We don’t just help you get a license. We help you become a rider.
HOW IT WORKS
– 01 / THE SEMINAR: Attend our intensive classroom session at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital. You and your mentor will earn your Stop The Bleed certification and receive professional-grade trauma kits.
– 02 / THE RANGE: We pay for and schedule your MSF Basic RiderCourse. You’ll spend two days on the range learning the fundamentals from certified instructors.
– 03 / THE ROAD TO 500: Once you pass the MSF, your mentor takes the lead. You’ll log 500 miles of real-world riding together, building the habits that keep you safe.
– 04 / THE LICENSE: After 500 miles, we release your licensing voucher. Take it to the DMV and exchange it for your full motorcycle endorsement.
– The Rule: Every Scholar must have a dedicated Mentor (an experienced licensed rider).
– The Benefit: The Mentor attends the seminar and earns the trauma certification/kit for free. Their job is to supervise the 500-mile log and ensure the Scholar is practicing safe habits.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?
The scholarship fee is $150. This covers the seminar, the MSF course tuition (normally $300+), two trauma kits, and your clinical certification.
You must have a valid NYS Motorcycle Learner’s Permit, your own motorcycle, and full safety gear (DOT Helmet, gloves, boots, and jacket).
Reach out to us. We may be able to pair you with an experienced member of the Hudson Valley Riders community.
We keep it simple. You receive a physical logbook. Take a photo of your speedometer at mile 0 and mile 500. Your Mentor signs off on the safety of your rides.
The SSMP is a two-phase program. The Theory & Safety Seminar is held on Saturday, July 11th, followed by the On-Range Training on July 18th and 19th.
Phase 2 (Range): Conducted at our partner’s, Motorcycle Training Solutions, training site (Newburgh, NY).
Yes. To receive the scholarship and the licensing voucher, the Scholar must attend the clinical seminar on July 11th and complete both days of the range training on July 18-19.
The 500-mile mentorship period begins the moment the Scholar passes their MSF course on July 19th. There is no set deadline to finish the miles—we prioritize safety over speed. You finish when your mentor signs off that you are ready.
To ensure high-quality instruction and personal mentorship, we strictly limit each seminar to 10 scholarship students. This ensures everyone receives direct attention from our instructors and clinical partners.
