Patrick Henry Community College will offer its Motorcycle Basic Rider Course.

Learn to ride a motorcycle and be prepared for state licensing. The basic rider course provides classroom and actual motorcycle operator training in controlled range conditions.

Riders learn basic operation skills: effective braking, cornering, obstacle avoidance, and safe street-riding strategies. Student Handbook and Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Motorcycle Operator Manual are provided. Motorcycles are provided or participants can use their own.

Classes will be offered March 3-5, March 17-19, April 21-23, May 5-7

June 2-4, June 30-July 2 and July 21-23. They will meet Friday from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $100.

Call (276) 656-5461 to register.