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Motorcycle Rider Program

Motorcycle Rider Program

Welcome to the Connecticut Motorcycle Rider Education Program at Gateway Community College.

Classes are held in Room 131 at 88 Bassett Road, North Haven, CT, from April to October. The main doors in the back parking lot lead to the entrance.

If you have questions about our currently available courses, please email

Motorcycle Inquiry Form

REQUIRED RANGE GEAR FOR RIDING

  • Helmets are available for borrowing, or participants may bring their own. Full-face, 3/4, and half helmets are permitted as long as they meet Department of Transportation (DOT) certification requirements.
  • Eye protection (face shield, goggles, or glasses).
  • Long-sleeved shirt or jacket.
  • Full-fingered gloves, leather preferred.
  • Long, ankle-length pants (denim or other heavy material).
  • Leather boots or leather athletic shoes (over-the-ankle style).

BASIC RIDER COURSE (BRC)

Designed for students who do not have a motorcycle operator's license or a motorcycle. This course is required to apply for a Connecticut Motorcycle License. Motorcycles will be supplied. Class size is limited to 12 riders.

Instructional time: (5) hours of classroom instruction, (3) hours of online self-guided eCourse, and (10) hours of range training. Successful completion of the BRC course requires to:  (1) complete all course assignments, (2) attend all sessions, (3) pass a knowledge test, and (4) pass an on-motorcycle skill test that consists of exercises from the course.

Fee: $240 non-refundable.

BRC Requirements:

  • Valid driver's license or a Connecticut DMV issued motor vehicle operator learner's permit.
  • Participants should be able to balance a two-wheeled vehicle.
  • Have the physical ability to operate a motorcycle.
  • Access to computer, printer, and Internet.
  • A valid email address is required to obtain the eCourse login link.
  • Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
  • Participants less than 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver in order to be accepted into the class.
  • All participants must complete the waiver form.

RETURNING RIDER BASIC RIDER COURSE (RRBRC)

Designed for riders who have not been riding for some time or who have been riding on a permit and wish to refresh their basic skills and/or earn an endorsement/license for a motorcycle. This course is not intended for a novice rider learning to ride for the first time. Training motorcycles will be provided for this course. Class size is limited to 12 riders. Instructional time: (3) hours On-Line eCourse, (3) hours BRC Level II Classroom, (5) hours Range Training. This class is only offered on Wednesdays. Each participant must take part in all RRBRC activities and skill assessments. Goals for the course include refining basic motorcycle skills and techniques, increasing knowledge of risk and risk management, improving perception and situational awareness, and gaining insight to behaviors and attitudes.

Fee: $150 non-refundable

RRBRC Requirements:

  • Valid driver's license or a Connecticut DMV issued motor vehicle operator learner's permit.
  • Students should be able to balance a two-wheeled vehicle.
  • A minimum of 500 street riding miles, or more than six (6) months of riding experience.
  • Participants less than 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver in order to be accepted into the class.
  • Have the physical ability to operate a motorcycle.
  • Access to computer, printer, and Internet.
  • A valid email address is required to obtain the eCourse login link.
  • All participants must complete the waiver form.

Participants must be able to:

  • Coordinate clutch lever and throttle use to control the motorcycle smoothly.
  • Upshift and downshift smoothly.
  • Stop the motorcycle properly at a designated point.
  • Negotiate typical roadway turns and curves.
  • Must have prior motorcycling experience, and will be asked to complete on/cycle competency assessment upon arrival to class.

REGISTRATION (ONLINE ONLY)

To register for a course, please complete the following:

  • Email and request the current schedule.
  • Students should choose three classesthat fit their schedule; they will automatically be enrolled in the first available course.
  • The student will receive a confirmation via email, confirming the class enrollment. If the first, second, and/or third choice of classes are full, the student will be contacted and asked to choose another class/set of dates.
  • A registration linkwill be sent via email after a seat is reserved.

IMPORTANT! NO EXCEPTIONS.

  • A $40 fee will be charged for rescheduling.
  • Students must reschedule within two weeks prior to the start of the originally scheduled class and should be sure to double-check the dates.
  • ALL sessions must be attended. There are no exceptions. Students who are LATE or MISS a class will be unable to complete the course. NO REFUND

For More Information

For more course information, or for assistance completing registration paperwork, please call 203-285.2300.

Motorcycle Forms: Adult Waiver, Minor Waiver,