Adventure Motorcycle Training
ADV motorcycle training with Bret Tkacs offers unparalleled instruction for adventure riders seeking to build confidence and control with real-world skills on a wide variety of terrain. With a focus on safety, precision, and a deep understanding of how motorcycles function, Bret’s extensive experience teaching around the world emphasizes technique, precision, and mindset to help ADV riders prepare for their next adventure. Whether you’re new to ADV riding or refining advanced skills, Bret’s training provides a structured approach and hands-on practice to ride smarter, safer, and farther.
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WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Are you wanting to develop your skills?
Our ADV Training Camps are for riders who are looking to the gain the best skills and knowledge possible for riding large adventure motorcycles off-pavement and developing off-road skills in a systematic way. The ADV Camps are taught using the principals of andragogy while developing a comprehensive understanding of your motorcycle and how you can interact with it and the environment.
Do you prefer learning in the real world?
The Idaho training courses and international training/tours are for riders who prefer learning in small group, immersive real-world environments. If you have a craving for adventure and an open mind to a flexible learning style, this may be the perfect way to learn. We train you in real-time for challenges as they change in both type and difficulty. This immersive learning model is the ultimate way to become an adventure rider.
ARE YOU A VERY CONFIDENT BEGINNER OR LOOKING FOR ADVANCED SKILLS?
Our Challenge Training courses start with the same skills as the ADV training camps but uses more challenging terrain and advances at an accelerated pace. These courses use a fluid curriculum that allows you to practice in much more challenging environments than the ADV Camp and to take advantage of real-life scenarios as they are encountered.
Are you deciding between schools?
It seems like anyone who knows how to ride an ADV bike has probably started a training school. So how do you choose which training is the right one for you? There are a few warning signs you should be aware of – and it doesn’t have to do with cost. Click here to learn more.
ADVENTURE TRAINING IN GEORGIA
YOUNG HARRIS, GEORGIA:
Training occurs at a remote location originally designed for motocross riders. This will give you access to unique trails through the woods as well as some rugged hill climbs and a unique opportunity to learn how to separate rider from bike in a whoops section.
This location is camping-only but hotels are available a short distance away.
TERRAIN:
Terrain varies from high traction dirt to wet, sticky clay.
ADVENTURE TRAINING IN VIRGINIA
GREENVILLE, VIRGINIA:
At our premiere location, you will have the opportunity to enjoy our spaghetti trail – an off-camber looping trail system that will challenge your balance and slow-speed maneuvering skills. Several intimidating hills will challenge the mind of even the most accomplished ADV rider.
This location includes breakfast, a welcome and graduation dinner as well as lodging available on-site (additional charge).
TERRAIN:
Dirt doubletrack trails, some singletrack options, slick off-camber grass, and hills that vary in steepness and difficulty.
ADV CAMP
STARTING AT
$1400
CHALLENGE TRAINING
STARTING AT
$1595
OCTOBER 9-11, 2025
ADVENTURE TRAINING IN IDAHO
NAMPA, IDAHO:
Nothing can simulate reality the same as reality itself. This is what makes this location a one-of-kind ADV Challenge Training event. This is the only location that utilizes a combination of an ADV Camp style training with on-trail training. Each day you will travel and train in a new location. This is the most daring training format we have ever offered.
The location of training changes every day depending on the skill of the group, but will be within riding distance of hotels near Nampa, Idaho.
TERRAIN:
Mostly hot desert, sand, rocks, sand, steep loose hills, sand, long days… oh, and even more sand.
ADVENTURE TRAINING IN OREGON
REDMOND, OREGON
We are excited about the diversity of training obstacles available to us at this new location. Train on closed trails in a wooded desert terrain, open area training and purpose-built overland training course (hills, rocks, logs, and more).
TERRAIN:
Grass, gravel, rock, hills, desert terrain, ruts, logs
ADVENTURE TRAINING IN WASHINGTON
CASHMERE, WASHINGTON:
Nestled into the valley between Wenatchee and Leavenworth, this location is at the Chelan County Fairgrounds with many Pacific Northwest features available to explore.
TERRAIN:
Flat training field, custom-made obstacles to challenge all levels of riders, grass and dirt for slide turns, obstacles, grinding, forest service roads and more.
MOROCCO
This small group adventure includes one day of training in advanced riding skills, mechanics, and navigation. This tour is unlike any other – we will have anchor point stops and the points in between is decided by the group. This is not a tour that adheres to a specific time schedule or route, the dynamic nature of this tour makes it YOUR tour.
Major stops along the route will include paces like the tanneries of Fes, the blue city of Chefchaouen, and ancient Roman ruins. You will be expected to service your bike each evening, find lodging, and navigate Moroccan traffic all while carrying your gear on your motorcycle.
Take a trip back to the origins of ADV riding and travel across international borders to a place you will never forget.
UPPER MUSTANG - NEPAL
This expedition goes into the secluded upper Mustang Region, nestled within the rain shadow of the highest mountain range in the world – the Himalaya. Only recently opened to foreigners with a Nepali guide, and protected by a restrictive access permit, this isolated region is the best-preserved remnant of Tibet.
Access to this region is not cheap, not easy and at times… not comfortable. However, the scenery at over 12000′, the undisturbed culture and the feeling of total isolation are completely worth the effort and sacrifice. Visit Lo Manthang, the forbidden city and the last piece of authentic Tibetan life.