Harley-Davidson announced that it is offering all current and former U.S. military free Riding Academy motorcycle training. The new “Learn to Ride” program, open to active-duty, retired, reservists and veterans, begins on Armed Forces Day, May 16, and runs through Sept. 13, 2015.
The announcement was made Thursday morning from the flight deck of the USS Yorktown. Harley-Davidson teamed up with U.S. Army veteran and two-time Paralympian, Heath Calhoun, and six riders who are also in the military, to make today’s announcement by demonstrating fundamental motorcycle riding exercises aboard the USS Yorktown in Charleston, S.C.
“As a veteran, and a rider, I have found that nothing is more therapeutic than getting on my bike and taking a ride,” said Calhoun, Wounded Warrior Project Alumnus and owner of a 2014 Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide. “I am honored to help Harley-Davidson empower all of us who have served to find comfort on the open road.”
All stateside military can take advantage of this offer by visiting a Harley-Davidson dealer or going to www.h-d.com/militarylearntoride. If Riding Academy is not available in a particular area, Harley-Davidson will issue a Harley-Davidson gift card totaling the cost of the certified motorcycle safety program.
Those currently deployed outside the U.S. can also submit the “Learn to Ride” form by Sept. 13 and will receive a voucher for free motorcycle safety training that is good through 2016.
“For us at Harley-Davidson, this is our way to thank the millions of people who have courageously defended our country and everyone’s personal freedom to ride,” said Christian Walters, managing director of U.S. Sales and Marketing at Harley-Davidson, and U.S. Army veteran.
Does this offer also include advance class training
Thank you Harley Davidson and Christian Walters. “Red Lions”!!!
I thank you Harley for this awesome invitation to the military. You rock…now, I have been waiting two years for my dealership to offer advance classes. Will your offer to the military be basic an advanced as needed?
Harley-Davidson is the only Company to offer, this type of deal! Says a lot about how American this company is!! Thank You for the offer!!
The dealership in my area is not offering this, how do i get the gift card for riders edge?
All military personnel already get free training through the military. Harley is just tapping into a new market because there is nothing “free” about the class when they sell you a bike.
What about older Vets?
Thank you H-D for all that you do, and have done for all of us that have served. AMERICAN PRIDE!!!
Wish they had this when my combat veteran son took the course. I think it cost him better than $250
Is only for militars? have some for other people like paramedics from Puerto Rico
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