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Join Appalachian ADV at Street Track n' Trail (STnT) in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania and in Fools Ride Territory near Richmond, Ohio for one and two day - ADV & Dual Sport - Group and Private Riding Clinics! We also perform a few at some of our friends' events, see below for more information. 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 and two USMCA Certified Coaches! Our 2026 Riding Clinic Schedule is listed below with ticket sales coming after the New Year! Sign up for our Sporadic Newsletter below to keep tabs on all of our Events & Clinics.
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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, sometimes reluctantly, 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.
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Below is the list of Level 1 Beginner-Intermediate Clinics at Street Track 'n Trail (STnT) in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania and Level 2 Intermediate+ Clinics in Fools Ride Territory near Richmond, Ohio. Riders that sign up for the Level 1 Clinic should be clutch capable and have basic experience with street riding. If you are brand new to riding a motorcycle we recommend that you take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Basic Rider Course and gain some experience with your bike before signing up for our Clinics. The Level 1 Group Clinic or a Private Session is required prior to attending our Group Level 2 Intermediate+ Clinic. If you have ridden with Appalachian ADV at another one of our events or have taken similar training somewhere else, please reach out to [email protected] to discuss options prior to signing up or for any questions. See below for more information on our Private Clinics and Guest Clinics at some of our friends' events. For general Clinic questions or to be placed on a Wait List for a sold out Group Clinic reach out to [email protected]. You can also review our FAQs for Appalachian ADV Events for more general information and our article The Tire Conundrum for some pointers on tire selection.
2026 Level 1 Beginner-Intermediate Group Clinics
Mark your calendars! Dates for our L1 Clinics below. Ticket sales opening after the New Year!
April 11-12 at STnT
May 2-3 at STnT
May 15 attached to the Great Adventures Begin Here Rally at STnT
June 26 attached to the Hogrock Adventure Rally* in Cave-in-Rock, Illinois
August 1-2 at STnT
*Ticket sales for this Clinic through Hogrock Registration which opens on Black Friday 2025.
April 11-12 at STnT
May 2-3 at STnT
May 15 attached to the Great Adventures Begin Here Rally at STnT
June 26 attached to the Hogrock Adventure Rally* in Cave-in-Rock, Illinois
August 1-2 at STnT
*Ticket sales for this Clinic through Hogrock Registration which opens on Black Friday 2025.
Level 2 Intermediate+ Group Clinics
Mark your calendars! Dates for our L2 Clinics below. Ticket sales opening after the New Year!
June 6-7 in Fools Ride Territory
July 17-19 attached to the 304 Detour in Fairmont, WV - SEE BELOW
September 19-20 in Fools Ride Territory
June 6-7 in Fools Ride Territory
July 17-19 attached to the 304 Detour in Fairmont, WV - SEE BELOW
September 19-20 in Fools Ride Territory
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Join Kane Wagner from Appalachian ADV for a special Intermediate ADV Touring Riding Clinic at the 304 Detour Rally in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 17-19, 2026. This Clinic+Tour event will only have 8 open spots plus 2 Riding Coaches. Participants must bring their own bikes. If you would like to come to the clinic but have already signed up for the 304, contact [email protected] for a discount code that covers the price you paid for the admission to the rally.
A Moto-Camp Riding Clinic will last approximately 5 hours on Friday July 17th at the Wolfhaven Tree Farm and include basic ADV & Dual Sport bike set-up, theory and drills, and real-world riding tests. We will review "best practices" for ADV Touring and also perform drills with camp-loaded bikes. On Saturday and Sunday we will utilize the 304 Detour Intermediate ADV Loop for the Tour portion and run 100 miles south, camp off the bikes near Canaan Valley, and run 100 miles north back to Wolfhaven. The Intermediate ADV Loop covers beautiful West Verginia terrain including paved roads, dirt/gravel roads, and some rugged drivable trails to help test our skills! Ticket sales after the New Year! |
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, basic roadside maintenance, etc. We can do a 1-on-1 Level 1, Level 2, combination of the two, or a more advanced session depending on what the rider wants to cover. Reach out to [email protected] for more information and to schedule your private session! The fee breakdowns for our Private Clinics are noted below:
1-Day Private Clinic with 1 Rider: $525
+1 Rider (2 Total Riders) add $425 for a total of $950 (breaks down to $475 per rider)
+1 Rider (3 Total Riders) add $400 for a total of $1350 ($450 per rider)
2-Day Private with 1 Rider: $900
+1 Rider (2 Total Riders) add $750 for a total of $1650 ($825 per rider)
+1 Rider (3 Total Riders) add $750 for a total of $2400 ($800 per rider)
1-Day Private Clinic with 1 Rider: $525
+1 Rider (2 Total Riders) add $425 for a total of $950 (breaks down to $475 per rider)
+1 Rider (3 Total Riders) add $400 for a total of $1350 ($450 per rider)
2-Day Private with 1 Rider: $900
+1 Rider (2 Total Riders) add $750 for a total of $1650 ($825 per rider)
+1 Rider (3 Total Riders) add $750 for a total of $2400 ($800 per rider)
"Out of all of the trainers I've worked with, Kane Wagner is the absolute best coach! His feedback and classes are so personalized and wonderful! He's a treasure to the ADV community!" -Scott from Akron, Ohio
"I really enjoyed Saturday's clinic and got a lot out of it. I appreciate your expertise, your patient teaching style, and your attention to detail in helping me and the others. It was just the right degree of difficulty for me, everything I did was a challenge but nothing was so overwhelming that it felt way over my head. It was good to get out of my comfort zone and I feel a lot more confident now, especially after the group ride at the end. Really a good group of guys too. I will definitely recommend your clinics to others." Jim from Brunswick, 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
