Guided Tours, Rallies, Group Rides, and Clinics with a friends & family feel that stretch from beginner to expert, allow people to test their mettle, and learn their limits so they can push past them. Our goal is to build a team sport feel into all of our events. A group of riders in the woods cheering, dragging, and high five-ing each other through some minor trauma! Let Appalachian ADV lead you through the beautiful wilderness, help challenge your riding abilities, and laugh about our failures around the campfire. From these experiences we want to help you grow into better riders and form new friendships! Appalachian ADV loves being a part of the Adventure and Dual Sport Community and our goal is to build our own little community within that community. We love to see familiar faces coming out to all of our events and also our friends' events that we support.
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The Appalachian ADV Base Camp Crew is Kane's Family! The Best Crew in the Business will give you the Family Reunion Vibe at our larger events including Fools Ride, The ABAL Tour, and our Explore The PA Wilds Four Tour. Home cooking and a laid back atmosphere accompanies all of our small scale events!
From Left to Right: Dawson The Son, Mama Wags, Wife Ashley, and Cousin Jackie with Kane, the owner of Appalachian ADV. |
Sign up towards the bottom of this page for 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.
"Great trip! I would do it again tomorrow if I could. Good homemade food, the campground was perfect, the gang was great, and the rides were next level. Thanks for an amazing trip!" - Scott from Littleton, New Hampshire
"I wanted to thank you for your leadership on the ADV ride. I’m new to the adventure world and you made my experience one that makes me want to do more riding like that." - Murray from Columbus, Ohio
"Let me say, your ride was fast paced but safe. The challenges were a fun little break. Everything from pavement, clay, rock to black mud single track on this ride. I'll be back every year for this one. The family dinner Sat night was great!" - Joel from Grand Rapids, Michigan
"Howdy to all the Fools that showed up to ride April Fools ride! My group and I had a great comfortable ride through the Farmland Loop on Sunday. Man I thought I knew those roads!" -Dave from Canfield, Ohio
"Love what you're doing! You make it very welcoming for a newbie to the dirt. The Allegheny Jamboree was fun and challenging. I can't wait for the next event." -Kevin from Louisville, Kentucky
"Thank you Kane! You put on a great event and have brought lots of people together. A true community builder. I feel very lucky to be apart of the Appalachian ADV Community." -Tom from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
“The trails were terrific today. I’ve had some of the most fun I’ve ever had on a motorcycle and I’ve been riding for 50 years!” -Robert from Mt Pleasant, South Carolina
"Great rider that creates a great group dynamic. Knows how to make a ride fun, and is very personable. I'll be looking to ride more with them!" -Mike from Bloomington, Indiana
"Kane is a talented off-road rider that cares deeply about the expansion of the sport of Adventure Motorcycling. His tours are well planned, supported and have varying levels of challenge with enough time to smell the roses and experience the views. The meals were fantastic, prepared by his wife and his mom excellent home cooking. Highly recommend." Vittorio from Bath, New Hampshire
"I wanted to thank you for your leadership on the ADV ride. I’m new to the adventure world and you made my experience one that makes me want to do more riding like that." - Murray from Columbus, Ohio
"Let me say, your ride was fast paced but safe. The challenges were a fun little break. Everything from pavement, clay, rock to black mud single track on this ride. I'll be back every year for this one. The family dinner Sat night was great!" - Joel from Grand Rapids, Michigan
"Howdy to all the Fools that showed up to ride April Fools ride! My group and I had a great comfortable ride through the Farmland Loop on Sunday. Man I thought I knew those roads!" -Dave from Canfield, Ohio
"Love what you're doing! You make it very welcoming for a newbie to the dirt. The Allegheny Jamboree was fun and challenging. I can't wait for the next event." -Kevin from Louisville, Kentucky
"Thank you Kane! You put on a great event and have brought lots of people together. A true community builder. I feel very lucky to be apart of the Appalachian ADV Community." -Tom from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
“The trails were terrific today. I’ve had some of the most fun I’ve ever had on a motorcycle and I’ve been riding for 50 years!” -Robert from Mt Pleasant, South Carolina
"Great rider that creates a great group dynamic. Knows how to make a ride fun, and is very personable. I'll be looking to ride more with them!" -Mike from Bloomington, Indiana
"Kane is a talented off-road rider that cares deeply about the expansion of the sport of Adventure Motorcycling. His tours are well planned, supported and have varying levels of challenge with enough time to smell the roses and experience the views. The meals were fantastic, prepared by his wife and his mom excellent home cooking. Highly recommend." Vittorio from Bath, New Hampshire
