Take a class & join the adventure!
The Novice S/TEP Class is perfect for the complete beginner or as a brush-up for the sidecar pilot with experience who wants some formal training driving a sidecar. The techniques apply equally well to riding a trike.
Classes start at 5:30 pm on Friday and run through Sunday afternoon, usually finishing around 3:30pm
The registration fee is $260
Sidecars are provided for use during class at no additional charge, or bring your own sidecar or trike.
Novice S/TEP classes for the 2010 season will be available through Hood River Community Education on the following dates:
Click Hood River Community Education to register or phone: (541) 386-2055
Prior motorcycle experience is not needed for the novice class. We will cover basic motorcycle operation as part of the class. You must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver’s license to take the class. If you are under 18 years old you must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. Each class is limited to 12 students for safety and quality reasons.
You may take the class using your sidecar or trike or one of ours. If you choose to use your own rig for the class, you must have proof of insurance and the machine must be in a safe operating condition.
Be aware the driving exercises will be conducted on a grass lot.
because of insurance requirements, this course of instruction requires pre-registration and prepayment.
About S/TEP
The S/TEP class (Sidecar/Trike Education Program) is a nationally recognized training program for those interested in learning about safely piloting a sidecar or a trike on the street. The basic program is designed to provide the rider with knowledge, confidence and driving skills practiced in a safe controlled environment.
This course provides classroom instruction on riding, protective gear, defensive driving, accident avoidance techniques and a comprehensive course handbook. A full 8 hours of the program will be practical skills demonstrations and an opportunity to practice the driving lessons on a protected, off-street range.
We start 5:30pm Friday. Finish times will be adjusted for the classroom and driving, depending upon our progress. This is the approximate class schedule:
FRIDAY:
Hood River School Offices, Coe Building, 1009 Eugene Street, Hood River
5:30 pm-9:30 pm Classroom and hands on demonstrations
SATURDAY
1200 Tucker Road, Hood River
8:00 am-12:00 This is a grass lot.
12:00 pm-1:00 pm Lunch Break (on your own)
Hood River School Offices, Coe Building, 1009 Eugene Street, Hood River
1:00 pm-6:30 pm and hands on demonstrations, Knowledge Test
SUNDAY:
1200 Tucker Road, Hood River
8:00 am-12:00 Driving exercises
12:00 pm-12:30 pm (on your own)
12:30 pm 2:30 pm Range Demonstrations, practice, skill enhancement and evaluation
2:30- 3:30 pm Driving skills test
