Your Instructors
Bret, Paul and Greg coach by performing root cause analysis for each rider to identify and fix riding errors. Every rider is affected by physical abilities, limitations, past experience, talent, cognitive ability and so forth. This means providing blanket coaching can lead to devastating consequences. When you train with our team, you can be confident that you will be given advice specific to your exact needs.
Every class will be led by Bret and Paul at a minimum.
Bret Tkacs
Bret has a unique skill of watching and listening what motorcycle tells him before looking at the rider. This process of coaching has earned him the name “motorcycle whisperer” from other instructors. If you think you can cheat with your vision by using a tinted shield think again, your bike will tattle on you.
Bret is systematic and very specific with correcting problems. He believes the secret to mastering riding is understanding the physics of riding and the psychology of the rider. His passion for teaching is insatiable and you will likely find him talking about motorcycles and riding from breakfast to dinner. like a hound dog on the scent, good luck changing the conversation away from riding.
Paul Solomonson
Paul is an accomplished and highly skilled motorcyclist with an in-depth understanding of how the rider and motorcyclist work together. Paul can come across rough at times but you can almost always find him with the slowest riders making sure everyone is ok both mentally and physically. He will encourage you but never push you when you need to rest.
A valuable instructor, Paul has the unique ability to explain complex scenarios in a simple, relatable, and often memorable way, leading to much greater understanding and retention. Be careful though, once Paul starts a story (and he has MANY) he can’t stop, so you may just have to ride away. It’s ok, he will finish even if you leave.
Greg DiBernardo
Greg has a background on the track (road racing), in the dirt and as an adventure rider with international riding experience. His overwhelming enthusiasm and excellent coaching makes him an unforgettable instructor. Once you spend time with Greg you will feel like you’ve made a friend for life.
If you hang around long enough you may see Bret or Paul poke Greg with a with a topic that draws on Greg’s passion. When this happens it’s best to just kick back with Bret and Paul, put on a smile, and watch the show.
Christina Tkacs
Christina is extremely understanding of rider challenges as she self-admittedly had a very rough start riding off-road. She brings a smile to every class and is quick to laugh. She enjoys bringing the joy of adventure riding to people who have been struggling with the frustration of crashing or getting hurt.
Christina is our “Q” and makes sure everything runs smooth on the back side with registrations, questions and the website. She seldom talks about her personal experiences riding in countries around the globe but if you can get her to talk, her experiences will keep you entertained and enlightened.