Western Illinois University has partnered with Illinois Central College and its Motorcycle Safety Program to offer motorcycle safety courses to the public, as well as to WIU students.

The Motorcycle Safety Program was seeking an alternative location for its Macomb classes, which will be offered during the summer months and weekends on campus. The classes are free for beginning and experienced riders, and are offered at 50 locations across Illinois.

Each class will be offered in Q-Lot. WIU students are invited to take the coursework and instruction needed to obtain their motorcycle license.

The 20-hour three day Basic Rider Course is offered free beginning in April. The April and June courses are currently full, but classes later in June, and two in August still have openings.

“These classes will be offered to any Illinois resident, 16 years of age or older, who has a valid driver’s license,” said ICC Program Director Erik Hanks. “This course is designed to meet the needs of beginner and seasoned motorcyclists. The program gives in-classroom and on-motorcycle training, and can be used to gain your motorcycle license through the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. It may also help you get discounts through your insurance carrier.”

For more information about the Macomb-based classes, visit bit.ly/WIUBikes.

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