Motorcycle Training Course
Our motorcycle training courses provide expert instruction to help you gain confidence on the open road. Whether you're a beginner learning to ride for the first time or an experienced rider looking to improve your skills, Lakeshore offers courses designed for all skill levels. Whether you’ve never ridden a motorcycle before or want to improve your skills on your bike, Lakeshore has the class for you.
Classes available on weekends, spring through fall.
Facilities
Lakeshore has the most innovative driving skills course for safe rider training. The course contains layouts for multiple motorcycle rider courses with wide roadways, turns, and limited fixed obstacles creating a safe buffer distance. Additionally, the majority of the classroom components are hosted in the Public Safety Training Center which offers a comfortable environment to gain those key concepts for safety before embarking on the driving skills course.
Instructors
Lakeshore’s Rider Coaches are the best around! They are credentialed through both the Wisconsin Motorcycle Safety Program, and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Not only are they experienced riders and role models for safe riding practices, but they have completed rigorous training and continued education allowing them to continue teaching and evaluating learner performance.
Course Information
Basic Rider Courses
The best place for a new rider to start once they’ve made the decision to ride! This course includes a three-hour interactive online Basic eCourse, approximately five hours of classroom activities and at least 10 hours of motorcycle riding exercises.
Successful completion of this course and a skill test provides an opportunity to obtain a waiver of your road test at the DMV when you apply for your motorcycle license. Motorcycles are provided for your use during the course. A course completion card may also provide an insurance discount.
Spring Fee: $204.44
Motorcycle provided by Lakeshore
Basic Rider Course 2
The Basic Rider Course 2 is for riders who already possess basic riding skills and are either returning to riding or are seeking a refresher course to practice and renew basic riding skills.
The course includes approximately three hours of classroom and five hours of on-cycle riding exercises. This course may also be used to waive the road test when applying for the Wisconsin Motorcycle license, as long as the student also completes the E-Course.
Fee: $115.13
Register for a Motorcycle Course
Choose one of the options below to register. Have your class number ready when signing up.
Register by Phone
Call 920.693.1366
or 1.888.468.6582 ext. 1366
Be prepared with the required information from the registration form and a MasterCard, Visa, or debit card.
Lakeshore reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment. If a class is canceled, you will be notified prior to the start date.
For refund procedures, call 920.693.1888.
What you will need for all courses:
- Sturdy over-the-ankle boots that completely cover your ankles
- Full length non-flare denim pants (without holes or tears) or equivalent, or more durable material
- Long sleeved jacket or heavy shirt made from denim or other heavy material
- Rain gear in case of inclement weather
- Eye protection – a helmet face shield, goggles or glasses are acceptable
- Full fingered gloves, preferably leather, that cover the entire hand
- Three quarter or full face helmet. Must be DOT approved. Half helmets are not approved
Participation Requirements:
- You must know how to balance and ride a bicycle.
- You must be present for all sessions of the course.
- You must complete the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic eCourse no more than thirty days prior to the scheduled class start date (additional fee applicable). This eCourse can be accessed at: https://www.msf-usa.org/eCourse.aspx . Students should then bring a printed copy of the completion certificate to their first class session.
- Basic Rider Courses are designed for any Wisconsin resident 15 ½ years of age or older, you must bring a valid form of photo identification to the first class
- Participants under the age of 18 will need to have a waiver form signed by a parent or guardian prior to participating in the range portion of the class
- Upon class completion, you will still need to be 16 years of age to apply for a motorcycle instruction permit, or class M license in Wisconsin
Pre-Waiver Authorization
If any of the following apply, a skills test waiver must be obtained at registration:
- Under 18 years old
- Failed DMV skills test twice
- Issued three permits within five years
If required to complete a Basic Rider Course before obtaining a permit, you may request proof of enrollment (Trans 129.05(2)). Contact 1.888.468.6582 ext. 1613 or 920.693.1613.
Lakeshore College is an approved training site by the Wisconsin Motorcycle Safety Program and delivers courses through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
