Module 1
5 Top Tips To Successful ADV Riding
In this module, we’re going over my 5-part approach to intuitive riding that will unlock your rapid skill progression.
What you’ll learn
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Mindset / Approach
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Speed
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Science
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Technology
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Mechanical Sympathy
Module 2
Motorcycle Characteristics & Set-up
Knowledge is power and understanding your bike on a fundamental level will make you a more confident rider and set you worlds apart from most of your peers.
What you’ll learn
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Wheels & Tires
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Front & Rear Suspension
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Foot levers (Brake & shifter)
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Foot pegs & Passenger Footpegs
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Seats, Handlebar & Mirrors
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Windshields & Aux lighting
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Headlight protector
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Turn signals & Skid plates
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Crash bars & Stands
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Luggage racks & bags
Module 3
Body Position & Control
Riding over rough terrain is counterintuitive. It’s more about how you, as the rider, react to the bike than the terrain itself.Â
What you’ll learn
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Correct Body Position & Control
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Getting On & Off
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Fatigue Avoidance
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Standing vs. Sitting
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Build the position
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Feet & knees
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Upper body & Torso
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Hands & Arms
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Head & eyes
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Position adjustments
Module 4
Bike Pick Up & Handling
Falls happen – even to the most experienced riders.
What you’ll learn
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How to pick up a heavy ADV bike
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Walk Around & Side Ride Exercise
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What to do when the bike falls
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Preparing to pick up
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Adopting the position
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The lift & setting down
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In real-time
Module 5
Safety & Best Practices
The mission is to always return home safe. Everything else is just icing on the cake.
What you’ll learn
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Safety equipmentÂ
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Best practices
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Protective equipment
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Where & When
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Hydration
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Nutrition
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GPS locator beacon
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Items to keep on you, not the bike
Module 6
Braking & Stopping
Simple processes become more advanced when you’re in remote areas on loose and uneven ground on a 600 lb bike loaded with gear.
What you’ll learn
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Braking & Stopping
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Front, Rear Brakes & Anti Lock Braking (ABS)
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"Complementary braking / ...slowing the roll"
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What to do if skidding
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"Emergency stops"
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 Using the engine to slow down
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Picking a landing spot
Module 7
Steering & Turning
When you go off pavement, everything changes. The scenery, the challenges… and the way you maneuver your bike.
What you’ll learn
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Steering & Turning
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Counterbalance
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Body movement
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Steering
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Clutch control exercise
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Turning
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Turning in a confined space
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Rebound Assist
Module 8
Riding Hills
Hills become their own unique obstacle when riding ADV off-road. The proper technique makes them a fun challenge instead of a frustrating or scary experience.Â
What you’ll learn
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Riding Hills, Downhills & Uphills
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Correct techniques
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Failed ascent - Re-attempt
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Failed ascent - Bike up
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Failed ascent - Backup downhill
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Failed ascent - Turn around/ ride downTurning
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Failed ascent - bike down
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Locking up the rear wheel
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Skidding & Engine Braking
Module 9
Riding Loose Terrain
Loose terrain can mean mud, gravel, or SAND. It’s all part of the adventure and part of the thrill of riding ADV. Technique is everything.
What you’ll learn
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Riding In Loose Terrain
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Reality check
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Tire pressures
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Body positioning
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Steering, Slowing & Braking
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Just Getting Through It
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Correct Technique
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Recovery
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Mud & Riding Ruts
Module 10
Riding Rocky Terrain
Harsh truth: the bike can handle the demands of rocky terrain… you just might struggle to trust your machine.
What you’ll learn
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Riding in Rocky Terrain
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Steering & Turning
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Correct Technique
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Ride along
Module 11
Clearing Obstacles
Obstacles big and small can wreak havoc on your ride if you don’t know how to deal with them.
What you’ll learn
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Clearing obstacles
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Correct Technique
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Recovery options
Module 12
Water Crossings
If you ride ADV enough, a water crossing is inevitable – and a dangerous challenge if you don’t know how to handle it. But like anything, there are ways to mitigate the risks.
What you’ll learn
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Crossing Water
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Reading the river
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Correct Technique
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Back yourself to succeed!