Upstate Rider Training

10/14/2026

Please verify you can Balance a 2 wheel bicycle. Its the #1 issue we see in class.

Understanding a manual transmission might make the concept feel familiar, but it definitely isn't a prerequisite!

What does make a big difference? Knowing how to ride a bicycle.

Balance, steering, and being comfortable on two wheels give you a great foundation.

Clutch and throttle coordination? Those are skills you'll start developing in the Basic RiderCourse. Find a course near you below -

msf-usa.org/start-your-ride/basic-ridercourse/

10/13/2026

As riders it's OUR JOB to be conspicuous, be seen, be in the driver's central vision. As drivers, it's your job to pay attention while driving. Its a team effort.

10/12/2026

Deer strikes are up over the last few years. Always scan far, near and side to side when riding. Dusk and Dawn are the most risky times!

Oh, deer!

As days get shorter, look out for deer during your commute, especially at dawn and dusk when they are most active. Staying alert and scanning for potential dangers could prevent a collision!

10/12/2026

As the temperatures drop, please remember traction needs warm tires. Cold tires do not have the grip like warm tires do. Ride a bit before you push in to curves. Ride safe

With cooler temperatures creeping in, it's a good time to think about changing road conditions, and how they change the riding environment.

Cold tires may offer less traction, so give them time to gradually come up to operating temperature. Start your ride smoothly, avoid abrupt acceleration, braking or steering inputs, and give yourself extra time and space while you and your bike warm up.

And remember: cold weather can also mean wet, or frost-covered pavement can mean less available traction too.

Keep your inputs smooth, give yourself time and space, and keep using SEE — Search, Evaluate, Execute — to respond to the conditions around you.

10/12/2026

Please help me congratulate this weekend’s course graduates, they braved the hurricane rain Saturday and worked to sharpen skills sunday! These new riders git the full experience! Ride safe, train hard!

10/10/2026

Please wish this group of enthusiastic future riders luck, They completed the first day of our 2-day BRC class in a Hurricane (well you know) ! Day 2 will be a bit dryer and warmer! Please wish them well!

10/07/2026

I have space in my VIRTUAL Defensive Driving Course on October 27 (9am to 5pm) if anyone needs POINTS REDUCTION or a Court ordered Defensive Driving course to reduce a ticket.

This is a VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR LED course, done via ZOOM.

https://bookeo.com/upstateridertraining?type=31516ATUJY1900DADDC89

The cost is $105, it's very quick and easy to register vs. the process at the local colleges and offers the same benefits!

10/04/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! Mark Albaugh, Jeff Sauvage, Rodney Duane Bush, Rich Carstensen, Ricky Graham, Jonathan Welsh, Mike Smith

10/04/2026

Please help me congratulate these experienced riders from our BRC2 today! These riders sharpened skills and are now "legal" and have sharper skills to ride safer! Ride safe everyone!