ADVENTURE TOURING RIDER COURSE: $299 Welcome to the world of Adventure Touring. It’s a new kind of freedom on a different kind of motorcycle. Learn the skills you need to take your adventure off-road in the Adventure Touring Rider Course from Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy. This 1-day course includes on-bike exercises that will introduce you to new skills needed for Adventure Touring riding. Exercises will include basic control, use or controlled loss of traction under braking and acceleration, standing and pivoting postures, counterweighting, rear wheel steering and surmounting obstacles. Range-side demonstrations and discussions also cover risks, traction, surface conditions, gearing up for the ride, and overall adventure preparation. This course is also a great primer for those interested in a full off-road training or experiences, setting you up for success in those advance off-road riding opportunities. Bring your owner’s manual, and any motorcycle tools and parts you may need for range-side fixes.
Trainer
Utah Harley Davidson
What skills will I learn?
Basic off-pavement skills include standing postures for straight-line riding, turning and tighter turns.
More complex off-pavement skills include rear-wheel steering, crossing over obstacles, irregular terrain and riding on hills.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
• Long-sleeve shirt or jacket
• Long pants (heavy denim or riding pants recommended)
• Over-the-ankle boots (sturdy, not canvas, low heel)
• Eye protection (helmet visor, eye glasses, sun glasses, goggles acceptable)
• Full-finger gloves (motorcycle specific recommended)
• DOT-Certified helmet style based on the requirements of your state
• Other: pads, kidney belts, etc.
