Michael D. Horling: "Hey gang, just wanted to drop you a little note. You all are first class! Yesterday was my first time up to the Dealership and after the NO PRESSURE help my wife and I received from your sales, parts and Rider's Edge departments, you now have a new repeat customer. Thanks all!"
Alan Owens: "Thanks to the guys from the Rider's Edge Course (Dave, Bill & Bruce)! Great class!"
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Give the Gift of an Experience to Last a Lifetime! Share your Love of Riding with Someone you know - Call Dave Cheatham today!
Welcome to Rider’s Edge®, the Harley-Davidson® Academy of Motorcycling. Whether you're a two-wheeled novice or a seasoned road veteran, we can help you take the ride of your life.
Combining Maryland's Approved curriculum that meets or exceeds the standards established by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation® with the passion of Harley-Davidson, the Rider's Edge New Rider Course offers hands-on instruction and real-road experience that can teach you the skills you need to get the most out of riding.
The Rider's Edge® New Rider Course
A proven blend of classroom instruction and range riding, the Rider's Edge New Rider Course delivers the basics of motorcycle operation in Harley-Davidson style. You’ll learn from devoted instructors certified by both the Motor Vehicle Adminstration (MVA) and Harley-Davidson® to create a relaxed, supportive environment that fosters camaraderie and confidence. After passing a written and riding skills test, you'll receive a Maryland Motorcycle Safety Program Completion Card which may qualify you for discounts on insurance. If you meet the MVA's licensing standard, you will also receive a Motorcycle Safety Program Motorcycle Rider Course Completion Certificate for your Class 'M' license. But more than that, you'll begin a journey that lasts a lifetime.
Requirements
To take the course, you will need:
To know how to ride a bicycle
To be at least 15 years and 9 months in age
Jeans, sturdy over-the-ankle boots or shoes, full-fingered gloves, a long-sleeved shirt or jacket and protective eyewear
A helmet that meets DOT specifications
Motorcycle
You’ll be riding the 492cc Buell® Blast® motorcycle, a light, easy-to-handle cruiser style, with a rider-friendly design that will have you feeling in control.
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Rider's Edge® New Rider courses are ongoing. Classes are conducted weekly from March through December. Weekly class times are: