New Rider Course | Madison, WI | Harley-Davidson of Madison

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 New Rider Course at H-D of Madison.

2026 CLASS ENROLLMENT
OPEN NOW!

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

2026 Riding Academy Class Registration

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PH: 608-226-7915

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CALLING ALL HEROES. $100 0FF RIDING ACADEMY

EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR U.S. MILITARY, VETERANS, & FIRST RESPONDERS

GET YOUR HERO CODE

PLEASE NOTE: The landing page for this link is the Beginners Course on the HDMC website, but ALL classes - the Intermediate & Skilled - are eligible for this promotion.

*Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy is offering $100 off the published price of any eligible Harley-Davidson Riding Academy license waiver course for Active Military, Veterans, and First Responders. Dealer participation may vary. Promotion and registration period begins February 1, 2026, and ends December 31, 2026. To redeem, register online and verify status through ID.me during the promotion period. ID.me will deliver a promotion code electronically upon verification. The promotion code can be used during the enrollment process on riders.harley-davidson.com for eligible classes at participating dealers, or during in-person enrollment at participating dealership.

All classes must be completed by December 31, 2026. Class availability is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Course prices are determined by individual dealerships and may vary by location. Valid only in the United States. Limit one redemption per person. Non-transferable. Additional terms and limitations may apply. Cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer, discount, or promotion. Offer subject to change without notice. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

Please Note: A credit card may be required to hold a class reservation. Failure to cancel or reschedule within the dealership’s cancellation policy may result in being charged the full course cost.

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 [email protected].

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
(June 2023)

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 New Rider Course!

The session is only $75.00 for 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

This is a two-day BRC - Basic Rider Course (aka New 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.

CONTACT OUR RIDING ACADEMY TEAM