Total Rider Tech believes in continuing education for the avid motorcyclist. It is the thirst for knowledge that will help one grow and mature as motorcycling individuals. There are endless resources available for you to continue your journey of learning. We also understand how difficult and time consuming it can be to sort through the numerous websites, countless resources and various forms of information to acquire the knowledge to advance your motorcycling skill sets.
The Continuing Education page is dedicated towards supplying a central resource to begin your journey of discovery. We don’t claim to have all the answers, nor do the other resources listed below, but we have spent many hours researching some great places to start finding the information you seek. We are sharing other motorcycling website locations, magazines, books, DVD’s and training classes for you to review and determine their value in continuing your education as a motorcyclist. Check back often since we will be updating this page on a regular basis.
Defining Continuing Education for the Motorcyclist:
- A lifelong learning process which builds on and modifies previously acquired knowledge, skill and attitudes of the individual.
- Planned, organized learning experiences and activities beyond the basic motorcycling techniques and skill sets.
- Professional approach to better oneself through setting and reaching specific goals.
How We Learn as Adults:
- What is Your Learning Style?
- Reading or Written word
- Auditory
- Visual
- Kinesthetic-"Hands On"
- Combination of learning styles
- Like to process new information fast or slow?
- Adults Realize…
- They Learn New Skills Based on Past Experiences
- Learning is Voluntary
- The Learning Environment Consists of Mutual Trust & Respect
- They Learn from Others
- Positive and Constructive Feedback, Given in a Timely Manner, Maximizes the Learning Process
- Our Skills are Perishable and We Need to Practice, Practice, Practice
Available Resources for Motorcyclists to Continue Their Education:
Motorcycle Magazines
Weekly Motorcycle News
Monthly magazine for street riders including bike/product reviews, technical and accident report articles
Quarterly online magazine serving the female motorcyclist
Monthly magazine for consumer resource of unbiased reviews of motorcycles, products and services
Monthly magazine featuring articles on cruiser style motorcycles, news events, accessories, technical and community issues
Monthly magazine featuring articles on street motorcycles, news events, accessories, technical and community issues
Monthly magazine featuring articles on motorcycles, news events, travel, accessories, technical, riding tips, scenic roads across the US and community issues
Monthly magazine featuring articles on motorcycle tours, places to ride, motorcycles, news events, gear accessories, technical and community issues
Monthly magazine featuring articles dedicated to high-performance motorcycles, racing and technology
Motorcycle Websites
Programs to reduce injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists through First Response Education
Advocate for motorcyclists’ Rights, Riding and Racing
Website by Ruben Torres, a 21 year veteran motor officer and crash specialist.
Provides articles, posts and discussions designed to educate motorcyclists
Dedicated page for women riders on Harley-Davidson’s website
Excellent resource for motorcycle rider training and education with high quality information
Listing of some of the best scenic and twisty roads for motorcyclists in the US
Provides lifelong quality education and training for motorcycle riders
Provides resources and information dedicated to making the ride safer and more enjoyable
Provides information with the intention to significantly reduce the odds of a motorcyclist being involved in a crash
Resource for advanced rider tours, information and riding techniques
Resource for complete, advanced rider training, techniques and motorcyclist information
Provides news, information, product reviews and personal opinions regarding unique and hard-to-find motorcycle products and accessories.
Provides avenues for continued maintenance and mastery of skills essential for the safe enjoyment of motorcycling.
Motorcycle Books
Written by Keith Code
Informational tips on cornering a motorcycle
Written by Keith Code
Tips on high-performance riding
Written by Robert Wicks
Informative guide to specialist skills required for off-road adventure riding
Written by Pat Hahn
Information for a good foundation of skills to effectively ride a large motorcycle
Written by David Hough
Collection of best articles from Motorcycle Consumer News, Proficient Motorcycling
Written by Phillip Coyne
Advanced street strategies and techniques based on methods used by highly trained UK Police Motor Officers
Written by Bill Kresnak
Practical and informative guide for all motorcyclists new to the sport, returning rider or even a seasoned veteran
Written by David Hough
Collection of best articles from Motorcycle Consumer News, Proficient Motorcycling
Written by Paul Thede & Lee Parks
Comprehensive book about the art and science of motorcycle suspension tuning
Written by Ken Condon
Information for early-intermediate to early-advanced riders that offers valuable insight into the concepts and techniques that will assist an individual to achieve a higher level of riding skill
Written by Lawrence Grodsky and Peter Tamblyn
Collection of Larry Grodsky’s columns first published in Rider magazine
Written by David Hough
Additional concepts and strategies from author David Hough
Written by Carl Adams
Information on dual sport gear, accessories, and street riding techniques, with chapters covering more advanced dirt riding skills, GPS navigation, and preparation for multi-day trips
Produced by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation
Information for novice to experienced riders covering safe riding techniques and street strategies
Written by Bernt Spiegel
English translated version of best-selling German book that explores the relationship between the human and motorcycle while riding. Aspects of psychology, biology, physics and other disciplines help analyze the unity of rider and machine.
