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Riding Safety Gear Requirements

Riding Gear

Helmets are a vital aspect of a motorcyclists safety gear

The Rider Training Institute (RTI) maintains it's commitment to safe, sensible and enjoyable motorcycling by enforcing strict policies regarding the use of appropriate safety gear through all it's training programs.

Please note the basic riding gear requirements for ALL RTI programs:
D.O.T or Snell approved helmet; we recommend a full-face style

Leather Jacket (or Heavy denim) covering the wrist bone

Heavy denim or leather pants covering the ankles

Heavy Leather gloves covering the wrist bone

Suitable leather motorcycling or hiking boots covering the ankles

What to Wear

Item of Equipment	Recommended Gear	Minimum Gear	Unacceptable
Helmet	DOT and Snell approved full face style helmet	DOT approved helmet	Crash damaged or old helmets (helmets should be replaced after 5 years)
Jacket	Heavy grain leather or textile jacket built for motorcycling with armour	Heavy grain leather or heavy denim jacket	buttery soft fashion leather, suede, or windbreakers.
Pants	Leather or textile motorcycling pants with armour	Leather or heavy denim pants	ripped jeans, track pants or pants too short to cover the ankle
Boots	Leather motorcycling boots with ankle protection	Leather hiking boots or work boots	hightop running shoes, shoes or boots below the ankle, boots held on with elastic side panels
Gloves	Leather motorcycling gloves with a high gauntlet and two layers of leather over the palm area	Leather gloves covering the wrist	suede gloves, motocross gloves (non-leather motorcycle gloves), fingerless gloves

The idea is to have you covered from head to foot with no exposed skin.

Motorcycling boots are another important piece of safety gear

Equipment

For all our courses you must provide your own helmet, jacket, gloves, boots and other riding safety gear.

A DOT or Snell approved helmet is required for the course. Helmets can be rented in the GTA at Parker Brothers Power Sports.

We recommend a full face helmet which offers the best possible protection. We will also accept a three-quarter or open helmet, and recommend you also wear eye protection.

Helmet Rentals

Helmets can be rented from Parker Bros. Power Sports in Etobicoke. The rental price is around $30.00 for two days. The rental cost is credited towards the purchase of a new helmet. Parker Bros. is located at: 825 Kipling Ave, Toronto Tel: 416-234-5750 www.powersports.ca

For more information on where you can get riding gear and equipment visit our Resources - Gear and Accessories page, and read our E-Zine for more information on selecting riding gear that's right for you.

What to Bring

Here are some tips to better prepare yourself for spending 2 days on the parking lot during your course. If there is rain in the forecast, bring a rain suit and a change of socks and shoes to put on after the course. For cool weather bring extra layers you can put on under your riding gear. It is advisable to bring plenty of water and healthy liquids especially on hot days. Snacks, energy food, a good lunch, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are also a good idea.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions info@ridertraining.ca