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Level 1 - Novice Rider: Foundations

Level 1 - Novice Rider: Foundations

Your first steps on a motorcycle: gear, pre-ride checks, controls, clutch and throttle, slow-speed control, braking and staying visible in traffic.

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Last Update 11/15/2026
Completion Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Members 1
Novice
  • Before you ride (empty)
    3Lessons · 35 min
  • Controlling the motorcycle (empty)
    3Lessons · 1 hr
    • Controls, posture and the friction zone
      New
    • Slow-speed control and tight turns
      New
    • Braking basics
      New
  • Riding on the road (empty)
    3Lessons · 35 min
    • Being seen, leaving space and reading traffic
      New
    • Level 1 knowledge check
      New 10 xp
    • Sources and further reading
      New