Iron Pony Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) Locally owned and operated Iron Pony Motorsports Group launches Iron Pony Riding Academy – A motorcycle riding school focused on teaching the fundamentals and dynamics of safe motorcycle operation. Iron Pony Motorsports Group has an exciting new division designed to train motorcyclists. The Iron Pony Riding Academy can simply be described as a motorcycle riding school. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation based curriculum was developed for people with little or no motorcycle riding experience. Students will spend time in the classroom and riding motorcycles while they develop skills and gain an understanding of the dynamics of safely operating a motorcycle. Iron Pony Riding Academy’s instructors are professionally trained and certified by the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Motorcycle Ohio Division and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Students will train in a safe, controlled environment, free from the dangers of traffic while learning the basic skills and techniques needed for a lifelong enjoyment of motorcycling. Cory Atwood, CFO of the Iron Pony Motorsports Group, said “Riding motorcycles can seem quite intimidating at first, but once you develop an understanding of how the motorcycle’s controls work and spend time cultivating proper riding techniques, it becomes second nature- the key is developing a foundation of proper techniques.” Iron Pony Riding Academy offers weekly classes during peak riding season. The 16 hour curriculum starts with four hours in the classroom, followed by twelve hours of on-the-bike training. The *cost of the course includes all class materials, and the use of a current model training motorcycle and helmet. Proper *attire and a Motorcycle Learners Permit is required. Upon successful completion students receive a waiver which they present to the BMV to obtain their motorcycle endorsement. Earning this waiver allows you to *forego the BMV skills test. (Minimum age required) *Check IP-RA.com for details. About Iron Pony Motorsports Inc. Locally owned and operated Iron Pony Motorsports Inc. is one of the nation’s leading multichannel retailers of parts, apparel and accessories for motorcycles and similar power sports vehicles. In 2011 Iron Pony Motorsports was named the number one motorcycle dealer in the US by Dealernews Magazine. Iron Pony has been in business for more than 35 years. Iron Pony’s headquarters are located at 5436 Westerville Rd. Westerville, OH 43081. Subsidiaries include Iron Pony Direct LLC, A mail-order and e-commerce retailer and Iron Pony Trackside LLC, a mobile and event retailer. Iron Pony Direct & Iron Pony Trackside focus on the same market as Iron Pony Motorsports. www.ironpony.com About Pony Powersports Group LLC. Pony Powersports Group was established in 2008 as the Powersports vehicle sales and service division of Iron Pony Motorsports. Pony Powersports is a retailer of Aprilia, Beta, Kawasaki, Piaggio, Polaris, Star, Suzuki, Yamaha, Vespa and Victory motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and utility vehicles. The Pony Powersports Group is located inside the Iron Pony Superstore at 5370 Westerville Rd. www.ponypowersports.com About Iron Pony Riding Academy. Established in 2013, Iron Pony Riding Academy’s goal is to offer certified, professional, instruction on the dynamics of riding a motorcycle. Iron Pony Riding Academy offers the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and Motorcycle Ohio’s Basic Rider Course. The curriculum of this course is designed for people with little or no motorcycle experience. The training takes place in a safe, controlled, environment that is conducive to absorbing the mental and physical skills needed to safely operate a motorcycle. The Basic Rider Couse features both classroom and on-motorcycle training. www.ip-ra.com Edited August 8, 2013 by Iron Pony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Likwid Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I assume this is for people who didn't make it into the $50 Ohio course? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMonhollen Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 ...Why are their classes $200? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuardRail-Mike Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Because its IP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standout Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Every place i checked before getting into the msf course was anywhere from 2-$300 dollars. This was a few years ago in the middle if summer when all the msf courses were sold out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Typical non-state-run pricing. The taxpayers aren't funding the pony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 ...Why are their classes $200?For a non state sponsored class that is actually pretty cheap. It's usually 300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggyp Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I did the Harley class and it was $350. $200 seems like a fair price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 To put the cost of the class in perspective, it is far cheaper than getting in a wreck while trying to learn the basics of riding a motorcycle on the street. $200 won't buy a band aid in a hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket04 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 To put the cost of the class in perspective, it is far cheaper than getting in a wreck while trying to learn the basics of riding a motorcycle on the street. $200 won't buy a band aid in a hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Pony Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) I've got a few spots open for the class starting on May 30th.6-10 PM on Thurs May 30th8-2 on Sat & Sun June 1-2Get your license! Edited May 20, 2013 by Iron Pony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Pony Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Right now I have three open spots for the class that starts Wednesday evening at 6PM. 4 hours Wed evening, 6 hours Sat, 6 hours Sun. Have your motorcycle license in your hand one week from today! One of the instructors for this class is one of the 4 "chief instructors" in OH. Lots of fun and VERY, VERY good at getting you dialed in with the right technique. Sign up today. www.IP-RA.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs81 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 i think i might give this a try late this year. msf is late this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs81 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 i think i might give this a try late this year. msf is late this month.nvm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Apply half of the cost as credit on future purchasesin the store and I could recommend your course.Otherwise, I don't care what others charge, it'sstill pricey. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 If you do take this course,or any motorcycle safety course,call you're insurance company...some companies give a discount for safety courses. A few years ago I got a 5% discount for taking a msf course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 For what it's worth, Progressive will discount for one course but not additional courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Pony Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 This weeks class is full. 7 open spots for class next week. Starts Thursday June 13 at 6:00pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Pony Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 As of right now I have 4 open spots for this weeks BRC. Thurs 6/27 6p-10p Sat 6/29 8a-2p Sun 6/30 8a-2p There will be no class the week of the 4th of July. GET YOUR LICENSE! www.ip-ra.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Pony Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I have 1 open spot for this weeks BRC.Thurs...........................8/1 6p-10p ClassroomSat...............................8/3 8a-2p RangeSun.............................. 8/4 8a-2p Range Take this course & skip the BMV skills test!GET YOUR LICENSE!www.ip-ra.com You'll use our fresh, current year, training bikes - Small & easy to learn on........................Yamaha XV250, Yamaha TW200, Suzuki TU250We'll even loan you a helmet & eye protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Pony Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 2014 Schedule is posted at www.ip-ra.com Available classes this year are: Riding-101Basic Rider CourseBasic Rider Course - Returning RiderBasic Rider Course - 2Advanced Rider Course First class, weather permitting, is March 12th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 On the subject, I've had an impossible time getting someone from IP to reply to emails this winter about resuming a class in the spring. My girlfriend took part of your BRC last year, enjoyed it, but she agreed with the instructor to stop during the first riding day when she was getting too frustrated to learn with the group. It was a wise decision, and she since has practiced on her own, regained confidence and is ready to return this spring. Her instructor said that IPRA has a resumption policy, but when she and I tried to secure the details with management via email, we were ignored, and that didn't help her sense of "can-do" about the situation. I hope IPRA can work something out with her - full class admission is a lot of money on her budget and may be enough to dissuade her from getting her M endorsement, but she enjoys it and I'd like to see her stay with the sport. Is there someone she could talk to directly to resume in the spring? Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Scott from IP called me and completely settled my concerns; far exceeding my expectations! Thanks Scott and IP, my girlfriend will be as excited for riding weather as I am. A buddy and I just may take the ARC this year too - it's really cool you're offering it since the ODPS ones fill up fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 The ARC is well worth the price of admission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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