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I READ THE REVIEWS AFTER I PAID. This is going to be long because these are somethings I was questioning or could be helpful to others. etc. Friday was just in class, some knowledge was given out from the written test(things you see on the online course) They split you into two groups A (which is morning (745-12:30?ish) and B afternoon (1245-5?). Saturday morning they took attendance and split us (group A) up into 3 groups of 12. There is 8 exercises on Saturday. Sunday you go back to the group of 12 you were in and do another 8 exercises. And then some practice of overall skill. And then your test.

I’m going to start off by saying, I am the most anxious person ever when it comes to being watched doing things. There was moments I had to force myself out of my head. I struggled during some exercises as I’m entirely new to the riding world. But I did a great job calming my nerves and ended up being able to do the exercises. My biggest tip is control your mind. Trust what the coaches say because they are helpful. And if you mess up brush it off.

Now the coach called Hayden, he wasn’t part of my 2 main coaches that I had but he came by a few times to help the coaches I was with. I had read the review about him so I was observing him as I’m a people watcher and was curious if the review was correct. From my personal experience, I was near about three times when he was correcting a student and he was being informative to them and not rude. Hayden had corrected me twice in the same breaking exercise , and I stalled like 3 times infront of him because of nerves and every time he was helpful and kind with his words/tone.

My coaches were not rude but I can see how their wording can come off rude to people who aren’t use to being told things “straight up”. They are there to correct you and help you learn how to ride safely. They never made me feel belittled they would just correct me if I was doing something wrong or if I missed doing something.

The written test was pretty easy after I calmed my nerves for test taking. Again it’s all in your head. I got one wrong.

I personally think the 50$ was worth it, overall it was a good experience. And even if you mess up it’s okay. I went home saturday UPSET and discouraged because on one of the last exercises (hard breaking) i squeezed the front break lever too hard and fast, front wheel locked and i flipped forward and the bike fell on me. I didn’t get injured other than some scrapes on my knees but Ollie (i believe was one of my coaches name) made sure I was okay and when we went back into the building to take the written test. he checked my written test once finished he asked if i was still okay which was nice of him to reask. He then mentioned a few things he noticed I was doing during the exercises which helped tremendously on Sunday. Sunday I felt more confident during the exercises other than one. Which was another breaking but I managed to learn to use the breaks smoothly, the test at the end was fairly easy. Just feel confident , stay out your head. Take deep breathes a few people before it’s your turn. and remember all the tips the coaches gave you and apply them to your new skills. If I could do it...

I enrolled in the Basic Rider Level 2 class before reading all of the reviews, so I went in wondering what I'd be in for. My instructors were Brett and Chris, a couple of older guys who had a ton of miles on the clock. I found both of these guys to be very helpful, kind, and considerate with their feedback. They really helped me focus on what I was doing, but were forgiving as I improved slowly (never been a street rider). For $50, the class was absolutely worth it, and I'd recommend it to others.

I also watched the Basic Rider Level 1 course from a distance as the instructors, outnumbered by a factor of 3-4 at least, ran drills and occasionally threw cones around angrily, and was glad to learn that I had definitely chosen the right class. Here's my advice regarding the other reviews: First, fool around with your bike in a parking lot or dirt bike in the woods 5-6 times, then take the Level 2 course. Second, do not think that you're going to get away with anything safety-related. If you have a half-face helmet, get a real helmet. If you have any helmet that you pulled all of the foam out of, they will send you home. Same goes for any other safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, pants, real boots, etc.) - you're not going to pull a fast one here. I saw a guy almost get sent home for a bad helmet by an instructor from all the way across the huge parking lot; they will catch you. Third, it's really hot out there on the pad - bring water and food, and dress appropriately for both safety and the weather. You're not going to pass if you pass out...

Both Scott and Travis the most arrogant and the most rude instructors I have ever seen. Multiple people said the same thing and the whole time either they were showing off or talking about how good they were compared to us like obviously if you have beginner riders your gonna be better than them but saying things like as Scott said I'm Soo much better than you guys you guys don't even compare yourself to me like I'm Soo much better than you. Again we are just beginners and one of my friends told me that Travis guy told him he's going to die he's going to do things like that never in my life I have heard an instructor say that to a student they teach you how and what but never make u feel low or bad about yourself. The 3 instructors weren't even communicating with each other one instructor told me to go ahead while the other told me to stop and they took Soo much points off because of that. If I could go back in time I'd much rather pay a proper msf course $200 than this wasted $50 TURST me save your money don't even donate to them because clearly they make enough from the course money as contrary to what they tell u they do but they'll still ask for more of your money as if they are not funded by the...