Required Gear

Students must use the following protective gear

• Helmets: Full or 3/4 face DOT (Department of Transportation) approved only. (must have DOT sticker)
• We provide 3/4 face helmets, you may use your own 3/4 or full face helmet (no half shell helmets permitted)
  
  YOU MUST PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING;
• You may use your own full or 3/4 face helmet is desired
• Eye protection: sunglasses, safety glasses, goggles  or prescription glasses will suffice
• Long-sleeved: Shirt or Jacket for protection in the event of a fall or crash
• Long pants: of denim or material of other equivalent durability
• Total Control Advance Riding Clinic, NO jeans are allowed & full face helmet is preferred 3/4 face is allowed
• Boots: Sturdy, over-the-ankle to protect the ankles and feet ( with little or no heel and no cloth or canvas)
• Gloves: Full-fingered, made of leather or other material with resistance to abrasion

We furnish scooters, motorcycles, sidecars/trikes and helmets for the Jump Start, Basic Rider/Scooter Course and Sidecar/Trike classes

NOTE: For the Total Control Advance Riding Clinic (TC-ARC), Jeans or denim will not be permitted.
Jacket & Pants MUST be Motorcycle Leathers, Motorcycle Cordura or better to attend the TC-ARC (Chaps with jeans is permitted for TC-ARC, Full face helmets are recommended for TC-ARC, 3/4 face helmets will be allowed

Rescheduling Policy  (7 day policy effective for classes purchased after March 16, 2012) revised 03/17/2012

If you need to reschedule your class, you must contact us in writing 7 days before the day your originally scheduled class was to begin with the following:

• Email
• Address
• Phone Number(s)
• Confirmation #
• Two or More Alternate Dates
• Reschedule/Transfer Payment of $35.00: Money orders or credit cards only and must come with request. Payable to MSCV, Inc., Post Office Box 6162, Ashland, Virginia 23005 (please do not send cash in the mail)

For example, If your original class was on a Friday evening , we must be notified no later than 12:00 P.M. EDT, Friday, 7 days before your Friday class start date.

Rescheduling notices received 7 days or less before the day your originally scheduled class will result in the forfeiture of your tuition and fees. (no refund)

A minimum of 4 (maximum 12) students are required to conduct the Basic Rider Course. Less than 4 students may require rescheduling.

Attendance Policy:

Late attendance will result in; 
No participation, No refunds, No free reschedules, complete forfeiture of all money paid.

For the Classroom - Day 1, 2 or 3;

Please arrive 15 minutes before class.
It is imperative you arrive ahead of your scheduled class start time to ensure your seat in class.
Registered students are told to arrive early to complete all of their paperwork prior to the start of class
If you are not in your seat by the scheduled start time of your class, the doors will be closed for attendance and your seat will be given to a Stand-By student if available.

You will NOT be allowed to participate in the class, you will be asked to leave and will not be entitled to a refund or a free reschedule!

For driving range times:
If your classmates are on the motorcycles or scooter and/or the range session has begun, you will not be allowed to participate. You will be asked to withdraw from the class and will receive No refunds, No free reschedules, complete forfeiture of all money paid.

Cancelation Policy      - (7 day policy effective for classes purchased after March 16, 2012) revised 03/17/2012

If you find you need to cancel your scheduled class, we will refund your tuition minus a cancellation processing fee, if you notify us in writing 7 days before the first day of your original scheduled class no later than the close of business at 12:00 P.M. EDT  
$35 Registration fees are included in every Class at the time of purchase and are not refundable. 
Tuition fees will be refunded by check or credit to your credit card from MSCV, Inc. minus a $35 cancellation processing fee.

Example; If your original class was on a Friday evening, we must be notified no later than 12:00 P.M. Friday, 7 days before your Friday class start date. Refund Example; If your BRC Total Payment was $150. (Registration $35 + Tuition $115.) To process your cancellation we subtract the $35 registration, minus a $35 cancellation processing fee, your refund would be $80.
We will mail a check or credit your credit card within five business days from notification if qualified for a refund.

E-MAIL, FAX AND U. S. POSTAL SERVICE IS PREFERED for cancellation notices. No phone calls, we need written audit trails.
E-mail - info@mscv.org , fax- 804-368-0987, 368-0989 or U. S. Postal @ P. O. Box 6162, Ashland Va. 23005

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.
E-mail, Fax or USPS protects everyone with a time and date stamp.

