This is the 2018 Schedule.
2019 will be up 2 weeks before the 2019 Rally!
This is here to show you what you can expect from the biggest and best ADV Rally in the USA!
Schedule is subject to change.
Thursday – June 21, 2018
9AM – 5PM – Series One Training w/Jimmy Lewis (must be pre-registered for this class)
Noon: Gates officially open
12:30 – 4:30PM (Training Field) - Ladies only Dirt First Clinic:
Arrive early and join DirtFIRST by MotoVentures and Dirt Bike Safety Training, LLC, for a roughly four-hour Ladies Only Clinic.
4:45 – 5PM (Mainstage) - Weekend Preview: An overview of the weekend’s activities from Touratech-USA CEO, Paul Guillien
5 – 6PM (Mainstage & Rally Tent) – Rider Briefing and Ride Sign-ups: Presented by Touratech’s Chief of Riding Iain Glynn
6 – 7PM (SheADV Barn) – SheADV Ladies Rider Round Table: Talk riding with ladies that have done it and ladies that want to do it. All experience levels are welcome!
6 – 8PM (Rally Tent) - Moto Meet n Greet: Have a cold one, check out the group ride routes and meet the people!
6 – 8PM (Ride Tent) – GPS Uploading: Have 2018 Rally Ride Tracks loaded into your GPS unit.
7:15 – 8:30PM (SheADV Barn) – Navigating with Tracks – Tips and Tricks: Learn how to load and display GPS tracks, and optimize your Garmin GPS unit for navigating with tracks.
8 – 10PM Campfire: Bring your chair and relax by the fire before an awesome weekend of riding!
10PM Quiet Time: Get some sleep so you’re ready to rally!!
GATES CLOSED - NO ENTRY AFTER 10PM
Friday, June 22, 2018
7:30 – 10AM (Ride Tent) – GPS Uploading: Have 2018 Rally Ride Tracks loaded into your GPS unit.
8:30 – 10AM – Group Rides Departing
8:30 – 12:30PM (Training Field) – ADV Off-Road 101 with PSSOR
Learn the off-road skills every ADV rider needs before taking their motorcycle off the pavement. Space is limited
8:30 – 5PM (Training Field) – ADV Off-Road 102 with PSSOR
Starts with the full off-road training and than takes the riding into the woods for the second half! Space is limited
9AM – 5PM – Series One Training w/Jimmy Lewis (must be pre-registered for this class)
9-10AM (Rally Tent) – The Big Secret About Riding ADV Bike Off-Road
The pros from DirtFIRST will help you take your riding to the next level.
10-4PM BLACK FOREST FUNDURO TRACK OPEN
10-11AM (Veterans Back 40 Tent) – Veterans Back 40 Adventure
Come find out what Veterans Back 40 is and what they do for America’s veterans.
10:15 – 11:15AM (Rally Tent) – ADV First-Aid Basics
Bleeding, trauma, dehydration, hyperthermia and more. The ADV Medic team will talk about how to handle medical situations on the trail.
11:30 – 12:30PM (Rally Tent)– Braking 101
Hi-Performance braking is their specialty and they work with riders in Motocross and Supercross but the techniques apply to all riding genres and Motostuff will show you how to brake better.
11 – 12PM (SheADV Barn) Morocco on 2-Wheels
In early 2018 Laura Seaver explored on her motorcycle. It was an amazing adventure and she’s back in the northwest to share her story through incredible images.
12:15 – 1:15PM (SheADV Barn) Photography & Motorcycle Travelling
2-Wheeled world traveller and professional photographer Ricardo Serpa addresses topics such as the importance of documenting the trips, recommended equipment, protection and approaching people.
12:45-1:45PM (Rally Tent) – Advanced Motorcycle Vision Clinic
In the Advanced Vision Clinic you’ll learn about our visual capabilities and practice using them with expert rider and teacher, Jesse Murphy. Develop vision skills to make your riding more fun, easier, and safer.
1 – 2PM (Black Forest Trail) – Forest Trails Clinic with Russell Bobbitt
Learn tips and tricks for traversing trails and hazards in the woods from Five-Time National Enduro Champion and KTM Factory Rider Russell Bobbitt… Space is limited. Register at the KTM Truck. All bikes sizes welcome!
1 – 2PM (Magura Tent) – The Benefits of the Hydraulic Clutch
You’ve probably heard riders extolling the virtues of the hydraulic clutch. Magura Hydraulic Clutches are the industry standard for these amazing upgrades. Get all of your questions answered.
1:30 – 2:30PM (SheADV Barn) - Border Crossing Basics
Touratech’s Matt Willson and his wife Brayde rode from Seattle to Tierra del Fuego and learned some lessons along the way. Now you can benefit from their knowledge and save time!
1:30PM (Training Field) - DirtFIRST Clinic
Bring your dual sport or adventure bike for roughly four hours of training, improving your skills with the instructors of DirtFIRST by MotoVentures and Dirt Bike Safety Training,
2 – 3PM (Rally Tent) – Bike Inspection Workshop
This rally favorite teaches how to check all the vital systems of your bike and spot potential trouble before it gets bad with Jesse Murphy from Truitt Motorcycle Education!
2:45 – 3:45PM (SheADV Barn) Making the MABDR
Kevin Woody from Backcountry Discovery Route’s planned 2017’s Mid-Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route and was on the team that rode it in the film. Get the inside story!
3 – 4PM (Racer Gloves Tent) – The Glove Connection….With Your Motorcycle
General info about gloves, materials, care and selecting the best glove for your ride and style.
3:15-4:15PM (Rally Tent): – Trailside Tire Changing Clinic
Mr. BestRest will be presenting a seminar on tire changing and tire repair. He’ll show how to change a tire, and teach you the tricks that make it easy.
