Basic Riding Courses in Denver, CO

Total Control BRC®

2 day licensing course

Learning to ride a motorcycle properly on the public road is a complex thing. Small detailed changes to how you think, how you operate the bike and even where you put yourself on the road can make huge differences to the enjoyment of your riding, as well as your safety. Our most popular motorcycle course is our Total Control Beginner Riding Clinic®, certified by the Colorado State Patrol Motorcycle Safety Training. This course is aimed at individuals with little or no riding experience. We pride ourselves in the quality of our instructors and training methods. Knowing what to say to a new rider to help them progress isn't something you learn without experience, a commitment to doing it right and a solid work ethic. With over 150 years of combined experience, we offer the best motorcycle training in the state of Colorado. Most of our instructors have been riding for 30+ years and all take motorcycle safety to heart. Your training will include classroom and on-cycle instruction for a total of 15+ hours. At the end of each section, students will take both a written and skills test. The successful completion of this class (passing both written and skills test) enables riders to receive a Colorado Motorcycle Operator Safety Training Completion Card which is a waiver of further testing at the Colorado DOR when they go to add the 2-wheel motorcycle endorsement to their Colorado Driver's License.

All students MUST bring to the range:

DOT-compliant helmet (Iron Buffalo provides helmets at all its sites. However, students are encouraged to bring their own if they own a DOT-compliant helmet)
Eye protection (eyeglasses, sunglasses, face shield, or goggles)
Sturdy over-the-ankle footwear that provides ankle support and protection from heat and moving parts. Most work type boots and hiking boots work well, but canvas high-tops or slip-on-boots with elastic (only) ankle covering ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE
Full-fingered leather gloves with a sturdy palm of leather or leather like material
Long sleeve shirt or jacket recommended
Long STURDY denim pants or jeans with NO holes or tears that allow any skin to be exposed
Rain gear if necessary (class will continue during rain)
Sun block, as needed
Snacks and lunch, and non-alcoholic beverages

Course fee

$385*

* A minimum of 4 registered students are required to conduct a class.

IMPORTANT: Do not enroll in this class if you are not able to balance and comfortably ride a two-wheeled bicycle.

Terms and Conditions

Students must:

Provide proper riding gear
Be on time. Students arriving late to any portion of the class will not be allowed to participate and will not be refunded or rescheduled
Students (teens or out of state) who do not hold a Colorado driver’s license or ID must obtain a Pre-Registration code (PR Code) from the Colorado DMV located here. For information on registration for a PR Code, please follow these steps. Once the student has registered for a PR Code, enter this code in the drivers license box on the registration form. Note: If a parent is registering a teen, they must use the teen’s information, not the parent's.

Cancellation/Refunds/Transfers Policy

To cancel and receive a refund or transfer, students must notify Iron Buffalo at least 7 business days before the start of the class
If class is cancelled by Iron Buffalo, a full refund will be issued or the class will be rescheduled (classes are held rain or shine)

Refunds/Transfers are not allowed if a student

Cancels less than 7 business days prior to class
Fails to attend the scheduled class
Arrives late to any portion of the class or practice and is not allowed to participate
Is dismissed by the instructor

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"The beginner course was PHENOMENAL. I had no previous experience and left feeling ready to ride. Peter was such a great teacher fun and light when appropriate but also serious when called for. An A+ company."

― Kristen Baylis

"Excellent curriculum. My instructor, Bob, has obviously gone above and beyond in learning how to teach. His passion for motorcycling came through in his dedication to making sure each of us understood the skills and could apply them. I learned a ton and would recommend the class to anyone!"

― Andrew Morrow

"Great time at Iron Buffalo, we got over 25 miles of practice in two days and a good class size for learning. Chadwick and Doug were a great Odd Couple pairing and provided concise feedback. My girlfriend and I decided after the class were more comfortable continuing our learning on dirt bikes before moving to the road, partially due to the instructors focus that the basic class is just an intro class and not THE motorcycle training course..."

― Adam Cansler

"My daughter (18) and I (43) took the class together, and it was fun and informative for both of us. We both went in with zero skills / experience and came out with a motorcycle endorsement, and a solid understanding of how to be safe and responsible on the road. I can't say enough good things about our instructors, Tana & Jiri..."

― Elizabeth Bierbach

"Loved the pacing of the class. Instructors did an awesome job of calming nerves and presenting the material in a helpful way. I was surprised how comfortable I felt on a bike after taking this class. And how much road knowledge was presented to us. Thanks!"

― Gregory Burns

"I took the trike training class. The classroom part was a 3 hour zoom class. This was great, because it made our on the bike training day shorter and more fun. The class was small which was great to have better attention from the instructor. Lot's of good information and training. I highly recommend taking this class if you are going to ride a trike of any brand."

― Marla Hawkins

"Very experienced instructors who shared important skills and knowledge that every new rider should have. I took this course with my 17-year-old daughter and we had a great time and feel much more confident about riding on our own now."

― Dan Lawless