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Join Appalachian ADV at Street Track n' Trail in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania and in Fools Ride Territory near Richmond, Ohio for one and two day ADV & Dual Sport Riding Clinics! These Clinics are intended to familiarize riders with the theory, physics, and skills necessary to ride ADV and Dual Sport bikes on gravel and dirt surfaces (16+ with motorcycle endorsed license, Riders' bring thier own bikes). Small group training... each clinic will only have 5 riders and a USMCA Certified Coach! Our 2025 Riding Clinic Schedule is listed below with registration links after the New Year! Reach out to [email protected] for more information or for any questions.
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In the first session we start with bike set up and ergonomics then build upon each aspect from bike lifting techniques through bike balance, friction zone, body positioning, braking drills, steering techniques, maintaining and breaking traction, line selection and tire placement, managing and negotiating obstacles (ruts, rocks, loose gravel, small logs, potholes, hill climb and hill climb recovery, mud, etc.). The second session takes us into the real world, building on the skills & drills from the previous session. Trees, rocks, ruts and other natural features replace the cones. The controlled environment at Base Camp is replaced by a semi-controlled environment when we hit the road. We review how to interpret terrain features that have been weathered and run through by other off-road vehicles.
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Watching riders take on a challenge, somewhat reluctantly occasionally, and making it through the other side with a huge smile on their face, their clinic teammates cheering, and high fives all around is super rewarding for all and one of the best feelings to share with the group. When you don't make it through a drill or the real world features and your bike takes a closer look at the ground, your teammates are there to pick up your bike and your spirits. We review the failure point on the spot and, if desired, take another crack at it. Our goal is to help riders build confidence in their abilities and the abilities of their machines. We provide lunch on Saturday (1- & 2-Day Clinics) and the ability to camp on-site.
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Save the Dates! Below is a list of Level 1 Beginner-Intermediate Clinics in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania and Level 2 Intermediate+ Clinics in Fools Ride Territory near Richmond, Ohio. The Level 1 Clinic is required prior to attending our Level 2 Intermediate+ Clinic. Reach out to [email protected] for any questions. Registration Links will be here in the near future!
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Level 1 Beginner-Intermediate Clinics
March 29 April 5-6 May 3-4 May 10 May 31-June 1 June 28-29 August 2-3 August 16 September 13-14 October 4-5 |
Level 2 Intermediate+
June 14 August 23-24 September 20 |
We will also be taking a Clinic on the road in 2025! We will hold a special Riding Clinic at the 304 Detour Dual Sport Rally on Friday the 18th of July in Fairmont, West Virginia. The 304 will run on July 19-20. Stay tuned for more information!
Private Clinics
We also offer private 1 and 2 day Clinics, 1 person or 1 person with 1-2 buddies (for bigger groups please reach out to the email listed below). Private Clinics have a similar set up as the group clinics but we can work on things specifically desired, including leaning more off-road, moto-camping, roadside maintenance, etc. As soon as we finalize our 2025 Clinic Registration Links our 2025 Private Clinic Fee Schedule will be listed below. Reach out to [email protected] for more information!
"You're doing a really good thing for the beginners of, not just Adventure, but riding as a whole. You were very organized and covered everything you need to know." - Cody from Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania
"What a great time. Being new to the ADV world and having a Harley-Davidson Pan America, Kane showed me what this bike is capable of. I learned tons of techniques and gained confidence in handling off road obstacles." -Matt from Cleveland, Ohio
"Kane Wagner is a wonderful ADV riding instructor. His clinics are so helpful to learn and apply the basic skills needed to take your riding adventures to the next level." -Tambra from Titusville, Pennsylvania
"Very good course! I got into ADV riding 3 years ago but haven’t tested my skills like I did this weekend. Highly recommended if you want to learn some new practice drills to sharpen your off-road riding ability and improve confidence. No classroom, you’re learning while on your bike all day, which was perfect for me." -Dan from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
"Would definitely recommend the clinic I have been off-road on dirt bikes all my life and Kane taught me some things... on my Honda CB500X Rally Raid." -Steven from Boardman, Ohio
"[The] Clinic was absolutely superb. Kane is an amazing teacher. (I still have a lot to learn and a long way to go.) But the group was also so helpful. Everytime I fell/got stuck, all of [them] came rushing in to help." -Sony from Suwanee, Georgia
"What a great time. Being new to the ADV world and having a Harley-Davidson Pan America, Kane showed me what this bike is capable of. I learned tons of techniques and gained confidence in handling off road obstacles." -Matt from Cleveland, Ohio
"Kane Wagner is a wonderful ADV riding instructor. His clinics are so helpful to learn and apply the basic skills needed to take your riding adventures to the next level." -Tambra from Titusville, Pennsylvania
"Very good course! I got into ADV riding 3 years ago but haven’t tested my skills like I did this weekend. Highly recommended if you want to learn some new practice drills to sharpen your off-road riding ability and improve confidence. No classroom, you’re learning while on your bike all day, which was perfect for me." -Dan from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
"Would definitely recommend the clinic I have been off-road on dirt bikes all my life and Kane taught me some things... on my Honda CB500X Rally Raid." -Steven from Boardman, Ohio
"[The] Clinic was absolutely superb. Kane is an amazing teacher. (I still have a lot to learn and a long way to go.) But the group was also so helpful. Everytime I fell/got stuck, all of [them] came rushing in to help." -Sony from Suwanee, Georgia
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Kane Wagner is the owner of Appalachian ADV and a Certified Riding Coach with the US Motorcycle Coaching Association. All USMCA Certified Coaches uphold the USMCA's Values and Code of Conduct, pass a background check, and hold certifications in abuse prevention, CPR/First Aid, concussion protocol, heat illness & cardiac arrest training.
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Beginner to Intermediate ADV & Dual Sport Riding Clinic Video
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Appalachian ADV has pulled in people from 24 different States, the District of Columbia, and Quebec Territory for our various events including Rallies, Group Rides, Tours and Clinics!
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Appalachian ADV - Adventure & Dual Sport Motorbiking, LLC
Our mission is to promote the ADV and Dual Sport styles of
motorbiking through various media formats, education
and safety, & hosting group rides, rallies, and guided tours.
Our goal is to bring people of diverse backgrounds into this
adventure lifestyle to promote camaraderie, enjoy nature
via two-wheeled adventure travel, and build confidence
by overcoming the challenges presented to the rider
when performing ADV and Dual Sport motorbiking.
Have Fun, Take Chances
Our mission is to promote the ADV and Dual Sport styles of
motorbiking through various media formats, education
and safety, & hosting group rides, rallies, and guided tours.
Our goal is to bring people of diverse backgrounds into this
adventure lifestyle to promote camaraderie, enjoy nature
via two-wheeled adventure travel, and build confidence
by overcoming the challenges presented to the rider
when performing ADV and Dual Sport motorbiking.
Have Fun, Take Chances
© Copyright 2024 Appalachian ADV - Adventure & Dual Sport Motorbiking, LLC
A Veteran Owned Company
PO Box 3103, Youngstown, OH 44513
[email protected]
A Veteran Owned Company
PO Box 3103, Youngstown, OH 44513
[email protected]