New Rider Course at Bruce Rossmeyer's Harley-Davidson. The Riding Academy New Rider Course focuses on the art and passion of motorcycling and what Harley-Davidson motorcycles have done to the world and life of riding on two or three wheels. The Basic Rider Course is a research-based and action-oriented core curriculum designed to teach beginning motorcyclists of all ages the physical and mental skills necessary to ride safely on the street. It includes basic motorcycle operation, maximum effective braking techniques, turning skills, obstacle avoidance maneuvers, classroom instruction and ten hours of "on cycle" training. You will learn to ride on the Harley-Davidson Street 500 motorcycle. Built for the road, you will ride for approximately 10 hours learning basics to more complex motorcycle control. Rider Coaches for the program are all experienced motorcycle operators who are nationally certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). During the range sessions we will provide cold beverages and snacks in comfortable, shaded break areas. The class fee is $289.