Motorcycle Basic Rider Course (BRC)

From First Gear to Full Confidence.

Ready to ride? The Basic Rider Course is your perfect starting point. Built on the trusted Motorcycle Safety Foundation curriculum and offered through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, this beginner-friendly course blends online learning with hands-on practice to help you ride safely and confidently.

Location:

In-Person

Alexandria, MN

Prerequisites:

Ability to ride a bicycle (required to ensure basic balance and coordination).

Completion of the MSF eCourse prior to attending the in-person riding sessions.

Great For:

New riders with little or no motorcycle experience, as well as returning riders who want to refresh their skills and build confidence.

What This Course Is About:

The Basic Rider Course is a beginner-level motorcycle training program, developed using the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) curriculum, designed for new riders and recommended for those returning to motorcycling. Offered through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, the course teaches essential motorcycle control skills and helps riders work toward their Minnesota motorcycle license endorsement. Training begins with the required MSF online eCourse, which covers protective riding gear, preparation, risk management, street strategies, special riding situations, and impairment awareness before participants move on to hands-on riding instruction.

What You’ll Learn:

1. Identify essential motorcycle protective gear
2. Demonstrate basic motorcycle operation
3. Apply risk-management strategies
4. Use effective street-riding strategies
5. Perform advanced control skills
6. Recognize and respond to special riding situations
7. Explain the impact of impairment
8. Demonstrate the skills required to progress toward earning a Minnesota motorcycle endorsement