Tony is the guy at Sickles, i took my class there 3 years ago when i was 19 on my birthday, it was $185 then, its 3 days long, firday night u do a written test and watch some videos, then saturday is an all-day riding skill day, and sunday u review all your riding techniques and take your test, it was a BLAST, and u learn things out there u could only learn from mistakes on your own. the more you can learn without making a mistake on the road, the better.
insurance is not required IF you wear a helmet, if you DO NOT wear a helmet u MUSt carry proof of a $10,000+ devoted life insurance policy to cover your clean-up. its an easy choice just wear a fickin helmet, and jacket, and gloves, an ankle high boots w/ long pants.