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Police Motor Officer Skills
ProRider is America's premier advanced motorcycle training school.
We specialize in teaching motor officer safety techniques.
Maximize your connection with your motorcycle
and with your bike's full capabilities.
Intermediate and advanced motorcycle riders know how much more dangerous the roadways are becoming. Your experience combined with our advanced training classes taught to police motor officers could save your life!
We cover low speed maneuvering, confined space turns, crash avoidance, and multiple braking techniques. Our mission is to build on your confidence on the road and gain ultimate control of your ride.
Do you want to take your skills to the next level?
We have a class for you!
ProRider Courses
Our courses incorporate techniques learned and mastered by police motor officers, and will improve the riding abilities even the most seasoned operator. At the end of each course, participants will receive a completion certificate as well as a refined skill set and new found confidence.
Defensive Riding Course
4 hours
$175
Precision & Control Course
4 hours
$175
Advanced Skills Course
8 hours
$325
This 4 hour advanced course will prepare riders to better anticipate hazardous road situations and react to them quickly, safely, and effectively.
Exercises in this course include:
* Slow Cone Weave & Lane Change
* Straight Line Braking
* Swerve/Evasive Maneuvers
* Rear End Crash Avoidance
* Braking in a curve
* 30 MPH weave
* Plus more!
This 4 hour advanced course will prepare riders to better handle their motorcycles at low speeds and in confined spaces.
Exercises in this course include:
* Slow Cone Weave & Lane Change
* Offset Cone Weave
* U-turn Box
* Single 360
* Double 360
* Iron Cross
* Plus more!
This 8 hour course is very challenging. It is a combination of our Defensive Riding Course and the Precision & Control Course. This is for the rider that wants it all!
Exercises in this course include:
* Slow Cone Weave & Lane Change
* OffSet Cone Weave
* Single & Double 360
* Iron Cross
* Straight Line Braking
* Brake & Evade
* Rear End Crash Avoidance
* Plus More!
Classes offered on these dates:
Class schedule TBD for the 2025 season
Gift Certificates are available
Classes offered on these dates:
Class schedule TBD for the 2025 season
Gift Certificates are available
Classes offered on these dates:
Class schedule TBD for the 2025 season
Gift Certificates are available
This 4 hour advanced course will prepare riders to better anticipate hazardous road situations and react to them quickly, safely, and effectively.
Exercises in this course include:
* Slow Cone Weave & Lane Change
* Straight Line Braking
* Swerve/Evasive Manuvers
* Rear End Crash Avoidance
* Braking in a curve
* 30 MPH weave
* Plus more!
Classes are:
08/17/2024 8:00am-12:00pm
09/07/2024 8:00am-12:00pm
09/28/2024 8:00am-12:00pm
10/19/2024 8:00am-12:00pm
This 4 hour advanced course will prepare riders to better handle their motorcycles at low speeds and in confined spaces.
Exercises in this course include:
* Slow Cone Weave & Lane Change
* Offset Cone Weave
* U-turn Box
* Single 360
* Double 360
* Iron Cross
* Plus more!
Classes are:
08/31/2024 8:00am-12:00pm
09/21/2024 8:00am-12:00pm
10/05/2024 8:00am-12:00pm
This 8 hour course is very challenging. It is a combination of our Defensive Riding Course and the Precision & Control Course. This is for the rider that wants it all!
Exercises in this course include:
* Slow Cone Weave & Lane Change
* OffSet Cone Weave
* Single & Double 360
* Iron Cross
* Straight Line Braking
* Brake & Evade
* Rear End Crash Avoidance
* Plus More!
Class will be offered in 2025
Gift Certificates are available
* CALL OR TEXT TO INSURE AVAILABILITY OF CLASS DATE
* CLASS SIZE CURRENTLY LIMITED TO 6 STUDENTS PER CLASS
* CLASSES MUST BE PAID FOR TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT
* PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST - PLEASE CALL OR TEXT TO INQUIRE
* GROUP DISCOUNTS & PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE - CONTACT FOR PRICING
* GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
* 2025 CLASS SCHEDULE WILL BE PUBLISHED IN MARCH 2025
ALL PAYMENTS PROCESSED VIA PAYPAL MERCHANT SERVICES
These courses are intended for experienced motorcycle riders who have a firm grasp of the basic skills of operating a motorcycle, but desire to become a better, safer, and more confident rider. These are challenging courses, so riders must have physical stamina to withstand a full day on the range.
• Motorcycle endorsement on license
• Ownership of a motorcycle: cruiser, touring, sport, dual-purpose (must be street legal)
• Motorcycle must have:
– Valid registration
– Valid inspection (where applicable)
– Valid insurance coverage
• Intermediate rider skill level at a minimum
• Rider safety gear, to include:
– DOT approved helmet
– Eye protection
– Above-the-ankle boots (high top sneakers are not acceptable)
– Gloves (open, or full-fingers; preferably leather)
– Durable, long pants - no athletic pants of any kind
Can't Make A ProRider Class?
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Our Instructors
Erik Bogdanowicz
Owner/Instructor
I have been riding mainly cruiser style motorcycles for almost 40 years. The police motor officer training that I received to become a ProRider instructor has made me a better, safer rider. I am excited to share that training through the ProRider courses that I am offering to riders in the Inland Northwest.
ProRider Inland Northwest's Mission
Our mission is to increase your confidence and safety on the road, gaining maximum control of your ride.
About ProRider
Thank you for taking a few minutes to learn more about ProRider. We offer training courses to help you become a better, safer rider. To read the history of how ProRider started, click the ‘ProRider Story’ button below.
