Motorcycles combine the coolness of James Dean, the stylishness of leather clothing, and the convenience of jumping every gorge in the neighborhood. Experience all aspects of two-wheeled entertainment with today's Groupon: for $59, you get one introductory motorcycle course from Two Wheel Adventures in Lakewood Heights or Buford (a $150 value).

Competitive rider Chris Carr, whose programs have served more than 6,000 students, and the motor-vated crew at Two Wheel Adventures help bi-wheeled novices throttle into the exciting world of motorcycling with its finely honed curriculum of rider education. The two-hour introductory course, specifically designed for first-timers, starts with a brief overview of riding gear to help students understand concepts such as when they should call their helmet by its first name. A tutorial in the major controls of the motorcycle clears any confusion as to where the kick pedal, choke switch, and various levers reside. Before saddling up, aspiring street equestrians cover the basic concepts of starting and moving a motorcycle, as well as how to defeat inertia and bring their steed to a stop. The awkward jerks and lurches of student drivers are smoothed out with clutch and throttle practice, and after the essentials have been cemented, students get to complete their first ride, instilling pride, confidence, and an improved resistance to the demands of authority figures.

Reviews

Although Two Wheel Adventures doesn't have many online reviews, here are customer testimonials from its website:

• I enjoyed my lessons immensly and would recommend this course to anyone. – C. Landers
• While maintaining a good level of fun factor, the lessons were always geared to safety on the road, and pointers to see and be seen. – A. Thabot