Motorcycle Riding Concepts

Great course if you’re just starting out or need a refresher. Professional staff that will take you from zero experience to being able to ride with confidence through a very progressive and easy to understand process. Highly recommended.

I had never been on a motorcycle prior to this training but it was great. I took the Basic Rider Course and the instructors were very helpful. Harry and Neal did a great job explaining the drills and helped along the way. I had no idea if I was going to be able to even figure out how to sit on the bike but MRC did a great job teaching the fundamentals. I got my DC motorcycle license the next day, but even if you’re not sure if you are actually going to get a bike or not, spending a weekend just learning to ride is totally worth it.

I completed Basic RiderCourse last weekend and I am very satisfied with everything. Considering that I’ve never even sat on a motorcycle before, I now feel confident and safe riding one out there. Harry and Neal were great instructors, giving very helpful tips and individual feedback throughout the training. Now it’s time to practice :)

I am brand new to motorcycles, except for a day or two cruising around my neighborhood on the bike i recently bought. Decided to take the new rider course, which gives you your motorcycle license upon completion. My goal is probably the same as everyone else… to jump 15 ford mustangs with my motorcycle.
The riding course was incredibly helpful. The instructions were useful and straight forward. We were pushed to ride the bikes and try out drills in different gears instead of limping around in first. Real world drills that have come in handy already. Controlling the bike at low speeds (parking lots, u-​turns etc) navigating through curves, clutch control for traffic, stop and go for changing lights. I left still feeling nervous about riding on highways, but ventured out and saw first hand that the drills and instructions clearly made me a better, more confident and able rider.
The four stages for the road test are also the most common situations I have noticed I come across while riding. Couldn’t be more pleased with the preparation I received here.
Useful safety tips inside the classroom, and general knowledge that is always helpful to have. 25 question test at the end, not very difficult, everyone in the class passed.
I was hesitant at first because of the course price, but decided that there are obvious risks involved with riding a motorcycle as opposed to driving a car so even the slightest skill you pick up here would be well worth it. After a few weeks of riding i can confidently say the course was absolutely worth the price and gave me the tools to ride safely.
My instructors were Ron, and another fellow whose name escapes me.

Top notch training, informal but very specific. The instructors make it fun, face paced, and no coddling. They give it to you straight. I just finished the Basic Rider Course and received my permit and plan to go back and train more. I am so glad I took classes here instead of NVCC or some other place not as intensive. If you are looking for motorcycle training, you don’t need to look anywhere else.

Completed their Novice course.
I have never been on a motorcycle before.
Great, competent instructions and coaches.
Lots of one on one contact. Everything is explained, challenging, but very controlled. Highly recommend.
Will return for an intermediate and advance class.

I took the Basic Rider Course last week. Don and Chris are great coaches. Very patient and comical guys. I’d recommend this class to anyone interested in gaining or renewing riding skills. Thanks again for a great learning experience!

A must when learning or renewing your mc skills! These folks really care whether or not you are safe and knowledgeable. My heartfelt thanks

Taking the MRC basic riding course was great. Karl and Ryan were awesome instructors!

I hadn’t ridden a motorcycle in about 30 years. I probably should have started out with a more basic class first, but I decided to muscle through this one. The written portion is fairly easy, provided you’ve been driving for a while. Most of it is common sense. I credit my instructor for helping me get through the riding portion though.
There’s a lot to remember, and the testing situation (required by Virginia) is unkind at times. I could tell early on that a lot of the goal was to have the riders maintain control over their bikes at very low speeds. This is difficult because without speed, your bike wants to fall over. But through practice and repetition, I was able to, along with my four classmates, pass the course.
I would recommend this company to anyone who wants to get his motorcycle license.

Fantastic course. Very professional and well run. Thank you.
Will certainly follow up with an advanced course.

I just completed the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic Rider Course over the course of two weekends due to the snow. Tom and Sue were great «rider coaches» as they’re called at MRC. I went in with absolutely zero knowledge of riding so I asked a ton of questions and I often needed things repeated for my comprehension aka I was totally annoying (haha) but I couldn’t have asked for more patient, pleasant instructors.
I plan on continuing with more advanced riding courses but I would definitely recommend this particular MRC class to any beginner looking to learn the basic functions of a motorcycle and to get comfortable riding a bike safely.

Found this school via the DMV website while looking for a Basic Rider Training course. One should invest in a proper training course before getting out there on the road, or any potentially life-​threatening activity for that matter. This school was very professional and the in class training wasn’t even as dull as I expected it to be. Tim presented all of the material in an easy to follow manner, and provided many opportunities for discussion and questions. He seemed like a really good guy.
The riding course was paced nicely and students were given the opportunity to both critique each other’s form as well as self assess, which is an important skill to have for ongoing riding. All of the activities built upon each other allowing us to build confidence throughout the weekend. The riding training itself was offered on little Suzuki 250cc bikes that were appropriate for beginners. Nothing fancy but nothing to complain about. A few people took spills during the class but there was nothing serious and the bikes were scratched a bit but fine.
All in all I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to build or hone the important knowledge needed to become a smart and safe rider.
I don’t have a motorcycle, but after this course I know I will be getting one eventually. At least I’ll have my M2 designation for when I decide to pull the trigger.
Well worth the money.

