Register for World Class Rider Training at the 2020 Touratech Rally
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ADV Rider Training
(with Bret Tkacs and Paul Solomonson)
At the Touratech Rally, not only do we have the best riding in the USA but we have the best ADV rider training schools the sport has to offer. Each of our onsite programs offers something unique and we know you'll find classes that help you take your skills to the next level. We're very lucky have these pros onsite at the rally so make sure you book your slots early!
Remember, you must be registered for the Touratech Rally in order to be eligible to register for rider training.
Jimmy Lewis Off Road Riding School
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)
Instructors:
Jimmy Lewis, Heather Lewis, Paul Neff, Maria Forsberg and Jake Metteer
Thursday June 25, Balance & Traction 8:30am-11am $125
Thursday June 25, Proper Braking 12:30pm-3pm $125
Friday June 26 Balance & Traction 8:30am-11am $125
Friday June 26 Turning and Control 8:30-11am $125
Friday June 26 Proper Braking 12:30pm-3pm $125
Friday June 26 Trail Situations 12:30pm-3pm $125
Saturday June 27 Advanced Techniques 8:30-11am $125
Saturday June 27 Balance & Traction 8:30-11AM $125
Saturday June 27 Trail Situations 12:30-3pm $125
Saturday June 27 Proper Braking 12:30-3pm $125
DirtFIRST of Washington
Thursday June 25 12:30 PM - Ladies Only - Dirt First Washington - Adventure Bike Training
Arrive early and join DirtFIRSTby MotoVenturesand Dirt Bike Safety Training, LLC, for training prior to a guided ride. Ladies Only Clinic Thursday afternoon. We will ride together through a series of fun, skill building exercises to help unlock your potential honing your skills and maximizing your fun at the rally and many miles to come. Plan to bring your Dualsport or Adventure Bike for this one as we will be heading out on public forest service roads. 4+ hours
Get your training out of the way before the guided rides on Friday and Saturday to maximize your weekend of fun.
Register Now to get the best pricing!
$199 until Feb 28th
$220 until Apr 30th
$240 until Jun 15th then the price goes to $250
Friday June 26 9:30 AM - Dirt First Washington's Adventure Bike Training
Open to New and Advanced Riders
We will ride together through a series of fun, skill building exercises to help unlock your potential honing your skills and maximizing your fun for a lifetime of off-road miles.
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 Dualsport or Adventure Bike for this one as we will be heading out on public forest service roads. 4+ hours
Register Now to get the best pricing! Incentives to register early:
$199 until Feb 28th
$220 until Apr 30th
$240 until Jun 15th then the price goes to $250
Saturday June 27 9:30 AM - Dirt First Washington's Adventure Bike Training
Open to New and Advanced Riders
We will ride together through a series of fun, skill building exercises to help unlock your potential honing your skills and maximizing your fun for a lifetime of off-road miles.
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 Dualsport or Adventure Bike for this one as we will be heading out on public forest service roads. 4+ hours
Register Now to get the best pricing! Incentives to register early:
$199 until Feb 28th
$220 until Apr 30th
$240 until Jun 15th then the price goes to $250
ADV Rider Training
(with Bret Tkacs and Paul Solomonson)
TourUSA ADV Rider Training
Come spend the weekend with instructors, Bret Tkacs and Paul Solomonson sponsored by www.TourUSA.us . Bret and Paul are both professional riders and trainers best known from the popular YouTube channel, MOTOTREK. Come learn to ride your ADV bike with finesse and control while having a blast with these two instructors.
ADV Off-Road 102 (At the Rally and on the Trail)
Click Here to Register ($375) (Friday only group)
Friday, June 26th - 9:00am – 12:00pm (Training field at the rally)
Friday, June 26th - 1:00pm – 5:00pm (Trail ride)
Click Here to Register ($375) (Friday + Saturday group)
Friday, June 26th - 9:00am – 12:00pm (Training field at the rally)
Saturday, June 27th - 1:00pm – 5:00pm (Trail ride)
If you are fresh to the ADV world, you need to join us; if you already have experience, then you should join us! Riding an ADV bike offroad requires a unique set of riding skills to manage the weight on mud, sand and gravel. Crashing should not be a part of your ride… ever! When riders are taught to ride an ADV bike like a dirtbike or trials bike, they are often blind to the fact that when the trail gets messy, ADV bikes don’t crash the same. ADV bikes are heavy, over-powered, have limited suspension travel and even the best ADV knobby tires are bald in comparison to a true dirtbike tire. Whether you are brand new to riding or have ridden for years in the dirt, it is your foundation of offroad skills that will set you apart from other riders. Paul and I will teach you to understand your bike’s balance, weight and controls so that you remain in total control all the time. We will start Friday morning training on the rally grounds and then split into separate groups and take your training to local roads and trails.
Precision Riding: Mastering Your Machine
Click Here to Register ($250) (Saturday)
Saturday, June 27th – 9:00am – 12:00pm noon (Touratech rally grounds)
Riding off-road isn’t always about who can tackle the biggest hill, how fast you ride or a competition between riders. This program of instruction is about learning how to eliminate risk and reduce challenges with techniques that use less energy through finesse, technique and skill over strength and speed. It’s nature’s way to choose the path of least resistance, so learn to embrace nature’s way and stop fighting with your motorcycle. Conquer challenges such as hills, ruts, rocks and tight slow trail turns effortlessly by learning how to think your way out of situations with new skills. Become the James Bond of the ADV world and astound your fellow riders with a new level of mastery that will leave them envious. Come Join me and Paul and ride with style.
SheADV Women's Rider Training
SheADV is offering 2 off road skills classes at the Touratech Rally West 2020. You may sign up for one or both classes. If you’re not sure which class is right for you, feel free to contact us. We look forward to riding with you this summer! These classes sold out last year.
Level 1: Women Riders! Master Your Bike, Have More Fun!
Friday, June 26 9AM - 1PM
Join SheADV Off Road Instructors Steph Terrien and Shal Wilson for a fun 4-hour skill building session 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. Space is Limited.
This class is appropriate for novice and intermediate off road riders
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Cost $195 Includes SheADV Hoodie - Does not include Rally Registration)
Level 2: Variable Terrain Skills Training for Women
Saturday, June 27 9AM - 1PM
Join SheADV Off Road Instructors Steph Terrien and Shal Wilson for a 4-hour skill building session on a variety of terrain. Learn a common sense approach to mastering your bike on terrain you’ll encounter in the backcountry and become the rider you want to be. BYOB…Bring your own Bike. All sizes of off-road worthy motorcycles are welcome.
This class is appropriate for intermediate and advanced off road riders.
Cost $195 Includes SheADV Hoodie - Does not include Rally Registration)