Advanced riders course being offered to Malmstrom personnel

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MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. --  The 341 MW safety office is offering the first Advanced Rider Course Sept. 6. 

This class is designed for the sport bike rider but can be accomplished on any motorcycle. The class is designed to address specific safety issues associated with sport bikes, especially today's race-inspired bikes. The sport bike is typically faster with an emphasis on speed and cornering. The design of the bike requires the rider to lean forward and lay across the gas tank. The sport touring bike is similar, but the rider sits more upright, but not as much as the typical motorcycle. With the sport bike, because of its ability for acceleration, higher speeds and higher maneuverability to accelerate and higher speeds in corners, the Advanced Rider Course was specifically designed to cover issues with these bikes. This course covers braking, cornering and acceleration in a controlled environment. The course aims at improving the skills and mind-set of riding a sport motorcycle. 

The class Sept. 6 will be the first date this course will be offered in Montana. Malmstrom's active motorcycle program is a primary reason the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is able to offer this course in this region. This class is an additional course to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course and Experienced Rider Course. The rider will be given an additional card to carry certifying they have attended and completed the ARC. 

The class is free to all active-duty personnel and DoD civilians. Standby slots are available to family members. To register, contact Kelly Nathe, Traffic Safety Manager, at 731-6726