“Motorcycle safety and training is the number one non-combat safety concern across the Services.”
-- Joint Service Safety Council
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Flyer for 2009 Joint Motorcycle Safety Event

National Capital Region Joint
Service Motorcycle Safety Event

Hosted by the Department of the Army
01-02 May 2009
Pentagon North Parking Lot


Thank you to the City of Alexandria Police Department, Arlington County Police Department and the Pentagon Force Protection Agency for their outstanding support of the National Capital Region Joint Service Motorcycle Safety Event and Rally.

Parking and Rally Information

Event Information

01 May, 2009

Try your skill on the motorcycle and POV-4 simulators or on your own motorcycle on the riding range.  There will be booths featuring the latest in motorcycle riding gear, advanced training and riding information, music, food and fun!

Sign up early for the Le Mans Start Skill Challenge to be held at 1330.

Multiple Curves Riding Exercise will be set up and ready to ride at 8 am.

* NOTE: Booths and venues will be open from 0830-1530

02 May, 2009

  • 0830-0900: Motorcyclist assemble in Pentagon North Parking
  • 0900-0915: Opening remarks
  • 0915-0945: Safety briefing
  • 0945-1000: Mount/prep for ride
  • 1000-1200: Rally
  • 1230: Closing

All Civilians must complete the Waiver available here.

Please print and sign the waiver form and submit it when you check-in at registration the day of the event.

Click here for the DODI Requirement.  Pages 11 and 12 cover motorcycle requirements.

MCS Event MSF Inspection Checklist

Areas to check on your motorcycle before coming to the event:

  • Tires – Air pressure, condition, tread, must be a motorcycle tire (no car tires on bikes)
  • Controls – Are they all functional? Levers, switches, cables, etc.
  • Lights – Working condition
  • Oil and other fluids – Levels; leaks
  • Chassis – Suspension; chain, belt, driveshaft – Properly adjusted?
  • Stands – Side and center – Springs working?

If you have any questions please call
(703) 310-5638