What you wear matters. These requirements exist to protect you during structured training — where low-speed drops happen more often than on a typical trail ride.
Many riders come to us with decades of experience using their preferred gear without incident. Structured training environments introduce challenges that everyday riding rarely does. In our courses, you will be practicing new skills, riding in varied terrain, and pushing outside your usual comfort zone. Because of this, the likelihood of low-speed drops or momentary loss of balance is higher than on a typical trail or weekend ride.
These requirements are not about insisting on top-of-the-line gear. Many affordable options meet the standard. If you cannot find anything that works, email Bret directly and he will point you in the right direction. Our goal is simply to ensure every rider has gear suited to the type of training we are doing so you can participate fully, confidently, and safely.
Additionally, you can use our custom chat icon to discuss boots. All information is drawn directly from the brains of Bret Tkacs and Brian Price (Atomic Moto).
In all ADV Training and Challenge Courses
✓ Alpinestars Tech 10
✓ Gaerne Fastback Enduro
✓ Gaerne SG12
✓ Gaerne SG22
✓ Sidi Crossfire
✓ Sidi X-Power
✓ Sidi X-Power Enduro
✓ Other similar MX-level boots
✓ Alpinestars Tech 7
✓ Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro
✓ Forma Pilot Enduro
✓ Forma Pilot FX
✓ Leatt 5.5
✓ Rev’It! Expedition GTX
✓ Sidi X-Power Enduro
✓ Other similar off-road boots
In most ADV Training Courses
Not allowed in any Idaho ADV Training or in any Challenge Training.
∼ Alpinestars Corozal
∼ Alpinestars Toucan
∼ BMW VentureGrip GTX
∼ Forma Terra Evo
∼ Gaerne Balance
∼ Gaerne Dakar GTX
∼ Gaerne G-Adventure
∼ Klim Adventure GTX
∼ Rev’It! Discovery GTX
∼ Sidi Adventure 2
∼ TCX Drifter
∼ TourMaster Highlander
∼ TourMaster Trailblazer WP
In all ADV Training and Challenge Courses
X BMW Gravel EVO
X Forma Adventure
X Forma Adventure Low
X Forma Terra Evo Low
X Rev’It Pioneer GTX
X Sidi Adventure 2 Mid
X TourMaster Breaktrail WP
X Street boots
X Hiking boots
X Work boots
RECOMMENDED
✓Bridgestone Adventurecross AX41
✓ Continental Twinduro TKC80
✓ Dunlop Trailmax Raid
✓ Heidenau K60 Ranger
✓ Kenda Big Block
✓ Metzeler Karoo 4
✓ Michelin Anakee Wild
✓ Motoz Tractionator Adventure
✓ Motoz Tractionator RallZ
✓ Pirelli Scorpion Rally
✓ Shinko 804/805
✓ TUSK 2Track ADventure
✓ TUSK Dsport
RECOMMENDED
✓ Bridgestone Adventurecross AX41
✓ Dunlop Trailmax Mission
✓ Heidenau K60 Scout
✓ Mitas e07
✓ Mitas e07+
✓ Motoz Tractionator GPS
✓ Pirelli STR
NOT RECOMMENDED
X Avon 53/54 Trailrider
X Bridgestone A41
X Bridgestone Battlewing
X Bridgestone Trail AT41
X Bridgestone Trailwing
X Continental TKC70
X Continental Trail Attack 3
X Heidenau K76
X Metzeler Karoo Street
X Metzeler Tourance
X Michelin Anakee 3
X Michelin Anakee Adventure
X Michelin Scorcher
X Pirelli MT90 Scorpion
X Pirelli Trail II
X Shinko 705
Georgia Courses: 90/10 tires are not allowed in any Georgia course. Adequate traction in Georgia terrain requires at minimum a 70/30 tire.
Full face helmet
Gloves
Long sleeves
Long pants
Note: Body armor is highly recommended. You will likely tip over more than once.
Hot weather tip: Consider wearing dirt bike padding under a loose jersey rather than a heavy jacket.
Full face helmet with eye protection (shield suffices)
Gloves
Long sleeves with CE2 armor on elbows
Long pants with CE2 armor on knees
Tipover protection on motorcycle levers and critical functions
If you’re still unsure whether your gear meets our requirements, please reach out directly.
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