3:45 – 4:45PM (Konflict Motorsports Tent) – Suspension Clinic
Suspension clinic covering suspension basics such as sag measurements, handling characteristic adjustments, damping design, chassis manipulation and fundamentals.
5 – 5:30PM (Challenge Course) – Jimmy Lewis ADV Skills Exhibition
Baja 1000 champion and Dakar finisher Jimmy Lewis is back and gives a unique exhibition on the back of his KTM while mic’d up! You won’t believe what he can do on a big bike!
5:30 – 7PM (Challenge Course) – Touratech Skills Challenge
Strap on your gear and hop on your bike and see if you can bring home a trophy. All skill levels are welcome!
8PM – (SheADV Barn) – Backcountry Iron Chef Moto-Cooking Competition
Do you think you know how to cook while you’re on an adventure using what you pack on your bike? Let’s see your skills! Win a trophy! Check in at the SheADV Tent for details.
8PM – 10PM – Campfire
Relax, share stories from the trail and plan for tomorrow!
10PM Quiet Time: Get some sleep so you’re ready to rally!!
GATES CLOSED - NO ENTRY AFTER 10PM
Saturday, June 23, 2018
7:30 – 10AM (Ride Tent) – GPS Uploading: Have 2018 Rally Ride GPS Tracks loaded into your unit.
8:30 – 10AM – Group Rides Departing
9AM – 3PM – Trail Situations Training w/Jimmy Lewis (Training Field)
9:30 (Training Field) - DirtFIRST Clinic
Bring your dual sport or adventure bike for roughly four hours of training, improving your skills with the instructors of DirtFIRST by MotoVentures and Dirt Bike Safety Training,
10-4PM BLACK FOREST FUNDURO TRACK OPEN
10:30AM – Noon (SheADV Barn) A Father and Son Moto Adventure
This terrific presentation highlights a father and sons ride from Baja to the Darien Gap. A life changing, 14,000 mile trip over 6 months and 8 countries.
11:30-12:30PM (Rally Tent) – The Importance of Ride Right
You’ve heard of “Ride Right”, but now you can hear a first hand account ofrom a rider that learned the importance of “Ride Right” the hard way. It might just change the way you ride.
12:30 – 1:30 PM (Rokstraps Tent) – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Rokstraps
12:15-1:15 (SheADV Barn): – ADV Riding and Touring Tips
World Traveler, Eric Lange from RIDE Adventures will discuss luggage, bike setup, gear, and riding techniques. Geared toward helping you get started in the world of adventure riding.
1 – 2PM (Black Forest Trail) – Forest Trails Clinic with Russell Bobbitt
Learn tips and tricks for traversing trails and hazards in the woods from Five-Time National Enduro Champion and KTM Factory Rider Russell Bobbitt… Space is limited. Register at the KTM Truck. All bikes sizes welcome!
1-5PM (Training Field) – ADV Off-Road 201 with PSSOR
This program of instruction is about learning how to eliminate risk and reduce challenges by learning how to think your way out of situations and use finesse, skill and technique over muscle and speed.
1-2PM (Chameleon Graphix Tent) – 2019 ALS Fundraiser
The team at Chameleon Graphix will outline the plan for the big ALS fundraiser next year. It’s a great cause and you should be part of it!
1:30-2:30PM (SheADV Barn) – Exploring Baja
Avid adventure riders James McCormick and Matt Storey will teach you everything you need to know to prepare for your first Baja adventure.
1:45-2:45PM (Rally Tent) – The Big Secret About Riding ADV Bike Off-Road
The pros from DirtFIRST will help you take your riding to the next level.
2-3PM (Trail Tail Tent): – Trail Tail: Your Cargo Solution
Come see the world’s most versatile single wheel motorcycle trailer in action! What does it do? How does it work? Will it fit my bike? We’ll answer all those questions and then demo it onsite.
2-5PM (Training Field) – Poser Skills: Mastering Finesse - PSSOR This class isn’t about taking big risk, it is about mastering your ride. By mastering control of your motorcycle you will not only look better while riding you will be a better, safer and more competent rider.
2:45 – 3:45PM (SheADV Barn) Florida to Alaska to Florida
Thinking about making a long motorcycle adventure? World traveller Ricardo Serpa shares the experiences from his first long trip and teaches riders how to prep for one of their own.
3 – 4PM (Rally Tent) – Wound Closure Workshop
Adventure Rider, Dr. Maureen Smith gives a hands-on workshop focusing on suturing and wound treatment for riders on the trail. This one is popular so don’t miss it!
4 – 5PM (SheADV Barn) – Jocelin Snow: Journey to the GS Trophy
In the past year Jocelin Snow has competed in South Africa and Mongolia for the GS Trophy. Her story is incredible. You’ll want to grab a seat for this one!
5:45 – 6PM (Challenge Course) – Jimmy Lewis Slow Race Demo
Before with line up and go slow Baja 1000 Champion, Jimmy Lewis will give you some pointers.
6 – 7:15PM (Challenge Course) – Touratech Slow Race
Slow down and keep that foot off the ground. Can you walk away with some hardware? All skill levels are welcome!
7:30 – 8PM (Mainstage) –Touratech Rally Raffle
If you turned in your raffle tickets be in front of the stage and win something awesome!
8 – 10PM (Mainstage) –Saturday Night Party
DJ ADV Takes requests and rocks the house
10PM Quiet Time: Sssssshhhhhhhh – wink wink
Sunday, June 24, 2018
BREAKFAST WILL BE AVAILABLE!
9AM – 3PM – Trail Situations Training w/Jimmy Lewis (Training Field)
Please take your trash to the dumpster. Pack for departure and ride carefully.
All riders must be off premises by 1PM.
See you next summer!