Valley ABATE Rider Education

Alaska, Palmer

About This School

Located in the stunning Matanuska-Susitna Borough, a region experiencing incredible growth in southcentral Alaska, Valley ABATE has been a driving force for motorcycling safety and education since 2000. Proud to be one of the fastest-growing motorcycle advocacy groups in the state, dedicated to fostering a safer riding community through comprehensive training programs, impactful education initiatives, and increased awareness.

Courses Offered

Introductory Motorcycle Experience (IME)

Price: USD 119.00
Duration: 2 hours

Have you thought about trying life on two wheels, but want to experience a basic introduction to see if it’s right for you first? The Introductory Motorcycle Experience does just that! A cheaper, slowed down approach in a controlled environment with others who are like-minded. The IME is a two-hour, first-touch motorcycle experience. Designed to familiarize you with a motorcycle’s primary parts and controls, and help you determine whether motorcycling is a good personal choice. Note: this class is a beginners introduction to motorcycling and does NOT give you a motorcycle endorsement.

Basic Rider Course

Price: USD 319.00
Duration: 15 hours

Basic Riders Course (BRC). This class consists of a 5-hour eCourse that needs to be completed before the start of your riding course. You will be provided a link after your purchase of a class. There will be 10 hours of total riding time split between a Saturday and Sunday. The range is located at Butte Elementary School, 4006 South Butte Rd. Palmer. You will learn the basic fundamentals of motorcycle riding, risk awareness and management, braking swerving and cornering skills. There is a skill evaluation at the end of day 2 to complete this course and receive a completion card. Motorcycles are provided for each student. Riding is done on a closed course.

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