Intro to Adventure!
The ultimate educational weekend for those new to Adventure riding
$650*
* AMA member pricing.
Non-member price is $675
2
days
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
The learning curve for proficient and independent adventure riding can be quite steep. So many questions; What bike to buy? How to best ride it? What gear to wear? What to do when things go wrong?
We plan to answer all these questions and more during this weekend event. Beginner rider training, Beginner and Intermediate Adventure rides, gear demos, medical seminars and mechanical demonstrations are what you can expect during this weekend-long Adventure clinic and ride.
HIGHLIGHTS:
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Rider training on private course
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Guided rides; beginner and intermediate.
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First aid course led by local EMT
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Camping on site within Green Mountain National Forest
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Hot meals, Breakfast and Dinner
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Riding gear presentation with Klim representative
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Tech Seminars
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Extra bikes and tools on hand
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AMA sanctioned event
ITINERARY:
Day 1
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Arrive at training grounds
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Meet & greet
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Bike adjustment session
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Dinner served - Menu below
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Campfire
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Camping
Day 2
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Breakfast- Menu below
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Trail etiquette and safety talk
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Off road training begins
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Lunch at General store (not included)
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Rider safety seminar with EMT, Mike Leyden
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Gear demo with Klim rep, Ryan Bottesi
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Dinner - Menu below
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Campfire
Day 3
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Breakfast- Menu below
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Bike packing demonstration
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On-trail training - small hills, mud, rocky trails.
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Lunch at general store(not included)
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On-trail training - moderate hills, water crossings.
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Bike loading talk
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Course summary and wrap-up
*All obstacles are "challenge by choice" There are no mandatory activities and there is always a go-around.
DINING:
Friday Evening: We start things off with a 14-hour smoked Brisket. Slaw and beans round out the smoky, deliciousness. Veg option: Homemade bean burger
Saturday Morning: Sausage, local egg, VT cheddar on English Muffin, fresh fruit and homemade granola. Nix the sausage for the vegetarians.
Saturday Evening: Our moderately famous, 3-day marinated chicken thighs, dubbed "MotoVermont Chicken" cast iron sautéed over an open fire. Followed by vegetables and Potatoes all on the open fire.
Lake Champlain Chocolate S'mores.
Sunday Morning: Remember that Brisket from Friday night? Well, it's back as a breakfast hash, seared on a cast iron skillet over the open fire. Followed by Local eggs cooked fresh to order.
Camping and Optional Lodging:
Dispersed camping on site in a beautiful pastoral field with a crystal clear river on property. Portable bathroom on site, but no shower facilities - just the river :) Small RV's or campers welcome.
Hotels and Inns are close by if camping is not your preference.
2021 Tour Dates:
Beginner-Intermediate
May 14 - 16 - SOLD OUT
June 25 - 27- SOLD OUT
July 30 - August 1
September 24 - 26
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
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Local, experienced guides and coaches
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Seminars taught by experts in their field
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2 nights of dispersed, remote camping in pastoral setting
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2 incredibly delicious campfire dinners
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Breakfast Saturday and Sunday
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Unique trail ride with instruction and support
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Extra bikes and tools on hand
Camping Included
Private, primitive camping area along the beautiful New Haven river and within the Green Mountain National Forest. Clean portable toilet on site.
GUIDES AND SPEAKERS:
Mike Leyden is a Paramedic with extensive training and experience in wilderness medicine, search and rescue and emergency management. He also enjoys adventure riding around New England on his BMW F800GS.
Eric Milano is the founder of MotoVermont. He has led hundreds of tours through Vermont and New England and has worked with motorcycle training for several years.
Spenser Peterson has worked with MotoVermont for over 10 years and is well versed in motorcycle touring. He will lead the tech seminar during this event.
