7 Reviews

Abate Of Colorado/Rider Ed

Lakewood, Colorado
General Info
Motorcycle Rights and Safety organization. We train riders! Get training and earn your motorcycle endorsement. Many locations to serve you in Colorado! Learn from the best and most experienced instructors!
Reviews
Kristine Acosta
8 Jul 2025
REPORT
My mother and I signed up to take this course with hopes it would provide a safe and supportive learning environment; however, we were very disappointed by the conduct of the instructor, Chris C., ass... Read More
My mother and I signed up to take this course with hopes it would provide a safe and supportive learning environment; however, we were very disappointed by the conduct of the instructor, Chris C., assigned to our group. He arrived 20 minutes after having to call one of the students in the course to come get him. Before beginning the course, Chris was adamant that after 3 drops of the motorcycle, we are forced to reschedule which was odd considering the price we paid coupled with the fact that we heard from two different people who have taken the course previously that this had not been a rule during their previous course. Drops understandably happen during early training. Unfortunately, my mom and I ended up dropping twice during the first day and were both told we had to reschedule. Chris showed zero concern for how we were doing physically or emotionally after each drop. Rather than offering any advice to correct our errors, his focus was entirely on the paperwork related to the incident. When attempting to seek clarity or assistance, he made it clear that he did not have time to help individuals due to the size (8). His tone was dismissive and belittling, it felt as if completing the class well ahead of schedule was more important to Chris than ensuring all students were learning safely or feeling supported. As beginners, we signed up for this course expecting patient guidance. We did not anticipate being brushed off or made to feel like a burden. I truly believe in the value of the MSF program and the mission of promoting safe motorcycling. But this experience left us both shaken and discouraged. Our hope is that the instructor, Chris' conduct be reviewed and consider reinforcing with all instructors the importance of empathy, communication, and individual support-especially for new riders. Read Less
Tim Tom
22 Oct 2023
REPORT
Great experience
Mark Harris
27 Mar 2023
REPORT
Learn to ride!
Maynard Shigley
6 May 2017
REPORT
Every year I take the Advanced Rider Course and come away with more knowledge and confidence to ride both my work bike and my own pleasure bike. I have the highest praise for Don Gunn and the way he ... Read More
Every year I take the Advanced Rider Course and come away with more knowledge and confidence to ride both my work bike and my own pleasure bike. I have the highest praise for Don Gunn and the way he presents the required material with the patience of a saint! Read Less
Glen Buerke
1 Sep 2014
REPORT
I am a new member in Yuma
Mark Marshal
8 May 2014
REPORT
Was a long time in wash state .over thirty years .. ;-)
Carlos Juan Calderon
7 Feb 2014
REPORT
A Great organization with the Greatest people in the world
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(303) 789-3264
13300 West 6th Avenue
Lakewood Colorado 80228
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Monday
Mon
09:00AM-16:00PM
Tuesday
Tue
09:00AM-16:00PM
Wednesday
Wed
09:00AM-16:00PM
Thursday
Thu
09:00AM-16:00PM
Friday
Fri
09:00AM-16:00PM
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Abate Of Colorado/Rider Ed

Lakewood, Colorado
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13300 West 6th Avenue
Lakewood Colorado 80228
Motorcycle Rights and Safety organization. We train riders! Get training and earn your motorcycle endorsement. Many locations to serve you in Colorado! Learn from the best and most experienced instructors!
Monday
09:00AM-16:00PM
Tuesday
09:00AM-16:00PM
Wednesday
09:00AM-16:00PM
Thursday
09:00AM-16:00PM
Friday
09:00AM-16:00PM
Kristine Acosta
8 Jul 2025
REPORT
My mother and I signed up to take this course with hopes it would provide a safe and supportive learning environment; however, we were very disappointed by the conduct of the instructor, Chris C., ass... Read More
My mother and I signed up to take this course with hopes it would provide a safe and supportive learning environment; however, we were very disappointed by the conduct of the instructor, Chris C., assigned to our group. He arrived 20 minutes after having to call one of the students in the course to come get him. Before beginning the course, Chris was adamant that after 3 drops of the motorcycle, we are forced to reschedule which was odd considering the price we paid coupled with the fact that we heard from two different people who have taken the course previously that this had not been a rule during their previous course. Drops understandably happen during early training. Unfortunately, my mom and I ended up dropping twice during the first day and were both told we had to reschedule. Chris showed zero concern for how we were doing physically or emotionally after each drop. Rather than offering any advice to correct our errors, his focus was entirely on the paperwork related to the incident. When attempting to seek clarity or assistance, he made it clear that he did not have time to help individuals due to the size (8). His tone was dismissive and belittling, it felt as if completing the class well ahead of schedule was more important to Chris than ensuring all students were learning safely or feeling supported. As beginners, we signed up for this course expecting patient guidance. We did not anticipate being brushed off or made to feel like a burden. I truly believe in the value of the MSF program and the mission of promoting safe motorcycling. But this experience left us both shaken and discouraged. Our hope is that the instructor, Chris' conduct be reviewed and consider reinforcing with all instructors the importance of empathy, communication, and individual support-especially for new riders. Read Less
Tim Tom
22 Oct 2023
REPORT
Great experience
Mark Harris
27 Mar 2023
REPORT
Learn to ride!
Maynard Shigley
6 May 2017
REPORT
Every year I take the Advanced Rider Course and come away with more knowledge and confidence to ride both my work bike and my own pleasure bike. I have the highest praise for Don Gunn and the way he ... Read More
Every year I take the Advanced Rider Course and come away with more knowledge and confidence to ride both my work bike and my own pleasure bike. I have the highest praise for Don Gunn and the way he presents the required material with the patience of a saint! Read Less
Glen Buerke
1 Sep 2014
REPORT
I am a new member in Yuma
Mark Marshal
8 May 2014
REPORT
Was a long time in wash state .over thirty years .. ;-)
Carlos Juan Calderon
7 Feb 2014
REPORT
A Great organization with the Greatest people in the world
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