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Gold Wing Road Riders Association

ARC(Advanced Rider Course)

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ARC ARC has two modules

Classroom Range

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ARC Classroom

Discussions of three Primary areas

o Risk Managemento Mental Proactive Riding Strategieso Proactive Riding Skills

Here is a preview of discussions.

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ARC Risk Management- The 3 P’s

Mentally andPhysically Ready

Proper You Proper Gear

Cover anything you may want to use

later in life!

Proper Equipment

T-CLOCSYour pre-ride

check

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ARC Mental Proactive Riding Strategies

Help you put meaning into what you observe.

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ARC Mental Proactive Riding Strategies

“Intersections”

Discussions to help you prepare for real world conflicts.

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ARC Mental Proactive Riding Strategies

Help you develop a Riding Strategy.

SeekAnticipateAct

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ARC Proactive Riding Skills

Understand: Traction ManagementProper BrakingCounter-steeringand other important tips

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ARC Proactive Riding Skills

Sequence of Cornering

1. Slow

2. Look

3. Press

4. Roll

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ARC Proactive Riding Skills Discussions on avoiding the No-Zone

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ARC End of Classroom

Here is a preview of the Range.

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ARC Range Exercises

Exercise 1: Normal / Quick Stop in a Straight Line

Exercise 2: Apexing in a Curve

Exercise 3: Normal / Quick Stop in a Curve

Exercise 4: Slalom – “Push” or “Counter” Steering

Exercise 5: Obstacle Avoidance and Swerving

Exercise 6: Turning and Cornering

Exercise 7: Slow Speed Tight U-Turns

Exercise 8: Slow Speed Tight Circles

Exercise 9: Tight U-Turns, Sharp Corners, Sharp Turns Both Directions

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ARC Exercise 1: Normal / Quick Stop

Key points of exercise:

Squaring the handlebars.

Downshifting to first gear.

Correct use of both brakes.

Left foot down.

Performs a mirror check.

Head and eyes up.

Uses all four fingers on the clutch and brake levers.

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ARC Exercise 5: Obstacle Avoidance and Swerving

Key points of exercise:

Look ahead, maintain a steady speed with smooth steering control.

Separation of braking and swerving at the same time.

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ARC Exercise 6: Turning and Cornering

Key points of exercise:

1. Slow

2. Look

3. Press

4. Roll

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ARC Exercise 8: Slow Speed Tight Circles

Key points of exercise:

Proper clutch control maintaining a steady speed.

Proper head turn in the direction of the turn.

Counter-weighting to the outside of the turn.

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ARC Exercise 9: Tight U-Turns, Sharp Corners, Sharp Turns

Key points of exercise:

Demonstrating all of the skills you have practiced during the course of the day.

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ARC End of Presentation

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