What to Bring
There are several items required to participate in a TEAM OREGON course.
Riding Gear
You must wear riding gear for all on-cycle exercises, including:
 DOT-approved motorcycle helmet. Helmets may be full-faced, three-quarter shell or half shell. Loaner helmets are available for BRT, IRT and RSP students.- Eye protection. A helmet face shield, goggles, safety glasses, sunglasses or eyeglasses are acceptable.
- Long sleeves or jacket. A motorcycle jacket is recommended.
- Long pants. Lower body-clothing may have no holes or tears. Motorcycle pants are recommended.
- Full-fingered gloves. Gloves must cover entire hand and fingers. Motorcycle gloves are recommended.
- Boots or shoes that cover your ankles. Work boots or high-top shoes are acceptable. Sturdy motorcycle boots with low heels and good traction are recommended.
Riding gear is not necessary for the first night of BRT classroom. Bring your riding gear for all other BRT sessions, and bring your riding gear for all sessions of IRT, RSP and ART.
Also Recommended
- Bring rain gear and sunscreen – courses are conducted rain or shine.
- Pack extra clothing to accommodate temperature changes.
- Bring healthy snacks, water and soft drinks.
Documents
You must bring the following documents to the first class session:
Waiver Form
You must complete and sign the required waiver form. If you are younger than 18, the form must also be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Download Waiver Form
You must have Adobe® Reader to open and print the waiver form. You can download a free copy of this program from the Adobe® website. If you are unable to download or print the waiver form, one will be supplied to you at the beginning of the course. [http://get.adobe.com/reader/]
Driver’s License
- For BRT or IRT, you must present a valid driver’s license or motor vehicle instruction permit.
- For RSP or ART, you must present a valid driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement.
Proof of Insurance
If you are riding your own bike (see below), you must present current proof of insurance.
Motorcycle
TEAM OREGON provides training bikes and scooters for BRT, IRT, and RSP, or you can ride your own. Training bikes are not provided for ART. If you bring your own bike:
- For BRT: The engine size must be 51-250 cc.
- For IRT, RSP and ART: The engine size must be at least 51 cc. There is no maximum size limit in these courses.
The bike must have a valid motorcycle license plate. Mopeds or bikes bearing moped license plates are not allowed. Vehicles with more than two wheels are not allowed.
The motorcycle must be properly insured. You must show current proof of insurance to the instructor.
The motorcycle must be street legal, in safe riding condition and pass a safety inspection:
- Adequate tire tread (recommended 1/8 inch or better) and proper tire inflation
- Properly functioning front and rear brakes, throttle, clutch, shift lever and final drive
- Working headlight, high beam, taillight with stop lamp, horn and signals
- No leaking or weeping fluids
Course Checklist
To help ensure you don’t forget any necessary items, feel free to print a handy course checklist:
Download BRT Checklist
Download IRT Checklist
Download RSP Checklist
Download ART Checklist
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