Motorcycle Rider Training Center

Founded in 1974 by Kirk Severson, the Motorcycle Rider Training Center is proud to be the oldest motorcycle rider training facility in the United States. Kirk taught the very first Motorcycle Safety Foundation class that same year, when he was hired by the Applied Science Association—a research firm contracted by the MSF and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct an administrative and feasibility study on motorcycle rider training curriculum. The recommendations from that study were incorporated into what became the core curriculum of the MSF courses we know today. Kirk also holds advanced training in accident investigation through NHTSA. We’ve operated out of the same education facility since day one. Located on the southeast corner of 6th Avenue Freeway and Kipling in Lakewood, Colorado, on the Jefferson County Schools Training Facility campus, our site offers a non-threatening, stress-free environment designed for quality learning. Our facility features two dedicated full-size training ranges—recently paved and professionally painted—a climate-controlled classroom, real restrooms, and a large fleet of new model motorcycles. At the heart of our success is our teaching philosophy, our commitment to customer service, and a genuine desire to know each student. We go the extra mile to ensure every rider fully understands and can safely demonstrate the skills needed for everyday riding. All of our RiderCoaches are certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the State of Colorado, and they bring the experience, patience, thoroughness, and dedication necessary to train students effectively in a supportive environment. These are just some of the qualities that set us apart from other rider education programs.