Chris Beard was an awesome instructor. We were able to get great coaching. 4 people were brand new to riding a motorcycle and they were able to ride once the session was over!
I highly recommend this class over any other in the area you will not be disappointed…

Great. Patient when needed, firm and strict when necessary (your life is on the line when you ride a bike). I am def going to take more courses with them.

These guys were good. I read some reviews about people losing their $$ because they showed up late etc. Don’t show up late, it’s really that simple. They are running a business where people can get hurt if they don’t receive the proper amount of training, which requires being on time.
They take it seriously, as should the students.
Back to the review — I got there Friday with zero experience, just a will to learn and ride. And I left there on Sunday with some confidence, experience, and a voucher to get my license.
Been riding for a few weeks now and often think back to specific instruction I received, so clearly it has stayed with me, which is a sign of proper training.
If you want to learn to ride, these guys will do a great job getting you started in the right direction, and having a little fun along the way.

I signed up for their beginners course not knowing what to expect. The class was very informative, and I feel a lot more confident about getting a bike now. If you attend the course, pay attention, and push yourself. I guarantee that you will be happy with the skills you walk away with after a weekend of training and have a good foundation to build on those skills to become a better rider.

This is a response to the comment to the rating:
1. the instructor should never assume that his level of humor would be appealing to others; the way the instructor behaved was not humorous but rather cynical.
2. the instructor caused a groin injury by inappropriately operating the vehicle while the learning rider was still on the bike, which the commenter failed to address in response (and I assume that hurting someone is not considered a joke so why remain silent on this?)
3. I do not see what differences does it matter that the scholar operated a scooter. Is the owner trying to justify or endorse instructor’s behavior? Are you saying that every attendee of your school will be subjected to the same instructor’s comments, behavior and/​or ridicule if they use moped (provided by the school) as opposed to the motorcycle?
4. the entire company was rated as-​is because employees are a reflection of the company and its hiring processes (therefore evaluative criteria they use to hire someone). Also, I did not «average» the rating between the two instructors because i spent only 1 hour with first instructor (professional person) and over 10 hours with the one that prompted me to write the review to begin with.
5. Finally, instructor’s license or certificate is not an excuse or «shield» for personal behavior.

I recently took their Basic Rider Course. I really enjoyed Karl as an instructor who did a great job helping correct my technique so I can be a better rider. He helped me to go from someone who has never ridden before to a licensed rider over the course of a weekend.
A couple of tips. Be on time! The company can provide the why but it goes beyond just courtesy to your fellow classmates. Bring water /​Gatorade and snacks. Between brakes, especially in the warmer months, you will want to stay hydrated as well as need the extra energy from the snacks. Bring your own gloves and sunglasses. Learning to ride a motorcycle for the first time was hard enough, not being comfortable because of the sunshine or having ill fitting gloves will only make it a less enjoyable experience.
Summary of the course
Several Hours of classroom time on Friday evening. In a group format we reviewed a good portion of the book as well as watched the videos covering the course material. The instructors provided feedback, guidance, and personal experience regarding the topics we were covering.
Saturday
I was put in the afternoon group which actually started late morning. The morning group started at the crack of dawn. My group started the day by finishing the rest of the material in the manual. After that, we got our helmets and transition out to the driving range. We spent the first hour or two (I didn’t have my phone or watch with me) familiarizing ourselves with the motorcycles and moving them with our feet on the ground. Later in the day we started riding them at slow speeds and doing basic skill courses with the bike.
At the end of Saturday, I was exhausted but had a great time. I went home, studied for written test on Sunday, took some Aleve and passed out.
Sunday
Again, we started late in the morning. My group took our written exams and then transitioned to the driving range afterwards. During the second day we built upon a lot of the skills that we learned during the first day while also increasing speed so we could start pressing into turns. At the end of our training we took our skills exam. I am happy to say that I am now a licensed motorcycle rider.

I took this class last weekend and found it to be exceptional. It exceeded all of my expectations. I had ridden once before and had some idea of how to ride a motorcycle, but this class was invaluable. Our class was headed by Mo, Wayne, and Neal. Each of them had their own style, but all were very effective, kind, and helpful. The bikes were new and the experience was a blast. I highly recommend this place.
It looks like the poor reviews are all related to people not showing up on time. Realize that this a DMV-​authorized class; therefore, MRC has to be strict with attendance. Treat it as a commitment, and you’ll be rewarded handsomely!