Welcome to the first of a kind motorcycle competition in the United States.  Unique, because we combine motor officers (retired and active) and civilians in the same event.  Celebrate our second annual NYC Metro Motor Skills competition and safety seminar with us September, 16,17,18, 2010 at Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY.

 NYC METRO MOTOR SKILLS

The seed for NYC Metro was planted in Troy, Michigan at the Midwest Police Motorcycle Training facility in April, 2008. The idea for an integrated motorcycle competition was discussed during the Advanced Training program for civilians.  After overcoming numerous obstacles it was our pleasure to host the first police and civilian competition ever in the United States.

We welcomed forty eight competitors and hundreds of spectators whose enthusiasm was overwhelming.  Word spread quickly and we received inquiries from all over the country.  This year’s competition will be bigger and better than ever.  Our goal is to make our competition the premiere event in the U.S.

 MOTORCYCLE SKILLS TRAINING AND COMPETITION

Motorcycle skills competitions also known as motorcycle rodeos were limited to active motor officers.  Other rodeos attended by local motorcycle clubs were events that left something to be desired by the more experienced rider.  The difference is in the training.

Police motor officers are the best trained motorcycle riders’ period---the top 1% riders in the nation.  Midwest Police Motorcycle Training offers police type training for the civilian and after thirty two hours in the primary course, forty hours in the advanced class and fifty six hours of the advanced level 2 training (competition riding) a civilian could run with the big dogs.

Novice and Intermediate class will be featured for civilians who have not yet advanced to or completed, formal police type training.  Expert class will be restricted to police officers and civilians with adequate training, determined by our safety committee.

Motorcycle exercises in the competition will consist of a series of cones placed appropriately to challenge each class of rider.  To sample some of the expert courses visit www.motorcops.com , click on ‘training’, then ‘cone patterns’.  Novice and Intermediate will follow suit with different dimensions.

Enjoy a day of riding exhibitions and competition knowing that all donations will enhance the NYPD/FDNY Widows’ and Children’s Fund.  As the name implies this foundation provides badly needed assistance to families of police and fire-fighters killed or disabled in the line of duty.

WHAT’S THE POINT

 It is not difficult to get a motorcycle license today.  A license however, will not help you in an emergency.  Safety awareness through proper motorcycle training is our focus.  The competition will foster motorcycle safety, bring police officers and civilian riders together and promote safe riding techniques.  The events challenge every rider.  The results will demonstrate how you stock up against the very best riders in each class.  Whether you are a new rider, experienced but untried or an expert, you will find a class that will test you skills and make you better at what you love to do---ride.  Check out our list of events and find out how they are run.

Our events will test you situational awareness, ability to multitask under pressure and provide both new and time tested riding techniques.  It doesn’t matter what your skill level is, come, participate, learn and enjoy the camaraderie.