Experienced Rider Course - Eligibility

All ERC participants must:

• Be an Illinois resident 16 or older with a driver's license or learner's permit.
• Persons under 18 years old need written parental consent.
• ERC students need a motorcycle classification on their driver's license and proof of insurance.

Additionally, ERC participants must:

• Have at least one year of riding experience with a minimum of 1,000 miles on a motorcycle, OR be a graduate of the Motorcycle RiderCourse ( MRC ) for beginning motorcyclists, have six months riding experience and a minimum of 500 miles on a motorcycle
• Own or have the owner's permission to ride a safe, street-legal motorcycle. Bring a valid motorcycle driver's license and proof of motorcycle insurance to class.

Registration dates for Experienced Rider Courses will be posted in late January or early February. The actual course dates will be presented to you once you begin the online registration process.

• We cannot provide the course dates prior to registration.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: You must be in the classroom for roll call or you will lose your seat. No excuses will be accepted.
  

Course Times:

All ERC Courses will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays.

Required Apparel:

All students must wear the following when riding a motorcycle in the ERC:

• Helmet: minimum 3/4 coverage, DOT approved. A helmet will be provided if you do not have one.
• Boots: tall enough to cover the ankle bones, with a normal (1"-2") heels. High-top leather or heavy synthetic material gym shoes that cover the ankle bones are acceptable.
• Long pants: must be a heavy material such as denim with straight legs and no cuts, open holes worn or cut into them.
• Gloves: must be full fingered. Leather is preferred; open backs are discouraged but acceptable.
• Long-sleeved protective clothing: shirt or jacket, sleeves must come down to cover the wrist.
• Eye protection: face shield, glasses, or goggles. Prescription glasses or regular sunglasses are acceptable.