FirstRides.org is a non-profit organization aimed at increasing the number of safe motorcyclists in the world and reducing their risk. We serve the San Francisco Bay Area and can help others get set up around the country.
We do this by offering full scholarships to kids. Since the program is aimed at those who cannot afford to start riding on their own, no fees are charged at any time for children ages 6-17. We supply the bikes, gear, and training.
Find our more about us.
Check out our Motorcycles & Misfits podcast!
Welcome new FirstRides board members Dean Tengan and Rebecca Davidson!
We have published our very first micro-documentary thanks to Eddy from https://soundstruefoundation.org/.
2026 class dates are set and mostly full. Sign up for November 2026:
February 28th - FULL
March 28th - Reserved for We Lead Ours
May 9th - FULL
July 11th - Reserved for Hollister Dirt Bike Club
August 15th - FULL
November 7th - has openings
Apply for 2026 now!
Our latest class was a success! See the pics on Facebook.
See our videos on YouTube.
You can now find FirstRides on MotorcycleCoaching.org.
Apply to have your children trained in 2025.
We teach at Metcalf Motorcycle County Park in San Jose, California and supply the bikes and all of the gear.
https://www.instagram.com/first.rides/