GWRRA Rider Education Program: Gold Wing Road Riders Association has always promoted safety through education. However, it wasn't until January 1988 the Rider Education Program began to gain momentum, with member participation increasing continuously through the years. There are now over 20,000 member participants in the program.
The "Rider Ed" Program has four levels:
Level 1 "Safety by Commitment" You may sign up for the Rider Education Program's Level 1 at any time. There are no prerequisites or minimums to meet. Simply bring your commitment to make riding safer for yourself and those with whom you ride.
Level II "Safety by Education" To progress to this level you must have signed on at level I, achieved at least 5,000 safe riding miles since becoming a GWRRA member and have taken an approved riding training course (riders) or an approved co-rider training course (seminar or 2-Up riding course) within the pase two years.
Level III Certified Tour Rider/Co-Rider "Safety By Preparedness" You must be current in Level II, have CPR or First Aid training certification and carry a First Aid kit on your bike.
Lever IV Master Tour Rider/Co-Rider "Safety by Enhanced Preparedness & Experience" You must be current and have a full year at Level III, have ridden at least 25,000 safe miles since joining GWRRA, have completed an approved Rider Training course within the past year and must be certified in both CPR and First Aid. Co-riders must meet the same requirements with the substitution of a Co-Rider seminar or 2-Up riding course.
Master Recognition Program. Beginning in 2002, this program provides recognition for dedicated members who have maintained their commitment to the Rider Education Program through their continued renewal as a master Tour Rider.
Senior Master. Master Tour riders who have maintained their active status by renewing for at least 5 consecutive years are eligible to be recognized as Senior Master.
Grand master. Master Tour Riders who have maintained their active status by renewing for at least 10 consecutive years are eligible to be recognized as Grand Master.
Life Grand master. Master Tour riders who have maintained their active status by renewing for at least 15 consecutive years are eligible to be recognized as Life Grand Master.
Live Seminars: CPR/First Aid, Co-Rider, Group/Team Riding, Road Captains Course
Video Seminars: Co-Rider, Trailering, Touring & Braking, Slow Speed Riding
Riding Courses presented by: Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF).
MRC: RSS (Basic) (20 hours) This is a 20-22 hour course that teaches basic riding skills for the true novice through the experienced rider. It presents riding strategies as well as fundamentals techniques. Includes classroom sessions and range instruction.
ERC Experienced Rider Course (8 hours) The ERC combines classroom sessions (4 hours) with on-range riding instruction (4 hours). Designed for the experienced rider with at least 5,000 miles. The course focuses on braking, swerving and cornering techniques.
2-Up ERC (8 hours)
The 2-Up ERC is identical to the standard ERC but allows for the inclusion of the co-rider during the course. This is an excellent opportunity to involve the co-rider and provide for coaching in preparation for actual on-road experience.
Evergreen Safety Council (ESC) Sidecar Course The US Sidecar Association course is now offered by ESC. This course is for enhancing and traning sidecarists in the unique techniques necessary for handling the rig.
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Trike Rider Course (TRC) 6 hours) The course is designed to provide trike riders with coaching and instruction focused on braking, swerving and turning. A unique experience for the three-wheeler set.
Trailering (6 hours) With classroom and range instruction, this course prepares the rider for pulling a trailer. Includes discussion for set-up and on-range practice for backing up, braking, swerving and cornering.
Advanced Rider Course (ARC ( 8 hours) This course is designed to provide riders and co-riders with the necessary skills and knowledge to make their riding experience safer and more enjoyable. It combines (3) hours of classroom instruction with (5) hours of on-range riding skills training and coaching. The course is all new while focusing on the critical skills of cornering, braking and swerving.
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