Grand Rapids Community College Motorcycle Safety Training
Motorcycle Training · 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
State-approved Basic Rider Course and Advanced Rider Course run by GRCC's School of Workforce Training, with loaner motorcycles provided. The training season runs May through August with online-only registration, and the next season is expected to start in May 2027.
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 Grand Rapids, MI
Yesterdog
Food
Open late and close to the M-6 and I-196 ramps, so it works for gathering before riding west to the lakeshore.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Viewpoint
Large botanical garden and outdoor sculpture park on Grand Rapids' west side.
Madcap Coffee (Monroe Center)
Coffee
Seasonal coffees from the home roaster, open 8am to 4pm daily, before a ride along the Grand River or west to Lake Michigan.
Riding here?
Make Grand Rapids Community College Motorcycle Safety Training 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.