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Version Espanola Aqui! http://map.swf  Find a RiderCourse   DIRTBIKE SCHOOL  AIR FORCE  ARMY  COAST GUARD  MARINE CORPS  NAVY  AR  AK  AL  AZ  CA  CO  CT  DE  FL  GA  HI  ID  IL  IN  IA  KS  KY  LA  ME  MD  MA  MI  MN  MS  MO  MT  NE  NV  NH  NJ  NM  NY  NC  ND  OH  OK  OR  PA  RI  SC  SD  TN  TX  UT  VT  VA  WA  DC  WV  WI  WY Nearly 400,000 novice and experienced motorcyclists enrolled in our courses last year. Since 1974, students have graduated from MSF RiderCourses.   Watch: Welcome to the Ride This 5-minute video (15 mb wmv format) introduces the many diverse aspects of street motorcycling. Welcome to the club…welcome to the passion…welcome to the ride! Left click image to play; right click to download Watch: Basic RiderCourse Highlights This 5-minute video (15 mb wmv format) is a capsule summary of what you’ll experience in our hands-on, 15 hour, Basic RiderCourse training program. Left-click image to play; right click to download Watch: Group Riding Hi-res (26 mb,wmv) Lo-res (17 mb,wmv) This 10-minute edit of the video in the MSF Guide to Group Riding Kit explains riding formations, pre-ride meetings, hand signals, and more. See "Host An Event" page for more details. Left-click to play; right-click to download Watch: Common Road Hi-res (17.5 mb,wmv) Lo-res (6 mb,wmv) This 3-minute edit of the MSF Cars, Motorcycles & A Common Road video helps car drivers share the road safely with motorcyclists. Left-click to play; right-click to download You may use the above video clips for your own projects.   VISION: The MSF is an internationally recognized not-for-profit foundation, supported by motorcycle manufacturers, that provides leadership to the motorcycle safety community through its expertise, tools, and partnerships. MISSION STATEMENT: To make motorcycling safer and more enjoyable by ensuring access to lifelong quality education and training for current and prospective riders, and by advocating a safer riding environment. KEY MESSAGES: 1. Get trained and licensed 2. Wear protective gear — all the gear, all the time — including a helmet manufactured to the standards set by the DOT 3. Ride unimpaired by alcohol or other drugs 4. Ride within your own skill limits 5. Be a lifelong learner by taking refresher rider courses About the MSF The Motorcycle Safety Foundation® is the internationally recognized developer of the comprehensive, research-based, Rider Education and Training System (MSF RETS). RETS curricula promotes lifelong-learning for motorcyclists and continuous professional development for certified RiderCoaches and other trainers. MSF also actively participates in government relations, safety research, public awareness campaigns and the provision of technical assistance to state training and licensing programs. New book available: Motorcycling Excellence (Click on image to learn more) MSF DirtBike Schoolsm Take a hands on, one-day training class for off-highway motorcycle riders offered by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation®   MSF ScooterSchoolsm Take a hands on, half-day training class for entry-level scooter riders offered by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation® Latest News CHP launches new safety campaign >>   MSF/PERSPECTIVES Motorcycle Safety Foundation Protects Intellectual Property Rights in Settlement with Oregon State University and Stephen Garets  >> Motorcycle Safety Foundation Enters Partnership with General German Automobile Association to Improve Rider Safety  >> Motorcycle Safety Foundation President Tim Buche and Director of Training Systems Ray Ochs, ED.D., Among Featured Speakers at IFZ 7TH International Motorcycle Conference  >> Motorcycle Safety Foundation Introduces New Military SportBike RiderCourse for U.S. Armed Forces  >> Catherine Bell Addresses Motorcycle Safety at Pentagon Event  >> Foundation Urges Motorcyclists to Get Involved During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month  >> Motorcycle Safety Foundation Introduces New Traffic Safety Program  >> Motorcycle Safety Foundation Announces 2006 Award Winners  >> Landmark Motorcycle Rider Training Study to Begin Field Research in Southern California  >> Participate If you have taken the MSF Basic RiderCourse, click here to take the MSF online survey. You can also sign up to receive free riding and safety tips from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Top Stories Motorcycle Industry To Commit $2.8 Million In Support of New Crash Causation Research  >> MSF Responds to National Transportation Safety Board At the NTSB Public Forum on Motorcycle Safety held recently in Washington, D.C., Forum Chair Deborah Hersman requested additional rider education and training information from the MSF. Please click here to read our expanded response to questions about MSF curricula. Motorcycle Safety Foundation Partners with RADD California Coalition to Promote Responsible Riding and Driving >> 2006 International Motorcycle Safety Conference research papers are now posted >> Motorcycle Safety Foundation Salutes Supporters of 2004/2005 Rider Training Season >> National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety Update >> May is Motorcycle Awareness Month. Click here for information on the motorist awareness PSA available for use featuring actress/motorcyclist Molly Culver >> The Motorcycle Safety Foundation is a national, not-for-profit organization sponsored by BMW, BRP, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha.