Schedule of Motorcycle Rider Courses
Motorcycle rider courses are offered every April - October.
For more detailed information on the motorcycle courses, visit the main Motorcycle Rider Courses webpage.
How to Register
Register for a course by selecting "Add to Cart" on the desired course and then go to the "Cart" at the bottom of the page when you are ready to process your registration.
NOTE: The “Seats Left” listed below are updated every hour and when you checkout.
Courses
- Advanced Rider Course
- Basic Rider Course 2 License Waiver
- Basic Rider Course 3 Wheel License Waiver
- Basic Rider Course License Waiver
- Ultimate Bike Bonding
Advanced Rider Course
A one-day course that complements your basic skills and helps with personal risk assessment. It includes a fast-paced classroom segment with several fun interactive activities to improve perception and hazard awareness. Range exercises enhance both basic operating skills and crash-avoidance skills. Improving your braking and cornering finesse is emphasized. The course is beneficial for riders on any type of street motorcycle.
You will need to bring the following with you to the course:
- Proof of current insurance and registration.
- Valid NYS driver’s license with motorcycle endorsement.
Prerequisites: Must possess a valid NYS driver's license AND a valid NYS motorcycle license. Must own a street-legal, registered and insured motorcycle or scooter
Before registering for this course please read:
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursdays, 6/16 - 6/23 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
ZSPI-011 700 | 0 seats left | $195 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Saturday, 8/13 7:30 am - 3:30 pm |
ZSPI-011 701 | 3 seats left | $195 |
Basic Rider Course 2 License Waiver
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourse 2 for License Waiver (BRC2- LW), is a unique riding curriculum for New Yorkers offered through the New York State Motorcycle Safety Program (NYSMSP). This course is intended for the permit rider who owns a motorcycle and has with one season of road experience You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in the BRC2 –LW per NYS DMV. If you are under age 18, you may not enroll in this course.
This course consists of an online (eCourse) and practice riding exercises on your own motorcycle or scooter. The online course must be completed before attending the riding exercises.
The course is designed to further develop your riding skills on your own street-legal motorcycle or scooter in our secure riding setting. The riding exercises conclude with a Skills Evaluation.
Before registering for this course please read:
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 6/11 7:30 am - 4:30 pm |
ZSPI-023 700 | 3 seats left | $260 | |
| Saturday, 9/10 7:30 am - 4:30 pm |
ZSPI-023 500 | 11 seats left | $260 |
Basic Rider Course 3 Wheel License Waiver
MSF's 3-Wheel Basic RiderCourse is taught on school-provided 3-wheel training units that have two wheels in the front and one in the back. You may bring your own street legal 3-wheel motorcycle to the class if you prefer. Proof of current registration and insurance required. Motorcycle/side car rigs and sit-in car-style 3-wheel vehicles are not permitted in the class. If you plan to ride a 2-wheel motorcycle, you must take the BRC or BRC-2 for license waiver course. This course is sponsored by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and approved for NYS DMV for 3-wheel only motorcycle license. It is a two day course that includes both classroom and on-vehicle riding exercises.
Before registering for this course please read:
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 5/16 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday, 5/17 7:30 am - 3:30 pm |
ZSPI-024 601 | 2 seats left | $199 | |
| Saturday, 5/21 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Sunday, 5/22 11:00 am - 6:30 pm |
ZSPI-024 602 | 0 seats left | $199 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Saturday, 6/4 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Sunday, 6/5 11:00 am - 6:30 pm |
ZSPI-024 700 | 1 seats left | $199 | |
| Saturday, 7/9 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Sunday, 7/10 11:00 am - 6:30 pm |
ZSPI-024 701 | 8 seats left | $199 | |
| Saturday, 7/23 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Sunday, 7/24 11:00 am - 6:30 pm |
ZSPI-024 702 | 8 seats left | $199 | |
| Wednesday, 8/3 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday, 8/4 7:30 am - 3:30 pm |
ZSPI-024 703 | 12 seats left | $199 | |
| Saturday, 8/6 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Sunday, 8/7 11:00 am - 6:30 pm |
ZSPI-024 704 | 12 seats left | $199 | |
| Saturday, 9/24 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Sunday, 9/25 11:00 am - 6:30 pm |
ZSPI-024 500 | 9 seats left | $199 |
Basic Rider Course License Waiver
In the Basic RiderCourse you will learn:
- Street strategies to avoid trouble and stay safe.
- How to maneuver in tough situations.
- Swerving, avoiding collisions, special situations, lane changes, passing and avoiding hazards.
The Basic RiderCourse provides classroom and actual motorcycle/scooter operator training in a controlled, off-street environment. No experience is necessary, however, you must be able to ride a bicycle. A STRONG sense of balance is required! Student must possess a valid NYS driver’s license. Upon successful completion of the Basic RiderCourse, a NYSMSP road test waiver card will be issued. You take it to NYS DMV, apply for the motorcycle permit, if you do not have one, present waiver card and pay any fees and you will receive the “M” endorsement. You are required to complete the MSF online eCourse within 30 days of the classroom. The link will be emailed to you and there is no additional charge to take the eCourse.