ALL cancellation notices received 7 days or less, will result in a non-refundable tuition and fees. We regret we can not accommodate your request less 7 days or less.

If you purchased your seat (Class) with 7 day or less before the start of your class and decide to cancel, you will NOT be entitled to any refund, free class, free reschedule or any compensation. You will forfeit your entire purchase price.

WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY EXCUSES OR REASON.

OUR ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IS FOR FAIRNESS TO ALL STUDENTS, PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE who have accepted a loss or for those that will be confronted with a similar situation.

Please make every effort to attend, thank you.

Weather Policy

For information on inclement weather cancellations by MSCV, Inc. or cancellation due to circumstances beyond our control: call us @ 804-368-0989 for a recorded message regarding your class. If a cancellation is necessary we will have a message stating the reason and recourse. If there is no message referencing the weather or circumstances, then your class is still scheduled to begin.

If cancelled, you will have one year from the date of cancellation to reschedule your class. NO REFUNDS. We do not charge to reschedule due to a weather related cancellation by MSCV.

Jump Start Course

Jump Start is an optional 3 hour course designed for the novice rider to gain familiarity and comfort with the motorcycle BEFORE taking the Basic Rider Course (BRC).

Motorcycles, Scooters and Helmets are provided.

The course is made up of the following range activities:

• Motorcycle Familiarization: This exercise is designed to acquaint the new rider with the major parts and controls of a motorcycle.
• Using the Friction Zone: This exercise is designed to introduce riders with the procedures and practices to start out, stop, and operate at low speed in a straight line.
• Starting & Stopping: This exercise is designed to provide practice time for riders in learning clutch/throttle coordination in starting out and stopping.

You should be able to balance and ride a bicycle before taking the Jump Start class and or the BRC. The class is kept small in numbers for your comfort with one or two RiderCoaches. RiderCoaches (instructors) for the program are all experienced motorcycle operators who are state certified by the DMV's Virginia Rider Training Program (VRTP).

Basic Rider Course

The Virginia Rider Training program Basic RiderCourse (BRC) coaches the fundamental skills and is NOT intended to produce the superb riding skills of an experienced rider; rather, it provides the basic ENTRY-LEVEL skills for a new rider to begin practicing and developing the mental and motor skills important for safe street operation.

Motorcycles, Scooters, Sidecars/Trikes and Helmets are provided.

Classroom

• What to Expect:
  • Discussion of Workbook
  • Watching Training Videos
  • 50 Question Multiple Choice Test
    • 80% needed to pass.
• Arrive 15 minutes early (no late comers)

Downloads

BRC Rider Handbook (.pdf)

English

Spanish

Refresher Class or Experienced Rider

4 to 5 hours using your own motorcycle or use ours if you don't have your motorcycle or scooter. Many times our riders take the course and have yet to purchase a two wheel motorcycle and want to keep their skills current.

A MSF Experienced Rider Course completion card is issued upon successful completion. Many insurance companies offer a discount with the ERC card. The military requires this card to ride on all government property/bases.

On this 4-hour plus COURSE, you will discuss with your peers how to balance the mental and physical aspects of safe riding, manage risk, increase visibility and optimize your lane position. The Virginia Rider Training Program (VRTP) Refresher/Experienced Rider Course covers protective gear, rider responsibility, motorcycle inspection and care, the effects of alcohol and other drugs on riding. Using your own motorcycle, you will put into practice the techniques of managing traction, controlling rear-wheel skids, stopping quickly, cornering and swerving.

There is NO classroom NO testing;

You are on the range the entire time using your motorcycle. If using your Motorcycle, you must have a valid State Inspection, Proof of Insurance and Operator must present a valid Class M license Motorcycle must have legal equipment, tires 2/32 or greater in tread depth and all required riding gear. If you use our Motorcycle, you must posses a valid Class M license.

Total Control Advance Riding Clinic

Training at Ashland or Portsmouth

FREE - Lee's book "Total Control" to each rider at the end of the day. ($35 value)

Who it is for: In today's age of high-horsepower superbikes, large-displacement cruisers and super-heavy-weight tourers, riding skills are more important than ever for safe, fun motorcycling. Unfortunately for experienced riders, there is a large gap between the Experienced Rider Course and the many racetrack schools around the country. Many riders are interested in improving their skills but are unwilling to take on the additional risks associated with a high-speed environment.

