Motorcycle Basic Riding Training at NSA Souda Bay

Photo By Joel Diller | 210203-N-UR565-0073 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 3, 2021) Scott Tucker, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, emergency management officer, demonstrates his ability to shift gears and stop a motorcycle during a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourse held on the installation Feb. 3, 2021. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Joel Diller/Released)  

GREECE

03.02.2021

Story by Joel Diller 

U.S. Navy           

A motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourse was held at the motorcycle training course on Feb. 3. Michael Tyburski, Emergency Operations Center manager and certified MSF RiderCoach, administered the course.

The Basic RiderCourse includes classroom-style instruction and hands-on riding experience. Tyburski said he teaches motorcycle fundamentals and safety during the course to give the potential riders the necessary basic riding skills.

“Everything is about safety, safety, safety,” said Tyburski. “I give the riders some acronyms so they know what to look at when walking around the bike prior to riding it. We talk about PPE, personal protective equipment, which is what they should be wearing at all times.”

Tyburski said he was excited to teach the course because he knows it supports the Navy’s safety program and it keeps Team Souda safe.

“It’s a great volunteer purpose for me to make sure the guys are safe out on the road,” said Tyburski.

“And if they aren’t safe out on the road then I’m not
doing my job here.”

If you are interested in attending a future course,
contact Michael Tyburski at 266-1719.

• Date Taken: 03.02.2021
• Date Posted: 03.04.2021 10:31
• Story ID: 390287
• Location: GR