Never ridden before? Don't Sweat it. The Windy City Harley-Davidson® Group's Motorcycle School is designed to make you comfortable on a bike and give you the skills you need to ride with confidence

If you live anywhere in the Chicago area - from Chicago's lakefront to the Fox River Valley - and you''re ready to embark on an exciting adventure into the two-wheeled world, look no further. Windy City H-D's Rider's Edge® Learn to Ride Class is Harley-Davidson's Academy of Motorcycling.

Combining the proven curriculum of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation® and the excitement and passion of Harley-Davidson®, the Rider's Edge® New Rider Course offers unrivaled hands on instruction that will bring your motorcycling dreams to life and give you the skills and confidence you need to get the most out of riding.

The Rider's Edge® New Rider Course is a mixture of classroom time and actual riding that delivers the basics of motorcycle operation in Harley-Davidson® style. It's taught by experts certified by both the Motorcycle Safety Foundation® (MSF) and Harley-Davidson® to provide topnotch instruction in a relaxed, fun environment. After passing a written test and a riding skills evaluation, you'll receive a MSF RiderCourse® Completion Card that may qualify you for discounts on motorcycle insurance, depending on the provider. More than that, you'll start a journey that will last a lifetime.

REQUIREMENTS:

*Must be 18 Years of age or older
*To know how to ride a bicycle
* A motorcycle learners permit from the DMV
* Jeans or riding pants must be worn
* Over-the-ankle boots or shoes
* Full-finger Motorcycle Gloves
* Heavy long-sleeved shirt or jacket.
* A helmet that meets DOT specifications.

CLASS SCHEDULING:
Classes are conducted over 4 or 5 days and all classes are mandatory for graduation. Be sure the class you select works with your schedule.

Weekday Classes are Held
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm

MOTORCYCLE:
You will be riding a 492 cc Buell® Blast® a responsive, mid-weight streetbike that's easy to handle and rider-friendly. But make no mistake, the Blast is a real-world bike that can take you as far as you want to go.

COST:
The Rider's Edge® New Rider Course costs $350 per person.

CANCELLATION / RESCHEDULING:
10 or more days notice -
Eligible for 100% refund / $0 rescheduling fee
9 - 5 days notice -
50% refund / $75 rescheduling fee
4 days notice or less -
no refund given / $175 rescheduling fee
24 hours notice or less -
$350 rescheduling fee

SEE WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING:

"Just wanted to send you a note to express my feelings about the Riders Edge Class!! It was awesome! I came into it only ever riding a motorcycle 50' in a parking lot with my husband trying to teach me. That's where it ended...I felt so much more confident... that I could actually ride the Fat Boy® that I had just bought! People kept telling me to buy a smaller bike, you're going to dump it for sure. I didn't listen to them and I'm so glad that I didn't...I have put over 400 miles on the bikes in the last 3 weeks...Jim and Dennis were invaluable. They made the class fun and light-hearted, while still drilling the basics into our heads. I felt safe and the building block approach to the class made it a no brainer to learn to ride...it doesn't matter what bike you ride, its all technique...I sure did impress my husband by making a U-turn on my Fat Boy® without putting my feet down in a confined space on our first ride out together. WooHooooo!!"
Karen P.

"Hi, I just wanted to comment on the dealership and your Riders Edge® Program. I took the class as a refresher to riding since I hadn't been on a bike for a while and found the entire experience was "TRULY GREAT". I am not a current Harley Owner but definitely plan on being one in the very near future. I am a business owner and know the value of Customer Service. It will Make you or Break you. But from any perspective, your dealership is one that I found to be very professional yet still had the personal touch clients are looking for. I will definitely return for rental's and purchase's and would refer anyone I knew to your dealership. The instructors I had for the Rider's Edge Program were also tremendous. "Mike" & "Collen" were by far some of the best educator's I have had the experience to learn from. They alone were one of your best asset's. Their level of professionalism just reflects your dealership's commitment to Customer Service. they gave us an education and made it "fun" as well. The entire staff from the class coordinator "James" to "Allan" in rental"s and the entire parts and sales staff I met during the showroom tour were just terrific. I apologize for not remembering all their names but they were all great. I have been to a couple of other Harley dealers and although I didn't have a Bad Experience it was no where near the Good Time I had at "Wild Fire". You have the competition beat hands down. I would go out of my way and travel to your dealership for my Harley needs just because you guy's are so great. In closing just wanted to say, NO, No one paid me to say all these wonderful things about your dealership. It's just the honest to god truth. Like the saying goes There's nothing like a Harley and also there's nothing that compares to a dealer like "Wild Fire". You Guy's got if figured out . Keep up the Excellent work. Look forward to seeing you all soon and definitely bringing you my business."
Robert ( Fat Bob) W.

"My first impression of the dealership was how impressed I was with the staff. They were genuine, helpful, smiling, and very customer orientated. My experience with taking the riding class was awesome, and I have already advised a few people to take the class. The instructors really drove things into my head, that will be lasting. I enjoyed everything so much a week later I was back into the dealership to buy my first bike, the Buell Blast. Wildfire has made a long past due dream come true for me, I have made a major accomplishment and I thank you."
Janet