2026 Rallies, Tours, & Group Rides
The Fools Ride on April Fools Ride ADV Rally
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April 23-26, 2026
The Ohio River Valley and the surrounding Northeast Ohio countryside provides excellent ADV, Dual Sport and ADV Dual Sporting opportunities! Twisty pavement, small towns, odd roadside attractions, gravel roads, picturesque farmlands, forgotten dirt roads, beautiful rolling hills and off-road trails to test your ADV & Dual Sport Skills. |
Friends of the Fools
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Great Adventures Begin Here Rally
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May 15-17, 2026
Join us for an epic adventure weekend at Street Track 'n Trail in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania! We are turning the Premier of the new Backcountry Discovery Routes Documentary into a full scale rally! Friday night movie, Riding Clinic, ADV Rides & Slow Races, Presentation by Cross Adventuring, Grass Track Laps, and more! Ticket Sales Coming After The New Year! |
Friends of the GABH
American Legion Fundraiser & Membership Drive Group Ride
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May 30, 2026
Join Appalachian ADV at Birdfish Brewery in Columbiana, Ohio for a Group ADV Motorcycle Ride! Fun for all skill levels! This event is a fundraiser and membership drive for the American Legion Post 565. Click below to register and/or donate! Donation not required to register. |
Friends of the Legion Fundraiser
Allegheny Backcountry Adventure Loop Guided Tour
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June 17-21, 2026
A 550+ mile Backcountry Discovery Route-inspired ADV loop in Western Pennsylvania including terrain in the Allegheny River Valley, Allegheny Plateau, and the Allegheny National Forest through historic sites and small towns via pavement, gravel, dirt, and historic sections of rail trail. Each night provides a new moto-camping experience. This tour is great for any skill level and includes optional Challenge Areas for those feeling more adventurous. Planning on riding a BDR? Use the ABAL as a test run first! Only 10 tickets for our intimate ABAL adventure! Ticket Sales Coming After The New Year! |
Appalachian ADV is an Outfitters and Guides permit holder with the US Department of Agriculture-US Forest Service for the Allegheny National Forest (ANF).
"[Appalachian ADV's] depth of knowledge and experience in ANF and beyond is exceptional!" -Purple Lizard Maps
Interested in a Private Tour of the Allegheny Region? We offer customizable 2-5 day tours for any skill level, from basic ADV to more challenging riding! Reach out to [email protected] for more information and to set something up!
"[Appalachian ADV's] depth of knowledge and experience in ANF and beyond is exceptional!" -Purple Lizard Maps
Interested in a Private Tour of the Allegheny Region? We offer customizable 2-5 day tours for any skill level, from basic ADV to more challenging riding! Reach out to [email protected] for more information and to set something up!
Friends of the ABAL
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Lost At Last Adventure Travel's 2024 ABAL Documentary
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2025 ABAL Highlights presented by MCMX
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ABAL Beginner-Intermediate Ride Summary Video
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ABAL Off-Bike Panoramics Video
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Wildcatters Adventure Rally
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July 9-12, 2026
Explore the rich oil/iron/rail history including ghost towns, abundant gravel roads, and small town charms of Western Pennsylvania! Our 200+ acre base camp has miles of trails for more adventerous riders as well as all forms of camping, a swimming pool, shower house with flush toilets, and a food truck. This event is replacing our Allegheny Jamboree but we will still have some riding in the ANF on some of the available ADV loops! ANF Trails are also 1 hour away! Ticket Sales Coming After The New Year! |
"[Appalachian ADV's] depth of knowledge and experience in ANF and beyond is exceptional!" -Purple Lizard Maps
Friends of the Wildcatter
Explore The PA Wilds Four Tour
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August 12-16, 2026
An Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate guided ADV & ADV Dual Sporting tour of Susquehannock and Sproul State Forests in Central Pennsylvania. Tons of gravel, beautiful vantage points, small town charms, and opportunities to tackle challenging drivable trails! A hybrid rally-style guided tour for an intimate feel, an amazing campground with all the amenities will act as our base camp for the weekend with four thrilling ADV loops into the wilderness including beautiful sections of the MABDR & the PA Wilds BDR-X... Only 10 tickets available! Ticket Sales Coming After The New Year! |
Appalachian ADV is an Outfitters and Guides permit holder with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Interested in a Private Tour of The PA Wilds Region? We offer customizable 2-5 day tours for any skill level, from basic ADV to more challenging riding! Reach out to [email protected] for more information and to set something up!
