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    • Operating a Motorcycle in Virginia
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    • Virginia Rider Training Program

If you don't think you have the knowledge or skills to pass the motorcycle operator license tests, or you would like to improve your skills, you should enroll in a motorcycle rider training course. Classes are designed for both beginning riders and experienced riders, and are taught by certified motorcycle safety instructors. Classes will provide you with the opportunity to learn new techniques and practice your skills in a controlled, safe environment.

Classes are offered at community colleges and other locations throughout the state. For information about a course near you, use the links below to access the course web site or call the phone number listed.

Virginia Rider Training Program Course Locations:

Ashland
Motorcycle Safety Training Center
(804) 400-8597
www.mstc-ride.com

Abingdon
Virginia Highlands Community College
(276) 739-2468
www.vhcc.edu/

Bluefield West Virginia
Cole Harley Davidson
(304) 809-0150
www.Colehd.com

Bristol
Black Wolf Harley-Davidson
(276) 644-9653
www.blackwolfharley.com

Broadway/Harrisonburg
Riders In Motion
(540) 478-5348
www.ridersinmotion.org

Charlottesville
Albemarle County Community Education
(434) 975-9451
www.opendoors1.org

Colonial Heights
PowerRide University
207-573-7433
www.powerrideuniversity.com
Offers classes for 2- and 3-wheeled motorcycles

Chesapeake
PowerRide University
207-573-7433
www.powerrideuniversity.com
Offers classes for 2- and 3-wheeled motorcycles

Danville
Danville Community College
(434) 797-2222
danville.edu/special-interest

Dublin
New River Community College
(540) 674-3613
www.nr.edu

Fairfax
Motorcycle Riding Concepts
(703) 491-9102
www.saddleupva.com

Patriot Harley-Davidson
(703) 352-5400
www.patriothd.com

MotoAcademy
(703) 984-9797
https://www.manassashonda.com/--motoacademy
Offers classes for 2- and 3-wheeled motorcycles

Franklin
MotoMob Riding Academy
(757) 556-3189
https://themotomob.com/

Fredericksburg
MotoAcademy
(703) 984-9797
https://www.manassashonda.com/--motoacademy
Offers classes for 2- and 3-wheeled motorcycles

Wheels Up
(540) 479-1114
https://classiciron.com/

PowerRide University
207-573-7433
www.powerrideuniversity.com
Offers classes for 2- and 3-wheeled motorcycles

Hampton
Virginia Peninsula Community College
(757) 825-2758
https://www.tncc.edu/programs/motorcycle-basic-rider-course

Lynchburg
Central Virginia Community College
(434) 832-7621
www.cvcc.vccs.edu
Offers classes for 2- and 3-wheeled motorcycles

Manassas
Bull Run Harley Davidson
703-936-6305
https://www.bullrunhd.com/riding-academy

PowerRide University
207-573-7433
www.powerrideuniversity.com
Offers classes for 2- and 3-wheeled motorcycles

Martinsville
Patrick Henry Community College
(276) 656-0359
www.ph.vccs.edu

Newport News
Virginia Peninsula College
(757) 825-4070
https://vpcc.augusoft.net
Email: WFDInq@VPCC.edu

PowerRide University
207-573-7433
www.powerrideuniversity.com
Offers classes for 2- and 3-wheeled motorcycles

Portsmouth
Hampton Roads Motorcycle Safety Training
(757) 753-0977
www.hrmst.com

Prince George
Colonial Harley Davidson
(804) 861-4700
www.colonialhd.com

Richmond
PowerRide University
207-573-7433
www.powerrideuniversity.com
Offers classes for 2- and 3-wheeled motorcycles

MotoAcademy
703-984-9797
www.manassashonda.com/--motoacademy

Richlands
Southwest VA Community College
(276) 964-7244
www.sw.edu/cwes/motorcycle

Roanoke
Virginia Western Community College
(540) 857-6402
www.virginiawestern.edu

Virginia Beach
Hampton Roads Motorcycle Safety Training
(757) 753-0977
www.hrmst.com

PowerRide University
(207) 573-7433
www.powerrideuniversity.com

Winchester
Five Star Services, LLC
(540) 896-2238
www.5starservices.us

PowerRide University
207-573-7433
www.powerrideuniversity.com
Offers classes for 2- and 3-wheeled motorcycles

Woodbridge
PowerRide University
207-573-7433
www.powerrideuniversity.com
Offers classes for 2- and 3-wheeled motorcycles

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