Pensacola Harley-Davidson Riding Academy Center
The Harley-Davidson Riding Academy offers comprehensive motorcycle courses designed to enhance your riding skills with a focus on safety. Their New Rider Course is tailored for newcomers and covers essential techniques such as safely accelerating, shifting, braking, and turning. Upon course completion, students may access financing options for obtaining their license after evaluation. Safety gear like helmets is emphasized during the training process; staff members provide guidance on selecting appropriate protective clothing including gloves and boots. To succeed in the program, participants must bring necessary documents like a driver's license and complete pre-required study materials. Classroom sessions focus on practical skills while range days offer hands-on practice under supervision. Gear requirements include long pants, hiking boots, and safety gear such as helmets. Additionally, students are encouraged to prepare thoroughly for evaluation days by ensuring all required items are in place. The academy also assists with helmet shopping from their dealership location, adding convenience to the training experience. This structured approach ensures participants gain both practical skills and a deeper understanding of motorcycle safety protocols.
Available Courses
New Rider Course
The Harley-Davidson Riding Academy offers comprehensive motorcycle training programs designed to teach riders the necessary skills for confident riding. The New Rider Course, which includes both classroom and range instruction from certified coaches, covers fundamentals like clutching, shifting, turning, braking, skid control, and obstacle avoidance. Key components of the program include: Classroom Sessions: Focus on behaviors, self-assessment, and safety guidelines. Range Days: Hands-on exercises for developing riding skills such as cornering, swerving, and maximum braking. Evaluations: Assessments to measure current abilities before venturing onto the open road. The training emphasizes essential safety practices: Always wear protective gear, including a helmet, gloves, and eye protection. Be aware of your surroundings and anticipate potential hazards. Use proper riding techniques like clutching and shifting effectively. Safety tips from coaches include focusing on performance rather than scoring during evaluations. Additionally, the program stresses the importance of choosing the right bike for new riders.
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Skilled Rider Course
The Skilled Rider Course at Pensacola Harley-Davidson is a one-day, bring-your-own-bike class designed for riders looking to refine their skills and build confidence on their own motorcycles. To ensure a smooth experience, participants should prepare their bikes by checking tires, controls, lights, mirrors, oil levels, and chassis functionality before the course. For safety and comfort during the range sessions, wear appropriate gear including a DOT-approved helmet, eye protection, full-fingered gloves, long-sleeve shirt, sturdy jeans or riding pants, and over-the-ankle footwear. The course offers comprehensive training to help riders improve their techniques in various scenarios such as control at low speeds, risk management, limited space maneuvers, cornering judgment, swerving and stopping quickly on straights and curves, and multiple curve maneuvers. Motorcycle safety is a top priority; the program emphasizes the importance of wearing proper protective gear. The Skilled Rider Course also includes pre-ride inspections, demo rides, practice sessions with coaches providing feedback, and "chalk talk" activities to enhance mental riding skills. Completing this course can lead to a MSF Basic Rider Course 2 completion card, potentially qualifying for motorcycle insurance discounts. The course is designed to be rain or shine, so come prepared for varied weather conditions. Safe riding starts with proper preparation and training!
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