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The Riding Academy of NJ
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    • Home
    • Courses We Offer
      • Clutch Practice (IME)
      • Beginner (BRC1)
      • Extra Practice (APBRC)
      • Experienced (BRC2)
      • Trail Braking (TBC)
      • Practice Clinics
      • Dirt Bike (DBC)
    • Course Schedule
    • Policies
      • Cancellations & Refunds
      • Retest Options
      • Replacement Cards
    • Riding Tips
    • About Us
      • Why Choose Us
      • Our Team
      • Why We Care So Much
    • Gift Shop
      • Shirts
      • Gift Certificates
    • Class Materials
    • Other Motorcycle Courses
    • Motorcycle Service/Rental
    • Safety Products
    • Manufacturer Incentives
    • Sponsors
    • RANJ Instructor Resources
    • Donate
    • Mind Training
    • Covid-19 Updates
  • Home
  • Courses We Offer
    • Clutch Practice (IME)
    • Beginner (BRC1)
    • Extra Practice (APBRC)
    • Experienced (BRC2)
    • Trail Braking (TBC)
    • Practice Clinics
    • Dirt Bike (DBC)
  • Course Schedule
  • Policies
    • Cancellations & Refunds
    • Retest Options
    • Replacement Cards
  • Riding Tips
  • About Us
    • Why Choose Us
    • Our Team
    • Why We Care So Much
  • Gift Shop
    • Shirts
    • Gift Certificates
  • Class Materials
  • Other Motorcycle Courses
  • Motorcycle Service/Rental
  • Safety Products
  • Manufacturer Incentives
  • Sponsors
  • RANJ Instructor Resources
  • Donate
  • Mind Training
  • Covid-19 Updates

The Additional Practice BRC

The Additional Practice Basic RiderCourse (APBRC)

This motorcycle course, which is usually offered every 6-8 weeks or as a private lesson, is designed for;

  1. Those who already took the BRC1, have their motorcycle endorsement and want some additional, extra practice before riding on the street. You may want additional practice after recently completing the BRC1 or maybe you haven't ridden for awhile after competing the BRC1. (You can use one of our training motorcycles or your own 2-wheel motorcycle for this course). 
  2. Those who took the BRC1 (or the BRC2 LW) within the last 180 days and didn't pass the MSF Skill Test, and want a few more hours of additional riding practice before re-taking the MSF Skill Test. (It doesn't matter if you took the BRC1 or the BRC2 LW with us or with another motorcycle school). You can use one of our training motorcycles or your own 2-wheel motorcycle for the retest. You can't take or re-take the MSF Skill Test unless you took the BRC1 safety course or the BRC2 LW safety course within the last 180 days.


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HOW LONG IS THE APBRC COURSE AND WHAT DOES IT CONSIST OF?

It depends on how long ago you took the BRC1 and who you took it with.


Before riding the practice riding exercises of the APBRC we offer, you must have completed (or complete) the first three modules of the BRC1 we offer.


Module 1 is the 5-hour (approximate time) MSF eCourse. If you didn't complete the MSF eCourse, you will have to take it before riding the practice riding exercises. Here is the MSF eCourse which is free.


If you already took the eCourse, just re-print the Completion Certificate. You will need to put the Completion Certificate ID# on one of the two waivers that you must sign before riding the practice riding exercises.


Module 2 is the Supplemental eCourse - the 1-hour pre-recorded Power Point Presentation. If you already watched the Supplemental eCourse, you don't need to watch it again unless you want a refresher of the motorcycle controls and the basic physical riding skills. 


NOTE: If more than 30 days have passed since you took the BRC1 and you haven't done any riding since taking the BRC1, we strongly suggest that you watch the Supplemental eCourse (or watch it again). Our research indicates that if more than 30 days have passed since taking the BRC1 and no riding has been done since taking the BRC1, students forget how to use the motorcycle controls and forget the basic physical riding skills. "Use it or lose it" applies. Here is the Supplement eCourse.


Module 3 is the 4-hour Tuesday night live remote/virtual classroom session, which covers a variety of crash-avoidance techniques. If you already attended the live remote/virtual classroom session with us, you don't need to attend it again unless you want a refresher of the crash-avoidance techniques. If you haven't attended the live remote/virtual classroom session, we will send you the link to the classroom session.


The Practice Riding Session is approximately 3-6 hours (depending on the class size) and consists of some of the practice riding exercises from the BRC1. If you are taking the APBRC to retake the MSF Skill Test, the MSF Skill Test will be administered after the practice riding exercises.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE MSF eCOURSE

As stated above, taking the MSF eCourse is a pre-requisite for taking the APBRC. If you should have an issue with the eCourse, email the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at msfsupport@msf-usa.org or call them at (949) 727.3227 x3158 Monday thru Friday between 8:00am - 4:30pm Pacific Time. Tell them your name and the username/e-mail that you are using to log in to the eCourse.


