STREET SURVIVAL
AN INTRODUCTION TO MASTERING CONTROL
Learn total bike control with our One- or Two-Day Street Survival course. Whether you’re looking to refine your techniques or take your riding to the next level, each class provides a fun and supportive environment to grow into a safer, more skilled motorcyclist.
LEVEL UP YOUR STREET RIDE
Our pro instructors are here to guide you through every challenge.
PRO RIDING INSTRUCTION
Our professional riding instructors have years of experience and are with you every step of the way. They’ll always perform the initial exercises with you, demonstrating everything from proper seating positions to the best way through a corner.
REACH YOUR OWN LIMITS
We practice challenge by choice, so you’re always at a level of performance that you feel comfortable with. Our instructors provide instant and positive reinforcement while encouraging each rider to have a little fun. Okay, maybe more than a little.
RIDING SKILLS YOU CAN APPLY EVERY DAY
SLOW RIDE
Your brakes aren’t the only way to keep it slow. We’ll show you how to control speed through the friction zone of the clutch. Get your fingers nice and loose.
OFF-ROAD RECOVERY
Learn to maintain an upright position once the motorcycle goes off-road during an emergency while using minimal inputs.
SLOW-SPEED STEERING
The bike goes where you point it, but how to keep it under control in tight, slow-speed situations is the focus of this section. Use the clutch to help steady your momentum.
CONE WEAVE
Cones, your greatest frenemy. Learn the importance of dynamic transitioning from one direction to another with confidence by using countersteering.
FIGURE EIGHT
Keep it in tight. We arrange our cones in a figure eight, enabling you to make tighter, more efficient, slow-speed turns by utilizing the friction zone to control speed and counterweighting to control lean angle.
CORNERING STYLES
There might be more than one way to take a turn, but there’s only one right way. Here, we teach the importance of body position and momentum when navigating various corners.
AVOIDANCE COURSE
Expect the unexpected. Our Avoidance Course will teach you how to react at a moment’s notice while maintaining total control of your ride.
EMERGENCY BRAKE
Explore how antilock brakes affect your stopping distance and ability. We’ll help you build confidence slowing the motorcycle in the shortest distance possible for emergency stops.
COMBINED SKILLS COURSE
Out on the road, there’s often more than one obstacle you’ll need to avoid, and our Combined Skills course will teach you how to analyze, navigate and execute that next scenario, one after another.
ONE-DAY STREET SURVIVAL – OR TWO?
Pro instructors, the most advanced BMWs and our closed course – it’s all here for both one- and two-day events.
| EVENT | ONE-DAY STREET SURVIVAL | TWO-DAY STREET SURVIVAL |
|---|---|---|
| Slow RIde | ||
| Trail Stop | ||
| Slow Speed and CounterSteering | ||
| Cornering | ||
| Combined Skills Course | ||
| Circles and Figure Eights | ||
| Avoidance and Braking | ||
| Accelerated Cone Weave | ||
| Road Debris | ||
| Off-Road Recovery | ||
| Apexing Corners | ||
| Emergency Braking In a Turn |
ONE-DAY STREET SURVIVAL
This introductory course is designed to help riders improve their confidence, control and safety on the road. The day begins with a brief classroom session covering essential riding concepts, followed by hands-on time reviewing your motorcycle’s controls and basic operations. From there, you’ll move to the training track to participate in a series of exercises that build upon each other.
TWO-DAY STREET SURVIVAL
Designed for riders who are ready to take their skills to the next level. This course builds on the fundamentals of control, balance and awareness, focusing on real-world street riding techniques that enhance safety, precision and confidence in a variety of conditions.
BOOK YOUR BMW STREET SURVIVAL CLASS
ONE-DAY STREET SURVIVAL CLASS
$1,100
Taxes and fees included
AGENDA
Subject to change
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Arrival, registration, presentation, intro to the motorcycle
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Slow Speed Steering, Countersteering, Combined Skills Course, Circles and Figure Eights
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Avoidance and Braking, Cornering Styles and Ultimate Test Ride
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Closing
UPCOMING ONE-DAY STREET SURVIVAL EVENTS
TWO-DAY STREET SURVIVAL CLASS
$2,200
Taxes and fees included
AGENDA
Subject to change
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Arrival, registration, presentation, intro to the motorcycle
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Slow Speed Steering, Countersteering, Combined Skills Course, Circles and Figure Eights
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Avoidance and Braking, Cornering Styles and Ultimate Test Ride
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Closing
AGENDA DAY TWO
Subject to change
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Arrival, recap of Day One
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ride time
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ride time
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Closing
UPCOMING TWO-DAY STREET SURVIVAL EVENTS
SWEET SPEED DREAMS
With so much to see and do outside the track, you’ll want to turn your speedy adventure into a full-on South Carolina vacation.
THE BMW PERFORMANCE CENTER EAST
Have an espresso (not that you’d need the jolt), stop by the Gift Shop for a souvenir or two (or three, who’s counting?) and enjoy a chef-prepared lunch in our M Café – we’re well-suited to host groups both small and large.
Learn about the track
HOTELS, DINING AND MORE
From BMW-centric things like the Zentrum museum to delicious dining and luxurious lodging, the Greenville and Greer areas have so much to explore.
Explore our South Carolina location
GIVE THEM THE GIFT OF EXCITEMENT
Give someone a driving gift they’ll never forget. Good toward any class, each BMW gift card is delivered electronically, so it’s also perfect for last-minute gift giving.
STREET SURVIVAL CLASSES AT A GLANCE
Can beginners take this?
Yes. If you already know how to ride comfortably on the street.
Is the BMW U.S. Rider Academy affiliated with area hotels?
Please visit our Hotels Page for more information.
Is this a high-speed class?
No. It focuses on precision and technique, not racing.
Can I use my own motorcycle?
No, we allow use of only official BMW U.S. Rider Academy motorcycles for all of our events.
Will I switch motorcycles?
Yes. Participants will get to experience the Ultimate Test Ride at the end of the training.
What kind of BMW bikes will I ride?
We currently have the latest GS Adventure bikes, although available models are subject to change.
Do you offer any classes with sport bikes?
No. All of our classes use GS, F or the GS 310R for the MSF course.
How old do I need to be to participate in a motorcycle class?
If you have a motorcycle license to operate one on a public highway, you can take our courses. If you’re under 18, you must have a minor waiver signed by an adult.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations for a full refund must be made within 60 days of your payment date. Cancellations made after the 60 days of payment will receive a credit to use toward another date or event. There will be no rescheduling if the cancellation is made within 14 days of your school or event.
