Kane Wagner

Have Fun, Take Chances…

Kane is a Clinical Laboratory Professional by trade but an adventurist by passion. He bought his first motorbike, a Suzuki V-Strom 650, in 2011 at the ripe young age of 34. A couple few years later he has managed to rack up the miles on curvy pavement, backwoods gravel, no-maintenance dirt roads, & both maintained and bushwhacking trails better suited for a smaller bike (and as an added bonus hasn’t killed or maimed himself in the process, well except for that broken foot a few years back but he doesn’t like to talk about that). The mighty Husqvarna TE310 was added to his stable in 2018, the rally-inspired Yamaha Tenere 700 in 2020, and Dual Sport King Kawasaki KLX300 in 2023, getting him even further off that beaten path. No stranger to wanderlust he also tackles oceans, rivers, and mountains via other non-motorized forms of adventure travel including mountain bikes, snowboards, skis, kayaks, river rafts, the rare surfboard, and his own two feet.

Not many big waves in Youngstown, Ohio (reference the “rare surfboard” comment above) but the U.S. Air Force Active Duty and Reserve Forces led Kane around the world for 20 years (well at least to a few European countries, around the States, and over to Hawaii). His favorite motorbike trip (so far) was traversing the mountain passes surrounding Ouray, Silverton, and Telluride in southwest Colorado. Most of Kane’s time is spent riding the hilly terrain in eastern Ohio including the Northeast Ohio River Valley and Wayne National Forest along with the Allegheny National Forest and the mountainous state forests of central and western Pennsylvania.

All these life experiences have led Kane to share his passion for ADVenture by establishing Appalachian ADV – Adventure & Dual Sport Motorbiking LLC. Appalachian ADV has been built to provide a place to allow for the art of storytelling to develop and prosper; provide motorcycle-related guidance by written word, photography, videography, & ADV Riding Clinics; develop ADV & ADV Dual Sporting routes through the beauty of nature; and host other motorcycle-crazed (new and yet found) friends at various group rides, rallies, & tours.

ADV Dual Sporting is the name of his game…presenting himself and cohorts with ADV rides that include an aspect of Dual Sporting: taking the bigs on small bike terrain to challenge one’s skills, physical stamina, and mental toughness. Not to mention, giving fellow riders the opportunity to laugh at and learn from one’s failures and provide a place to gain physical, mental and emotional growth from overcoming shared adversity.

Kane is a Lifetime Supporter & Ambassador for the Backcountry Discovery Routes organization!

Kane is an Ambassador for Motoz Tires USA, THE BEST ADV TIRE and Official Tire of Appalachian ADV!

Kane is an Ambassador for Barkbusters Handguards, The Official Handguards of Appalachian ADV!

Kane is an Ambassador for Gryphon Moto, The Official Riding Gear of Appalachian ADV!

Kane is 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.

Kane has been certified as a Road Captain and Trail Boss with the American Motorcyclist Association.

Kane is the Membership Officer for American Legion Post 565 in Boardman, Ohio.

Kane's LinkedIn

Kane sits down with friends and collaborators to talk motorcycles, events, and about the ADV Community.

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...

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.

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.

Interviews and Videos with Kane & Appalachian ADV

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Streamed May 2024

Spotify Podcast - Recorded May 2023, Aired Dec 2023

Spotify Podcast - Aired Sep 2024

Posted Feb 2024

The Appalachian ADV Base Camp Crew is Kane's Family! The Best Crew in the Business will give you the Family Reunion Vibe at all of our larger events including Fools Ride, The ABAL Tour, Allegheny Jamboree, & our Explore The PA Wilds Four Tour.
From Left to Right: Dawson The Son, Mama Wags, Wife Ashley, and Cousin Jackie.

Appalachian ADV has pulled in people from 24 different States, the District of Columbia, and Quebec Territory for our various events over the years.

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

into the Wilderness!

Interviews and Videos with Kane & Appalachian ADV