Motorcycle Rider Training Center

First time I’ve written a review for anything on Unilocal,these guys are worth it. Very professional, thorough, knowledgeable and funny. Reasonable price for the advantage this class gives you on the road. The classroom portion was engaging (as much as possible) and the practice bikes all seem in really good condition. Very glad I went with MRTC.

Very good class: good facility, knowledgeable and patient instructors, plenty space to go over exercises in a safe way, reasonable price. Thanks.

Whoever runs this place is a really big a**hole. I never received any type of confirmation email when I signed up so I assumed there was no class going on because thats where they told me I would get all my information. Also it had been raining for 3 days, I find out through a voicemail that They were wondering «where I was» which I had left out of town, I called back to inform them of the situation and they said they had sent the email (which i still never received) and that they no Longer had any obligation to accept the voucher for the riders course which I received after purchasing my motorcycle. Huge attitude On the phone and scolding me as if I had done something wrong. I’m glad I won’t be going there because obviously it would’ve been a negative experience.

Always a great idea to refresh your two-​wheel skills, learn new rules of the road and hone defensive techniques … Trust me, you’ll need them regardless of experience level.

I completed the class a few weeks ago and could not have had a better experience. The class room work was very eye opening and has made me a better driver and rider. The staff was great and made me feel very comfortable asking questions. The on bike section of the class was great. Each section builds on the last and from a guy that has spent very little time on two wheels it moved at a good pace. I would recommend Motorcycle Rider Training Center to anyone who has an interest in getting on a bike.

I just finished the beginners training course with Bill, and I decided I needed to write this review quick before I go wreck and die. (Just kidding Bill, thanks to you I’m going to die in a wood chipper accident before a motorcycle accident.)
First of all, the owner/​head instructor’s name is Bill, which was convenient because our other instructor’s name was also Bill. And that goes to show you how far out of his way he goes to make things easy for you.
I have previous riding experience, but the pause can be measured in decades. So I had forgotten alot. Having said that, I never knew nearly the amount that I learned on that very first day alone.
This is a three day course that starts in the classroom. Bill is a great communicator and before we hit the road (figuratively) the next day, we had a good idea what to expect. And more importantly, we had a good feeling that we could do it safely.
The course is simply massive. I have seen some of the courses other schools use and this makes some of them look like a racquetball court.
Everything was laid out very well, and when the course was done I felt like I just made the smartest decision I could have made. I have no doubt other schools are good at what they do. I also have no doubt there are none better than the MRTC.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to get back to chipping wood.

MRTC is a well run training center. The owner, Bill, sincerely strives to provide a safe and productive learning environment. After the 3 days of training, I felt fairly well versed in the basics of riding (never rode before). Most of the class had previous riding experience, so i did feel a little awkward, but the instructors were supportive throughout. I would recommend this to anyone.

1^st time motorcycle rider who wanted to get their own bike but didn’t know where to start. I called around all of the motorcycle schools in the Denver area and was convinced that MRTC was the best choice.
1. They have 2 full size ranges, not any of that «modified range» stuff that other schools use. You want to be able to pick up enough speed to correctly perform exercises and drills. The modified ranges are ¹⁄₃ the size. This alone is a huge point.
2. The instructors. They were all excellent and very knowledgeable about the field. Kirk Severson (the owner and director) actually helped create the MSF curriculum.
3. Cheaper than the competition. They even have discounts for signing up with more than just yourself.
The class is split into 3 portions.
— Friday night 6−9pm is all classroom based instruction
— Saturday 730a-​230p is half road skills and half classroom instruction
— Sunday 730a-​1130a is all road skills
I went from completely untrained to a confident beginner over the weekend. They start you off with just feeling the weight of the bike and doing short runs back and forth. You then progress to shifting, cornering, and quick stopping. A good deal of the class also deals with low speed maneuvers, the hardest part of riding a motorcycle.
I absolutely feel this class is worthwhile and recommend any new rider take it if they want to (more) safely ride a motorcycle.

Awesome! Woo-​Hoo! Here I come!
Those are just a few of the words running through my mind when I successfully completed the motorcycle training course.
My classes began on Friday night, from 6 to 9, and then continued on Saturday and Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m.
I arrived on Friday night, not knowing what to expect. The class is held in a small outbuilding outside of the Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood. I walked into the building and was immediately greeted by the owner and a couple of the Rider Coaches. After signing in, I took a seat towards the front of the class and began perusing the course material that was about to have crammed into my mind.
The attendance of the class was astounding. There were [what I think] close to 50 people. I thought to myself that there was no way that I was going to be able to learn what I needed to learn to pass this course with this many people attending and so few staff. I was wrong.
The initial portion of the class was filled with basic knowledge, yet good instruction. I’ll admit that I was a bit cocky in thinking that I’ve rode before (shh… :)) and I’ve already read the Colorado State handbook, but nothing compares to the course instruction received from these guys. They were very knowledgeable and probably had close to a century worth of on the road riding experience between them. The tips, experiences, and knowledge they shared was absolutely priceless.
On the second day, I arrived promptly at 7:30 a.m., tired as all get out, but the energy was quickly released. We began by learning the proper way to mount and dismount a motorcycle. Again, I’d been doing this for years, but even this fundamental piece was of extreme benefit.
We then spent a small period of time walking the motorcycle; getting a feel for the machine itself and its weight. Albeit you’re working with a Honda Nighthawk (which weighs 300 lbs. or so), it is good to work with something that you can maintain control of and know how gravity is going to respond.
The remainder of our time on Saturday was spent on the motorcycle at low speeds, again, getting a feel for how the motorcycle feels.
Saturday also had a small period of time spent in the classroom at the end of our time outside. The material covered in this session was of value and even at times a bit touching (when watching about drinking and riding). The pace of the review was moderate, but it was the right pace for the class.
Saturday is also the written exam day. The tests are reviewed while in class and you at least know if you passed the written portion.
You’re then sent home to enjoy the rest of your Saturday, but with a warning: ‘Not to go home and ride your own bike’. This is because you have become adjusted to the weight and feel of the Honda Nighthawk and going home and riding will only hinder your education and potentially throw you off when running through the riding portion of your exam.
Sunday was packed full of adrenaline. The Rider Coaches monitor you as you perform maneuvers. They’re also grading you.
I was guided through turns and maneuvers that I didn’t think were possible. Figure eights within a box that seems impossible to maintain on such a powerful piece of machine. But I did it!
Throughout the weekend, you’re given several breaks to hydrate. After all, you are out under the dry Colorado sun for the majority of your weekend.
The Rider Coaches are impressive and who would have thought that this group of guys would have the ability to stick in your head. But they do!
I strongly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn to ride a motorcycle. Not only do you receive some great course instruction, but you receive a certificate for your motorcycle endorsement at the end of the course.
This is a great group of people and even though you’re giving up a good portion of your weekend, it is well worth it!
I’ve offered to go back through the course with friends looking to get their motorcycle licenses. I’ll definitely be back for the advanced rider course!