About Us
ADV Training
ADV Training Classes teach skills and how to apply them in a real time adventure riding environment.
This will be an off road experience.
Our classes have been accepted by The BMW MOA for The Paul Bachorz Safety Training Grant. The Foundation will award grants of up to $250 for MOA members, or up to $100 for non-members (neither amount to exceed the actual cost of the training), towards the cost of participation in an approved training course.
Some of the things we will cover
Basic controls:
Controls/Levers/Bars/Shifter/Brake pedal
Balance:
Body Positioning: Sitting/Standing/Correct foot/hand position on Pegs/Levers
Braking:
The front brake is 70% of your stopping power.
Trail braking and braking while under power.
What You Need To Bring to the Class
You need to bring a motorcycle.* It does not need to be street legal but it needs to be a bike that is manufactured to go off road. Please do not show up on a Harley CVO Electra Glide or a Vespa. They are difficult to pull out of the creek. Bring a well maintained bike.
*See the Contact Us page to inquire about bike rental availability
Helmet. Bring a helmet that’s DOT/SNELL/ECE certified. You will also need eye protection. Goggles are best but if you have an adventure helmet with drop down shield that will work as well.
Gloves. We would suggest gloves specifically made for dirt bikes because they give you the best “feel’ of the grips and levers.
Long sleeve shirt. We would again suggest a shirt that designed for motorcycle use because they are cuffed at the wrist and neck and usually vented.
Pants. A good pair of pants made for riding a motorcycle.
You can usually tell the quality of pair of boots by their price.
You get what you pay for.
Other gear we recommend. A chest protector or a jacket with padding. There are plenty out there, but we would suggest a jacket that allows you to move freely on the bike. This is extremely important!
Knee Pads. One of the more important items you will purchase. They are relatively inexpensive and Velcro around the knee and shin and fit into your boots.
Family members are allowed, but we advise against it since the majority of the class is not near the parking area.
We will supply the following
- An Absolutely incredible learning Experience.
- A place to park and unload.
- Bottled Water and various snacks i.e. nuts, granola bars etc.
- Lunch: Sandwiches, chips, apples, oranges, bananas.
This is going to be FUN!
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel 3 weeks or more before your class, there is no charge to reschedule and tuition can be refunded at 100%.
If you cancel less than 3 weeks we will refund 50% of tuition or reschedule.
If you cancel 7 days or less before the scheduled class, no refund but you can reschedule.
We understand things happen and we will try to work with you in those special circumstances.
Once you have started the class there are no refunds.
It is the policy of ADV Training to remain open during most periods of inclement weather; however, where extraordinary circumstances warrant, due to weather or other unforeseen business interruption, the company reserves the right to close the training facility.
Having once been an expert level cross-country racer, I wasn't sure if I would gain much from taking the Adventure Rider Training course, but different types of riding require different skills. I actually learned a lot to help me with this type of riding. It's much easier to start by learning good techniques than to have to fix bad habits later.
I took the Advtraining class because I knew I needed it and wanted to become a better more confident rider. Not much experience other than gravel roads. I was skeptical at first but these guys gave me all the attention I needed to move forward. Impressed with their knowledge and approach.
I'm ready for stage 2 class! Thanks guys.