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Josh Jones

Meet Josh

An adventure bike instructor since 2016, Josh teaches all skill levels from novice, to intermediate, to expert. And has spent much of his time instructing at various ADV events, manufacturer training centers, as well as at some of the most well known facilities in the US. Aside from training, he’s led tours on a variety of BDR’s (BackCountry Discovery Routes), over the Continental Divide, through the Mojave Desert, and down through the Baja Peninsula. He’s been around, to say the least!

When not instructing or guiding, Josh is an avid desert racer, competing in a variety of AMA National Hare Hounds in California, Nevada, Idaho and the Mexico desert racing series. He’s also dove into navigation style off-road rally races such as the Baja and Sonora Rallies, and holds the #1 Plate as the Legacy Racing Dual Sport Expert Champion.

Josh has an affinity for off-road riding and debunking myths that these big ADV bikes are “too heavy” to handle off-road. After having spent 20+ years as a “cruiser rider”, he can relate to new riders making the transition from pavement to adventure riding.

“My goal is not to just make you a better off-road rider… My goal is to make you a better motorcyclist as a whole. The best farkle you can buy for your motorcycle is training.” – Josh Jones

Training/Tour Dates Location/Trainer(s) Price
Adventure Bike Skills
Level 2
Sep 09 to 10
Two Day
Park City, UT with Josh Jones
$895
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Intro to Dual Sport
Level 1
Sep 08 to 08
One Day
Park City, UT with Josh Jones
$355
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All Trainers

Ben Dragoo has been training alongside his dad, Bill, for the past couple years at D.A.R.T (Dragoo Adventure Rider Training). There are few that could possibly know the curriculum better. He brings with him a level of knowledge, skill, and kindness that’s hard to replicate. You can catch him here at Grit, or training at one of the many expos or tours across the Nation.

Ben Dragoo

Bill Dragoo is the one who created and continues to perfect the curriculum for D.A.R.T (Dragoo Adventure Rider Training). And his son, Ben, has been training along side him for the past several years. These two have the knowledge, patience, technique, and skill to make sure each and every student leaves a better rider.

Bill Dragoo

Chris IS Grit. When curiosity of roadbook navigation hit him, he not only started experimenting with some homemade Tupperware roadbooks, but dove into competing in rallies across the globe. Between he and Phil, the Navigation course they teach is interesting, entertaining, and just a blast.

Chris Braun

Josh is one of those trainers who does it all. Teaching since 2016 for some of the most well known programs, guiding tours to places most of us dream about, and diving deep into the desert racing and rally world whenever his schedule allows. He’s an impressive rider and an even better teacher. Looking for skill, patience, and clear breakdowns of why we ride the way we do? This is your guy.

Josh Jones

Shal has been coaching full-time since 2016 and is certified for the Basic through Advanced courses in both Total Control and MSF for on-street training, and D.A.R.T training for off-road. She offers training at many events & rallies across the country, while also teaching individual and small groups.

Phil Walker

Shal has been coaching full-time since 2016 and is certified for the Basic through Advanced courses in both Total Control and MSF for on-street training, and D.A.R.T training for off-road. She offers training at many events & rallies across the country, while also teaching individual and small groups.

Shalmarie Wilson

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