BRC

For the BRC

Reminders for the range days:

Class starts at 8am, so aim to arrive before 7:30.
This will ensure that you’re not late if you hit traffic or have trouble finding our range. It also gives you a chance to make sure your gear is appropriate, you select a bike that works for you, and ask any questions you might still have.

On-time attendance is mandatory — this includes returning from breaks & lunch.
If you are not on site and ready to go when we start class you cannot continue and you will not be refunded. In genuine emergency situations we may try to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee that there will be open spots in future classes.

Required gear / supplies:

Over-the-ankle boots or shoes — stiff leather is best; no canvas high-tops. Preferably laced or zipped.
Long, sturdy pants — should go down to your boots with no exposed skin (no holes or tears).
Long sleeve shirt or jacket — make sure it is appropriate for the weather.
Sturdy, full-fingered gloves — leather riding or work gloves are best; no rubber or insulated, winter gloves.
A DOT-approved motorcycle helmet — MCC no longer provides student helmets.
Eye protection –helmet visors, sunglasses, eyeglasses, and safety glasses are all OK.
Water — at least double what you think you need, consider an electrolyte drink (Gatorade, LiquidIV, etc) for hot summer sessions.
Lunch and/or Snacks.
Rain gear.

Check the forecast and come prepared for the weather.

Class continues regardless of weather and temperature, so dress appropriately — that applies just as much to the heat & sun as it does to rain & wind. We only stop for lightning and ice on the range, and even then we resume as quickly as is safe. Classes for the season book very quickly, so a canceled class likely means waiting until the following year.

Please note that, other than the helmet, our required gear is not recommended street riding gear. Our requirements are written to balance cost-of-entry, comfort being exposed to the sun & heat all day, and safety as best we can. Please wear a full set of motorcycle-specific gear (helmet, jacket, gloves, boots, pants) when riding on the street.

Finding the Range

You can navigate to the range by searching for “MCC Campus Motorcycle Range” in Google Maps. Please park on the right-hand side of the access road perpendicular to the range, facing the range.

See the CONREP site for more information on CT licensing requirements, vehicle requirements, and DUI impacts.

Additional Resources

The BRC is just a starting point for your riding journey, and unfortunately there’s a lot we can’t cover in the brief time we have in class. I’ve tried to write some guides and curate resources that hopefully cover some topics that we don’t get a chance to deep-dive into during the course.

Please note that any opinions in these posts are mine and mine alone, they do not reflect the official position of the MSF, CONREP, or any other instructor from those organizations. Motorcycling is a high risk physical activity and it is up to you and you alone to manage the potential dangers involved.