Ohio Valley Rider Training

More great feedback from a happy student. This class was so much fun.

"The class was fantastic! Instructors Gil and Jim were both highly knowledgeable and communicated clearly. The in-class exercises were particularly valuable—they helped build strong teamwork and gave us a great opportunity to get to know our classmates.

The cycling part of the training was excellent. I gained so much knowledge, and instructors Gil and Jim continued to be fantastic teachers. They offered practical tips, communicated clearly, and kept us motivated with their encouragement. Thanks to the course, I finished with much greater confidence and would strongly recommend it to anyone looking to improve.

Gil and Jim were incredibly professional, polite, friendly, and personable. They carried themselves with great poise throughout the course, and I especially appreciated how comfortable they made it to discuss my current skill level without feeling overwhelmed or intimidated.

I am a beginner and I still have a lot to learn, and I would recommend this class to anybody who needed training. "

Exciting news!

Brand new training motorcycle at Hocking College. It has 2 miles on it.

Great class with 11 fun cool awesome people. They were telling terrible jokes and throwing shots at each other the whole weekend and we had so much fun. Most of them are Facebook friends now and group rides have been planned.

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Mindy's spouse sent her to class with very specific instructions.

More feedback from students. We do enjoy what we do.

"I've had my temps 8 years ago along with a Honda cbr600. I didn't take the class back when I had my first bike.

Comparing riding 8 years ago on temps with no training or instruction to riding my new bike now with training, I can without a doubt say I think this class saved my life. The confidence and skills learned in the class has made me feel much safer, while also instilling the dangers and risk associated with riding and how to minimize them and while giving you a healthy fear. The instructors were perfect at one on one instruction even in a classroom of 10+ people. The individual feedback noticeably helped everyone out.

I have since recommended this class to at least 4 people and at a certain point, think it should be required for every cyclist to take. ".

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Motorcycle safety fair today at Chemours.

We're off to a great start for the season. The ranges are painted up, the bikes are running well. Wheels are turning and people are learning. We do love what we do.

Below is a feedback from a young woman who recently took a class with us. This is how we do what we do, and this is why we do it the way we do it. As the coordinator of this corner of Motorcycle Ohio I am so proud of every one of the people that make this happen.

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To be honest, even though I only spent two days with my instructors, Chris and Walter, the impact they had on me was so much bigger than that.

I came into the course feeling extremely nervous and unsure of myself, not knowing what to expect. But from the very beginning, they created such a calm and supportive environment that helped me succeed in the best way possible. They explained everything so clearly and at a pace that never felt overwhelming, which made it so much easier to build confidence.

What stood out the most to me was how they handled mistakes—not with frustration, but with patience and encouragement. They helped me understand what went wrong and guided me on how to improve in a way that actually made me feel capable instead of discouraged. I genuinely couldn’t have asked for better instructors for my first experience learning how to ride.

Chris and Walter didn’t just teach me the basics—they helped me believe in myself, and that’s something I’ll carry with me every time I get on a bike.

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OVRT Program Coordinator Gil Moore will be doing a radio interview about the Motorcycle Ohio training program at 0845 this (Thursday) morning at 0845.

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That was fun and went well. When I get the audio file I'll try to share.

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Hey experienced riders! It's spring! Wanna knock the dust off?
We have a BRS2 class scheduled for Satrurday April 4th!
BRS2 is our class where experienced riders can get some training and some great skills practice on our range on their own motorcycle. It's a 5 hour program with no classroom component. We'll work on low speed control, quick stops, countersteering, throttle control, maintaining a line in a curve, swerving, and stopping in a curve. All valuable skills we need every time we ride.
This class is a great refresher or tune-up at the beginning of the new season. If you have any questions about the class please reach out.
Sign up online at: www.motorcycle.ohio.gov
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Select: BRS2 - click "next"
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