Interested in a Private Tour of The PA Wilds Region? We offer customizable 2-5 day tours for any skill level, from basic ADV to more challenging riding! Reach out to [email protected] for more information and to set something up!
Friends of the PA Wilds Tour
Appalachian ADV's EPW4T Documentary! Check out some of the highlights from our 2024 Tour and get a feel for coming out for a ride with us in one of our favorite places to share. Videography courtesy of Tom Macconnell Photography.
Join Appalachian ADV at our friends' events!
December 5th-7th 2025
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Chilly Willy Weekend is an ADV Rally in Uwharrie National Forest in North Carolina brought to you by Uwharrie Adventure Riders and Moto Camp Nerd. The event has meals, camping, and self-guided ADV and Dual Sport Routes. All proceeds for the event are funnelled to the non-profit Uwharrie Adventure Riders to help bolster and protect Adventure and Dual Sport riding in the Uwharrie Area.
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Four days of scenic rides, outdoor fun, and community in the hills of Southern Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. Kane from Appalachian ADV will be running a Riding Clinic at the inaugural Hogrock Adventure Rally in 2026! Check out our Clinics page for more information on our Clinics! Sign up for our Hogrock Clinic through the Hogrock Rally Registration!
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The 304 Detour by the Fairmont Dualsport Riders is based out of Fairmont, West Virginia. Two fantastic days of riding in some of the best Dual Sport trails West Virginia has to offer with a hard loop on Saturday and an easier loop on Sunday. Gates open on Friday with room for rustic RV and Tent camping. 150 Rider Limit!
Kane from Appalachian ADV will run a special 304 Clinic+Tour at the event. Signing up for our Clinic+Tour through our website also includes rally passes to the 304 Detour! Check out our Clinics page for more information on the 304 Clinic+Tour! |
The 7th Annual 304 Detour is on July 17-19, 2026!
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Dates for the 2026 Soggy Bottom coming soon!
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Soggy Bottom Motofest is a 3-day Adventure Motorcycle and Dual-Sport rally located in Port Matilda, PA. The event consists of 4 unled recreational rides with GPS tracks, 5 catered meals, free beer, hot showers, guest speakers, vendors, a complimentary event t-shirt, and more!
Kane from Appalachian ADV will be on-site and ready to talk motorcycles! |
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Wailin Wayne Weekend is a 5-day adventure motorcycle rally held in Nelsonville, Ohio. Come enjoy hairpin twisties through Hocking Hills State Park on Ohio's Windy 9. There are 130 miles of challenging trails through Wayne National Forest and endless miles of county gravel roads.
Kane from Appalachian ADV leads group rides on his "Appalachian Dual Sport Ride"... an adventurous tour of Wayne National Forest, this diverse route covers a twisty slice of the Triple Nickel, picturesque stretches of forest service gravel, beautifully ugly unmaintained dirt roads, and challenging sections of the Monday Creek Trails. This 100 mile loop was built to showcase ADV riding in the beautiful hills of Wayne and give our Wailin' Friends a chance to challenge their “ADV Dual Sporting” skills. |
13th Annual WWW is on September 9-13, 2026!
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2026 RRS Dates Coming Soon!
Red River Scramble is a free grassroots adventure motorcycle rally! Nestled in the Appalachian foothills of eastern Kentucky, Red River Gorge is a canyon system littered with sandstone cliffs, rock shelters, waterfalls, and natural arches. The paved roads in and around the gorge are some of the best in the Bluegrass State, meanwhile, the off-road riding offers adventure seekers challenges over all types of terrain, with intimate access to some of the area’s unique scenery.
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Check out Brad's GOAT Camp N Rides... one for each season! Free events that feature some of the amazing riding and terrain along his Great Ohio Adventure Trail (GOAT) that spans the State of Ohio. Hit up one of the available GOAT Loops then hang around the campfire with new friends! |
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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. |
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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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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 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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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.
*Membership is not required to attend our Sanctioned events.
Click the link above to join or renew your membership.
*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]