Russ McCombs:
I’m the owner of upstate Rider Training. I take my role as a rider coach very seriously but want our students to have fun while learning. My goal is to help new and experienced riders improve skills on the road. Safe riding is as much mental skills as it is physical skills, so we take time on the range and in class to develop both sets of skills for our students!
As MSF says, Motorcycling is Serious Fun, because it’s no joke riding near and around car drivers who don’t see us, but the enjoyment and freedom riding offers is awesome for those who take riding seriously. My goal in training is to give riders strategies and knowledge to ride safe.
Bill DeMoise:
I have enjoyed the open air freedom of riding motorcycle since my teens. I’ve ridden in all 48 US contiguous states and I’m a member of Iron Butt Association for long distance riders. Since retiring from my career I have focused my attention on giving back to the sport of motorcycling by becoming a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Rider Coach and South Carolina DMV Safety Officer. This enables me to coach beginner and experienced riders the safest way to ride a motorcycle utilizing the MSF curriculum.
Safe motorcycle operation is a mental, physical, social and emotional activity that requires specialized skills and behaviors. My specialized training allows me to help you start your journey. It is satisfying to assist both beginner and experienced riders gain the skills required for the safe operation of a motorcycle. I look forward to coaching you in an upcoming class!
I’ve never had a job I enjoy as much as Coaching. I do my best to help you improve riding skills, confidence, and observation/awareness. I want you to leave here with abilities on a whole new level. I have been coaching since 2010 and I put all my effort into this. By the time class is completed, you will be shocked at how much you have learned, and HOW MUCH FUN you had doing it !!
Chuck Maynard:
I have been a motorcycle enthusiast all of my life. I have owned multiple motorcycles including dirt, street, dual purpose, sport, cruisers and touring bikes. I have been a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Certified Coach for over 15 years and helped train over 2500 riders. I can assist in gaining skills and knowledge to become a more proficient rider on your personal vehicle.
New Coaches for 2025:
Tara Stout – BRC – BRC2
James Thompson – RBC – BRC2
Alex Farge – BRC – BRC2
Photographs by Jessica Brown. If you would like contact information, please email UpstateRiderTraining@gmail.com
