Harley-Davidson Riding Academy Trains One Million Riders
The Harley-Davidson Riding Academy has now trained one million riders across 225 dealerships in 43 states.

Harley-Davidson has announced that one million riders have been trained in the Riding Academy program, which includes a variety of classes to help both new and intermediate riders learn the basics and hone their skills.

The Riding Academy has classes at 225 Harley dealerships in 43 states. The New Rider Course is designed to teach the basics to students who may have never sat on a motorcycle before, and completion of the class allows the student earn a license waiver to get a motorcycle endorsement at the DMV. The Academy also has courses for intermediate level riders, 3-wheeled riders, and adventure-touring riders, as well as a Skills Practice course.

For more information, read the press release below, and find a Riding Academy course near you from the Harley-Davidson website.


Harley-Davidson Riding Academy Trains One Million Riders

Harley-Davidson announced today that it has trained one million riders through its Riding Academy program, cementing its status as the largest rider training program in the United States.

“We’re proud to hit one million riders trained – and it’s a significant milestone for the Riding Academy. Promoting rider education and training for riders new and old is an important part of the overall riding ecosystem. At Harley-Davidson, we’re committed to building ridership and deepening our connection with customers, ultimately reinforcing our goal to be the most desirable motorcycle and lifestyle brand in the world,” said Jochen Zeitz, chairman, CEO, and president of Harley-Davidson.

Launched in 2000 as Rider’s Edge, the program was rebranded in 2013 as Harley-Davidson Riding Academy. Today, Harley-Davidson Riding Academy provides training through a network of more than 225 Harley-Davidson dealerships in 43 U.S. states, making it the largest rider training network in the United States and the only nationwide rider licensing program sponsored by a motorcycle manufacturer.

Harley-Davidson Riding Academy Trains One Million Riders

With a suite of premium rider development experiences designed to enhance and enrich any rider’s journey, Harley-Davidson Riding Academy is a leader in providing lifelong motorcycle riding skills development. The foundation of Riding Academy training is the New Rider Course that helps students to achieve their dream of riding a motorcycle.

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Riding Academy also offers courses for intermediate level riders, those wanting to learn how to operate a 3-wheel vehicle, adventure-touring riding, and skills practice for riders wanting to gain skills on their own motorcycles. In most states, successful completion of the New Rider Course, Intermediate, or 3-Wheel Course earn the student a license waiver to get a motorcycle endorsement on their license at the state DMV.

Harley-Davidson Riding Academy Trains One Million Riders

The majority of Riding Academy coaches are dual-certified by Riding Academy and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) to ensure they adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and adult-learning principles. Riding Academy is proud to have more than 1,500 certified coaches in its network.

If you are interested in learning to ride a motorcycle, find a Riding Academy location near you.

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