We are proud to offer
riding lessons
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About the Course
How long is the course?
Lessons range from 3-4 hours and is a half-day course of learning how to safely ride.
How old do you have to be?
The school is for anyone six years of age and above with the ability to ride a bicycle. Class may be limited to specific age groups.
What will you learn?
You will learn the basic skills and progress to more advanced drills in a controlled open area. See the Curriculum below for details.
What experience is needed?
No practicing or riding experience is required for the class. You will arrive as a student and leave as a rider.
What do I wear?
Over ankle boots, jeans or riding pants, long sleeve shirt, helmet, gloves, and goggles.
Do I need to bring my own machine?
Yes, you will need to bring your own machine. We typically recommend 100cc-150cc for beginners. Feel free to call us with questions.
SKILLS COVERED
BASIC RIDING LESSONS
No previous experience required
- Protective gear
- Proper machine setup and pre-inspection
- Correct posture and operation of controls
- Smooth start and stop techniques
- Accurate clutch/throttle usage
- Accurate clutch/throttle usage
- Correct standing posture
- Entering and exiting a turn
- Approaching and maneuvering around obstacles
- Riding up, turning on, and traversing hills
BASIC MOTOCROSS LESSONS
Must be at least an intermediate rider
- Protective gear
- MX body position and movement
- Proper MX machine setup
- Walking the track and doing sight laps
- MX braking techniques
- MX throttle, clutch, and shifting control
- Cornering techniques
- Jumping techniques
- Passing and picking your line
- Track etiquette for safe racing
BASIC TRIALS LESSONS
Intermediate lessons available upon request
- Basic bike set up
- Explanation of trials basics
- Proper gear
- Body positioning
- Basic turns
- Ascending hills
- Descending hills
- Roll ups
- Double blips
- Braking techniques
- Front hop
- Rear hop
- Wheelie
- Nose wheelie
- Drop offs
- Logs