Closed Range Exercises (CRE) Curriculum

Lesson		Objectives
1	Class Welcome/Introduction	Introduction of coaches and other students Importance of personal protective gear Proper motorcycle setup Pre-ride inspection
2	Range Signals, Rules and Warm-up Exercises	Know the range signals Rules of riding on the range Warm up and stretching
3	Controls	Proper use of protective gear Correct mounting and dismounting procedure Correct posture Proper operation of controls
4	Engine Start/Stop	Use of FINE-C procedure to start the engine Proper shutdown procedure
5	Moving the Motorcycle	Accurate clutch/throttle usage Control of the motorcycle Smooth motion while starting and stopping Head and eyes up, looking ahead Knees in against tank Smooth brake application
6	Starting/Stopping Drill	Smooth, controlled starts, using friction zone Controlled, accurate stops, using both brakes
7	Riding Posture	Proper foot placement Correct standing posture Eyes and head up Smooth clutch and throttle control Maintain control of motorcycle
8	Shifting	Use proper procedures and techniques when shifting Coordinate clutch and throttle control Match engine speed with motorcycle speed Ease clutch out smoothly for downshifting
9	Lower Body Control	Correct riding posture Steady, smooth throttle Look ahead Initiate turn using lower body Maintain adequate following distance
10	Turning	Correct riding posture Slow prior to turning Look through the turn Lean motorcycle into turn Maintain adequate following distance
11	Riding Management Discussion Lesson - No Riding	State causes of motorcycle mishaps Name a strategy to help manage risk Identify terrain variables that influence decisions
12	Turning and Gap Selection	Correct riding posture Look through turns Proper weight shift Smooth throttle control Smooth shifts Maintain safe following distance Use SEE strategy to reduce risks
13	Counterbalancing	Proper standing rider posture Look ahead Lean motorcycle in the direction of turn Weight outside footpeg Upper body positioned on outside of turn Use clutch/throttle to maintain directional control
14	Riding over Obstacles	Approach obstacle close to 90 degrees Slow before obstacle Stand on footpegs with knees and elbows bent Unweight the front end as front wheel reaches obstacle
15	K-Turn	Perform K-Turn when you have lost momentum going up a hill
16	U-Turns	Ride up, turn around and ride down a hill
17	Traversing Hills	Use the correct technique to ride across a hill
18	Riding Responsibly Discussion Lesson - No Riding	Name positive and responsible riding behaviors Name laws that apply in your area
19	Post-Ride Check/Dismissal	Understanding steps to be covered in post-ride check Class dismissal

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