Valley ABATE Alaska

Learn to ride right here in the Mat-Su! Valley ABATE provides Valley residents with Motorcycle Safety Classes all summer long. www.valleyabate.com Nope!

Register today to start your journey on 2 wheels! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Do I need to own my own motorcycle? We have a fleet of beginner-friendly training bikes that we will provide you.

Do I get my motorcycle license? The Basic Rider Course (BRC) is the only licensing course we offer. Upon successful completion of the Skill Evaluation test at the end of Day 2, you will receive a card

that states you passed the DMV riding test. You will still need to take the written portion through the DMV before they will issue your license.

What prerequisites are required to take a course? The only required prerequisite is that you know how to proficiently ride a bicycle.

How old do I have to be to take a class? We can take them as young as 14 years old! However, please note that the completion card that is issued upon successful completion of the course is only good for one year. This means if a 14-year-old completes the course, the card will expire before they are of licensing age (16 years old) and will need to take the riding test again to obtain their endorsement.

Can I pay with a check or cash? Yes, feel free to call or email us at [email protected] to discuss your options. What if I show up late for class? Class goes on without you and you will not be allowed to come in late. You will have to reschedule and pay a $75 rescheduling fee. There is no guarantee of availability of another class. DON’T BE LATE!! What if it rains? This is a rain or shine course. Some time in your riding experience, you will be caught in the rain. If it looks like rain, bring some gear. What do I need to bring? Helmet (we have a few loaner helmets, not enough to go around). Eye protection, sunglasses, prescription glasses, goggles, safety glasses, or a face shield on your helmet. Long sleeves, jacket, sweatshirt, etc., arms must be covered. Gloves, full-fingered. Long pants that aren’t baggy. Over the ankle footwear, no canvas sneakers. Raingear, if it looks like rain. Your own water and snacks, we provide portable toilets. Do I need the DMV issued Learners Permit? No Learners Permit is required, but it is strongly encouraged. All riders must still take the written exam through the DMV before receiving their license, but the written exam can be taken after the rider course.

Valley ABATE Motorcycle Training & Education

02/01/2026

We're baaaaaaack.

Valley ABATE Motorcycle Training & Education Motorcycle Lessons, Education, and Valley ABATE are located in the south-central Alaska Matanuska Susitna River Valley.

11/08/2025

We couldn’t do this without you! From our students to yours, Butte Elementary School is our strongest community partner 💙💛

Words can’t fully express how grateful we are for our incredible partnership with Valley ABATE Alaska! 🏍🧡💙

Not only do we have the most beautiful motorcycle safety training course in Alaska (or the country!) right here at Butte Elementary… Valley ABATE continues to be one of the most generous supporters of our school and students.

To our friends at Valley ABATE — thank you for the work you do both on and off the course to make our community safer, stronger, and better for kids and families. 🌟

We appreciate you more than you know! 🙌🇺🇸

09/07/2025

Please don’t rain, please don’t rain, please don’t rain 🤞

09/01/2025

This weekend’s BRC grads. Congratulations!🏍️⛰️

08/20/2025

Only two more classes left in the season, both with seats still available! We only hope the weather will be good as last weekends class☀️ Snag a spot before they’re gone for good (well, until the spring anyway 😉)

08/11/2025

They came.
They got rained on.
They learned.
They conquered.

Congrats to our newest BRC grads!

08/10/2025

Even squirrels are moto-curious. 🐿️🏍️

Are you?
There is still time to signup for our classes! Check out valleyabate.com to check the schedule.

08/03/2025

Thank you all for braving the rain and coming to our 2025 Valley ABATE Student Appreciation Day & Open House !

What a fun event!

Some put their moto skills to the test 🏍️, some ran the course 🏃‍♂️, some won prizes 🏆 but everyone had great time!

We will do this again next year! 🌭🍪🎈🏍️⛰️

08/02/2025

Little rain has never stopped us from having a good time. BBQ is still on, and we have door prizes!

2025 Valley ABATE Student Appreciation Day & Open House