Great riders aren't born. They're made.
Learn to ride - Or ride better - The H-D® way.
If you’re ready to experience the unique thrill of riding your own motorcycle for the first time, there’s no better place to learn than the New Rider Course at Santa Fe Harley-Davidson™ Riding Academy.
Experienced riders, take your skills to the next level and expedite the motorcycle endorsement process with Santa Fe Harley-Davidson®'s Skilled Rider Course-License Waiver.
New Rider Course What to expect
When you take a New Rider Course at the Riding Academy you’ll:
- Learn to ride on a genuine Harley-Davidson® motorcycle.
- Get in-class and on-range instruction from Motorcycle Safety Foundation® (MSF) and H-D® Certified Coaches.
- Learn to safely accelerate, shift, brake, and turn, along with maneuvers like controlling skids and surmounting obstacles.
- Earn an MSF Basic RiderCourseSM Completion Card, which may (varies by state) exempt you from the riding portion of your license exam and score you a discount on motorcycle insurance.
New rider course FAQs
What will I need to register?
You'll need a valid automobile driver's license or learner's permit, and have the ability to ride a bicycle.
Do I need any special gear?
You'll need to bring the following:
- A heavy, long-sleeve shirt or jacket
- Jeans, chaps, or leather pants
- Over-the-ankle, sturdy footwear
- Full-fingered gloves
- A helmet that meets DOT requirements
- Eyewear
SKILLED RIDER COURSE LICENSE WAIVER - EXPEDITED MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT
You know what it’s like to feel the rumble of a motorcycle. The license waiver course is perfect for riders who are familiar with a motorcycle, are active riders and need to get their motorcycle license. This two day class will teach you advanced riding skills as well as provide approved documentation to get your motorcycle license. This course will sharpen your riding skills and your riding mindset. Successful completion earns the MSF BRC2 card and a license waiver that gets you a motorcycle endorsement on your license at your state DMV.
Register Skilled License Waiveror email matthew@santafeharley.com
SKILLED RIDER COURSE Skills Practice
This version of the skilled rider course is for riders who own their own motorcycle, have their motorcycle endorsement and want to give their skills a boost or refresher. It's also a great course to hone your skills on a new motorcycle purchase. This is a one day class. If no classes show in class schedule link, please email Phoenix for information.
Register Skills Practice Classor email matthew@santafeharley.com
Skilled rider course FAQs
What will I need to register?
- A street-ready motorcycle
- Motorcycle endorsement, permit or license
- Proof of valid motorcycle insurance
Do I need any special gear?
You'll need to bring the following:
- A heavy, long-sleeve shirt or jacket
- Jeans, chaps, or leather pants
- Over-the-ankle, sturdy footwear
- Full-fingered gloves
- A helmet that meets DOT requirements
- Eyewear
What bike will I ride?
For the riding portion, you will provide a street-ready motorcycle.