Mandatory training keeps you ready to ride Published Feb. 3, 2014 By Natalie Eslinger Air Force Safety Center Public Affairs KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M -- Motorcycle riding season, for most locations, is almost here. Air Force riders must prepare before the first ride of the season. Preparation involves more than awareness of, and attention to, the mechanics of the motorcycle. Mental and physical preparation of the rider, and up-to-date mandatory training, are just as important. Motorcyclists who are new to riding must first complete the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's basic rider course or a state-approved course. Upon successful completion of the basic rider course, the rider should complete the next-level training within 60 days. There are a number of courses that meet the requirements for this training. Air Force Instruction 91-207, U.S. Air Force Traffic Safety Program, provides information needed for riders to fulfill the training requirements. The intermediate courses, as stated in AFI 91-207, are: MSF BRC-2, Military Sport Bike Riders Course, Advanced Riders Course, and Air Mobility Command Sport Bike, or Department of Defense component-defined training. Sport bike riders shall attend the MSRC, ARC, AMC Sport Bike or a DOD component-defined training (sport bike focused). These courses are provided at many locations across the Air Force. "It is the responsibility of each Air Force motorcycle rider to fulfill the mandatory motorcycle training requirements," said Mark Erpelding, Chief of the Traffic Safety and Outreach Branch, Air Force Ground Safety. "Through these training courses, we provide our Airmen the proper riding skills and techniques so they will be ready to ride." Visit www.capefoxtraining.com to register for a course or check the course schedule. For more information about requirements or course availability, contact your local motorcycle safety representative or your local safety office.