New ‘trike’ course offered

You may have spotted a trike cruising the streets of Knoxville—not the traditional child’s tricycle but a full-fledged motorcycle with three wheels. Trikes represent a growing segment of the motorcycle market, and their increase in popularity has resulted in a corresponding increase in the demand for instruction in their unique handling characteristics.

The new Trike Course offered by Pellissippi State, an official training site of the Knoxville Rider Education Program, consists of both classroom instruction (three hours) and range time (four hours). One of the many personal development courses available through Business and Community Services, the new class is a much anticipated addition to the regular motorcycle offerings.

Thousands have received their Basic Rider instruction through Pellissippi State’s Motorcycle Rider Education program. The Experienced Rider Course is also a well-established training class.
Although the Trike Course is new, interested students are encouraged to register early because of the increased interest in trike training.
The one-day trike class is taught by Gold Wing Road Riders Association certified Knoxville Rider Education RiderCoaches using the GWRRA curriculum. A GWRRA completion card is given to riders who successfully finish the course. In addition, students who complete the course are eligible for a discount of as much as 10 percent off their liability insurance.
Courses are offered on Saturdays at the Pellissippi Campus. All classes are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Summer dates were July 11 and August 8.
For additional information, contact BCS at 539-7167 or 539-7166 or visit www.pstcc.edu/bcs.