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 2024 RIDING ACADEMY SEASON HAS ENDED.
Be on the lookout for the 2025 schedule this Winter!
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
"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."
You may print the completion certificate or email to ridingacademy@hdofmadison.com.
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)
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!
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:
To contact our Riding Academy Manager directly, you can use their contact information listed above or use the form on this site.
April 9 - May 28 | June 4 - July 16 | July 19 - July 30
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