Safe Rider
The Safe Rider Program is an award-winning, WIDOT and Motorcycle Safety Foundation Certified and Approved Training Series. It is designed to lower the fatality rate on our roads by training riders in the proper and prudent use of motorcycles. It also aims to increase their traffic skills and thereby improve their survival rates on the street. To this end we offer both the Basic Rider Course (BRC) (designed for beginning and minimally skilled riders) and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation BRC2 Class for experienced riders who are at least 18 years old (designed for the rider with at least a year of on-street operation). This course offers valuable practice and learning of advanced riding techniques on your own motorcycle. This class qualifies for License Waiver, a course for experienced riders who need to get their motorcycle endorsement.
Questions call 715-299-7233
Email - abatesaferider@gmail.com
NOTE: Entrance to the classes at Fort McCoy requires a background check. If you have a felony conviction, we cannot train you at our site. Please click the link below to find another training site.
Basic Rider Course (BRC)
Prerequisites: You must have the ability to balance on a two-wheeled vehicle -- a bicycle, for example. You must be at least 15.5 years old and have completed driver education. If you are a minor, you must have proof of parental permission. (We can send you a blank permission form on request.) You do not need to have your DMV Motorcycle Permit to take the class. You will need a Driver's License or picture ID.
IMPORTANT eCourse Information: Before you register, you should know that there will be a pre-course assignment. This must be completed prior to your first day of class. It is in the form of an online eCourse. This eCourse will take you approximately five hours to complete. Internet access is required to complete this eCourse. More information will be sent to you about the eCourse process when you register with us.
IMPORTANT eCourse Information: You need to complete the eCourse no more than 30 days prior to your class with us.
Necessary equipment you must supply for the hands-on course includes: a sturdy jacket or long-sleeved shirt, full-fingered gloves, long pants, low heeled boots or high-topped shoes, and eye protection. You may also use your own helmet. Helmets must be three-quarter or full-face. If you do not have an acceptable helmet, one will be supplied. One of our motorcycles and all other course materials will be provided.
Course Content: The BRC consists of approximately 16 hours of instruction. There are approximately five hours of the eCourse instruction, stressing traffic-survival techniques and motorcycle operation., and eleven hours of hands-on riding. You must report on time for all sessions of your class to complete the requirements.
Instructors: All instructors are certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and approved by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Our instructors have as many as 29 years of experience.
Our Location: BRC riding classes are held at Fort McCoy. You must have picture ID with you to enter Fort McCoy for the class. This year's cost for the beginning course is $275, which includes the use of one of our motorcycles and the cost of the eCourse. Helmets are also furnished if you do not have one.
For locations in other parts of the state see Wisconsin DOT.For Permit or licensing questions go to WISDOT and DMV Motorcycle Licensing.
Classes run Saturday and Sunday all day beginning at 7:45 AM at Fort McCoy.
Instructors: Gary Klinker, Larry Geist, Diana Guinn, Les Mlsna, Savannah Rose
Due to facility conflicts, all classes are subject to revision or rescheduling.
Questions call 715-299-7233
Email - abatesaferider@gmail.com
2024 ABATE OF WISCONSIN BRC SCHEDULE
| Class code | Date | Instructors |
|---|---|---|
| W24-01 | April 27-28 | Diana & Les |
| W24-02 | May 4-5 | Gary & Diana |
| W24-03 | May 11-12 | Gary & Abby |
| W24-04 | May 18-19 | Larry & Deven |
| W24-05 | May 25-26 Mem Day S | avannah & Deven |
| W24-06 | June 1-2 | Savannah & Larry |
| W24-07 | June 8-9 | Abby |
| W24-08 | June 15-16 | Deven & Larry |
| W24-09 | June 22-23 | Deven |
| W24-10 | June 29-30 | Les & Larry |
| W24-11 | July 6-7 Ind Day | Deven & Les |
| W24-12 | July 13-14 | Larry & Gary |
| W24-13 | July 20-21 | Abby & Deven |
| W24-14 | July 27-28 | Abby & Deven |
| W24-15 | August 3-4 | Gary & Larry |
| W24-16 | August 10-11 | Deven & Abby |
| W24-17 | August 17-18 | Larry |
| W24-18 | August 24-25 | Gary & Les |
| W24-19 | September 7-8 | Gary & Les |
| W24-20 | September 14-15 | Diana & Abby |
| W24-21 | September 21-22 | Deven |
| W24-22 | September 28-29 | Larry & Deven |
| W24-23 | October 5-6 | Diana & Abby |
| W24-24 | October 12-13 | Les |
Three Wheel Basic Rider course (3WBRC)
Prerequisites: You must be at least 16 years old and have a Driver License. If you are a minor, you must have proof of parental permission. (We can send you a blank permission form on request.) You will need to have your Driver’s License and a DMV Motorcycle Permit to take the class because you will ride your own motorcycle. Students must provide their own 3-wheel motorcycle, safety checked, licensed, and insured.
