Motorcycle Rider Courses

Motorcycle rider courses are offered every April - October. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned rider, we have a course for you!

Take Note

Explore the schedules for the 2025 season! Registration is now open.

 Schedule of Motorcycle Courses

Notice Regarding 2025 Motorcycle Courses
New York State and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation are currently in contract negotiations for the 2025 riding season. A signed agreement is required for Hudson Valley Community College to offer motorcycle safety courses.

If a contract is not finalized by the date of your scheduled course, you will have the option to reschedule for a later date or receive a full refund.

We appreciate your understanding and will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.

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Basic RiderCourses Approved by NYS DMV for License Waiver

Includes the following: Basic RiderCourse for License Waiver, Basic RiderCourse 2 for License Waiver, 3-Wheel Basic RiderCourse

Other Motorcycle Courses

Includes information about the Advanced RiderCourse and Introductory Motorcycle Experience offerings.

About your RiderCoaches/Instructor

Our RiderCoaches and instructors are avid, experienced motorcyclists with a combined experience of hundreds of thousands of varied miles and years of riding.

Registration Information

There are five easy ways to register for courses. Payment is required at time of registration.

Get in Touch

Division of Workforce Development and Community Education

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Fitzgibbons Health Technologies Center, Room 334
(518) 629-7339

Fax: (518) 629-8103

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (excluding college holidays and vacations)