Typical 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.

Typical Course Overview

Evening Before Day 1 (Usually Thursday Evening):

• Free Welcome Dinner Sponsored by motowayz

Day 1 (Usually Friday):

• Orientation

• Range rules & signals

• Pre-ride inspection, bike set-up & bulletproofing

• Appropriate riding gear and protection

• 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

• Dealing with 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 3 Optional Fun Day Ride

• The full course officially ends at approximately 4 PM on Saturday. At that time you and I are free to go our own ways. However, I plan on taking a loop ride throughout the morning and early afternoon 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?

(Below can very based upon venue location)

• Professional Certified instructors

• motowayz Certificate of Completion

• motowayz Curriculum

• Ice Water & Gatorade 

• Welcome Dinner

• Primitive Camping (other lodging options available)

• motowayz Certificate of Completion

• Digital Graduation Picture

• Discount Coupons from Sponsors

• Sponsor Sticker Packs

• Free Pre-Event Phone Consultation 

What’s Not Included?

(Below can very based upon venue location)

• Motorcycle (Rentals available at some locations)

• Property Use or Gate fees (where applicable)

• Personal gear

• Breakfast, Saturday & Sunday meals

• Alcohol

• Fuel

• Optional Lodging 

• Gratuities

Investment

$995 for the Weekend. ($500 deposit.)

**Private Lessons Available at Custom Rates**

Cancellation Policy

motowayz is subject to a variety of expenses (i.e. lease of training locations, travel, staffing and so forth) which we need to mitigate to help provide affordable professional training. 

The required deposit of motowayz ADV/Dual-Sport Training is $500.  motowayz training camps are kept to intimate sizes to provide personalized training and are typically sold out in advance.  Last minute cancellations can be difficult to backfill.  If you need to cancel or “reschedule” we request you do so as early as possible and the following policy applies:

Cancellations for a full refund must be made within 60 days of your payment date. Cancellations made after the 60 days of payment will receive a credit to use toward another date or event. There will be no rescheduling if the cancellation is made within 14 days of your school or event."

Cancellation Due to Inclement Weather/Conditions

It is our goal to minimize opportunities for class cancellation as many riders make advanced arrangements for time off, travel, bike prep and so forth to attend training.  Further, we welcome training in reasonable “natural” conditions where the weather may be transiently inclement to help our riders prepare for “real-life” conditions.  However, there can be an occasional time when the anticipated weather over the duration of the training event is non-stop rain.  In those circumstances, we have found training to be significantly less productive and simply not as much fun.  In this case, it is inconvenient for all. We will provide notice of postponement typically 3 days in advance of the event.  In the event of weather-related postponement, it is our policy not to issue refunds but a postponement credit.  The postponement “credit” or raincheck can be applied to any future training class. 

Training Rebates

motowayz recommends that riders check out grants and rebates offered the Motorcycle Owners of America Foundation non-profit 501(c)3 that encourages an attitude of lifelong learning through motorcycle training and education

The MOA Foundation offers programs aimed at helping riders access professional training:

Group Training Rebates: Groups & clubs may apply for group training rebates available at the Clark Luster Training Safety Grant for Clubs.  Motowayz is happy to assist clubs in applying for this grant.  More information can be found here:  https://bmwmoaf.org/rider-training/clark-luster/

 Individual Training Rebates:  Individual training rebates may be available through the Paul Bachorz Safety Training Rebates for Individual.  Learn how you can get up to $200 off training opportunities each year: https://bmwmoaf.org/rider-training/

Join the BMW MOA to get the most benefit. All motorcycle brands are welcome – you don’t have to own a BMW to join the MOA! Learn more: 

Membership Options - BMW Motorcycle Owners of America (bmwmoa.org)

Learn more about the MOA Foundation:  https://bmwmoaf.org/about-us/ 

Pay it forward! Learn how you can support the mission of the Motorcycle Owners of America Foundation: https://bmwmoaf.org/fundraising/