Motorcycle rider training and safety courses in Winston-Salem, NC
There is 1 motorcycle training school listed near Winston-Salem, NC: Forsyth Tech Motorcycle Safety Basic Rider Course.
Motorcycle Training · Winston-Salem, NC
MSF certified Basic Rider Course at Forsyth Tech's West Campus, mixing an online eCourse with classroom and riding sessions. Passing it exempts riders from the DMV riding test for a motorcycle endorsement.
- Address:
- 1300 Bolton St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
- Phone:
- 336-734-7771
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 Winston-Salem, NC point each other toward.
Lexington Barbecue
Food
Plan a lunch run here down US 29 and I-85 from Greensboro for pork shoulder.
Snappy Lunch
Food
Pork chop sandwiches from a 1923 diner, on the foothills ride toward the Parkway.
Pilot Mountain State Park
Mountain View
Anchor a Sauratown foothills loop here, about 25 miles northwest of Winston-Salem, and take the park road to the overlook.
Snappy Lunch
Food
A lunch stop before or after Blue Ridge Parkway and Fancy Gap loops, where you will not be the only bike.
Priddy's General Store
Food
Hoop cheese and bologna sandwiches in an 1888 country store by the park entrance, with Danbury a documented rest stop for riders.
Hanging Rock State Park
Viewpoint
Twisty two-lanes like NC-89 and Hanging Rock Park Road climb through Stokes County, with Danbury a known rest stop for riders.
New to riding? See how to get your motorcycle license, step by step, with links to the official rules.
Riding around Winston-Salem, NC? Find a route, schedule a group ride, or meet other riders at a Ride-In.
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