Ride Chicago: Motorcycle Riding and Driving School
Basic Motorcycle Licensing Class
Basic Motorcycle Licensing Class - $1-$325
Our most popular class. This course covers a wide array of motorcycling skills over two days of instruction. We have Chicago Motorcycle Riding , West Suburbs Motorcycle Riding Insurance Discounts: Many insurance companies offer discounts if you have completed our class!
No experience or motorcycle necessary. Motorcycle and Helmet provided. Ride Chicago has the largest training site in the city. Free Street parking at all locationsHelmet, Gloves and Motorcycle Provided
14 to 16 hours of training
Limited Class Size - 6 to 11 students
You provide: Permit, Long denim pants. Long sleeve shirt/jacket. Over the ankle boots/shoes. Food and water!
What You Will Learn:
- Controls
- Shifting
- Braking Techniques
- Swerving and other Quick Maneuvers
- Advanced Turning Techniques
- Counter steering
- U Turns
- Lane Changes and Group Riding
- Avoiding Road Hazards
- Weather Conditions
- Practicing for the State Test
- And Much More
All students must obtain a motorcycle permit from the secretary of state by passing a 15 question written test before taking a class. PERMIT INFO
Our North Motorcycle training serves Hoffman estates, Schaumburg, Elgin, Elk Grove village, Streamwood, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows and all of Chicago!
Our West Motorcycle training serves Bridgeview, Oak Lawn, Bolingbrook, Tinley Park, Naperville, Downers Grove, Joliet and all of Chicago!
Our City Motorcycle training Chicago Serves Chicagoland and all surrounding towns!
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Ride Chicago has three locations and offers classes seven days a week.
Select a location and the two consecutive days you wish to ride.
Attend your classroom session.
Classroom is typically held one evening before the riding sessions.
We also offer a Tuesday morning and occasional Saturday morning classroom sessions.
Enjoy two consecutive days of riding at our course!
Licensing tests for our graduates are held at our sites Wednesdays and select Thursday mornings.
SCHEDULE CONFLICTS?
If you cannot attend an assigned classroom session, feel free to sign up for the class. Then notify us one week in advance to discuss your options. Classroom sessions are held either Tuesday mornings, Wednesday or Thursday evenings. (Varies seasonally)