IMPORTANT eCourse Information: Before you register, you should know that there will be a pre-course assignment. This must be completed prior to your first day of class. It is in the form of an online eCourse. This eCourse will take you approximately five hours to complete. Internet access is required to complete this eCourse. More information will be sent to you about the eCourse process when you register with us.
IMPORTANT eCourse Information: You need to complete the eCourse no more than 30 days prior to your class with us.
Necessary equipment you must supply for the hands-on course includes: a sturdy jacket or long-sleeved shirt, full-fingered gloves, long pants, low heeled boots or high-topped shoes, and eye protection. You may also use your own helmet. Helmets must be three-quarter or full-face. If you do not have an acceptable helmet, one will be supplied. All other course materials will be provided. Also, a street legal, insured 3-wheel motorcycle.
Course Content: The 3WBRC consists of approximately 16 hours of instruction. There are approximately five hours of eCourse instruction, stressing traffic-survival techniques, and motorcycle operation and eleven hours of hands-on riding. The student will ride 35 to 40 miles during the hands-on phase of instruction. You must report on time for all sessions of your class to complete the requirements.
Instructors: All instructors are certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and approved by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Our instructors have as many as 29 years of experience.
Our Location: 3WBRC riding classes are held at Fort McCoy. You must have picture ID with you to enter Fort McCoy for the class.
This year's cost for the course is $275, which includes all class materials and the cost of the eCourse. Helmets are also furnished if you do not have an acceptable one.
For locations in other parts of the state see Wisconsin DOT.
For Permit or licensing questions go to WISDOT and DMV Motorcycle Licensing.
Classes run Saturday and Sunday 8:45 AM to 4 PM
Due to facility conflicts, all classes are subject to revision or rescheduling.
Questions call 715-299-7233
Email- abatesaferider@gmail.com
2024 ABATE of WI Safe Rider 3WH BRC
| Class code | Date | Instructor | Range Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3WH BRC | July 20-21 | Diana & Larry |
BRC2 License Waiver and Skills Practice
You must be at least 18 years of age.
Get Your Motorcycle Endorsement Skill Test Waiver: Under Wisconsin Law, successful completion of the BRC2 License Waiver course will earn a waiver of skill test. This means you can pass the course and get your motorcycle endorsement without having to take the Department of Motor Vehicle Road test. This will eliminate long scheduling waits or long-distance travel to DMV test locations. The BRC2 License Waiver is provided for licensing people who have been riding for a long time on DMV Motorcycle Permits and –to get people who are now riding illegally without a license -- their motorcycle endorsement. It is a one-day class taken on your own motorcycle. It will include a shortened version of the MSF eCourse. For skills practice this class provides already endorsed riders a chance to learn new riding techniques and brush up on their existing riding skills.
You will be riding your motorcycle to the class so if you do not have an M Endorsement on your Driver's License, you will need to obtain a permit prior to your BRC2 Class. Let us know if you need a "proof of enrollment" document to take to the DMV to obtain your permit for this year. (If you have had two permits before this year, proof of enrollment will be required by the DMV.)
IMPORTANT eCourse Information Before you register, know that there will be a pre-course assignment that must be completed before your first day of class. It is in the form of an online eCourse. This eCourse will take you approximately three hours to complete and is included in your course tuition. Internet access is required to complete this eCourse. More information will be sent to you about the eCourse process when you register for your BRC2 License Waiver/Skills course.
No passengers are allowed in this class.
IMPORTANT eCourse Information: You need to complete the eCourse no more than 30 days prior to your class with us.
Necessary equipment you must supply for the hands-on course includes: a sturdy jacket or long-sleeved shirt, full-fingered gloves, long pants, low heeled boots or high-topped shoes, and eye protection. You may also use your own helmet. Helmets must be three-quarter or full-face. If you do not have an acceptable helmet, one will be supplied. All other course materials will be provided. Also, a street legal, safety checked, licensed, and insured motorcycle.
BRC2 License Waiver Registration
Our Location: BRC2 riding classes are held at Fort McCoy. You must have picture ID with you to enter Fort McCoy for the class.
The cost of the BRC2 course is $175, which includes the cost of the eCourse. You must supply your own motorcycle. Helmets are also furnished if you do not have an acceptable one.
For Permit or licensing questions go to WISDOT and DMV Motorcycle Licensing.
Classes run from 8:45 AM until completed.
Proof of Enrollment Form
If you have had two instructional permits in the past, you will need proof of enrollment in a class to obtain the permit. To get this form, call ABATE of Wisconsin Safe Rider, 715-299-7233 (715-299-SAFE). If you are enrolled in the BRC2 License Waiver class, you will need your permit. Skills students are already motorcycle endorsed.
2024 ABATE of WI Safe Rider BRC2 Schedule
| Class code | Date | Instructors |
|---|---|---|
| E24-01 | June 8 | Larry |
| E24-02 | June 9 | Larry |
| E24-03 | July 13 | Diana & Deven |
| E24-04 | July 14 | Diana & Deven |
| E24-05 | July 27 | Les & Abby |
| E24-06 | July 28 | Les & Abby |
| E24-07 | August 3 | Les |
| E24-08 | August 4 | Les |