Description

Through the GPRC Ready to Ride Motorcycle Program, riders learn the latest in motorcycle defensive driving theory and riding skills. Students are prepared well beyond the requirements for the Motorcycle Road Test.

There is a limit of five students per instructor/assistant per class, which means that you get a lot of personal attention. You will develop skills and confidence through theory and hands-on training.

Depending on your personal situation, this program may qualify you for sizeable reductions in your insurance rates.  Please contact your insurance company for further details.  The cost for this course is $599, there is no charge for GST.

Students are provided with motorcycles and are asked to bring their own safety equipment (listed below). Instructors are fully certified and have many years of riding and instruction experience.

Students must possess a valid Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 Alberta license at course start.  Failure to do so will result in denial to enter course and the loss of tuition.

Students under the age of 18 must have a parent present at the start of the course to complete the student waiver. Failure to do so will result in denial to enter course and the loss of tuition.

Length

4 Hours Classroom, 16 Hours on-bike training

Overview

This program is designed for riders of all skill levels who want to achieve their Class 6 Motorcycle license or would like a refresher course. The program includes classroom instruction using full multimedia presentation as well as extensive on-bike training.

Topics

• 16 Hours of On-Bike Skill training
  • On-Lot and On-Road Training
  • Gravel Road Riding
  • Low Speed Manoeuvres
  • Emergency Manoeuvres
  • Low Student/Instructor Ratio
  • Motorcycles supplied
  • And much more…
• 4 Hours of Motorcycle Defensive Riding Theory

 Student Withdrawal Policy

Persons switching dates or withdrawing from the course with more than 2 weeks (10 business days) notice prior to the start of the practical portion of the course will receive a full refund.  Persons switching dates or withdrawing from the course with less than 2 weeks (10 business days) notice prior to the start of the practical portion of the course will be charged a $100 administration fee.  Persons who do not attend the course for which they registered and do not give prior notice will not be eligible for any type of refund.

To successfully complete this course, choose one PRACTICAL date as listed below and one THEORY date from HERE. Classes are subject to enrollment limits.

Fall 2020 Delivery: Mixed Delivery

This course is delivered remotely with some face-to-face/ onsite components at the GPRC Grande Prairie campus.

• For the remote delivery components: students must have a computer with a webcam and reliable internet connection. Technological support is available through helpdesk@gprc.ab.ca.
• For the onsite components: students must supply their own mask and follow GPRC Access to Campus Guidelines and Expectations (https://www.gprc.ab.ca/doc.php?d=2020RELAUNCH). The dates and locations of the onsite components are on the Course Calendar. 

Timetable

File Attachments

2016 Motorcycle Safety Information Sheet (182K) Adobe Acrobat Document

Notes

To successfully complete this course, choose one theory date and one practical date as listed below. Classes are subject to enrollment limits. The cost is $550 plus GST and includes both classes.
* Please note: Cancelling or rescheduling this course with notice of two weeks or less carries a $100 Administration Fee.