Course Overview

This three day event is developed for new adventure / dual-sport motorcycle riders with little or no experience riding off-pavement.  Participants will be limited to 8 riders, delivering the most personalized instruction.  The first two days will be conducted in controlled, close course training.  Day 1 curriculum with be conducted with Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Dirt Bike School.  Day 2 be conducted with curriculum developed by motowayz based upon industry best practices.  Day 3 will be an opportunity reward yourself and apply what you’ve learned on a day long, guided practical adventure ride with your coach where you can apply your new skills and receive on-going coaching while “in the elements”. Treat yourself and travel some of the most interesting, scenic forest service roads with spectacular views, waterfalls, water crossings and mixed terrain.

Experienced pavement riders will find this course very enlightening as they will learn that the skills needed for riding properly off-pavement can significantly differ from riding high traction pavement.  The motowayz approach provides the unique opportunity to apply what you have learned in the field on a guided day ride and training experience which few other training companies provide.  Our goal for this course is to prepare students to develop the skills and confidence to enjoy the benefits and freedom to begin their own excursions into the wilderness.

This course is designed under our philosophy to leverage your new skills and are delivered in a “No Judgment Zone” environment.  motowayz riders have fun learning without peer pressure or the need to impress anyone.  We help riders master new skills, take on new challenges and expand their comfort zone when ready. But most importantly, riders are never forced to try something where they might be overly uncomfortable doing.

Our goal is for motowayz riders to be trained to ride safely to reduce risks, ride effectively to enable riders to apply appropriate skills to unique challenges and ride efficiently to preserve energy.  We are here to help provide a foundation to you for an exciting future in adventure motorcycle travels to remote and exotic locations.

Course Overview

(Examples of Course Content)

Day 1:

• Orientation

• Range rules & signals

• Pre-ride inspection

• Proper position of motorcycle controls for your body

• Proper body positioning/posture sitting & standing

• Learning and finessing the clutch’s “Friction Zone”

• Accelerating, braking, turning & shifting gears

• Counterweighting

• Introduction to addressing obstacles

• Emergency stops/swerves

• Rear wheel steering

• Making in in mud and ruts

• Terrain & riding environment sensitivities

• Responsible riding practices (Risk Management & Overall Awareness)

Day 2:

• U-turns on hills

• Off-camber riding

• Failed hill climb management

• Ascents & Descents

• Negotiating switchbacks

• Fording rivers & creeks

• Conquering gravel 

• Techniques to turn around on tight trails

• Group riding dynamics

• Packing & riding with a loaded bike

Day 2 Afternoon Following Class Closure:

• The full course officially ends at approximately 11AM-Noon CST on Sunday. At that time you and I are free to go our own ways. However, I plan on taking a ~50-mile loop ride for the FUN of it and I’m inviting all of you to join up for an impromptu ride. This ride provides riders and opportunity to apply what they’ve learned in a real environment.  As we may be traveling in a National Forest, I will not be able to provide instructions on this ride.

What’s Included?

• Certified instructors

• motowayz Certificate of Completion

• motowayz Curriculum

• Ice Water & Gatorade 

• motowayz Certificate of Completion

• Digital Graduation Picture

• Discount Coupons from Sponsors

• Sponsor Sticker Packs

• Free Pre-Event Phone Consultation 

What’s Not Included?

• Motorcycle (Rentals available at some locations)

• Gate fee (where applicable)

• Personal gear

• Breakfast & dinner meals

• Fuel

• Lodging 

• Gratuities

Investment

$595.00 for 2 Days

**Private Lessons Available at Custom Rates**