Requirements
Our goal is to provide a subjectively safe and controlled environment for our students to ride. In order to do so, we have a list of requirements for our students:
A minimum of one year of streetbike riding experience.
Student Motorcycle Requirements:
- Remove or tape mirrors. Tape brake lights , signal lights, headlight
- Must be in safe mechanical condition and are subject to a tech inspection prior to entering the road course
- Tires must not exhibit wear that may compromise the safe handling of the motorcycle
- Brake system must function within safe mechanical tolerances
- All parts of the motorcycle must be securely fastened
- No fluid leaks
Required Riding Apparel:
- All riders must have suitable riding apparel including
- A minimum of a DOT approved full face helmet. SNELL Approval is highly recommended. (NO flip up helmets allowed)
- A 1 or 2 pc. textile suit for first time and novice riders. Leathers are recommended as riders advance into the intermediate group, and will become a requirement at the instructor's discretion.
- Leather gloves with a gauntlet style wrist.
- Boots that cover the ankle. Riding boots are recommended
- A back protector is highly recommended.
Rules of the Track
In order to keep our students and instructors safe rules must be followed:
In the Pit Area:
- Attend and pay attention to all instructions given during riders meetings.
- Inspect your motorcycle and riding apparel prior to riding.
- stay within your designated group unless you receive approval from your instructor to join a different group.
- Speed limit in the pits is approximately 30kph to protect pedestrians.
On the Track:
- ENTER the track from the pit entrance only.
- EXIT the track from the carousel gate only.
- NEVER STOP OR SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN ON THE TRACK EVER.
- Look ahead of you only. What is happening behind you is NOT your concern. It is the instructor's job to pay attention to what is behind you.
- Follow all passing rules designated by your group, and by your instructor.
- No horseplay: ZERO TOLERANCE.
- You MAY be given up to 2 warnings for violation of rules; however BGPR reserves the right to eject you from the track at ANY time for inappropriate behavior or riding.
