If you are looking for a way to learn how to ride in a safe, supportive environment, there are some great solutions right here in Chicago! There are benefits to learning in a structured environment and you may not have to supply your own bike, or equipment. You’ll learn how to be a savvy rider and you can even receive a discount towards your insurance upon completion. Remember, you are making an investment in yourself. Learning how to ride well is not something you want to cut corners on. Do what you have to do and make it happen. Ask your loved ones for a gift certificate if you must, just get it done! Check out the below options:
Northern Illinois University Motorcycle Safety Project
(from their site) The Northern Illinois University Motorcycle Safety Project offers FREE motorcycle rider education courses at 11 locations throughout Northern Illinois. There is a $20 refundable deposit (plus $3 handling fee) required for pre-registration. Although a course may show that it is “SOLD OUT” we do take walk-in registrations in all of our courses. Please read about that process on the Registration page. Go to the Northern Illinois University Motorcycle Safety Project website.
Ride Chicago
(from their site) Whether you’re new to the world of cycles or an experienced rider looking to enhance your skills, Ride Chicago motorcycle and scooter riding school offers instruction designed to suit your needs. Save money and have fun with the average motorcycle achieving 35-50 mpg and some scooters over 100mpg. We get you on the road safely and affordably. Ride Chicago offers a safe, fun environment and provides the motorcycle to learn on along with the equipment you need. Check us out! Go to the Ride Chicago website.
Chicago Motorcycle School (through Harley-Davidson)
(from their site) Never ridden before? Don’t Sweat it. Chicago and Milwaukee 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 Chicagoland and South Wisconsin area – from Chicago’s lakefront to Starved Rock – you’re ready to embark on an exciting adventure into the two-wheeled world, look no further. The Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy Learn to Ride Class is Harley-Davidson®’s Academy of Motorcycling. Go to the Chicago Motorcycle School website.