MEET THE MANAGER

     Eric Curtis is the program manager and rider coach. He has been an avid rider for over 15 years. He has coached for two years prior to coming aboard full time. Eric is a strong believer in having a 'hands on' experience to enhance your riding skills. Without proper instruction, too much is left to chance. With our help, this can be avoided. Being able to confidently handle the motorcycle and traffic situations will allow you to enjoy this sport to the fullest. He as spent the last five years instructing golf, drivers education, and cycles. He has a calm approach to giving you the utmost encouragement to succeed.

A proven blend of classroom instruction and range riding, the Rider's Edge® New Rider Course delivers the basics of motorcycle operation in Harley-Davidson style. You’ll learn from devoted instructors certified by both the Motorcycle Safety Foundation® (MSF) and Harley-Davidson to create a relaxed, supportive environment that fosters camaraderie and confidence. And after passing a written and riding skills evaluation, you'll receive an MSF RiderCourseSM Completion Card that could exempt you from the written and/or riding portion of the motorcycle license test, as well as possibly qualify you for discounts on insurance. But more than that, you'll begin a journey that lasts a lifetime.

• To know how to ride  a bicycle,
• A valid automobile driver's license or learner's permit,
• Jeans, sturdy over-the-ankle boots or shoes, full-fingered motorcycle gloves, a heavy long-sleeved shirt or jacket and protective eyewear, and
• A helmet that meets DOT specifications

You’ll be riding the 492cc Buell® Blast®, a light easy to handle sportbike with a rider-friendly design that will have you feeling in control.

The New Rider Course costs
$350.00 per person, which includes the use of a Buell® Blast®, Instructors, State materials and motorcycle endorsement testing. Refreshments included.