The Harley-Davidson Riding Academy has just reached one million pilots trained. This program, after 24 years in operation, continues to teach safe and confident pilots to drive through the largest training network in the United States.
Jochen ZeitzPresident, CEO and Managing Director of Harley-Davidsoncommented: «We are proud to have reached one million trained riders, and it is a significant milestone for the Harley-Davidson Riding Academy. Promoting rider education and training, for both new and veteran riders, is an important part of the overall motorcycle ecosystem.”.
He Mr. Zeitzcontinues: “At Harley-Davidson, we are committed to developing the riding foundation for riders and deepening our connection with customers, ultimately reinforcing our goal to be the most desirable motorcycle and lifestyle brand in the world.«.
The program, which began in 2000 under the name Rider’s Edgewas renamed in 2013 as Harley-Davidson Riding Academy. Currently provides training through a network of more than 225 dealers Harley-Davidson in 43 states, making it the most extensive network and the only licensing program endorsed by a motorcycle manufacturer in the U.S.
This is how the Harley-Davidson Riding Academy works
With a variety of experiences designed to enhance and enrich any pilot’s skills, the Harley-Davidson Riding Academy has positioned itself as a leader in the development of riding skills. The core of its training is the course for new riders, which helps participants achieve their dream of riding a Milwaukee-branded motorcycle.
The Harley-Davidson Riding Academy also offers courses for intermediate level riders, for those interested in 3-wheeled vehicles, adventure touring riding, and skills practice. In most states, successful completion of these courses allows students to obtain a U.S. motorcycle license waiver.
All instructors of the Harley-Davidson Riding Academy They have double certification, both from their own Riding Academy as well as the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), thus ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, safety and teaching techniques for adults.
The Harley-Davidson Riding Academy is proud to have a network of more than 1,500 certified instructors in the land of burgers. By the way, this program also exists in Spain and is available to all of the brand’s customers.