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Begin2ride Course

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If you have never been on a motorcycle before, where should you begin? The Begin2ride Course is for first time riders. We ride in the very first session! This program is specifically designed and spectacularly successful in lowering the risks and increasing the enjoyment for beginner riders.

The Begin2ride Course:
If you have never been on a motorcycle before, this is the place to start!

Our graduates qualify for motorcycle insurance discounts!
No license necessary to ride in the Begin2ride Course. Must be at least 15 years old.
The training motorcycles are late model, light weight with low seats.
We provide the helmets, expert instructors and an enjoyable learning environment for beginners.
Our three hour riding sessions provide "hands-on" training for brand new riders.
Our program is specifically designed to have less risk than other programs.
We have been teaching people to ride motorcycles at our Kearny Mesa facility for over 25 years.
Complete satisfaction is guaranteed or your tuition will be returned!

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We do not promote motorcycling; we promote making informed choices! In the Begin2ride Course you will learn basic motorcycle operation and practice confidently controling your speed and direction! Also you will learn risk management techniques so you can make informed choices about your journey as a motorcyclist. Beginners who get properly introduced to the physical elements of riding tend to feel less scared because they have purposefully eliminated unnecessary risks before their first street ride. A prerequisite for our Begin2ride Course is that you can balance and ride a bicycle (with pedals).

Begin2ride is designed for first time riders! You will use appropriately sized 125cc motorcycles, and unlike other programs, experienced riders are not allowed to mix with our new riders. Everyone in our classes will be at your level! This greatly reduces risk as well as anxiety for our new riders.

The Begin2ride Course consists of three 3-hour riding sessions for beginners using 125cc motorcycles. Each session develops particular motorcycle operation knowledge. You will learn and practice risk management techniques in each session. Our motto is, "Be informed before you ride." By becoming familiar with and understanding basic motorcycling operation in the Begin2ride Course, you will be prepared to make informed choices when shopping for your first motorcycle.

We recommend you attend the first session, "Basic Motorcycling Skills" even before you prepare for your written test (learners permit) at the DMV. We have found that people who have some familiarity and practice with the physical skills of motorcycling achieve better understanding when reading the DMV motorcycling handbook. We will give you the DMV Motorcycle handbook at the end of the first session.

Ready to Ride.

Never ridden, check out Begin2ride Course
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The Begin2ride Course consists of 3 riding sessions (B1, B2, and B3) using the 125cc (beginner) motorcycles:

Session 1: Basic Motorcycling Skills This session establishes the foundation of motorcycle operation, on which all other knowledge and skills are built. We practice smooth take-offs, proper riding posture, and using the brakes for effective stopping. We also study and practice using the shifter. We will teach you a system for risk management that can save your life and increase the fun. Managing risk is crucial for your long term enjoyment of motorcycles. Our only assumption is that you can already balance and pedal a bicycle.

We recommend you complete Session 1 before you take your written test at the DMV. You gain riding experience in this session, which helps you better understand and be more successful with the written test questions.
Session 2: Stability and Leaning Skills We continue to practice the foundation operational knowledge that is so important to controlling the motorcycle. We then add the skills of maintaining stability through smooth throttle control. Using the skill of maintaining stablility we then practice the exciting exercise of surmounting obstacles.

You will also have fun practicing techniques to confidently lean the motorcycle to control direction. Mastery of controlling direction and smooth speed adjustments for stability are primary objectives. Riding the weave exercise is a blast! In this session you will learn and practice all the techiques to control speed and direction. Every advanced manuever is a combination of the techniques practiced in this session.
Session 3: Combination Skills In this session, we start combining the basic operational knowledge into a complete set of skills to control motorcycle speed and direction. Combination Skills are the include the techniques and knowledge you need to ride any motorcycle with confidence and control. We strongly recommend completing "Combination Skills" before you have your first motorcycle ride on the street. You should be confident with your "Combination Skills" before your first ride on the street and in traffic!

Satisfaction guaranteed, if we feel you have difficulty in a session we allow you to repeat it at no additional charge.

What is motorcycle safety? Find out in your very first riding session!
Motorcycle Training San Diego! BeginToRide.com
An enjoyable "begin to ride" motorcycle course!

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