Intermediate Motorcycle Classes in the Bay Area

Intermediate Riding Clinic / CMSP 1-Day Premier Course
(With Licensing Option)

The Perfect Next Step for Newer and Returning Riders

Developed by Total Control Training, the Intermediate Riding Clinic / CMSP 1-Day Premier Course is the perfect next step for newer riders who are looking to improve their skills as well as riders that have recently returned to riding after years off. This course includes both classroom and on-cycle instruction.

The IRC/1DPC is based on the most current research in rider safety, utilizes modern training methods and has been proven to enhance student outcomes. Although designed primarily as a safety course, the course is also challenging and fun and it is completed in one 8-hour day.

Licensing Option

The California Motorcyclist Safety Program offers experienced students who take the 1DPC—but are not licensed—the opportunity to achieve intermediate-level skills along with their motorcycle license, in which case riders will also have the option to either take it on their own motorcycle or do it in one of our available loaner bikes.

IMPORTANT: Students who attend this class to obtain their license must be at least 21 years old and will be required to demonstrate fundamental riding skills by passing a basic riding evaluation at the beginning of the class, similar to the Motorcycle Skills Test applied by the California DMV. You must successfully complete this test in order to continue with the rest of the class.

Riders who already have their own bike and a motorcycle license can be take this course without the testing requirements.

Motorcycle Requirements

We provide loaner motorcycles for unlicensed students. Licensed students must bring their own motorcycles for the class and adhere to the following guidelines:

• Motorcycles used for the range exercises must be street-legal and have current registration.
• Students must provide insurance policy and license (tag) numbers at the start of the class.
• Your tires should have sufficient tread (at least 3mm). Air pressure will be checked before the class starts.
• No car tires or race tires or race compound tires allowed regardless if they are DOT approved.
• Your bike should not overheat while stopped with the motor running on a hot day.
• On liquid cooled bikes, check the coolant level.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Your charging system must function properly, and a relatively new battery is highly recommended because you will be starting the bike frequently.
• Brakes are in good working order.
• No motorcycles with leaking fluids will be allowed on the range. This includes: engine oil, transmission fluid, gasoline, engine coolant, brake fluid or anything else that may leak from a motorcycle.

Gear Requirements

• Full-finger, 100% leather or street-specific motorcycle gloves.
• Long sturdy pants with no holes (denim jeans, leather pants, motorcycle specific pants).
• Over-the-ankle protective boots.
• DOT-approved helmet, if you have one.
• Eye Protection.
• Motorcycle-specific riding jacket.