WNC offers motorcycle safety courses for beginning and advanced riders
CARSON CITY — Western Nevada College’s Continuing Education department is offering a variety of motorcycle safety courses for both new and continuing motorcycle riders.
The Basic Rider Course is designed for new riders and offers participants the opportunity to earn their M class endorsement. The Advanced Rider Course is for experienced riders who hold a Class M endorsement and want to improve their skills and safety on the road.
New this year, the Range Only course offers beginning and intermediate riders the opportunity to practice their skills on the range under the supervision of experienced coaches.
Basic Rider Courses are available most weekends from now through November, and Advanced Rider Courses are available on May 11 and Sept. 14.
Range Only courses are available in June, August, October and November. The cost for the Basic Rider Course is $150, and Range Only and Advanced RiderCourses are $85 each. Many insurance companies offer discounts to riders who complete one of these courses.
Advanced registration is required and classes fill up quickly. Prospective students can email conted@wnc.edu or call 775-445-4241 for more information, or visit www.wnc.edu/continuing-education/motorcycle-safety.