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Off-Road Foundations

Swap tarmac for dirt. Learn standing position, throttle control and how to handle loose surfaces, skills that make you sharper on the road too.

Duration
1 day
Price
$299
Group size
Up to 6 riders
Where
Partner trail park

About this course

What to expect

Off-road riding is the best-kept secret in rider training. Loose surfaces teach you balance, smooth throttle control and how a bike moves underneath you, all at low speeds where a slip just means a laugh and a dusty jacket.

A day in the dirt

We kit you out in off-road gear and start on flat, open ground to learn standing position and gentle throttle control. As the day goes on we move on to gravel, ruts and small hills, choosing terrain to match the group.

Lunch and drinks are included, and every bike is a light, forgiving trail machine that is easy to pick up when you drop it. And you will drop it, which is all part of the fun.

Skills

What you'll learn

  • Standing position and body weight
  • Throttle and clutch control on loose surfaces
  • Climbing and descending hills
  • Ruts, gravel and mud
  • How to pick a bike up the right way

Who it's for

Anyone from complete beginners to experienced road riders curious about the dirt.

Your lead instructor

Lena Hartmann

Off-road lead

Lena grew up racing enduro and still spends most weekends in the dirt. Her sessions build the balance and throttle control that make riders smoother on the street too.

  • 15 years riding
  • Trail and loose surfaces

Rider stories

What riders say about this course

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    Dropped the bike twice, laughed both times, and learned more about throttle control in one day than in two years on the road.

    Tom B.Road rider

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