ADV
Foundation
Your first step off pavement. A full day of guided
adventure riding skills for beginners - built to
make you resilient, competent, and athletic on
any terrain.
1 Day
6-8 HOURS
14 Exercises
NO FINAL TEST
Beginner friendly
LIMITED DIRT EXPERIENCE OK
Expert coaching
10:1 RATIO MAX
Certificate
COMPLETION ISSUED
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Ride Beyond
the pavement
"You're not just training riders. You're introducing
them to the skills needed to ride off pavement."
The ADV Foundation is Be Crash Free's entry-level
adventure motorcycle skills course. Designed for first-
time or beginner-level adventure riders with limited dirt
riding experience, this one-day course covers the
fundamental physical and mental techniques needed to
confidently ride off-road.
Whether you're on a dirt bike, a street-legal bike, or an
adventure (ADV) motorcycle, this course will build your
toolkit, from basic body position and clutch control to
lifting a downed bike and navigating hills. No final test.
Just practice, coaching, and growth.
Course objectives
You will work toward
being
Resilient
Get comfortable falling, recovering, and pushing forward. Learn how to safely pick up a downed bike and approach obstacles with calm confidence on any terrain.
competent
Master the fundamentals: body position, clutch control, hill starts, U-turns, and obstacle crossing. Walk away with real, repeatable skills—not just seat time.
Athletic
Off-road riding is an active skill. Develop the active riding posture, balance, and physical intuition to control your bike on loose, challenging terrain.
What you'll
Learn
Every exercise is designed to build on the last - from understan dind hand signals and
bike balance all the way to navigating uphill U-turns and group ride scenarios. No final
exam. Just guided practice and real feedback.
01
Hand signals & Field conduct
Learn communication signals, course rules, and facility orientation before hitting the dirt.
02
Mounting & Dismounting
Multiple mounting methods, including step-through techniques, both kickstand up and down.
03
Balancing the bike
Discover how minor body inputs affect stablility, seated and standing on the pegs
04
Body position
Correct seated and standing posture for full control, the foundation of every other skill.
05
lifting the motorcycle
Solo and group techniques for safely uprighting a fallen bike without injuring your back.
06
Throttle & Clutch control
Master the friction zone on an incline, rock the bike using clutch and throttle only.
07
Basic control on dirt
Seated and standing riding, straight paths, and cone weaves using peg weighting and counter-weighting.
08
Braking on low traction
Controlled rear-wheel skids and threshold braking on dirt, stop quickly and stay in control.
09
U-turns (standing)
Standing U-turns in tight cone boxes using counterbalance, knee pressure, and foot placement.
10
riding over obstacles
Cross logs and boards at 90 degrees. Throttle blip to life the front wheel, weight shift for rear impact.
11
Uphill restart
Start from a stopped position on an incline without spinning the rear tire. stand immediately.
12
triangle turns on hills
Turn around safely when stopped on a steep hill, left and right triangle turn techniques.
13
U-turn on a hill
Ride up with momentum, complete a standing U-turn around a cone, and descend in control.
14
Navigating paved & Dirt roads
Group ride discussion: positions, communications, hazard identification, and real-world schenarios.
eligibility
Who this
course is for
The ADV Foundation is designed for riders who want to get off pavement—safely and with confidence. No prior off-road experience needed.
FIRST-TIME OR BEGINNER OFF-ROAD RIDERS
Limited or no dirt riding experience? This course was built for you.
Dirt bike, street legal dirt bike, or adv bike riders
Bring your own machine or ask about rentals; as long as it works off-pavement, you're good.
Street riders transitioning to off-road
Pavement habits don't always transfer. Learn what's different and how to adapt quickly.
Anyone ready to keep an open mind
Even if you've ridden before, everyone can learn something new. Come ready to grow.
what to expect
Student
expectations
what we ask of you
Be on time and return from breaks promptly
Attend and actively participate in all sections
Be courteous and be a team player
Stay open-minded; even experienced riders learn something new
Be ready to expand your riding skill arsenal
Utilize techniques taught, even when they feel unfamiliar
Resilient
Athletic
Competent
what you can count on
Calm corrections, frequent encouragement, and clear expectations from every coach
A maximum 10:1 student-to-instructor ratio for personalized attention
A fully prepared range with cones, recovery gear, and first aid
Lunch breaks used to build relationships and answer your questions
A structured 14-exercise curriculum with no final testing pressure
A completion certificate when you finish the course
Ready to ride?
Start your adventure
off pavement
Seats are limited and courses fill quickly. Register today to secure
your spot in the ADV Foundation and take your first real step into off-
road riding.
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