Belmont College Announces New Motorcycle Training Site in Partnership with Motorcycle

St. Clairsville, OH (August 21, 2025) – Belmont College is pleased to announce the addition of a brand-new motorcycle training at their campus in St. Clairsville, launching this Fall 2025. This expansion brings high-quality motorcycle safety education to Belmont County, offering residents convenient access to essential training that saves lives and reduces crashes.

Motorcycle Ohio’s Basic Rider Skills (BRS) courses will be available at Belmont College, giving new and experienced riders the opportunity to sharpen their skills, improve their safety awareness, and gain the confidence needed to navigate Ohio’s roadways safely.

Course Details:

  • Cost: $75 per student
  • Class Size: Limited to 12 students per session for optimal instruction
  • Schedule: Classes will run on Saturdays and Sundays, twice a month to start.
  • Requires a valid M1 2-wheel Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC) or M endorsement at the start of the class
  • 16-hour course – 4 hours classroom and 12 hours of riding
  • No experience is required, but rider should be capable of balancing and riding a bicycle.
  • Students are required to provide all of their own proper protective riding gear.
  • Successful completion earns a 60-day BMV skill test waiver for a motorcycle endorsement
  • Motorcycles are provided during the course

“We’re thrilled to welcome Motorcycle Ohio to Belmont College,” said Dr. Heather Davis, Vice President of Operations. “This partnership allows us to offer valuable, life-saving education to motorcyclists in our community and support public safety efforts in Belmont County and beyond.”

Belmont College and Motorcycle Ohio encourage all riders—whether new to the road or returning after time away—to take part in certified training. Together, through education and awareness, we can reduce motorcycle-related crashes and fatalities in our communities.

“With motorcycle safety being a growing concern across Ohio, Belmont College is committed to playing a role in reducing crashes and fatalities by making training more accessible to local residents,” said Scott Richards – Belmont College CDL Training Manager and Motorcycle Ohio Site Coordinator.

For more information or to register for a course, visit belmontcollege.edu or contact 740.699.3850.

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