On My Way to the Hospital

[The Deuce]

This is the best thing to happen to motorcyclists since the advent of a rear suspension.

Seriously though, it is a class that teaches you how to ride a bike properly. They teach braking, slow speed manuvering, rules of the road and theory. When I got my license in CA, it was required that I take the class because of my age (18 then). I personally refuse to teach people how to ride, because I don't want to pass any bad habits on to them.

One of the largest benefits of the class is understanding the way a bike stops. 70% of the stopping power comes from the front wheel and being able to rely on that in a panic situation can mean the difference between staying up and playing slip and slide on the asphalt. (which I did once)

Gald to hear he's not in too bad shape. How's the bike look?