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Abate of Colorado
1 review for Abate of Colorado
Motorcycle class - one of the funnest things i have done in a very, very long time!
I've driven past the ABATE motorcycle classes (in the Lowry campus) for at least two years thinking "Man, that totally looks like fun" and realizing that if i ever needed to jump on a motorcycle during a high speed action-chase (a-la Jason Bourne - "The Bourne Supremacy") I had better take that class one day.
Classwork starts the night before for three hours. Maximum class size is 12 people. There is another 3-4 hour session on Saturday afternoon which includes taking your multiple choice test (the instructors drill the answers into you - everyone passed).
The driving itself - oh so much fun. You are assigned either a Honda Rebel 250 or Nighthawk 250. There is one dirt bike for the tallest guy or gal in the class. The instructors start you off very slow and before you know it you are in first gear cruising around the parking lot.
The class gets harder on Sunday as you learn to negotiate curves, press and lean, and make tight U-Turns.
The grand finale is the ridden evaluation which you have practiced over and over again. Be sure not to drop your bike (immediate fail) or leave your kickstand down (like - minus 15 points).
The instructors i had (Doug and Cindy) were great - Cindy was friendly and understanding, Doug sometimes tows a hard line when you screw up, but then rewards greatly with a pat on the back if you do well.
By the end of the class all participants had totally bonded and a lot of us went out for beers afterwards to celebrate our passing and discuss the test.
What a blast. If you are thinking about getting a motorcycle or are just curious to learn how to drive one - take this class! It is SO MUCH FUN.
Added bonus - passing means the riding and written portion of the Colorado motorcycle license test are waived and you can get your motorcycle endorsement on your license that much easier. A great weekend and payoff for $225.