Having confidence as a rider is the key to getting the most out of your motorcycle. You need to feel confident in your handling skills; your risk awareness skills and; your ability to correctly read and properly react to developing traffic and road situations.

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Saskatchewan Motorcycle Training Program 2006 Registration Form

The best way to gain that confidence is to participate in a professional motorcycle rider training program."Gearing Up" is Canada's national motorcycle training program, locally provided by the Saskatchewan Safety Council (SSC) with sessions throughout 2006 in Regina, Saskatoon and Estevan. Sponsorship from SaskTel to the SSC feeds into this program, which has developed an enviable reputation both in Canada and internationally for its excellence in course curriculum and delivery. Courses are conducted at an off-street facility to ensure safe, effective training. Motorcycles are provided, and no licence is required.

The Saskatchewan Motorcycle Training Program teaches control techniques and riding tactics needed in today's traffic environment. Students are taken from basic skills such as balancing the motorcycle, through correct use of brakes, proper procedures for starting a motorcycle to use of the clutch and control of the motorcycle at slow speeds. As rider confidence increases, students are introduced to use of the transmission and corner negotiating techniques, then onto more demanding exercises such as how to avoid collisions through the correct application of emergency braking and counter steering techniques. Motorcycle enthusiasts not only become safer riders, they also thoroughly enjoy the course.

As the excitement builds leading up to that first ride of the season, sharpening your skills as a rider is only a part of the big picture in motorcycle safety. Not only has it been a while since many of us have ridden, but it's also been a while since other motorists have had to keep their eyes open for motorcyclists on the road. Here are a few things to consider when getting back on the road:

Plus, living in Saskatchewan, there are plenty of fresh new potholes and other road hazards to dodge, left behind by another classic prairie winter. Be aware of all naturally occurring road hazards and the potential for unfavourable road conditions in the early part of spring.