  • The MSF eCourse is video intensive. A strong, steady network connection on a personal computer or mobile device is required. Broadband connections work best.
  • Current versions of Chrome, Safari, and Firefox are supported. For Internet Explorer, version 10 or higher is supported.
  • Be sure JavaScript is enabled on your browser.
  • When you complete the eCourse, you will receive a Completion Certificate with a Completion Certificate ID#. Save the Completion Certificate ID#. You will need that number for one of the two waivers you must sign before riding the practice riding exercises. If you already took the eCourse, just re-print or download your Completion Certificate. You can access it with this link; https://www.msf-usa.org/eCourse.aspx 
  • If you haven't already taken the eCourse, as soon as you register for the APBRC, you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite containing a link to take the eCourse for free. (Item #3 in "Additional Information"). The link to the eCourse is also above under Module 1.

What Do I Need To Attend the APBRC?

Again, it depends on how long ago you took the BRC1 and who you took it with.


If you didn't take Modules 1-3, you need a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone and an email address.


If you didn't attend the Tuesday night 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session (Module 3), you will need the following;

  1. A computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone to attend the session. 
  2. A pen or pencil for the classroom activities.
  3. The classroom activity forms. Click HERE to download a zip folder with all the forms.


  • The link to all these forms will also be emailed to you four days before the class starts along with the link to the 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session (Module 3) and the link to the Supplement eCourse (Module 2).


For the Practice Riding Session, you will need the following;

  1. Your Driver License (DL) w/motorcycle endorsement. IF YOU ARE TAKING THE APBRC TO RETAKE THE SKILL TEST, all you need is your NJ Driver License.
  2. If you want to re-take the MSF Skill Test after the last practice riding exercise in the APBRC and you took the BRC1 or the BRC2 LW with another motorcycle school in NJ, we need paperwork or an email from that motorcycle school that indicates when you took the BRC1 or the BRC2 LW, and what your score was on the BRC1 or the BRC2 LW Knowledge Test and Skill Test.
  3. If you are going to use your own motorcycle for the APBRC practice riding exercises, it must be a 2-wheel motorcycle. You must also bring your motorcycle registration and insurance card & have a current  and valid NJ motorcycle permit..
  4. Your MSF Basic eCourse Completion Certificate ID#.
  5. Sturdy over-the-ankle footwear (leather preferred) to protect your ankle from injury.
  6. Long non-flare denim pants or material of equivalent or better durability.
  7. A long sleeve garment (shirt, sweat shirt, jacket).
  8. Full-fingered gloves (leather preferred) to protect your hands from injury.
  9. Eye-protection (glasses, sunglasses, goggles, face-shield).
  10. A DOT (Department of Transportation) certified motorcycle helmet. (We have some full-face motorcycle helmets with face-shields available if you do not have a motorcycle helmet).
  11. Your RANJ MSF BRC1 or RANJ BRC2 LW course completion card to get the course discount. (See below).


You will not be allowed to ride the practice riding exercises unless you have all of the first ten items listed above. (If you do not have all the first ten items listed above for the practice riding exercises, you will be dismissed from the class and receive a partial refund. You will have to pay the full price of the course to attend another class).  


MOTORCYCLES WITH LOUD PIPES (SOUND EXCEEDS THE EPA DECIBLE RATING) ARE NOT ALLOWED AT MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY.


HEIGHT REQUIREMENT FOR USING OUR TRAINING MOTORCYCLES

If you are going to use one of our training motorcycles for the course, you must be able to place both of your feet on the ground when sitting on our training motorcycles. You should be at least 5 feet tall or have a 28 inch inseam. If you cannot place both of your feet on the ground, you will not be allowed to take the course for safety reasons. (We have a height measurement chart on site).

Course Schedule and Location for the Practice Riding Session

Module 1 - As stated above, the link for the 5-hour (approximate time) MSF eCourse is included in the confirmation email you will receive from Eventbrite after registering for the course, and it will also be in the reminder email you will receive from The Riding Academy of NJ a few days after you register for the course. The link is also above. Module 1 is done on your own, at your own pace. (If you already took the eCourse, you do not need to take it again).


Module 2 - As stated above, the link for the Supplemental eCourse will be in the email you will receive from The Riding Academy of NJ a few days before the class begins. The link is also above. Module 2 is also done on your own. (If you already took the Supplemental eCourse, you do not need to take it again unless you want a refresher).


Module 3 - As stated above, the link for the Tuesday night 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session will also be in the same email as the link for the Supplemental eCourse. Also included in this email will be the link to download all the forms needed for the remote/virtual classroom session. (This email will be sent again 1 day before the start of the Tuesday night 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session and twice the day of the Tuesday night 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session). 


Module 3, the online classroom session, starts Tuesday night promptly at 6:00 PM and goes to approximately 10:00 PM. (If you already attended the online classroom session, you do not need to take it again unless you want a refresher).


