Motorcycle Training Course

Woods Cycle Country recommends riders of all ages take an MSF approved course. The Basic Motorcycle Safety course includes the use of a motorcycle, helmet, and gloves, and graduates are fast tracked by the Drivers License division (only a written test is required - the riding test is waived). An MSF diploma also earns most graduates a discount on motorcycle insurance.

About the MSF

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation® is the internationally recognized developer of the comprehensive, research-based, Rider Education and Training System (MSF RETS). RETS curricula promotes lifelong-learning for motorcyclists and continuous professional development for certified RiderCoaches and other trainers. MSF also actively participates in government relations, safety research, public awareness campaigns and the provision of technical assistance to state training and licensing programs.

Woods Cycle Country currently supports the MSF course offered in San Marcos at Texas State University. Classes are currently offered two to four times a month (typically a Friday/Saturday/Sunday) and the cost is $162.00 per person. Classes can be paid for with Visa / MasterCard / American Express / Discover, and each class must contain a minimum of five students. For more information or to sign up for a class check out their website. More information is also available by calling (512) 245-2507.

The following items are required in order to obtain your motorcycle license

• Proof of identity
• Proof of a social security number
• Proof of vehicle registration and current insurance (if you own a vehicle)
• Proof of completion of the Basic Motorcycle Operator Training Course (effective 9/1/2009 with the passage of SB1967)
• Completion of the required TX DPS forms and payment of the required fees
• Pass the written drivers test and vision exam

Texas Department of Public Safety - Motorcycle/ATV Safety Site

ATV Training Course

Anyone who purchased a new ATV after December 30, 1986, and everyone in the purchaser’s immediate family or household who is within the recommended age group for the ATV purchased, is entitled to take a free training/certification course.* Certain manufacturers also offer a cash or gift incentive to the purchaser for taking the training. The course is offered to anyone that is 6 years of age or older - for a reasonable fee. *Please note that this certification is required by law if one intends to operate an ATV on any type of public land - such as crossing public roads, or riding in national forests, BLM land, etc

Classes will begin at the Woods Cycle Country training center on September 12th, 2009 (and the second Saturday of each month for the remainder of 2009). Classes for 2010 can be found on our events calender. If you are interested in taking the class, then call 1-800-887-2887 or sign up at www.ATVSafety.org . Also, if you have a group of 4 or more people then our instructors may be able to schedule a personal class. Call Rhonda for more information.

Our local instructors are listed below. Feel free to contact either of them if you have any questions about the local course.

• Rhonda Treadaway (512) 797-5720
• Dennis Keller (512) 296-3373

Chart of ATV requirements by State (provided by the ATV Safety Institute)

In order to operate your ATV on public lands in Texas and other states, you are required to have an OHV decal - click here for more details

Ask an authorized dealer for details or call (800) 887-2887 for training information. More information is also available on the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) website.