Due to a series of tragic wrecks involving our friends that hit members of our non-profit particularly hard, a program called Riders Rescue was created. What started as an internal, first aid course by a couple of our members, including a retired EMT-B, the training became available statewide in 2025 to cover all of Indiana.
While many motorcyclist in Indiana have some sort of basic first aid training, nothing was local that directly addressed the particular problems facing folks on two wheels on a constant basis.
Aimed at the general public, Riders Rescue offers motorcycle first aid trauma training so motorcyclists and bystanders can help in the event of a motorcycle or any other two wheel trauma, be it a bicycle, scooter or a motorized bicycle accident.
Pictured: A local EMS assisting a downed motorcyclist
Our goal is to have as many Hoosiers trained and prepared to handle motorcycle and two wheel accidents as possible, with training available to all corners of the state. The course is also good for licensed healthcare providers that would like to learn more about motorcycle specific injuries, but it's not a replacement for state licensed EMS training unless specified otherwise.
About the Training
Riders Rescue currently has two training locations in the metro Indianapolis area. We are able to utilize those locations through our main non-profit organization for training purposes. Our main training classroom is set up at the Sherman Drive office of Bikersinc on the Eastside of Indianapolis, Indiana and is able to train up to 10 students at a time.
Their facility is ADA compliant with plenty of secure off street parking. For larger training sessions of 10 or more, we have agreements in place to have hosting at a few local area businesses that are able to handle up to 30+ students at one setting. Brian, our lead instructor, along with a trained assistant are also able travel with their mobile classroom to almost anywhere in Indiana to instruct students.
To better offer flexibility, we have a blended course. For the blended, there is an online portion that has to be completed first and an instructor led classroom skill portion. Along with the basic course, there are also intermediate and advanced classes as well. All specific two wheel related trauma training is covered in person in a classroom setting.
Currently, the cost for the level 1 Basic runs about $135.00 per student. The level 2 Intermediate courses run about $250.00 per student, unless otherwise noted by a generous sponsor. Upon course completion, the student will receive a trauma kit per class course level, training manual, frameable certificate of completion and 1 year membership to their website.
Some of the topics covered in Level 1 course include: Jaw Thrust, Helmet Removal, Injuries, Tourniquet, General Principles of TIM and more.
Veterans Discount
Since this program was created and ran by several Veterans, discounts on all classes and materials apply once they are verified.
Registration for our Spring and Summer training is first come - first served
Two Wheel Trauma
Over 52% of motorcycle crashes will result in serious injury or fatality. The Two Wheel Trauma Courses will provide you with the tools you need to manage motorcycle trauma and make a difference in the care and transportation of the injured rider.
Two Wheel Trauma is a series of training courses that trains both motorcyclists and bicyclists in various forms of first aid before EMS arrives. For motorcyclists the course dives right into traumatic injury since motorcyclists are on all forms of roadways with other vehicles. There are currently two levels for motorcyclists. Level 1 covers basic trauma training.
Level 2 goes further with more advanced training. For bicyclists, the course starts off with urban trail ways or parks in mind where medical related issues may arise more so than traumatic injury. However, there are various levels suited for other types of bicycling such as off road, rural roadways with a cycling club, or urban street riding. In these instances, traumatic injury pertaining to bicycle related incidents are covered.
Sponsorship Opportunity
Riders Rescue is open to sponsorships to help with minimizing rider fatalities in the state of Indiana. If your business entails directly working with motorcycle people, then this is a great opportunity to show you care and support them.
Your sponsorship will go far because it will help pay for course materials, trauma kits, pay down costs for student courses and specialized training tools. As the Riders Rescue training program is through Bikersinc.org, a 510(c)(3) non-profit organization, sponsorships may be tax deductible.
If interested in learning more, sponsoring a class or be involved, go to RidersRescue.org
Or just pick up a phone and call 317-600-377seven
