Required Safety Gear and Motorcycles
Clothing required for Basic Rider, Alternate Basic Rider, and Experienced Rider classes (mandated by MVA):
Required clothing and gear:
- a DOT-approved helmet with sticker still attached
- sturdy, over-the-ankle boots
- long pants and long-sleeved shirt or jacket (For the Total Control class, riding pants or Kevlar jeans)
- sturdy, full-fingered gloves, preferably leather
- eye protection such as safety glasses, helmet face shield, or sunglasses
Gear Available for Loan (Basic and Alternate Basic Rider courses only):
- DOT-approved helmet
- gloves
- eye-protection safety glasses
Motorcycles:
- For the Basic and Basic Alternate Rider courses, you will ride one of our fleet of Suzuki GZ250s. The motorcycles are professionally maintained by a school-trained mechanic and can be ridden by almost anyone of any size.
- For the Experienced Rider course, you must provide your own motorcycle that is properly registered, insured, and safe according to our standards. Scooters, trikes, and sidecar rigs are not allowed. If you're not sure whether your cycle will meet our standards, call 410-772-4186, and we will be happy to give you more detailed information.
- For The Total Control Advanced Rider Course™, you must provide your own street-legal motorcycle that is properly registered and insured. Any standard, naked, cruiser, dual sport, sport, sport-touring, or touring bike of any size is okay. You must bring proof of insurance and registration to class.