Motorcycle Ohio Courses at Shawnee State

Basic Riding Skills (BRS) Course

The Basic Riding Skills (BRS) course is designed as a learn-to-ride course for novice riders who have never been on a motorcycle. During this 16-hour course, students will participate in four hours of classroom, and 12 hours of on-cycle training covering topics such as cornering, braking, swerving, and traffic interaction.

No experience is required, and Motorcycle Ohio provides the motorcycles and helmets. The goal of the BRS is to help riders acquire the basic knowledge and skills required for safe and responsible motorcycling.

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• 16‑hour class comprised of classroom and on‑cycle instruction. Classroom may be completed in 4 hours in‑person or 4–6 hours in a self‑paced online classroom. Classes are typically broken into 2 or 3 days, depending on the training location and the type of classroom session.
  • In‑person classroom
    • 3‑day course schedule: 4 hours of in‑person classroom on day 1; 6 hours of on‑cycle instruction on days 2 and 3.
    • 2‑day course schedule: 2 hours of in‑person classroom and 6 hours of on‑cycle instruction on day 1; 2 hours of in‑person classroom and 6 hours of on‑cycle instruction on day 2.
  • Online classroom
    • 4–6 hours of self‑paced online classroom.
    • 6 hours of on‑cycle instruction on day 1; 6 hours of on‑cycle instruction on day 2.
• No motorcycle experience is required, but rider should be capable of balancing and riding a bicycle.
• Students attending the course will have a wide variety of riding experience and skills.
• Motorcycles are provided. 
• Requires only a valid 2-wheel Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC).
• Successful completion earns a 60-day BMV skill test waiver for a motorcycle endorsement

Shawnee State Class Dates:

• March 20–22, 2026
• April 17–19, 2026
• May 29–31, 2026
• June 12–14, 2026
• June 26–28, 2026
• August 7–9, 2026
• September 18–20, 2026
• October 2–4, 2026
• October 16–18, 2026
• November 13–15, 2026

Times:

Friday Class 5–9 pm in Admin. 031A

Saturday Range Class 8 am–2 pm

Sunday Range Class 8 am–2 pm

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Contact Us

Grace Peach-Storey
Director
Center for Lifelong Learning
(740) 351-3450
gpeachstorey@shawnee.edu