MOTORCYCLE SAFETY SCHOOL - Key Persons
I was born and raised in NYC and got into motorcycling about ten years ago when I took the BRC with MSS in Staten Island. I had no prior training, but it was an experience of a lifetime, and I was hooked! I became a motorcycle instructor because I wanted to give back to the motorcycling world that same invigorating, self-fulfilling, awesome feeling of riding a motorcycle for the first time.
I currently live in the Buffalo, NY, but I'm originally from Somerville, MA. 29 years ago I was introduced to motorcycling by a close friend and have been riding ever since. Seeing people who've been riding for a while learn new skills in our courses makes me love my job.
I have been riding motorcycles for nearly 40 years and enjoy leisurely weekend rides through NY, NJ and PA. I grew up on Long Island and am a Certified Project Management Professional with over 30 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry. I became an MSF RiderCoach in 2018 to encourage the next generation of motorcycle riders to have a commitment to safety.
I live in the Flatiron neighborhood of Manhattan with my wife and young son, and enjoy riding around the city as much as I do touring country roads. I started riding in 2003 after sitting in traffic for 18 hours to enter a music festival while watching motorcycles go in and out of the fairgrounds with ease! Teaching at MSS gives me the privilege of sharing one of the great joys in my life with others.
Faye grew up in Astoria, Queens and has been riding motorcycles for over 15 years. An artist and mechanic by trade, she is also the co-founder of an LGBTQ community moto garage and workshop in Brooklyn. When she's not hanging with her cattle dog Moo, she can usually be found at her shop repairing and restoring Japanese bikes from the 80s and 90s
I grew up in California and started riding choppers while in high school. After a brief stay in Florida, I rode up to the Bronx and attended school in New York. I enjoy teaching because I like people. So, for me, teaching motorcycles is the perfect job and is a positive way for me to contribute to the education of other enthusiasts.
I was raised in Rochester and started riding in 1975. I immediately bought a leather jacket, helmet, and my first motorcycle and later became a RiderCoach in 1992. Sharing my love of motorcycling with people new to the sport is so rewarding, watching students start with little or no experience and leaving with a love of riding.
I was born and raised in Bronx, NY, and got into riding 10 years ago when I was looking for an alternate form of transportation to and from work. All of a sudden, it became a passion for the art of riding. I love being an instructor because of the feeling I get every time a student comes back on their own bike to let us know how they are.
Growing up, riding was on my "bucket list"; house, dog, bike, and that's what I did! Learning to ride by taking the MSF Basic Rider course, I began the "right way". Now coaching I can pass along safe riding skills to riders in the community that I will probably pass on the road.
I live in Queens and have been a motorcycle enthusiast since 1976. After taking the BRC at MSS, I decided to become a Rider Coach and pass on the great safety skills that continue to benefit me!
I was born and raised in Gothenburg, Sweden, and I have been riding since 1978. Being an instructor enables me to communicate and share my positive experience with others while enhancing my own riding ability.
I have been riding for 27 years, and live in West Falls, NY. I was thrilled to be a passenger on a friend's bike and wanted to feel that freedom everyday! As an instructor, I enjoy guiding students through the skills acquired in MSF courses and watching them progress - whether they are new or experienced riders.
Originally from South America, Guyana, I have been residing in NY for most of my life. I learned to ride a motorcycle with MSS in 2014 and became a rider coach in 2020. What initially started as a bucket list item has become a lifelong passion for improving my skill and sharing it with others to help them achieve their goals.
I've been riding for a while and feel it can be a very freeing and relaxing experience, especially when riding safely. MSF and MSS offer a great way to learn to ride safely so you can fully enjoy the riding experience. I became a Rider Coach to teach people how to ride safely and respectfully so they can fully enjoy their riding experience!
My name is Paul and I have been riding for just over five years now. I currently own a Suzuki Vstrom which I like to take on long drives when I have some free time. I took the Basic Rider Course at the Brooklyn location and had such an amazing experience. It has been a privilege to give new students that same amazing experience and create better, and safer riders.
I grew up in West Seneca down the road from the training facility in West Seneca. I took the MSF Basic Rider Course 20 years ago and I have been riding ever since. I grew up around bikes as my dad and uncle rode. I am a Buffalo Public High School teacher and I like riding on the open, winding country roads. I enjoy teaching others and I am looking forward to getting more women riders on the road.
I began riding motorcycles as a teenager when I received my first motorcycle as a graduation present and I've been riding ever since. I joined the Air Force right out of high school and have served for about 29 years. With my impending retirement, I wanted to get involved more in my hobby. I truly enjoy watching students gain knowledge and confidence as they progress through our classes.
I have ridden in every U.S. state except Hawaii and most of the Canadian provinces including the Yukon and North West Territories so I encourage everyone to get out there and see the planet on two or three wheels! I cross-train annually in multiple motorcycling disciplines and have been a Ridercoach since 1992. Becoming a coach opened up another way to enjoy riding for me!