Riding skills class "free" 7/14 8-4pm At cal state east bay.

[shadowVLX]

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Think you can ride?
Or maybe you just want to get better riding a motorcycle. Our traffic division is holding a class to improve your riding skills. This free class will be held California State University, East Bay and even includes lunch! Our traffic officers have gone through weeks of rigorous training and want to share their skills with you. Sign up soon. Space is limited.
Email mike.matthews@hayward-ca.gov to register or call the Traffic Bureau at 510-293-7011

 

[dravnx]

When?

 

[shadowVLX]

7/14 8-4pm
At cal state east bay. Lot p

Lunch included

 

[EvilBunny]

Sounds like a good time. I'm in.

 

[chickenfried]

thanks for the heads up.

 

[Cincinnatus]

I talked to one of the Hayward officers (Mike) about this. It's generally the same as the Alameda County Sheriff's Office product but without the rentable KZ1000-Ps. Ride your own bike, assume your own risk.

I'm in, when he asked when I started riding and I said 1978, he said I'm old. :teeth He didn't ask what I ride, tho. arty :laughing

 

[Pluot]

Wish my bike was running, I'd be interested.

 

[Alan_Hepburn]

For future reference: can a person take the class riding a sidecar?

 

[GPzPop]

Wish my bike was running, I'd be interested.

well, lets get your bike running, then!!!

I am down to help!

--Simon

 

[flying_hun]

This sounds like a great idea! Not available, but if I were, I'd be in for sure.

 

[GPzPop]

sadly, email reply from Officer Matthews : The June course has been filled to capacity. Please keep an eye out for future dates.

 

[flying_hun]

Have they published future dates? This could be a great resource for rider skill development and survival. I applaud the city of Hayward for making this happen.

 

[Hoho]

sadly, email reply from Officer Matthews : The June course has been filled to capacity. Please keep an eye out for future dates.

Awww damn... we should keep an eye out for future classes. If it’s anything like the ACSO class, it’s gonna be a lot of fun and a good learning experience. Too bad you won’t be able to flog the retired ACSO bikes though...

 

[HeatXfer]

sadly, email reply from Officer Matthews : The June course has been filled to capacity. Please keep an eye out for future dates.

It's great to see these classes filing-up so quickly though! I think there's hope for the life style (notice I didn't say 'sport') :thumbup

 

[isoparmesan]

Is there a website with more info about this?

 

[ArrArr]

It's great to see these classes filing-up so quickly though! I think there's hope for the life style (notice I didn't say 'sport') :thumbup

Absolutely.
Just sent Mike an email asking for either a waiting list (you always have some no-shows) or a future class.

 

[EastBayDave]

my son "thinks" he want's to try it. Only bad thing is my only bike, is a ZRX1200. Maybe a lil' too big for 1st try??

Plus I got to get carbs cleaned; it hasn't run in a couple years, so I assume it's fuel system is all gunked up, rust in tank, etc.


Any of these schools have small bikes to rent w/insurance?

Thanks...

-ebd

 

[Cincinnatus]

Good news - a slot for this class just opened up, yay!!!

Bad news - It's the slot that had my name on it, I can't go, my bike's in the shop getting new choos (PR5s, yay?), there's a small glitch with the clutch, the brake fluid needs replacing, and the likely time to get done is Saturday, so... arty on dudes/dudettes!!! :teeth

Call Officer Matthews @ 510-293-7011 and git gud!! :teeth

 

[Pluot]

How was the course?
Wish I could have attended. I just got a bike running, and was at a festival the same weekend so I couldn't have joined anyways, but was very interested.

Hope it comes up again and I can sign up.