Off-road Schools - Courses?

Kankujoe · 02-18-2013, 08:45 PM

Not sure where to post this question... But here goes...

I try to participate in riding courses every year or two... I've done most of the MSF courses more than once. I'm looking for off-road or dual sport schools.

Is there a listing of "Trail Riding," "Dirt Bike," or "ADV riding" courses or schools?

I'm looking for courses beyond the MSF Dirt Bike class. Been there, done that. Not sure if I want to do the BMW course since I ride small to mid size bikes. Besides, most info on the BMW course seems to indicate that it might likely be heavily biased toward "Going Giant" & getting a big GS bike.

Suggestions?

It'sNotTheBike · 02-18-2013, 10:21 PM

http://www.shanewatts.com/schools

Lost Rider · 02-18-2013, 10:41 PM

http://jimmylewisoffroad.com

scruffy · 02-19-2013, 04:46 AM

I've done both Shane Watts and Jimmy Lewis and they both do a good job. Shane Watts is more for some one whose interested in enduro racing. Jimmy Lewis's basic course is much better for dual sport or trail riding. I think he also still has a more advanced course for enduro riders or for more technical riding.

kfsinc · 02-19-2013, 06:24 AM

Raw Hyde and BMW have courses on opposite sides of the country. The BMW course in Greenville looks like a winner to me as I'm often in South Carolina.

Neduro, one of our own has several offerings also. PM him as google failed me.

The BMW MOA GS Giant program also looks interesting.

biensur22 · 02-19-2013, 08:54 AM

If you want to learn trials, the former champ Gary LePlante has a school here in SoCal that comes highly recommended. I haven't gone myself but hope to attend at some point in the near future.

Gary LaPlante
MotoVentures
(877) 260-6686

traveltoad · 02-19-2013, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lost rider

http://jimmylewisoffroad.com

+1

02-18-2013, 08:45 PM	#1
Kankujoe ^OP Adventure Traveller Joined: May 2011 Location: Missouri, west central, south of Kansas City Oddometer: 154	Off-road Schools - Courses? Not sure where to post this question... But here goes... I try to participate in riding courses every year or two... I've done most of the MSF courses more than once. I'm looking for off-road or dual sport schools. Is there a listing of "Trail Riding," "Dirt Bike," or "ADV riding" courses or schools? I'm looking for courses beyond the MSF Dirt Bike class. Been there, done that. Not sure if I want to do the BMW course since I ride small to mid size bikes. Besides, most info on the BMW course seems to indicate that it might likely be heavily biased toward "Going Giant" & getting a big GS bike. Suggestions? __________________ KJ 2012 Suzuki V-Strom-ADV, 2011 Kawasaki Versys, 2008 Yamaha TW200, 2013 Honda CRF250L I'm never lost... Because I'm always right where I'm at...

02-18-2013, 10:41 PM	#3
Lost Rider Broken Roadie Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Lake Sherwood, CA Oddometer: 2,784	http://jimmylewisoffroad.com __________________ A Roadie in Motion LostRider.com Come to Southern California for a Lost Rider Fly and Ride Adventure!

02-19-2013, 06:24 AM	#5
kfsinc Chaingolian Observer Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Oddometer: 2,264	Raw Hyde and BMW have courses on opposite sides of the country. The BMW course in Greenville looks like a winner to me as I'm often in South Carolina. Neduro, one of our own has several offerings also. PM him as google failed me. The BMW MOA GS Giant program also looks interesting. __________________ Karl R1100GS F650GS -- sold -- what's next? “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.”, Mario Andretti Indulge. Repent. Repeat.

02-19-2013, 08:54 AM	#6
biensur22 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Oddometer: 182	If you want to learn trials, the former champ Gary LePlante has a school here in SoCal that comes highly recommended. I haven't gone myself but hope to attend at some point in the near future. Gary LaPlante MotoVentures (877) 260-6686 __________________ Current Rides:1998 KTM 620 Adventure Past Rides: 1994 KTM 400 EXC WP/D LC4 - Plated; 2001 BMW F650GS Thumper; 1970 CB175; 2003 KLR250

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02-18-2013, 10:21 PM	#2
It'sNotTheBike Banned Joined: Jul 2011 Oddometer: 704	http://www.shanewatts.com/schools

02-19-2013, 04:46 AM	#4
scruffy Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: Bay Area to Key West Oddometer: 216	I've done both Shane Watts and Jimmy Lewis and they both do a good job. Shane Watts is more for some one whose interested in enduro racing. Jimmy Lewis's basic course is much better for dual sport or trail riding. I think he also still has a more advanced course for enduro riders or for more technical riding.