Intro to Adventure!
Level I
2 Days, 2 Nights. (camping included, lodging available nearby)
The ultimate educational weekend for those new to Adventure riding
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
The learning curve for proficient and independent adventure riding can be steep. Many questions to ponder; What bike to buy? How to best ride it? What gear to wear? How to be prepared when things don't go as planned.
We plan to answer all these questions and more during this jam-packed weekend event! Beginner/Intermediate rider training is the focus, but gear demos, a first-aid seminar, mechanical demonstrations and adventure rides with real obstacles are what you can expect during this weekend-long Adventure clinic and ride.
$ 1000
2
days
​Upcoming Training Dates:
May 8-10, 2026
June 5-7, 2026
July 10-12, 2026
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
HIGHLIGHTS:
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Rider training on private course.
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Guided rides with on-trail instruction.
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Moto first aid seminar led by local EMT.
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Camping on site (Alternate lodging nearby).
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Hot meals, Breakfast and Dinner.
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Riding gear presentation.
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Flat tire trail repair seminar.
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Bring your own dual sport / adventure bike or rent one of our fully-equipped machines.
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Extra bikes and tools on hand.
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ITINERARY:
Day 1
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Arrive at training grounds
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Meet & greet
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Bike unloading and setup
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Dinner served - Menu below
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Q&A
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Campfire
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Camping
Day 2
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Breakfast- Menu below
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Bike adjustment
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Explanation of controls
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Off road training begins*
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Throttle control, balance, braking
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Lunch ride to General store** (not included)
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Off road training resumes*
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Hills, ruts, logs, rocks.
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​Rider safety seminar with EMT, Mike Leyden
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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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Gear demo
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Bike packing demonstration
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Morning refresher - balance and braking before we head off on a ride*
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On-trail training - Shifting, winding forest roads, ruts, hills, rocks.
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Lunch at general store(not included)
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On-trail training - moderate hills, Mud/water.
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Tire Change
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Bike loading discussion
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Course summary and wrap-up
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*All obstacles are "challenge by choice" There are no mandatory activities and there is always a go-around.
**Riders must possess skills necessary to adequately control their motorcycle before leaving the training area.
DINING:
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Friday Evening: We start things off with a 14-hour smoked Brisket. Slaw and beans round out the smoky, deliciousness.
Vegetarian option: Homemade bean burger
Saturday Morning: Sausage, local egg, VT cheddar on English Muffin, fresh fruit and some healthy snacks in case you need a boost mid-morning. Nix the sausage for the vegetarians.
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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. Vegetarian option
Sunday Morning: Remember that Brisket from Friday night?... Well, it's back as a Breakfast hash, seared on a cast iron flat top over an open fire.
Vegetarian-friendly egg bake
CAMPING INCLUDED:
Private, primitive camping area along the beautiful New Haven river and within the Green Mountain National Forest. Clean portable toilet on site. Please bring your own camping equipment, be it a tent, hammock or truck bed camper.
GUIDES AND INSTRUCTORS:
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.
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 and Husky 701.
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 :) Self contained small RV's or campers are welcome.
Hotels, Inns, Airbnb all close by if camping is not your preference.
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More on request
RIDER REQUIREMENTS FOR INTRO TO ADVENTURE:
(Please also review our Rules & Regs page)
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Motorcycle endorsement holder
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Rider should be in good health and able to endure several hours on bike each day
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Bike should be in good running and street-legal condition; registered, insured and thoroughly checked over.
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Bike should be equipped with good, off-pavement tires and engine case protection. Feel free to contact MotoVermont with questions or bike-specific recommendations.
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Minimum Required Safety Gear:
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Full-face, DOT approved helmet.
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Goggles or sunglasses with good eye coverage and acrylic lenses.
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Tall, sturdy boots that offer good ankle support (Adventure or dual-sport specific preferred). Sneakers and other low-top shoes are NOT acceptable.
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Gloves
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Riding jacket or body protector with shoulder, back and elbow protection.
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Sturdy pants. Motorcycle-specific pants preferred. Hard-shell knee guards recommended.
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