How It Works: Part of the reason for the program's success is the dynamic classroom training, which includes both theory and application of the Total Control ARC techniques. By including a basic analysis of vehicular dynamics, riders get a clear understanding of how their actions affect their bikes. For instance, in the suspension portion of the class, riders learn how to analyze the effectiveness of their suspension and how to set it up for maximum control and comfort.
The range portion of the training is done in a large parking lot or skid pad where each of the skills are individually broken down and practiced. Working on only one skill at a time is the fastest way to make consistent riding improvements. The beauty of doing it this way is that the student is never asked to make a huge "leap of faith" in any one area. Each skill is built up in small two-mph increments until the desired result is achieved. This allows for high confidence and never gets too scary. In fact, cornering speeds never go above 25 mph. While this may seem slow, in a tight enough corner, 25 is very, very fast. Combined with a strategic "building block" formula for integrating the individual skills into a complete riding package, the Total Control ARC enables riders to learn faster and easier than ever before. Equally important, all the Total Control ARC skills are taught with their direct applications for street riding. After all, knowing how to do something is of little value if you do not understand when and where to use it.

What It Covers: Cornering technique is the primary focus of the Total Control ARC. Individual skills include corner entry, line selection, body position and corner exit. There are slightly different versions of these depending on the type of bike ridden, but all follow the same philosophical principals that are taught in the course. Throttle control and throttle/brake transitions are also covered in great detail. Additionally, super-tight, low-speed, "parking lot" turns are taught.

Requirements: All students must provide their own motorcycle or scooter and have at least one year of riding experience. Motorcycle or scooter should be in proper working order, including cooling and charging systems, and a battery that is in good condition. For students with less than two years of experience, it is advised (though not required) that they have completed an MSF ERC. Protective gear is required for all students, which include a DOT-approved helmet (full-face recommended), motorcycle jacket and pants, gloves and boots that cover the ankles. Jeans and fingerless gloves are not allowed, but Kevlar jeans will be accepted. Absolutely no race tires or race compound tires allowed regardless if they are DOT approved.

The Sidecar/Trike Education Program (S/TEP)

This program is designed to teach the novice or experienced sidecar or trike rider the skills necessary to safely operate a three-wheeled vehicle on the street, even if you have never ridden any kind of motorcycle. The 16-hour course takes the rider through the basics of motorcycle operation (controls are much the same as a two wheeled motorcycle), effective braking, turning skills and obstacle avoidance, as well as safe riding strategies. The course consists of both classroom instruction and hands-on riding instruction. All riding is done on a closed course.

Instructors for the MSCV/VRTP: S/TEP are all experienced motorcyclists and are nationally certified by the Evergreen Safety Council. Successful completion of the course qualifies the rider for an “M” endorsement on their Virginia Driver’s License and may entitle them to a discount from their motorcycle insurance company.

Motorcycles Rigs: The MSCV/VRTP Sidecar/Trike Program provides training rigs for use in the Basic Classes (trikes and/or sidecars rigs). Riders are encouraged to bring their own rig, provided the trike or sidecar meets our criteria. If a rider brings their own rig for use in the class, the following requirements must be met: Must be a motorcycle based sidecar or trike (CanAm Spyders are acceptable) 3 wheels must be in contact with the ground. No “Voyager” or similar add on type “trike” kits allowed (These vehicles are technically a 4-wheel vehicle and handling dynamics are not suitable for the range exercises used during the class.) No automotive-based trikes are allowed. Riders must provide proof of ownership and insurance. Student owned rigs must be structurally sound in the opinion of the instructor(s).
The instructor’s determination of the suitability of a riders rig for use on the range is final.
Note: We suggest you inform MSCV, Inc. at the time of registration whether or not your plans are to ride your own rig or one of ours. If you plan to use ours, please advise if you prefer a trike or sidecar. We can’t guarantee your preference but are better able to plan which rigs to bring.) We provide small (250-400cc) trike and sidecar rigs for use in the class. You may bring your own rig to use in the class provided: The rig must be a three-wheeled, motorcycle based, trike or sidecar rig (the rider sits astride the rig over the engine) such as the Harley Davidson factory trike, Can Am Spyder or a permanent conversion such as Motortrike, Lehman, California Sidecar, etc. We cannot allow add on "trike" kits such as the "Voyager" as these vehicles actually have 4 wheels. Your vehicle will be looked at by the instructors for a determination of whether or not the rig is appropriate for use on the range. The final say as to whether or not your rig may be used in the class is at the Instructor’s discretion. If you choose to use your own rig, you must provide evidence of insurance and proof of ownership. If you do not own the rig, you must provide written permission from the owner.