Written by Lee Parks
Detailed information to develop the techniques and survival skills necessary to become a proficient, accomplished, and safer street rider.
DVD's
Training Classes
Programs to reduce injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists through First Response Education
Classes held all across the country
Novice Sidecar classes and Sidecar Mini Tour Packages with rentals available
Classes are located in Odell, Oregon
Uses dirt track techniques on a dirt course for motorcyclists to explore traction control in a corner under set conditions. Non-racer and Racer camps available.
Locations across the country.
Keith Code’s school has been around for 30 years. The current curriculum revolves around the Four Levels, each of which consists of five basic skills that are explained in the classroom, practiced on track, and then discussed again in class before moving on to the next drill.
Classes are held at prominent racetracks across the country.
Reg Pridmore, former three-time Superbike Champion and Hall of Fame member, has been conducting on-track street and sport bike training for over 23 years.
Classes are held across the country at prominent race tracks
Jason Pridmore is a racing Champion in Supersport, Formula Extreme and FIM World Endurance. This is an on-track training class available as a one or two day session.
Classes are held at prominent race tracks across the country.
Kevin Schwantz, former World Grand Prix Champion, conducts a two day on-track training course designed to create a more confident, safer rider.
Classes are held at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL.
Rick Breuer, 15 time Champion Cup Series Regional Champion, has been conducting on-track training for 20 years and is the Official Race Licensing School for Champion Cup Series racing.
One day course is held at race tracks across the country with Blackhawk Farms in South Beloit, IL being called home base.
Civilian training utilizing police motor officer techniques for slow and high speed control of motorcycle. Primary and Advanced (four and five day duration) courses are available.
Courses are conducted in Naperville, IL.
Various courses available from state run or commercial organizations for basic to experienced street and basic dirt bike riders.
Courses are conducted all over the country in numerous locations.
Offers seven different dirt bike training options for adults and children, including training tours.
Courses are conducted in southern California (near Anza, Ca) on a private 300 acre rider training facility.
The Penguin Roadracing School has been around as an on-track, street rider, training company for 38 years. They offer three different classes (one day) in the form of street rider track experience, race license certification and advanced level.
Classes are held at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH.
This is one of nine world-wide, officially recognized BMW Rider Training Academy facilities, to offer three different adventure rider training programs, specifically designed for the BMW GS motorcycles. They also offer training tours for all off-road adventure riders.
Training programs and tours are conducted in southern California and Nevada deserts.
Rich Oliver is a five-time AMA 250 Grand Prix National Champion teaching beginner to advanced riding techniques utilizing dirt bikes on dirt tracks and trails at his home ranch just outside of Fresno, CA.
Located in Auberry, CA.
Supermoto is a motocross bike converted for use on the pavement and dirt. The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is the largest sanctioning organization for supermoto events. Road America offers three training sessions from the basic to competitive, all designed for riders to learn control of the motorcycle.
Classes are located at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI.
They have been around over 20 years providing specialized advanced rider tours to teach advanced motorcycle riding techniques and visual strategies to motorcyclists. Instructors use one-way radio communication to provide real time coaching along with roadside “chalk talks” to introduce concepts and strategies.
Training tours are conducted all across the country.
Utilizes parking-lot based training curriculum developed by Lee Parks of Total Control and Stayin’ Safe’s on-street programs and advanced rider tours. All programs offer a focus on advanced riding techniques to improve all types of riders cornering abilities, overall motorcycle control, and enhance their enjoyment of motorcycling. Training programs consist of level one and level two advanced riding clinics, level one motorcycle control clinic, specific clinic skill days practice, advanced clinic workshops and on-road education with advanced rider tours.
Courses held in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
Known as an all-inclusive motorcycle resort with all motorcycle and gear rental availability, camping sites, RV sites and rustic cabins on the property. One or two day training packages available for introduction to trials or advanced trials skills.
Located on 650 acres in Sequatchie, TN
Ten year old, on-track riding school for women motorcyclists in partnership with Penguin Roadracing School.
Classes held annually at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
Various motocross training programs for private or group lessons.
Held at many motocross tracks across the country.
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