Practice Riding Session - The practice riding exercises are held on either a Saturday or Sunday afternoon from 12:30 PM to approximately 6:30 PM at Montclair State University in parking lot 60 located at 35 Clove Rd in Little Falls (off Rt. 46 East) behind the student bus platform and the bus garage. (From Rt. 46 East, make a right onto Clove Rd, which is just before Six Brother's Diner and McDonalds. Bear right at the traffic circle and make a right after going under the train trestle, and go to the end of the lot by our storage container).


The maximum number of students permitted in each class by State and MSF regulations is 12.  


APBRC private sessions may be held during the week when MSU doesn't have classes.


Classes are held rain or shine. If rain is in the forecast, bring good rain gear to keep you dry.

Price

Our price for the APBRC is only $139. There is a 10% rebate if you successfully completed the BRC1 or the BRC2 LW with us. You must show your RANJ MSF BRC1 or RANJ MSF BRC2 LW Completion Card the day of the riding session to get the rebate. The rebate will be refunded on your credit card after completing the course. Rebates can only be made through your original payment method.

How Do I Sign-up for the APBRC?

APBRC classes will be posted periodically on our Course Schedule page. Just click on the class and register online with a credit card. If you want a private APBRC, email us at RidingAcademy1@aol.com.


Click here to READ OUR CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS POLICY BEFORE YOU SIGN-UP FOR A CLASS SO YOU KNOW YOUR OPTIONS ABOUT REFUNDS, SWITCHING CLASSES, NOT BEING ABLE TO ATTEND A CLASS YOU SIGNED-UP FOR, DROPPING OUT OF A CLASS, ARRIVING LATE FOR A CLASS, BEING DISMISSED FROM A CLASS.  


If an APBRC class is not posted on our website, go to the Course Schedule page of our website and follow us on Eventbrite for email notifications when we post them. You can also sign-up for our newsletter on the Home Page of this website under "Dashboard", "Like" our Facebook page and/or follow us on Instagram to be notified when the next one will be held. The APBRC is usually offered on weekends every 6-8 weeks. It is also offered periodically as a private lesson.


WAITLIST

Because of our reputation, there is a very high demand for our classes. Our classes sell out very quickly. We sell out our classes before any other motorcycle school in the State. If a class is sold out, you can get on the Waiting List for that class. Just go through the process of registering for the class, even though it is sold out. It will tell you there are no seats left and ask you if you want to join the Waitlist. Join the Waitlist. If we get a cancellation for that class, an email is automatically sent to the first person on the Waitlist. That person has one day to register for the class. If the person doesn't register for the class after one day, another email is automatically sent to the next person on the Waitlist. There is no Waitlist for future classes. There are only Waitlists for Sold Out classes posted on the Course Schedule page of our website.

Gift Certificates

 If you want to order a Gift Certificate for the APBRC for someone, click here. 

Testimonials

I didn't pass the course the first time. I decided to take the APBRC for more practice time and retest after the course. Well worth the extra cost and the additional practice time.....Lisa Kurtez


I passed the BRC1 but didn't feel I was ready to venture out in the road yet so I decided to take the APBRC. Glad I did. The extra practice gave me more confidence and sharpened my skills....Mario Pudotas


I passed the BRC1 about a year ago but I haven't ridden since so I decided to take the APBRC. Great refresher course.......Rachel Amerillo

Donate to Our Cause

If you would like to donate to our cause (to help reduce motorcycle accidents in the State of NJ), click here.  

  • Visit and "Like" our Facebook page and/or follow us on Instagram and/or Yelp by clicking on the icons above to keep up to date with our posts and safety tips. 

  

  • You can also follow us on Eventbrite. Click the "Follow" box on our Eventbrite Course Schedule page. You will be notified by email whenever we post classes.                                                                                                                                                                                                           


  • Since 2008, The Riding Academy of NJ has been approved by the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission to offer the New Jersey Motorcycle Safety Program Courses.                                           


  • Copyright © 2017 The Riding Academy of NJ, Inc. - All Rights Reserved

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

  • The Riding Academy of NJ, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. We accept tax-deductible donations of money, products and services that will help our motorcycle training school. 


  • The Riding Academy of NJ, Inc. shall admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to all students at our motorcycle safety training school. The Riding Academy of NJ, Inc. will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of our policies. We also reserve the right to dismiss students who create a problem or an unsafe environment.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               


Our mission is to help reduce motorcycle crashes in the State of NJ. 

Our goal is to help our students become safe, smart, responsible motorcycle riders. 

Our vision is motorcycles sharing the road with other roadway users with zero crashes.


(973) 742-2300

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Welcome to The Riding Academy of NJ at MSU

We are a NJ MVC motorcycle safety training school located at Montclair State Univ. Our class schedule is posted on the Course Schedule page of this website. We usually post classes two months in advance. We offer classes from mid-March to the end of October. 


The answers to most of your questions are on this website if you take the time to read it thoroughly. 


Go to the Course Schedule page and follow us on Eventbrite for email notifications when we post more classes. Follow us on Instagram, "Like" us on Facebook and subscribe to our newsletter under the "Dashboard" section of our Home page.