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 2021 classes available – and ride safely!
Hutchinson Campus
Motorcycle
- 3-day Weekend Basic Rider Courses
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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.
Date Time Saturday & Sunday Time Thursday, April 15 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm April 17 - 18 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Tuesday, April 20 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm April 24 - 25 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Thursday, April 22 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm April 24 - 25 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday, May 11 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm May 15 - 16 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Thursday, May 13 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm May 15 - 16 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday, May 20 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm May 22-23 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Thursday, June 24 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm June 26-27 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Thursday, July 22 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm July 24-25 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Thursday, Sept. 9 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm Sept. 11-12 8:00 am - 1:00 pm - 2-day Basic Rider Courses
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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
Date Time Date Time Saturday, June 5 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, June 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, June 12 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, June13 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday, June 22 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday, June 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, August 7 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, August 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, August 28 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, August 29 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, September 25 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, September 26 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, October 2 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, October 3 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, May 22 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday, June 26 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday, September 11 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.Offered in Willmar only for 2021.
- 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.Offered in Willmar only for 2021.
Willmar Campus
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
Date Time Saturday & Sunday Time Thursday, June 17 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm June 19-20 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Thursday, July 29 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm July 31-August 1 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Thursday, August 19 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm August 21-22 8:00 am - 1:00 pm - 2-day Basic Rider Courses
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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
Date Time Date Time Saturday, May 1 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, May 2 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, September 18 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, September 19 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 19 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday, August 21 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, May 8 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, August 14 9:00 am - 5:00 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, August 15 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
