Our convenient Basic RiderCourses™ will get you up on two wheels in no time, ready to ride a motorcycle!
As a state-contracted provider of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation® Basic RiderCourse™ in La Marque and Houston, Texas, MRH’s rider courses will teach you the fundamentals of safe and enjoyable motorcycling, including straight-line riding, turning, shifting and braking. You’ll also learn how to ride a motorcycle with street strategies to help keep you safer in traffic, advanced turning techniques, maximum braking methods and convenience maneuvers to help you in everyday situations.
Note: All times subject to adjustment.
The 2-day class consists of two sessions. Weekend rider classes, offered at all of our convenient TX locations, run Saturdays and Sundays 8a-5p. Weekday training classes, offered in Crossroads, are conducted Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8a-5p.
The 3-day class is specially designed for those needing their Sunday mornings free. These 'how to ride' lessons are offered only at our Crossroads, TX location and consist of the following: Friday evening 6p-9p, Saturday 7:30a-4pm and Sunday 1:30p-5:30p. On those weekends with this class added, the two-day course at Crossroads will run 8a-5p on Saturday and 7:30a-2:30p on Sunday.
Whichever class you choose, attendance at all sessions is mandatory and successful completion of both written and riding tests is required to receive your Texas DPS MSB-8 completion card. Note: Students arriving late or failing to attend any session forfeit their tuition. All who pass enjoy insurance discounts with many companies. Successful completion of a Basic RiderCourse is now mandatory for motorcycle licensing in Texas!
The Basic RiderCourse is offered at the following TX locations:
Cost is $195 for weekend rider classes and $180 for weekday versions, and is non-refundable. Tuition includes the use of a training motorcycle during range sessions, books, materials and supplemental insurance. Loaner helmets are also available. You will need to provide your own boots, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, eye protection and full-fingered gloves. Classes are held rain or shine, so appropriate covering will be needed, depending on weather. You must show a legal ID (see FAQs) when you arrive for class.
The Basic RiderCourse is offered in both English and Spanish. Riding classes fill quickly, so reserve your spot today! You may sign up for courses online by clicking on the location of your choice under 'Our Locations' or call us at the following numbers:
For the Gulf Freeway and LaMarque locations call Rebecca Miller at 713-880-5666
