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The big day has finally arrived. Are you ready to ride?

4. Bring the required gear.
Required: driver’s license, motorcycle permit, over-the-ankle boots (most people use hiking boots), long pants, long sleeved shirt or jacket (this may be obvious, but if it’s hot, don’t wear a heavy shirt or jacket; use a light long-sleeved T-shirt instead).

Bring or buy/borrow there: full-fingered gloves, bandana, helmet, protective eye wear (most sunglasses count).

Good to have: pen, water or Gatorade, rain gear if the weather is bad, class confirmation.

5. Get to the training site.
See the map below to figure out where to go. The purple arrow is the entrance to the lot, the green square is the parking lot, the blue rectangle is the trailer for the inside portion of the class, the red oval is where you’ll ride. The pink rectangles highlight the subway stops. The yellow square is McDonald’s if you need some coffee.

Subway: Take the 5 train to 138th Street or the 6 train to 3rd Ave/138th Street.
Bus: Catch the Bx15 bus on 125th Street.
Car: Use Google Maps to get directions to 1 Alexander Ave in the Bronx.

Go inside the trailer.

Get there on time. Leave extra time because if you’re at all late, they are legally required to turn you away. You can’t miss any portion of the class.

6. Buy or borrow any gear that you didn’t bring.
Borrow a helmet if you don’t own one. You’ll need to give your license as collateral and bring or buy a bandana.

Buy gloves, bandana, water, eye protection, if necessary.

7. Sign-in
Sign in at the beginning and end of every day so you’re sure to get credit.

Next up: class is in session

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