AdventureBike RiderCourse

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Bring your own AdventureBike (No Loaner or Rental AdventureBikes Available)

The AdventureBike RiderCours. The ADV is an introduction to riding adventure-type motorcycles on off-pavement surfaces. It provides fundamental skills on a low-traction surface with an emphasis on body position and control use specific to off-pavement riding. Followed by a ride off-road on gravel/dirt roads. 

This is not just follow the leader on gravel roads. Once away from the range (an additional 2 hours on the gravel/dirt roads and water-crossing training) Riders will be able to put their newfound skills to use on a dual / adventure sport ride with the instructors. 

ADV Familiarization - Motorcycle equipment and features

Basic Controls - Motorcycle controls for starting, stopping, straight-line riding, turning

Controlled Loss of Traction - How and when to use it

Standing Up - How, when, and why

Pivot/Rider Posture - Shifting weight and posture for bike control

Counterweight - Maneuvering for slow, tight turns

Straight-Line Braking - Controlling a rear tire skid, threshold braking

Rear-Wheel Steering - How and when to use rear-wheel brake or throttle to steer

Obstacles - How to cross over obstacles effectively

U-Turn on a Hill - How to make a U-turn when going uphill

Traversing a Hill - How to ride across a hill

Adventure Prep - Tips for going out and having an adventure

·It is a partial-day event lasting around five hours.

·There are ten riding and four discussion lessons.

·You must bring your own ADV bike for this course with valid insurance and have an M class license.

·Your ADV bike needs to be in good running order and will need to pass a pre check inspection before class begins.

·As an off-pavement course, the ADV riding lessons require more stamina and dexterity than typical on-pavement street courses.

1. What defines an ADV for the purpose of this course?

·An OEM-manufactured, street-legal motorcycle designed for long-distance highway riding as well as off-pavement riding. Motorcycles must have off-pavement capabilities.

·Conversion or modified motorcycles are not suitable.

·Motorcycles with tires designed solely for on-pavement operation are not suitable.

2. Can dual-sport motorcycles be used?

·Yes. Most standard, dual-sport motorcycles are appropriate.

3. Can street motorcycles be used?

·No. There must be some off-pavement design according to the manufacturer per the owner’s manual.