Learn To Ride A Motorcycle

National Level Riding Courses

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Other Sites for New Motorcycle Riders

Need financial assistance to take a course? Check out the non-profit Riders University!

Sherry Walrath of Lace Wheels is putting together a state-by-state mentoring program

Useful Glossary

Learning to Ride a Motorcycle:
What you need to know about yourself and the learning pathway you choose
An 18 page article from VTwin Mama

There is a lot of information on the Internet about learning to ride. This article is different in that I've gathered many years of practical information and boiled it down to a thought-provoking article. It outlines what to look for and what to consider about yourself before you begin the journey. There are many real-life tips from women who wished they had known certain things before they got started. Why not learn from them?!

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Riding Course Listings

National

Gearing Up Canada's national motorcycle training program by the Canada Safety Council	http://www.ridertraining.org/ Intro video on the riding portion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpZE1jp3EJk
Motorcycle Safety Foundation The biggest U.S. nationwide organization . . . it's a riding safety course, but they'll train a new rider Special Mention: En Dos Ruedas P.R. Certified MSF school in Puerto Rico; Spanish language site http://www.endosruedaspr.com/	http://www.msf-usa.org Intro video on the riding portion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2IlfYlJI-E
Riders Edge - Harley Davidson Use the Dealer Locater link to see what U.S. states and which U.K. cities offer a course	http://www.ridersedge.com/
TRIOPS Training Group Contact Trike Riders International to find trike-specific classes	http://www.trikes.org/
UK CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) The UK's regulations A listing of approved schools	http://www.dsa.gov.uk/Category.asp?cat=106 http://www.motorcycle.co.uk/lists/training.html

Independent Contact VTM to be listed

Motorvike Street and dirt bike instruction in Southern California	http://www.motorvike.com
On The Road Again Street bike instruction in New York, from Montauk to Manhattan	http://www.lrn2ride.com
Ride-Chicago Basic, advanced, and/or private lessons	http://www.ride-chicago.com
Ride Like a Pro Rider Training Classes Polish skills in this 1/2 day course; several locations in the U.S.	https://ridelikeapro.com/html/signupform.asp
SoCal RealRiders Dorathy Biddinger's riding school in Oceanside, CA	http://www.socalrealriders.com/
Streetmasters Motorcycle Workshops Held near Lancaster, CA (just north of Los Angeles)	http://www.streetmasters.info

Other Sites for New Motorcycle Riders

AMA Some great beginning ideas	http://www.amadirectlink.com/roadride/NewRider/index.asp
Articles, About.com From A-Z	http://motorcycles.about.com/library/bla_to_z.htm
Articles, Master Strategy Group Tips & Techniques	http://www.msgroup.org/DISCUSS.asp
Beginner Bikers Forums, articles	http://www.beginnerbikers.org/
MegaRider New Zealand site, articles to help build skills	http://www.megarider.com
MotoFemina 16 video clips chronicling three new women riders and their experiences in learning	http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=motofemina
Newbie Rider Robin Lusk helps new riders with lots of info and links	http://newbierider.com
Ride Bikers Ride Aimed at helping newer riders	http://www.ridebikersride.com
Short Bikers Helping shorter riders get started	http://www.ki.org/sbl/
Skills Test Practice Guide Exercises	http://www.idahostar.org/guide/intro.htm
Total Motorcycle Beginners Guide to Motorcycling	http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/school.htm
Uneasy Rider, The Susan blogs on her beginning experiences	http://www.theuneasyrider.com
Want Facts Specifications for newer motorcycles . . . search by mfg or features	http://www.wantfacts.com