Motorcycle Safety Classes
Ridgewater College is a designated Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center site with over 30 years of training excellence. Courses run from April to October.
To understand the value of smart motorcycle riding, view this Minnesota survivor’s story.
To appreciate the value of protective gear and motorcycle training, read this Minnesota survivor’s story.
Check out our wide variety of 2020 classes available – and ride safely!
PLEASE NOTE: All April and May motorcycle safety courses have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, trainers are hoping to resume classes in June.
Hutchinson Campus
Motorcycle
- 3-day Weekend Basic Rider Courses
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Basic Rider – $195
Learn how to ride, and earn your motorcycle license endorsement in this 14.5-hour course featuring 10 hours of on-cycle training and 4.5 hours of hands-on classroom training. Supportive and friendly instructors will teach you how to operate a motorcycle and the basic skills you need to safely ride on the street. Training motorcycles are provided for riders of all sizes. If you are an automatic scooter rider, bring your scooter with proof of insurance if it is 500 cc or less, 400 pounds or less, in good working order and registered as a motorcycle. Course prerequisite: MSF eCourse.
Date Time Saturday & Sunday Time Thursday, June 4 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm June 6 - 7 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Thursday, June 25 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm June 27-28 8:00 am - 1:00 pm - 2-day Basic Rider Courses
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Basic Rider – $195
Learn how to ride, and earn your motorcycle license endorsement in this 14.5-hour course featuring 10 hours of on-cycle training and 4.5 hours of hands-on classroom training. Supportive and friendly instructors will teach you how to operate a motorcycle and the basic skills you need to safely ride on the street. Training motorcycles are provided for riders of all sizes. If you are an automatic scooter rider, they can bring their own scooter with proof of insurance if it is 500 cc or less, 400 pounds or less, in good working order and registered as a motorcycle. Course prerequisite: MSF eCourse
Date Time Date Time Saturday, June 13 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, June 14 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday, June 23 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday, June 24 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, July 18 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, July 19 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, August 1 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, August 2 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, August 22 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, August 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, September 12 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, September 13 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, September 12 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, September 13 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, September 19 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, September 20 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, October 3 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, October 4 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Intermediate Rider Courses
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Intermediate Rider – $55
Comfortable on your own motorcycle or scooter? The 5-hour Intermediate Rider Course will build upon your existing skills and knowledge. Newer, returning and experienced motorcyclists can all benefit from this course that covers control, finesse, counter steering, corning, swerving and braking. All courses are guaranteed to run.
Date Time Saturday, June 6 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday, June 27 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday, September 26 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- MN Advanced Rider Courses
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MN Advanced Rider – $75
If you want razor sharp hazard avoidance riding skills, try
the 8-hour MN Advanced Rider Course to hone the skills
you need to avoid the dangers of the road, such as other
drivers, deer, and debris. Ability to complete a 28-foot
motorcycle U-turn is a requirement to take this course. - MN Expert Rider Courses
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MN Expert Rider – $75
If you’ve taken the Advanced Rider Course, your skills
are sharper, you had a blast on your bike and you want
more; you’re ready to move up to the 8-hour MN Expert
Rider Course where you’ll master those crucial skills
needed to escape the perils of the road.
Willmar Campus
Motorcycle
- 3-day Weekend Basic Rider Courses
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Basic Rider – $195
Learn how to ride, and earn your motorcycle license endorsement in this 14.5-hour course featuring 10 hours of on-cycle training and 4.5 hours of hands-on classroom training. Supportive and friendly instructors will teach you how to operate a motorcycle and the basic skills you need to safely ride on the street. Training motorcycles are provided for riders of all sizes. If you are an automatic scooter rider, they can bring their own scooter with proof of insurance if it is 500 cc or less, 400 pounds or less, in good working order and registered as a motorcycle. Course prerequisite: MSF eCourse
Date Time Saturday & Sunday Time Thursday, August 27 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm August 29-30 8:00 am - 1:00 pm - 2-day Basic Rider Courses
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Basic Rider – $195
Learn how to ride, and earn your motorcycle license endorsement in this 14.5-hour course featuring 10 hours of on-cycle training and 4.5 hours of hands-on classroom training. Supportive and friendly instructors will teach you how to operate a motorcycle and the basic skills you need to safely ride on the street. Training motorcycles are provided for riders of all sizes. If you are an automatic scooter rider, they can bring their own scooter with proof of insurance if it is 500 cc or less, 400 pounds or less, in good working order and registered as a motorcycle. Course prerequisite: MSF eCourse
Date Time Date Time Saturday, July 25 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, July 26 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, September 19 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, September 20 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - Intermediate Rider Courses
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Intermediate Rider – $55
Comfortable on your own motorcycle or scooter? The 5-hour Intermediate Rider Course will build upon your existing skills and knowledge. Newer, returning and experienced motorcyclists can all benefit from this course that covers control, finesse, counter steering, corning, swerving and braking. All courses are guaranteed to run.
Date Time Saturday, August 29 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm - MN Advanced Rider Courses
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MN Advanced Rider – $75
If you want razor sharp hazard avoidance riding skills, try the 8-hour MN Advanced Rider course to hone the skills you need to avoid the dangers of the road, such as other drivers, deer, and debris. Ability to complete a 28-foot motorcycle U-turn is a requirement to take this course.
Date Time Saturday, June 27 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - MN Expert Rider Courses
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MN Expert Rider – $75
If you’ve taken the Advanced Rider Course, your skills are sharper, you had a blast on your bike and you want more; you’re ready for the 8-hour MN Expert Rider course where you’ll master those crucial skills needed to escape the perils of the road.
Date Time Sunday, June 13 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
