Anyone take the MSF ERC?

[momto3]

I am thinking about taking the MSF experienced riders course this spring. Has anyone taken it? What are your thoughts?

[SeattleVet]

1. My wife and I took it a couple of years ago

but I think what we took is now called the "Intermediate" riders course. The way I figure it, *any* training is good. Always nice to get some critiques of riding styles, or other tips and techniques that might help to keep us all alive out on the streets.

[Robb]

2. If my ride-less period goes much longer, I'm definitely taking *something* before I start back up.

Not being a kid any more, I can't rely on instinct and reflexes alone.

[rvt1000rr]

3. Since I hadn't ridden in a few years,

taking time off from the bike for small children, I decided to take the ERC about 10 years ago, and I was impressed.
We spent equal time in the classroom and on riding skills on the (very hot) asphalt parking lot. The instructors were great and the riders were knowledgeable which lead to some very in-depth discussions of techniques and riding philosophy.

I have gone on to take a couple of track-specific riding schools, but for my money, MSF is hard to beat for fine-tuning street riding skills.