; you must bring your own helmet. Your helmet must be a full-face or 3/4-face helmet that is DOT-approved. No half helmets are allowed. Learn more about helmet safety from the Motorcycle Industry Council.
Eye protection must be in place while on the motorcycle. Eye protection on the range includes goggles, clear or prescription glasses, sunglasses or a face shield mounted on a helmet. Clear eye protection is required when it gets dark.
Gloves must be worn while on the motorcycle. Any good strong glove will do as long as they fit. The gloves must be full-fingered with no holes in the fingers. No fingerless gloves are allowed.
A strong sturdy long sleeve shirt, sweatshirt or jacket must be worn while on the motorcycle. Wear a heavy shirt, sweatshirt or jacket. No short-sleeved shirts are allowed. Dress for the weather. We ride even if it gets cold. Dressing in layers is a good option.
Long pants must be worn while on the motorcycle. Sturdy pants like blue jeans, motorcycle pants or chaps are acceptable. No shorts are allowed.
Over-the-ankle foot protection must be worn while on the motorcycle.You must have good foot protection to protect your feet and ankles. Foot protection must cover the ankle bone.
We ride in the rain. To keep dry and warm, you need rain protection. It can be a one-piece rain suit or a rain jacket and pants. No ponchos are allowed.