"I appreciate the classes you teach. You cater to who you have, encourage taking risks but never push, and let people grow." -Josh from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
"What an awesome weekend! You are a great instructor with much knowledge! What great courage you gave me to try new things. 'I knew I didn’t know a lot but I didn’t know I didn’t know that much.' Can’t wait for your level 2 class!!!!" -Dave from Cross Plains, Wisconsin
"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
"I really enjoyed Saturday's clinic and got a lot out of it. I appreciate your expertise, your patient teaching style, and your attention to detail in helping me and the others. It was just the right degree of difficulty for me, everything I did was a challenge but nothing was so overwhelming that it felt way over my head. It was good to get out of my comfort zone and I feel a lot more confident now, especially after the group ride at the end. Really a good group of guys too. I will definitely recommend your clinics to others." Jim from Brunswick, 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
"I appreciate the classes you teach. You cater to who you have, encourage taking risks but never push, and let people grow." -Josh from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
"What an awesome weekend! You are a great instructor with much knowledge! What great courage you gave me to try new things. 'I knew I didn’t know a lot but I didn’t know I didn’t know that much.' Can’t wait for your level 2 class!!!!" -Dave from Cross Plains, Wisconsin
"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
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A new Backcountry Discovery Route's initiative created to honor and celebrate U.S. military veterans who ride.
The program was inspired by BDR Ambassadors and volunteers who are veterans themselves. Having experienced firsthand the healing power of BDR adventures, they wanted to create a dedicated community within BDR where fellow veterans can connect, share stories, and continue the sense of camaraderie that service life builds. This program is about more than riding. It’s about connection, support, and rediscovering the joy that comes from exploring new terrain together. Whether you’ve been riding adventure bikes for years or are just beginning to transition from street to dirt, this community welcomes you. The BDR Veterans Program is your place to find others who understand where you’ve been and share your passion for where the road, or trail, leads next. |
Continue your ADV and Dual Sport journey and gain more experience through Appalachian ADV Rallies, Fundraiser Rides, and Guided Tours! We have riding for every skill level! Head over to our Events Page for more information.
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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Kane is Wilderness First Aid Certified through Survival Med. The 2-year certification uses an industry-standard 16-hour Wilderness First Aid course with Hands-on Practical Skills that is accepted by National Park Service, National Association for Search & Rescue, USDA Forest Service, Boy Scout troops and many other governments, non-profits, organizations & businesses.
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Want to hit one of our Events or Clinics but need a ride? Check out Riders Share for daily or multi-day rentals by location.
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The Appalachian ADV Community Facebook Group. A place for riders of Appalachian ADV events and clinics to stay in touch, get information, share information, and continue to saturate our minds with motorbikes! Want to buy or sell a bike? Trade Farkles? Give newer riders some gear to get started? Getting excited for the next event and want to meet people before stepping foot on base camp? Join up and start chatting...
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Kane Wagner from Appalachian ADV - Adventure & Dual Sport Motorbiking LLC sits down with friends and collaborators to talk motorcycles, motorcycle-centric topics, and about the ADV Community.
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Sign up our Sporadic Newsletter to be among the first notified when tickets are available for an event, when we post a new article, and for exclusive discounts! We will potentially add events as the year progresses and this is the best way to stay informed! Read more about Appalachian ADV's "ADV Dual Sporting" style or about the genesis of our motto Have Fun, Take Chances! Check out the FAQs for Appalachian ADV Events for answers to common questions including our definitions of ADV Skill Levels and Terrain Ratings.
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Appalachian ADV has pulled in people from far and wide for our various events including Rallies, Group Rides, Tours and Clinics!
Appalachian ADV is a Recreational Charter* with AMA.
Click the link above to join or renew your membership with AMA.
*Membership is not required to attend our Sanctioned events.
Click the link above to join or renew your membership with AMA.
*Membership is not required to attend our Sanctioned events.
Appalachian ADV is a supporter of OOHMA. The mission of the Ohio Off-Highway Motorcycle Association, Inc. (OOHMA) is to support the recreational interests of off-highway motorcyclists in Ohio. We seek to contribute to developing additional trail and other riding opportunities for off-highway motorcyclists while improving, expanding, and preserving those that are already in place. We seek to educate riders to promote lawful, safe, and responsible participation in off-highway motorcycling. We will also provide social opportunities through which riders can further enhance and enjoy their participation in off-highway motorcycling.
Appalachian ADV is a sponsor of the The Pennsylvania Off Highway Vehicle Association. The PAOHV is a coalition of OHV clubs, individuals, agencies, companies, and corporations who are interested in encouraging and promoting the development and maintenance of off-highway recreation.
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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 2025 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]