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Life Starts At The Edge!®

Have you ever wanted to learn to ride?
Don't have the bike? How about an instructor?
Haven't ridden for a while?
Or, would you just like to brush up on your skills?

Then We Have the Course for You! The Harley-Davidson Rider's Edge® New Rider Course is the answer to your dilemma. So what is it? Rider's Edge® is a 25 hour beginner skills course, designed to teach you from start to finish how to ride safely while having fun. The hardest part is showing up!

Rider's Edge® offers the following courses:

3-Day Course		4-Day Course (Effective May 8, 2008)
	Thursday	6:00pm - 10:00pm
9:00am - 5:00pm	Friday	6:00pm - 10:00pm
8:00am - 4:30pm	Saturday	8:00am - 4:30pm
8:00am - 4:30pm	Sunday	8:00am - 4:30pm

**Attendance at each session is mandatory, if you miss a class for any reason you'll have to reschedule in order to take the course again from start to finish. Additional costs will apply**

Students are required to have the following riding gear:

• A ¾ or Full Face DOT approved helmet
•Eye protection, including non-tinted face shields, sunglasses, goggles, or glasses
•Long sleeve shirt or jacket
•Long pants, preferably jeans or leather
• Over-the-ankle boots or shoes
•Full-fingered gloves

To take the Rider's Edge® New Rider Course, you'll need:

•A valid automobile driver's license or learner's permit (You do not need a learner's permitt to take the BRC)
•To be able to ride a bicycle

Let's start at the beginning
Before you can fire the ignition and roll down the asphalt, you need to soak up some basic information. And that means spending some quality time in the classroom with an expert instructor. But this is no lecture. It's a fast-moving, interactive seminar that will introduce you to the world of motorcycling. So take notes and hold on.

Confidence on the bike begins with getting to know the motorcycle and what it feels like to sit in the saddle.
Shifting becomes second nature when you practice coordinating hand and foot movements and try out the shifter peg.
Getting familiar with the controls before you take to the range will help raise your comfort level on the bike.

It's time to take class outside
When you're finished in the classroom, you're ready for the range; a controlled environment designed to deliver a real-road experience. You'll start slowly, getting familiar with the motorcycle. And then you'll kick into gear and learn basic skills like braking and turning, plus other maneuvers like controlling skids and surmounting obstacles.

Finding the friction zone trains you to gradually release the clutch while rolling on the throttle for smooth starts. Turning drills teach you to keep your eyes up, lean with the motorcycle and turn your head to look through turns. Braking exercises help you understand the power of the front and rear brakes and how to combine them effectively.

Why choose our Rider's Edge® New Rider Course?

1) The Rider's Edge® Courses include additional time in the dealership to enhance your classroom learning experience, as well as additional time on the range to practice your skills with quality instruction provided by Rider's Edge® licensed instructors.

2) Our instructors will give you and every student individualized attention during your New Rider Course.

3) Our classroom and our range are right here on site, no traveling from one location to another.

4) Indoor restroom facilities, nice break area, snacks, and drinks.

5) Class size is limited to 10 students, with 2 experienced licensed MSF Instructors.

6) The training vehicle used is the Buell Blast motorcycle.

7) The Buell Blast motorcycle is designed with a low center of gravity makes it easier to handle and balance.

8) You'll have a familiar place to ask questions and get information, now and after the course. Meet and greet our staff.

9) You will see the "behind the scenes" activity of a dealership.

10) You will enjoy the chance to build lasting relationships and friendships with other beginners and dealership staff. A LIFE EXPERIENCE

"WE WILL HAVE FUN"

2008 Class Dates

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The MSF Card
Upon successful completion of the New Rider Course (NRC), after passing a multiple-choice written knowledge test and a riding skills evaluation, you will receive your Motorcycle Safety Foundation® RiderCourseSM completion card.

Depending on your insurance provider, completion of the course may also qualify you for discounts on your insurance. Check with your insurance company for details.

The Virginia DMV Temporary License & Waiver Card
In addition to receiving the Motorcycle Safety Foundation® RiderCourseSM completion card, you will be issued a DMV 30 day temporary motorcycle license & waiver. The Virginia DMV waiver will waive BOTH the knowledge & skills test at any Virginia DMV office. It will also grant the student (over 19 years of age) a 30 day tempoary license to drive a motorcycle from the date of completion. The license (waiver) will be good for one year for the purpose of waiving the knowledge and skills test as well as the 30 day motorcycle learner's permit holding period. Students under 19 years of age will still be required to wait the nine months and will not have a 30 day class "M" temporary license. The certificate (waiver) may not be used to waive the required nine month holding period for applicants under age 19. The temporary licence and waiver card is valid for Virginia DMV offices only, other States may not accept Virginia's waiver or MSF card

If you have questions about our Rider's Edge® course(s) or enrollment please call or email: Kim Steinhoff, Rider's Edge Program Manager, at (804) 861-4700 or ridersedge@colonialhd.com. She will be happy to answer all your questions!

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