Howard Community College Rider School

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 from Baltimore, MD

• Artifact Coffee

  Coffee

  Small Planes coffee and scratch baked goods in a mill building below Hampden, on the way to Falls Road north.

• Faidley's Seafood (Lexington Market)

  Food

  Baltimore crab cake institution inside historic Lexington Market, open since 1886.

• Federal Hill Park

  Viewpoint

  Hilltop park with a well-known view over Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

All 4 places worth the ride near Baltimore, MD →

Riding here?

Make Howard Community College Rider School a stop on your next ride. Find a route that passes by, schedule a group ride with it as the stop, or see how 2 Wheels in Common works for riders.

New to riding? See how to get your motorcycle license, step by step, with links to the official rules.