BCrider.com - Learning how to ride a motorcycle. Tips, techniques and moral support for novice riders.

Starting Out
Think like a rider.
Choose a motorcycle.
Learn basics of Clutch, Throttle and Brakes.

Practice riding
Throttle & Clutch
Parking Lot practice
Sample motorcycle exercises

Low Traffic riding
Shifting gears
Riding conditions
Traffic situations

Progressive riding
Counter steering
Highway riding
Wind Turbulence

Carry a Passenger
Accelerating
Cornering
Hills

Learning how to ride a motorcycle can be intimidating, especially without moral support from friends and family.

Your determination to practice and learn motorcycle riding techniques will make you a better rider.

Use the Novice Menu to view sections for basic technique and practice tips to help you become a better motorcyclist.

View photos for proper riding posture and demonstrate where a rider should be looking during a manuever.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or just need some moral support while you learning how to ride a motorcycle.

Ride on...

Lorraine

Ready to ride? Put on your jacket, motorcycle helmet and gloves.

Visit Local riding section to read about my experience as a new motorcyclist in British Columbia.

Find local information about learning to ride a motorcycle.

Ready for the first level?

Starting Out
Think like a rider.
Choose a motorcycle.
Basic Clutch, Throttle and Brakes.

Just need a refresher?

Get into the RIDE MIND
Read typical scenarios that help you focus on staying safe on a motorcycle.

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Before you even start the motor, sit on a bike and get familiar with the controls.

Motorcycles come in many styles but the basic functions are the same.

Left Handlebar
Clutch lever and left handgrip.

Right Handlebar
Front brake lever and throttle control handgrip.

Left Foot
Shifter Peg - Down one for first gear. Half notch up for neutral. Up for second, third and so on.

Right Foot
Rear brake pedal.

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