World Class Rider Training
At Touratech, our main focus is always on riding and our rally is no exception. In 2021 we offer training for every level of rider from the 3 premier training schools in the USA. Find the class that works for you and we'll see you on the trail!
Jimmy Lewis Off-Road Training
Instructors: Jimmy Lewis, Heather Lewis, Paul Neff, Maria Forsberg and Jake Metteer
Learn the proper way to be a safe and controlled rider with our essential skills courses that will change the way you ride for the better. JLR Off-Road's instructors share between them ISDE Gold medals, Baja 1000 and Dakar Podium and wins, X Games Endurocross Gold Medals, Multiple National Championships in all disciplines of off-road competition and certification as qualified instructors. All avid off-road and adventure riders, we take the mystery out of off-road motorcycle operation and give you digestible drills and techniques that you can practice and grow with. Remember, the best modification for your motorcycle is a better rider! Our classes require your bike to be fitted with knobby-type tires for safety. (no "round, smooth" tires)
Thursday Sept 16, Balance & Traction 8:30am-11am $125
Thursday Sept 16, Proper Braking 12:30pm-3pm $125
Friday Sept 17 Balance & Traction 8:30am-11am $125
Friday Sept 17 Turning and Control 8:30-11am $125
Friday Sept 17 Proper Braking 12:30pm-3pm $125
Friday Sept 17 Trail Situations 12:30pm-3pm $125
Saturday Sept 18 Advanced Techniques 8:30-11am $125
Saturday Sept 18 Balance & Traction 8:30-11AM $125
Saturday Sept 18 Trail Situations 12:30-3pm $125
Saturday Sept 18 Proper Braking 12:30-3pm $125
Dirt Bike Safety Training
Come learn why our “ V ” of traction methods help our riders gain incredible results of control, build the highest of confidence and experience considerably less fatigue while riding on or off-road.
What you will learn from Dirt First Washington by DBST, LLC. www.advridersafetytraining.com
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Come learn how the ergonomics of your Adventure bike and correct body position will control the outcome of your best results.
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Proper sitting corners.
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Proper power braking.
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How to keep your body centered on your adventure bike for maximum result.
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Proper standing turns. Learn to lean your adventure bike with confidence.
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Learn the 3 ways of how to turn your adventure bike with confidence.
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Proper hill climbing while controlling the modulation of your clutch and throttle.
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Proper body position while side hilling your adventure bike.
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How to confidently ride your adventure bike through single track trails.
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The 3 axis of movement on your adventure bike for ultimate control.
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Traction control and hand placement.
Thursday 12:30 PM - Ladies Only - Dirt First Washington - Adventure Bike Training
Arrive early and join Dirt First Washington's Adventure Bike Training: Open to new and advanced riders. Ladies Only Clinic Thursday afternoon. We will ride together through a series of the above skill building exercises to help unlock your potential while honing your skills to maximize your riding experience, at the rally and beyond.
Plan to bring your Dual-sport or Adventure Bike for this one as we will be heading out on public forest service roads.
Get your training out of the way before the guided rides on Friday and Saturday to maximize your weekend of fun.
4+ hours
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Friday - 9:30 AM - Dirt First Washington Adventure Bike Training
Arrive early and join Dirt First Washington's Adventure Bike Training: Open to new and advanced riders. We will ride together through a series of the above skill building exercises to help unlock your potential while honing your skills to maximize your riding experience, at the rally and beyond.
Get your training out of the way before the guided rides on Friday and Saturday to maximize your weekend of fun.
Plan to bring your Dual-sport or Adventure Bike for this one as we will be heading out on public forest service roads.
4+ hours
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Saturday - 9:30 AM - Dirt First Washington Adventure Bike Training
Arrive early and join Dirt First Washington's Adventure Bike Training: Open to new and advanced riders. We will ride together through a series of the above skill building exercises to help unlock your potential while honing your skills to maximize your riding experience, at the rally and beyond.
Get your training out of the way before the guided rides on Saturday to maximize your weekend of fun.
Plan to bring your Dual-sport or Adventure Bike for this one as we will be heading out on public forest service roads.
4+ hours.
Incentives to register early:
Register now to get the best pricing!
$199 until June 30th
$220 until July 31th
$240 until Aug 31th, then the price goes to $250
We look forward to riding with your soon,
Team DBST, LLC
SheADV
Empowering Women Riders
SheADV is offering two WOMEN'S ONLY 8-hour classes, Levels 1 & 2 training at the Touratech Rally West 2021. Join Off-Road Instructor Shal Wilson and Pat Jacques of ADVWoman for a full day of skill building sessions that will move you through your fears to mastering skills with finesse and confidence. BYOB…Bring your own Bike. All sizes of off road worthy motorcycles are welcome.
We find that most riders benefit from taking the Level 1 class either as a first timer or using the class as a refresher. Then we will kick it up a notch with the Level 2 class. Pat will also be introducing some of the techniques she uses through ADVWoman. Taking, both the Levels 1 & 2 is required for the 2-day tour following the rally. We look forward to riding with you this summer! These classes are expected to sell out, so don't wait. Space is Limited.
Learn a common sense approach to mastering your bike so you can manage the terrain you’ll encounter in the backcountry and become the rider you want to be.
These classes are appropriate for beginner and intermediate off-road riders.
Friday, September 17th, 2021
Women’s Only - Level 1 8am-12pm
Women’s Only - Level 2 1pm-5pm
Saturday, September 18th, 2021
Women’s Only - Level 1 8am-12pm
Women’s Only - Level 2 1pm-5pm
September 20-21st, 2021 - 2 Day, 1 Night Tour
Since 2016, SheADV has been attending the Touratech Rally and offering multiple-day tours following the rally FREE of charge. This is our gift to the women’s riding community.
2-day tour, one night camping on the WABDR. This tour is FREE of charge for any of the students (up to 10 riders) who take the training at the Touratech Rally this year. Enroll early to save your spot!
The tour is self-supported. It’s an opportunity to provide assistance as needed and to give back and support women riding in the backcountry.
$250 for the full day of training and in return we're offering you 2-days of touring part of the WABDR as a GIFT!