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Motorcycle Safety Classes

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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 2021 classes available – and ride safely!

Hutchinson Campus

Register today

Motorcycle

3-day Weekend Basic Rider Courses

Basic Rider – $245

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.

DateTimeSaturday & SundayTime
Thursday, April 156:00 pm - 10:30 pmApril 17 - 188:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, April 206:00 pm - 10:30 pmApril 24 - 258:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday, April 226:00 pm - 10:30 pmApril 24 - 252:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, May 116:00 pm - 10:30 pmMay 15 - 168:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday, May 136:00 pm - 10:30 pmMay 15 - 162:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, May 206:00 pm - 10:30 pmMay 22-238:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday, June 246:00 pm - 10:30 pmJune 26-278:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday, July 226:00 pm - 10:30 pmJuly 24-258:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday, Sept. 96:00 pm - 10:30 pmSept. 11-128:00 am - 1:00 pm
2-day Basic Rider Courses

Basic Rider – $245

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

DateTimeDateTime
Saturday, June 58:00 am - 4:30 pmSunday, June 68:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, June 128:00 am - 4:30 pmSunday, June138:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, June 228:00 am - 4:30 pmWednesday, June 238:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, August 78:00 am - 4:30 pmSunday, August 88:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, August 288:00 am - 4:30 pmSunday, August 298:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, September 258:00 am - 4:30 pmSunday, September 268:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 28:00 am - 4:30 pmSunday, October 38:00 am - 4:00 pm
Intermediate Rider Courses

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.

DateTime
Saturday, May 222:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 262:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 112:00 pm - 7:00 pm
MN Advanced Rider Courses

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.

Offered in Willmar only for 2021.

MN Expert Rider Courses

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.

Offered in Willmar only for 2021.

Willmar Campus

Register today

Motorcycle

3-day Weekend Basic Rider Courses

Basic Rider – $245

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

DateTimeSaturday & SundayTime
Thursday, June 176:00 pm - 10:30 pmJune 19-208:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday, July 296:00 pm - 10:30 pmJuly 31-August 18:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday, August 196:00 pm - 10:30 pmAugust 21-228:00 am - 1:00 pm
2-day Basic Rider Courses

Basic Rider – $245

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

DateTimeDateTime
Saturday, May 18:00 am - 4:30 pmSunday, May 28:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, September 188:00 am - 4:30 pmSunday, September 198:00 am - 4:00 pm
Intermediate Rider Courses

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.

DateTime
Saturday, June 192:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, August 212:00 pm - 7:00 pm
MN Advanced Rider Courses

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.

DateTime
Saturday, May 89:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, August 149:00 am - 5:00 pm
MN Expert Rider Courses

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.

DateTime
Sunday, August 159:00 am - 5:00 pm
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