Description
Course Description
Tuesday, May 20, 2021
This is a ONE DAY Introduction to DUAL-SPORT/ ADV/off-road course. The tour features basic off-road drills and riding on a wide variety of gravel, dirt and forest roads.
Our day begins by meeting in or nearby Ashfield, MA, followed by an hour or so of closed course drills.
The rest of the day includes training through the northern Berkshires of Massachusetts. During our day we coach you using bike-to-bike communicators for real-time coaching.
At about 4:00 PM, we debrief before the group heads toward their respective destinations.
Includes:
- Personal training with real-time coaching using Sena rider to-rider communicators
- Off-road Training through the hidden Berkshire hills of Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont.
- Video of you riding.
Lodging and Food
Lodging and meals are not included in one-day tours. Unlike the two-day tours, you are responsible for your own lodging and meals. Unless you live nearby, I strongly suggest you stay the night before. We typically meet at the Red Roof Inn in South Deerfield, MA. Click here for a list of other local lodging.
What You’ll Learn
- Slow Speed dirt Techniques
- Off-road Braking
- Visual Targets (Reading the Road)
- Body Position
- Traction Management
Where Will We Ride?
We will be touring around my little bit of motorcycling heaven in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts and southern Vermont. The beautiful Berkshire foothills have miles of legal dirt roads.
Rides will meet in or near Ashfield, MA.
NOTE: There is no cell service in Ashfield to speak of.
Reserve a room the night before at the Red Roof Inn in SOuth Deerfield, MA if Desired.
Requirements
- Street riding experience.
- A dual-sport motorcycle with dirt oriented tires (90street/10 dirt or better).
- You must have a current motorcycle endorsement, as well as a legally insured and registered motorcycle.
- You must also sign a liability waiver
What to Bring
- Riding Gear (required at all times)
- DOT-approved helmet
- eye protection (windshields do not count as eye protection)
- motorcycle jacket,
- long pants (armored motorcycle pants preferred)
- full coverage gloves
- sturdy, over-the-ankle boots.
- Standard 3.5mm earbuds. Optional for use with Sena Bluetooth communicators. We can pair if you have a Bluetooth comm already (Sena preferred).
- Rain gear. Tours run rain or shine.
- Enough layers for cool temperatures.
- USB Thumb drive that is at least 16Gb free capacity for video
Skill Level
Road Training help riders increase confidence and enjoyment in real-world conditions. However, this is not a course for raw beginners! Students are wise to take the MSF Basic RiderCourse or have an equivalent level of skill before signing up. A good guideline is having ridden at least a season (2-3,000 miles).
Contact Ken with questions.
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The Riding in the Zone, LLC Motorcyclist Training Program is supported by the American Motorcyclist Association and the Massachusetts Rider Education Program (MREP). Scholarships are available through the BMW/MOA Foundation.
Riding in the Zone, LLC is chartered and insured through the American Motorcyclist Association
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