Pictured:
Bill Tuttle-Owner and RiderCoach
Dylan Tuttle-Range Aide and Racer
Nibaldo Colina-RiderCoach
Kim Tuttle-Owner and RiderCoach
Emerald Coast Motorcycle is family owned and operated. Owners Bill and Kim Tuttle opened the school in 2008. Dylan Tuttle serves as range aide. Our staff also includes RiderCoach Nibaldo Colina, who coaches at Hurlburt Field.
Do I use my own motorcycle for the class?
Emerald Coast Motorcycle provides the motorcycles used in their BRC courses, so you don't need to worry about using your own motorcycle. If you would prefer to use your own motorcycle/scooter, you may do so if it meets the criteria listed here. You must let the instructor know ahead of time if you plan to do so.
I don't have any gear! What will I need?
Emerald Coast Motorcycle can provide a loaner helmet for use in the class if you don't have your own helmet. You will also need eye protection, long pants, long sleeve shirt or jacket, full fingered gloves and good shoes that cover your ankle bone.
Do I need to bring anything to the classroom?
Just yourself! Emerald Coast Motorcycle provides all the books and materials you will need for the classroom portions of the BRC.
Once I complete the class, I'm legal to ride, right?
NO! One more very important step must be taken by you before you can legally ride on the street. You must go to the DMV and get your motorcycle endorsement added to your drivers license. Law enforcement does not recognize the BRC completion card, only the endorsement on your license will keep you out of trouble!
What if it rains? Will we still have class?
Yes. We ride even in the rain. However, your safety is of utmost importance to us, so if lightning or other very dangerous conditions interfere we may postpone class.
What if I've never ridden a motorcycle before?
The curriculum is designed to teach someone who has never ridden a motorcycle before how to ride. We begin with fundamentals such as where all the controls are, and work our way up from there! If you would like to get a head start you should consider taking a one-on-one private training session with us prior to your class.