After realizing the value gained by police officers who complete motor school, we began looking at the motorcycle training options available to civilians and were disappointed to learn that there weren't many. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Idaho Star, and the Harley Riding Academy do a great job of providing basic training to beginners and intermediate/refresher training to experienced riders. However, there was no training available that was comparable to the advanced skills taught in police courses. There is nothing secretive about these skills, nothing that is going to compromise officer safety if learned by the public, they simply aren't incorporated into any civilian classes.
Upon realizing that there was huge opportunity to bring advanced skills to civilian riders, we began talking to a number of police motorcycle officers and other instructors and obtaining feedback and ideas. There was overwhelming support for the idea of creating a civilian riding course that is truly modeled from police motorcycle exercises and techniques; and not just the low-speed work but the crash avoidance, proper threshold braking, and street skills as well.
With the collaboration and input from other motor officer instructors we developed three challenging, fun, and rewarding course options for experienced riders that want to take their riding abilities to a new level: Advanced Riders Course, Precision and Control Course, and the Defensive Riding Course. Classes kicked off in Fall of 2013 and has since expanded nationwide.
Each Training Site is independently licensed and operated but meets a rigorous approval process and conforms to the high standards established by ProRider. While each Training Site and every instructor brings their own personal flare and touch to the learning process, every affiliate of ProRider is committed to providing an exceptional training experience and giving riders the tools and confidence they need to develop their maximum riding potential.
Come ride with us in an upcoming ProRider class!
Testimonials
Thanks for a great session yesterday. After watching some ProRider videos online, I thought that there was no way I could ever do these drills like that. My bike was too low, too long and too heavy, and I just wasn't that good of a rider despite 15 years’ experience. I gave it a shot though, and boy was I wrong! Using the techniques, you and the other instructors taught us, I was able to do things on my bike that I never thought possible. I still can't believe that I was able to do the Double 360 and the Iron Cross, I feel safer and more confident on the bike now, and I also picked up a lot of great riding tips that will keep me safe when on the road. Believe me, if I can learn to do these techniques, anyone can. If people are hesitant, they should just sign up and come out, they WILL become a better rider."
David Schneider
After more than 40 years of riding motorcycles, I took this course and came away with more confidence than ever. Some of the skills I learned were things I had already been doing, but it was nice to learn why and the physics behind it. I plan on taking the course again, to both improve my skills further and also just for the enjoyment of it. I highly recommend it to anyone that rides."
Paul R.
Can't say enough good things about the class and the instructors.The instructors are fantastic and into making sure that you gain skills and knowledge to improve your ride. This course is great for all levels of riders. Talking up to my friends since I got back home, and that was only today. Thanks ProRider!"
John S.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q - Do you provide a motorcycle, or do I use my own bike in the course?
A - Since ProRider classes are designed to help you handle your bike with greater ease and confidence, the classes are conducted on your own bike, allowing you to truly learn it's dynamics, handling, capabilities and limitations.
Q - Will I receive a discount on my motorcycle insurance for taking this course?
A - We provide a training certificate that many insurance companies honor and many do offer a discount on your insurance rates upon successful completion of this course. You may want to contact your agent for more details and to find out if you are eligible for a discount upon completion of this course.
Q - What kind of bike can I bring to the course?
A - The best bikes for this course are ones that are close to factory stock - most any street-legal motorcycle can do these exercises, but bikes with tall handlebars (ape hangers), sport bikes with lengthened swing arms, and dual-purpose bikes (street/dirt) with off road knobby tires will have difficulty in the course. Feel free to contact your local instructor with any bike modification questions.
Q - I'm new to riding - is this course for me?
A - We recommend that you have some riding experience - at least a season under your belt - or have successfully completed an MSF rider class or equivalent school prior to attending this course. ProRider is aimed for experienced riders who have successfully completed these other classes and are looking for the "next level" of challenge and improvement. This class is beyond the level of training you receive from MSF type classes.
Q - If I have been through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation or Rider's Edge Courses, do I need ProRider Training?
A - Yes you do, we are an advanced training that teaches Police Motorcycle Skills that are only taught in the 80 hour police motorcycle training. This class is the next level of training that will improve your riding ability and riding confidence and may save your life!
Q - I've been riding for years. Will I learn anything in this course?
A - Absolutely! Many of our instructors are seasoned police motorcycle officers who have worked many crashes involving "experienced riders." Often, these riders have the crash avoidance "head knowledge" but have never physically practiced those maneuvers and developed the appropriate "muscle memory" to successfully implement them. You will leave this class a better rider!
Q - Is this a rain or shine class?
A - While we should develop skills for all types of weather, we don't like unnecessary risk. Many of the exercises, especially the crash avoidance skills, require a dry surface for maximum safety. Each ProRider Training Site will closely monitor weather forecasts prior to the class and offer rain dates if the crash avoidance portion must be postponed or cancelled.
Q - Will I drop my bike? I do not want to damage it.
A - Far more bikes are dropped in a basic MSF or Idaho Star class than at ProRider. The only way to guarantee that you will not drop your bike is never to take it out of the garage or leave your driveway. Unfortunately, even in the most basic MSF and Idaho Star classes people sometimes drop their bikes. However, we make every effort to help you safely perform these exercises without risk to you or your bike. Our exercises start "slow and wide" and we gradually increase the challenge as your gain confidence and skill. While we do not predict or anticipate bikes "dropping", we do provide you with the opportunity to remove your saddlebags, wrap your engine guards with rubber hose, or take other safeguarding measures. We do not anticipate any injures or any damage to any motorcycles. We have had a few students rent motorcycles for this training and after the training was completed, they all stated that they should have brought their own bike.
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Email: info@proriderinw.com
Phone: 208-661-7170
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Call/Text Hours
Mon-Fri: 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Sunday: Closed
Classes Location:
Locations in Kootenai County, Idaho
TBD by class schedule
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