2024 Harley-Davidson® Motorcycle sale in H-D® of Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

New Rider Course

Start Your Journey to the Open Road at H-D® of Madison

While the Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy is a standardized program, there are some details that may differ from state-to-state, and even at each Dealership. On this page you will find more information relevant to taking the Basic Rider Course at H-D® of Madison.

The 2025 New Rider Course Schedule Is Live!

Click the button below to check the schedule and register today!

2025 New Rider Course Schedule

Scroll further to check out other options for class, such as Experience the Ride and taking a Private Course.

Got Questions?

Get in touch with our Riding Academy Program Manager, Julie Johnson!

PH: 608-221-2761

EM: ridingacademy@hdofmadison.com

OR fill out the Form on this Page

Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) E-Course

"The MSF Basic eCourse is a highly interactive 3-hr. online program that provides riders of all skill levels with the basics of motorcycling. With integrated graphics, photos and video to illustrate the lessons, the...program allows you to control the pace of your learning."

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation, or MSF, is a national, not-for-profit organization promoting the safety of motorcyclists with programs in rider training, operator licensing and public information.
The e-course takes approximately three (3) hours to complete, but you are able to take at your own desired pace and not in one session.
The e-course is included in your student fees and you will be provided a code the day you can begin the online course.
The completion date MUST NOT be dated more than (30) days prior to your first day of class.
If you do not have the e-course completed before the beginning of class, you will not be able to participate in class and will not be given a refund.
Compliance is a state of WI requirement.

You may print the completion certificate or email to ridingacademy@hdofmadison.com.

Waivers, Releases, & Other Important Documents

MSF Waivers (Updated 1/17/24)

Includes: General Release Waiver, Acknowledgment & Assumption of Risk, and Ground Rules Acknowledgment

H-D® of Madison Waivers (Updated 9/8/22)

Includes: Emergency contact, Photo/Video Release, Retest Eval form, and Electronic Communication form

Refund Policy (Updated 7/17/24)

Wisconsin Motorcyclists' Handbook (September 2020)

Experience The Ride

If you're questioning if riding is for you or are nervous about learning to ride a motorcycle for the first time, you may want to give our EXPERIENCE THE RIDE, or ETR, class a chance prior to your Basic Rider Course!

The session is only 2 hours and spots are available to schedule by request. To contact our Riding Academy Manager directly, you can use their contact information listed above or use the form on this site.

What's great is that if you DO decide to sign up for the Basic Rider Course after experiencing the ETR course, a portion of the ETR class fee will be applied to the BRC class fee!
Private Brc Course

**NEW IN 2024**

This is a two-day BRC - Basic Rider Course - with completion of the MSF eCourse (approx. 3 hours) online course you must take prior to taking the class.

The Private Lesson details are:
- No motorcycle experience is needed to take this course
- 1-3 students max, unlike the 10-student roster for the regular BRC classes
- $600 per student, non-refundable once inside 10 business days before start of first day
- Classes are on Thursday & Friday 7:30am-5pm
To contact our Riding Academy Manager directly, you can use their contact information listed above or use the form on this site.