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Motorcycle rider training and safety courses in Austin, TX

There is 1 motorcycle training school listed near Austin, TX: Total Rider.

What to ask a motorcycle training school

  • Do you provide the motorcycle and helmet for the course, or do I bring my own? Many beginner courses supply a small bike; most expect your own gloves, boots over the ankle, and a long-sleeved jacket.
  • Does finishing the course count toward my motorcycle endorsement, and what paperwork do I take to the licensing office afterward? The rules differ by state, so ask the school rather than a forum.
  • How big are the classes, and how many coaches are on the range? Fewer riders per coach means more time riding and less time waiting.
  • What happens if it rains, or if I do not pass the riding part? Ask about rescheduling and retake fees before you pay.
  • Do you run courses beyond the beginner class, such as an experienced rider or advanced skills course? A refresher after a long break is worth the day.

Worth the ride

Places riders around Austin, TX point each other toward.

  • Salt Lick BBQ (Driftwood)

    Food

    Plan a Hill Country loop around it, since it is a standard stop and the bikes will fit.

  • The Oasis on Lake Travis

    Food

    Terraced restaurant above Lake Travis, the Sunset Capital of Texas, and a popular turnaround on the Comanche Trail loop.

  • Franklin Barbecue

    Food

    Famous brisket and famously long lines at Austin's nationally known barbecue.

  • Houndstooth Coffee

    Coffee

    Austin-founded specialty coffee chain, opened 2012.

  • Hill Country Motorheads

    Destination

    Roughly 150 vintage street bikes, flat trackers, motocrossers and choppers on display, 45 minutes north of Austin.

  • The Lost Well

    Food

    A dive bar that fills with riders for MotoGP watch parties and most nights of the year.

All 11 places worth the ride near Austin, TX →

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