Learner’s Permit Boot Camp,
Motorcycle Mechanics &
Group Riding.
by Tania Meyer, Executive Director
Kelowna & District Safety Council
395 Hartman Road, Kelowna, BC, V1X 2M9
(across from the YMCA in Rutland)
250-765-3163
www.kdsc.bc.ca
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The Kelowna & District Safety Council has a busy month planned for motorcyclists!
Now the roads are clear and the weather is warming up, riders are out on the streets. KDSC has lots to offer for the riding enthusiast. In addition to its staple of Learn to Ride courses, KDSC will be holding another Learner’s Permit Boot Camp on Tuesday April 20th, 6 –9pm at our Hartman Road location. |
This class is FREE to anyone interested in obtaining their Class 6 license, and who would like some help in preparing for the Learner’s Permit test. ICBC stats show that 46% of people fail their Learner’s Permit test on their first attempt, and these Boot Camps have proved really popular in helping new riders grasp the complex concepts outlined in the ICBC study guide.
The Boot Camp will also provide students with helpful tips on how to study, how to take multiple choice tests, and how to reduce test anxiety. It will let students know how the test is structured, and provide some tips on how to make their first test attempt a successful one. The class is open to the public – it is not limited to those who are registered in KDSC’s Learn to Ride motorcycle training program.
A 6th Annual Motorcycle Mechanics class is scheduled for Sunday April 25th from 9am – 12pm. This class will help riders perform general maintenance safely on their own bikes. Longtime sponsors Kelowna Yamaha will be sending one of their licensed mechanics to host the three hour session at KDSC at 395 Hartman Road, across from the YMCA in Rutland. The course is open to the public, and riders are encouraged to bring their own bikes so that they can ask questions about their specific makes and models.
“Basic maintenance on a motorcycle can be costly,” says Tania Meyer, Executive Director of the Kelowna and District Safety Council, “and there are many things that riders can be trained to do themselves. The course will feature a detailed segment on how to perform a proper pre-trip inspection, and students will also learn how to change their oil, how to adjust the chain, clutch, and the brakes, as well as many other do-it-yourself fixes that can safely be done by riders.” The course will also outline jobs better left to a professional mechanic, and is only $25.
KDSC will also be hosting a Group Riding course on Thursday April 29th from 6pm – 9pm. This seminar is open to anyone interested in learning about safe group riding procedures. Topics covered will include types of rides, pros and cons of group riding, planning the ride, pre-ride meetings, roles and responsibilities of various riders in the group, lane positioning for group riding, changing lanes, and more. This is a great course for both riders and their passengers!
Anyone interested in KDSC’s motorcycle programs can call 765-3163 to register. For more information visit www.kdsc.bc.ca or find our advertisements in the North Okanagan Shuswap or Central Okanagan editions of ExperienceTM Magazine.
Complimentary coffee and donuts will be served at each of the above programs.