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HarleyDavidson,she also likes herSuzuki
Hayabusa speed demon.
“We’re not your s tereotypical bikers,”
Williams said.“Most people havethis
notionofwhat aHarleyrider looks like,and
that’s not us.We havekids and reg ular jobs.”
Although not Hell’sAngels,these four
nurses arepassionate about their shared
hobby.
“Although we’veworked together f or
years,riding bikes has made us c lose
because we haveacommoninterest,”
Brenda Ansel (left) and Tammy WilliamsWilliams said.●
show off their custom bikes.
Ready to ride? Motorcycle safety programs
Indiana Motorcycle Operator SafetyEducation Program
This program’scourses,are for Experienced Rider CourseBasic Riding Course
people whowant to learnhow to r ide a The ERC is afive-tosix-hourTheBRC is designed for the beginning rider,
motorcycle or improve their current riding course designed for experiencedbut manyriders with years of riding experience
skills.Administered through the Indiana riders whowant to increase theiralso find it informativeand fun.It consists of
Department of Education,courses are riding knowledgeand skills on15 to 20 hours of in-classroom andon-cycle
conducted throughABATEofIndiana, their ownmotorcycle.Participantsinstruction and can be completed overa
Kokomo CenterTownship Consolidated learndynamics and street-ridingweekend or four to fiveweekdayevenings.
School Corporation and the Indiana State strategies and practice advancedThe course costs $75 (including arefundable
University Motorcycle Safety Program. street-riding skills in acontrolled$25 registration fee).Youdon’t need a
environment.motorcycle license,permit or anyother type of
More info: Participants must have avalidlicense or permit.Motorcycles and classroom
■ Motorcycle Operator Safety Education motorcycle permit or endorsement,materials are provided.Successful completion
Program,Indianapolis: (317) 232-0893, street-riding experience,their ownlets youwaivethe Bureau of MotorVehicle’s
(800) 497-9979 motorcycle and proof of insuranceriding test to getyour motorcycle endorsement.
on that motorcycle,which mustYoustill have to takethe written test to obtain■ ISU Motorcycle Safety Program,
pass an on-site safety inspection.apermit,and youmust hold that permit for atTerreHaute: (800) 234-1639 or
The cost is $50,$25 of which isleast 30 days before youcan getyour license.www.indstate.edu/driver
arefundable registration fee.The permit is good for one year.■ Kokomo School Corporation Program:
Youalso might be eligible for adiscount on(765) 455-8021
your motorcycle insurance.
Do you have ahobby or activity you share with otherTell us about your world
nurses? Tell us about it: pubs@indystar.com.
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