Learning To Ride, Resources for the New Rider

These resources are meant to be a helpful gathering of information. Keep in mind that riding a motorcycle is not for everyone, and ultimately, participating in this activitiy is YOUR CHOICE. You are responsible for your own actions. As everyone is already telling you, riding a motorcycle IS dangerous, but nowadays, so is going to the mall. If you are looking for information on how to be as safe as possible as you learn, it sounds like you're on the right track. This section will not make you a good/better rider; you have to do that. But, having so much information gathered in one place will likely save you hours of time searching on your own.

That said, CruiserTales.com cannot and will not be held responsible for anything that may happen while taking a class, while on the road, in your backyard, by staring at your monitor too long, etc., etc. All of the links here are public information and you would have found it eventually anyway. So enjoy the ride, and be safe!

Motorcycle Safety Class Offerings Listed By State
While this is a fairly comprehensive list, there may be omissions and overlaps. Click on your state to jump to it.
For the list, click here.

Motorcycle Safety
All about motorcycle safety.
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Basic Rider Course Experiences
Rider accounts of their student experiences in the safety class.
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Motorcycle Tutorials
Tutorials about riding and other motorcycle related matters.
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Video
Check out these videos. All the bikes don't have loud pipes, but they still sound good.
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A Motorcyclist's Glossary
To some, motorcyclists sound like they are speaking a second language. Fact is, it's just the names and terms that have evolved over the years to describe the sport of motorcycling. From the AMA.
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Five Things Every New Rider Needs To Know
…You face a bewildering variety of choices. You need advice, but you find that even the best-intentioned advice from experienced riders is sometimes contradictory. From the AMA.
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A Beginner's Guide to Motorcycling
Helpful information for those new to motorcycling, from Total Motorcycle Website.com. Also check the link to the First Ride Stories.
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