Motorcycle Training in the DC Area – How to Get Started
My wife provided the inspiration to realize my childhood dream of riding. Friends provided guidance about starting with used bikes. And eBay provided a ample supply of bikes of all shapes, sizes, ages, and costs.
But all of that still left me with the fundamental dilemma, how do I get a motorcycle license with no experience, and how do I get experience on the road with no license? How do I even get the bike home, after buying it!?
The answer for the Northern Virginia area seemed to be Virginia’s Rider Training Program. For those who have driven around this area on the weekends during the spring and summer, you’ve probably seen them: lines of motorcycle riders moving slowly through bright orange cones in the college parking lots.
Is your moped a motorcycle?
July 24, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON – Is that a moped or motorcycle you’re riding?
That might seem like a silly question, except in Virginia a new law blurs the distinction.
If you go more than 35 mph on a moped or scooter, it’s now considered a motorcycle.
That means you’ll have to have a motorcycle license, insurance and additional certification.
