WHO WE ARE
& WHY THAT MATTERS

After recognizing the value of motor school training for police officers, we sought to explore motorcycle training options available to civilians. We were disappointed to discover that there were few options available that compared to the advanced skills taught in police courses. While the Motorcycle Safety Foundation provides excellent training for beginners and intermediate/refresher riders, advanced skills were not incorporated into civilian classes.

Realizing the tremendous opportunity to bring advanced skills to civilian riders, we collaborated with police motorcycle officers and other instructors to obtain feedback and ideas. The response was overwhelmingly positive for the idea of creating a civilian riding course modeled after police motorcycle exercises and techniques, including crash avoidance, proper threshold braking, and street skills.

With the input of motor officer instructors, we developed three challenging and rewarding course options for experienced riders: the Advanced Riders Course, Precision and Control Course, and Defensive Riding Course. We launched our classes in Fall 2013 and have since expanded to 72 training locations nationwide. Each Training Site is independently licensed and operated, but meets a rigorous approval process and conforms to the high standards established by ProRider.

While each Training Site and instructor brings their own unique approach to the learning process, all affiliates of ProRider are dedicated to providing an exceptional training experience and equipping riders with the skills and confidence needed to reach their full potential. We invite you to join us for an upcoming ProRider class and take your riding abilities to a new level.

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Meet Bill Dowling
ProRider Central Florida

Bill Dowling is the owner of Pro Rider Central Florida. Bill retired from 30 years of Law Enforcement Service. Twenty-Seven of those years were with the Palm Beach County, Fl Sheriff’s Office.

During his Law Enforcement Career, Bill held many different assignments. He was a Motorcycle Officer and competed in Police Rodeos through the South East Police Motorcycle Rodeo Association. He left the Sheriff’s Motorcycle Unit to move up the ranks to Sergeant then Lieutenant where he retired as a Watch Commander. Bill always maintained a Law Enforcement Instructor Certification. He has a passion for training. He trained new hires as well as those promoted to supervisory positions.

Bill did not give up riding motorcycles when he left the Motorcycle Unit. He has ridden his own motorcycles for over 40 years. It was a passion that would not go away.

After retirement from Law Enforcement, Bill worked full time at Central Florida Harley-Davidson Dealerships for Four years. The best part of his job was having the ability to educate and train customers and then take them on Test Rides. Another great part of the job was the guidance and leadership that he received from all of his managers in the Harley-Davidson world along the way.

Bill is a member of the Central Florida Riding community. He is also a Life Member of the Harley-Davidson Owners Group and a current member of the Lake County Fl. Chapter.

Bill welcomes all makes and models of motorcycles on his course. Come on out for some great training in a safe, judgement free zone. Feel free to call, text, or email anytime with questions. Looking forward to training with old friends and new friends!

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Bill Dowling
ProRider Central Florida Owner

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BJ McMullan
ProRider CEO

Meet ProRider CEO
BJ McMullan

BJ McMullan is the President & CEO of ProRider Motorcycle Training. BJ is a U.S. ARMY Veteran, a Certified Police Motor Officer and Certified Police Motor Instructor, he rode with his police motor unit 8 hours a day, 365 days a year. His Motor Unit installs sidecars to their Harleys during the harsh Pittsburgh winters. He rode in rain, snow, ice and temps below zero. He has have even battled the blizzard of 2010 on his Police Harley.

BJ retired from the City of Pittsburgh Police Department in January of 2020 after 25 years of dedicated service. He graduated Police Motor School in 2006, then graduated IPTM University of North Florida Police Motor Instructor School in 2012.

In addition to the 80 hour Police Motorcycle certification course that he teaches to police officers and medics in the Greater Pittsburgh Region, he also re-certifies them in a 40 hour training course each year. BJ has certified and re-certified hundreds of Motor Officers and Motor Medics since becoming a certified police motor instructor. He also teaches additional training throughout the year including a sidecar training course.

In his “not so” free time, he is also a Certified Krav Maga Instructor. BJ has a passion for teaching and possess the ability to train anyone that desires to learn.

BJ has won numerous awards, including “Overall Winner” while competing in police motorcycle rodeos across the country.

BJ currently owns a couple Harley Davidson bike’s and loves to ride off-duty because clearly, eight hours a day was not enough for him. BJ has been married for 27 years and has one son, Cole. Cole is now the Co-Owner of ProRider and is huge asset to running key areas of our ProRider business. You will see BJ’s wife at class with her camera taking pictures for all the students, capturing some great memories from probably the best time that they will ever experience on two wheels.

During his 25 year career as a police officer, BJ has seen numerous motorcycle accidents by both experienced and inexperienced riders. Not only being at the accidents, but observing riders who lack total control, confidence during low speed maneuvers, curve negotiation and improper braking always made him wish that he could pass on and teach his knowledge and techniques to civilian motorcycle riders. ProRider makes this possible.