New River Community College is offering several beginner motorcycle rider safety courses.
The Basic Rider Course (BRC) classes are held on NRCC’s campus in Dublin. The courses are held 6 -7:30 p.m. on Mondays and 8 a.m. -1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays April 7-9, April 21-23 and May 5-7.
Weekend spring courses will be held Fridays through Sundays on March 21-23, March 28-30, April 4-6, April 11-13, April 25-27, and May 2-4. Course hours are Fridays, 6 -7:30 p.m. and Saturdays/Sundays, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The one-credit course includes an online portion and on-motorcycle instruction under controlled range conditions. Riders will learn the basic skills of motorcycle operation. Tuition is $165.95 for Virginia residents and $380.55 for out-of-state residents. Students must provide their own DOT approved helmets. To register, call (540)674-3613 or visit www.nr.edu/workforce.
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