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Learn To Ride

Learn To Ride

GREAT RIDERS AREN'T BORN. THEY'RE MADE.

Pensacola Riders: Start Your Journey with Harley-Davidson®

Ready to experience the thrill of two wheels? Whether you’re in Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, or Navarre, Tallahassee Harley-Davidson® is the premier destination for the official Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy. Don’t settle for just another class — learn to ride the Harley way.

Our New Rider Course takes you from zero experience to confident rider, all on genuine Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. For experienced Pensacola riders, we also offer a Skilled Rider Course to sharpen your techniques.

NEW RIDER COURSE WHAT TO EXPECT

When you enroll in our Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy near Pensacola, you’ll:

  • Learn to ride on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle (not a generic trainer bike).

  • Receive in-class and on-range instruction from MSF® and H-D® Certified Coaches.

  • Practice essential skills: starting, stopping, braking, shifting, turning, and emergency maneuvers like obstacle avoidance.

  • Earn your MSF Basic RiderCourse® Completion Card, which may (varies by state) waive the DMV riding exam and qualify you for insurance discounts.

  • Build confidence in a safe, supportive environment designed to get you on the road faster.

Be at least 16 years old, and if under 18, hold a learner's license for one year with no traffic convictions.

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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

Full refunds for two weeks prior to the class start date. 

$50.00 processing fee for cancellations less than 2 weeks prior to class start date. (NRC) 

NO Refunds for cancellations 24 hours or less prior to class start date. If you do NOT show up for the first session of your scheduled course or any other scheduled day, you will be considered as having withdrawn from the course and the course fee will not be refunded. If you are late on any day of your scheduled course and miss any unit or exercise you will be considered withdrawn and the course fee will not be refunded.

By state requirement, a student enrolled in New Rider Class has to attend all classroom units and must participate in all range exercises in order to qualify for the class M endorsement.

  1. If you leave or sit out any scheduled exercise or classroom unit for any reason other than medical, you will be considered withdrawn from the course by the Riding Academy coach and the course fee will not be refunded.
  2. If you provide a statement from your doctor that you cannot continue the course, Tallahassee Harley-Davidson. will offer, for one time only, another course to you at NO CHARGE for the New Rider Course during the same calendar year, depending upon availability. No refund will be provided. Please note that you have to start a new course from the beginning.
  3. Riding a motorcycle can be dangerous. If you are performing poorly and endangering yourself or other students, the coach may review your performance and recommend that you withdraw from the course. You may also voluntarily withdraw from the course if you do not feel comfortable enough to continue. Tallahassee Harley-Davidson, will offer to you, for one time only, the opportunity to take another course at NO CHARGE for the New Rider Course during the same calendar year. Please note that you have to start a new course from the beginning and it is limited to availability.
  4. You must provide all protective gear. This includes a DOT compliant helmet (we have a limited supply of helmets available to borrow), eye protection, full fingered gloves, long sleeved shirt or jacket, long pants, and over the ankle boots.
  5. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Non-transferrable, limited to students only
  6. A veteran/military or first responder discount must apply to the person attending the class in order to receive the rebate. This is only applied with proof of status. This status can not be transferred to any person who is not veteran/military or first response.