Level 1: Intro to Adventure

Intro to Adventure: Level 1 Training

Our Intro to Adventure class is the perfect starting point for riders who want to build confidence on their BMW GS in real-world off-road conditions. Many GS owners hesitate to leave the pavement because the bikes are tall, heavy, and expensive to repair. The reality is that dirt and gravel are unavoidable. Construction zones, backcountry routes, national parks, and remote attractions often require riders to navigate unpaved terrain safely and confidently.

Developing off-road skills protects both you and your motorcycle. Even one avoided tip-over can save the cost of the class, and dirt skills always improve overall street riding technique.

What You’ll Learn

We focus on the foundational skills every adventure rider needs. You’ll learn the top mistakes street riders make and how to correct them through structured, confidence-building drills:

• Proper body position for off-road control

• Throttle, brake, and clutch finesse

• Weight-shift steering techniques

• Balance and slow-speed control

• Counterbalancing for effective turning

• Obstacle avoidance

• Controlling front and rear wheel skids

• Hard acceleration on dirt and gravel

• Hill climbs, traction management, and safe descents

• Sand and gravel techniques

• Recovering from stalls on steep hills

• Turning around on a hill with a loaded bike

Accommodations and Meals

• Friday arrival with orientation dinner

• Three nights lodging

• All meals prepared by trained chefs

• All beverages included

This course gives you the essential building-block skills to start exploring the dirt roads of the world with confidence.