After years of watching riders struggle with inappropriate boot and tire choices, we’ve established specific requirements for our training courses. The right tires make a significant difference in safety, performance, and your ability to successfully complete the course and proper boots provide the protection and control needed for off-road training. Please review our updated requirements to ensure you’re fully prepared.
BOOTS
RECOMMENDED
MAXIMUM PROTECTION
- Gaerne Fastback Enduro
- Sidi X-Power
- Sidi X-Power Enduro
- Sidi Crossfire
- Alpinestars Tech 10
- Gaerne SG22
- Gaerne SG12
- Other MX level boots
MINIMUM ALLOWED
GOOD PROTECTION
- Alpinestars Tech 7
- Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro
- Rev’It Expedition GTX
- Forma Pilot Enduro
- Forma Pilot FX
- Leatt 5.5
- Other similar off-road boots
NOT ALLOWED... EVER
low/no PROTECTION
- Any boot labeled as “Adventure”
- Forma Adventure
- Forma Adventure Low
- Forma Terra Evo Low
- Sidi Adventure 2 Mid
- TourMaster Breaktrail WP
- Rev’It Pioneer GTX
- BMW Gravel EVO
- Any street boot, hiking boot, work boot, etc.
TIRES
REQUIRED
ADV KNOBBIE
- Bridgestone Adventurecross AX41
- Continental Twinduro TKC80
- Dunlop Trailmax Raid
- Heidenau K60 Ranger
- Kenda Big Block
- Metzeler Karoo 4
- Michelin Anakee Wild
- Mitas e07+
- Motoz Tractionator Adventure
- Motoz Tractionator RallZ
- Pirelli Scorpion Rally
- Shinko 804/805
- TUSK 2Track Adventure
- TUSK Dsport
- Other large gap knobbie tires
If you a returning student looking to increase your challenge by using less-capable tires, please email Bret prior to arrival for approval.
NOT ALLOWED
- Avon 53/54 Trailrider
- Bridgestone A41
- Bridgestone Battlewing
- Bridgestone Trail AT41
- Bridgestone Trailwing
- Continental TKC70
- Continental Trail Attack 3
- Dunlop Trailmax Mission
- Heidenau K60 Scout
- Heidenau K76
- Metzeler Karoo Street
- Metzeler Tourance
- Michelin Anakee 3
- Michelin Anakee Adventure
- Michelin Scorcher
- Mitas e07
- Motoz Tractionator GPS
- Pirelli MT90 Scorpion
- Pirelli STR
- Pirelli Trail II
- Shinko 705