Before registering for this course please read the following policies:
- Hudson Valley's COVID-19 policies - Individuals enrolled in this course must follow the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for students or apply for a medical or religious exemption.
- Additional Course Information
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 5/20 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Friday, 5/27 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 621 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Saturday, 5/21 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Sunday, 5/22 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 622 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Monday, 5/23 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, 5/24 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 623 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Wednesday, 5/25 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Thursday, 5/26 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 624 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Saturday, 5/28 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Sunday, 5/29 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 625 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Wednesday, 6/1 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Thursday, 6/2 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 700 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Friday, 6/3 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday, 6/10 7:30 am - 2:30 pm |
ZSPI-015 701 | 1 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 6/4 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, 6/5 7:30 am - 2:30 pm |
ZSPI-015 702 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Monday, 6/6 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, 6/7 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 703 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Wednesday, 6/8 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday, 6/9 7:30 am - 2:30 pm |
ZSPI-015 704 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Saturday, 6/11 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Sunday, 6/12 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 705 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Saturday, 6/11 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sunday, 6/12 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
ZSPI-015 706 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Monday, 6/13 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, 6/14 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 707 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Wednesday, 6/15 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Thursday, 6/16 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 708 | 1 seats left | $310 | |
| Friday, 6/17 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Friday, 6/24 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 709 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Saturday, 6/18 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Sunday, 6/19 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 736 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Saturday, 6/18 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sunday, 6/19 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
ZSPI-015 737 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Monday, 6/20 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, 6/21 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 738 | 1 seats left | $310 | |
| Wednesday, 6/22 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Thursday, 6/23 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 739 | 1 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 6/25 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Sunday, 6/26 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 710 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Saturday, 6/25 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sunday, 6/26 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
ZSPI-015 740 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Monday, 6/27 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, 6/28 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 711 | 3 seats left | $310 | |
| Wednesday, 6/29 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Thursday, 6/30 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 712 | 5 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 7/2 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Sunday, 7/3 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 713 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Wednesday, 7/6 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Thursday, 7/7 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 714 | 7 seats left | $310 | |
| Friday, 7/8 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Friday, 7/15 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 715 | 11 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 7/9 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Sunday, 7/10 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 716 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Monday, 7/11 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, 7/12 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 717 | 11 seats left | $310 | |
| Wednesday, 7/13 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Thursday, 7/14 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 718 | 10 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 7/16 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Sunday, 7/17 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 719 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Monday, 7/18 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, 7/19 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 720 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Wednesday, 7/20 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Thursday, 7/21 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 721 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Friday, 7/22 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Friday, 7/29 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 722 | 10 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 7/23 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Sunday, 7/24 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 723 | 0 seats left | $310 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Monday, 7/25 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, 7/26 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 724 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Wednesday, 7/27 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Thursday, 7/28 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 725 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 7/30 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Sunday, 7/31 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 726 | 3 seats left | $310 | |
| Monday, 8/1 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, 8/2 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 727 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Friday, 8/5 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Friday, 8/12 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 728 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 8/6 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Sunday, 8/7 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 729 | 10 seats left | $310 | |
| Monday, 8/8 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, 8/9 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 730 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Wednesday, 8/10 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Thursday, 8/11 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 731 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Monday, 8/15 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, 8/16 7:30 am - 2:30 pm |
ZSPI-015 733 | 11 seats left | $310 | |
| Monday, 8/22 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, 8/23 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 734 | 11 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 8/27 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday, 8/28 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 735 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 9/3 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, 9/4 7:30 am - 2:30 pm |
ZSPI-015 500 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 9/10 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, 9/11 7:30 am - 2:30 pm |
ZSPI-015 501 | 11 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 9/10 9:30 am - 6:30 pm Sunday, 9/11 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
ZSPI-015 510 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 9/17 9:30 am - 6:30 pm Sunday, 9/18 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
ZSPI-015 504 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 9/17 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, 9/18 7:30 am - 2:30 pm |
ZSPI-015 502 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 9/24 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, 9/25 7:30 am - 2:30 pm |
ZSPI-015 503 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 10/1 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, 10/2 7:30 am - 2:30 pm |
ZSPI-015 505 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 10/8 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, 10/9 7:30 am - 2:30 pm |
ZSPI-015 506 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 10/15 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Sunday, 10/16 7:30 am - 2:30 pm |
ZSPI-015 507 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 10/22 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday, 10/23 8:00 am - 3:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 508 | 12 seats left | $310 | |
| Saturday, 10/29 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday, 10/30 8:00 am - 3:00 pm |
ZSPI-015 509 | 12 seats left | $310 |
Ultimate Bike Bonding
This half-day rising course (no classroom instruction) is for licensed riders looking to dial in their low speed control and confidence. Riders will use their personal motorcycle/scooter.
Prerequisites: Rider must have valid motorcycle license and possess SOLID basic skills with recent riding experience. It is recommended that the motorcycle/scooter be appropriate for the size and strength of its rider. You must bring your own street-legal, insured and registered motorcycle or scooter. Must bring proof of same.
Before registering for this course please read:
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 8/14 7:30 am - 1:30 pm |
ZSPI-016 700 | 3 seats left | $195 |
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