Level 1: Basic Skills
For beginners who have never ridden a motorcycle before
MotoVentures Level 1 Basic Skills dirt bike rider training course is a 4-1/2 hour, step-by-step introductory to what you need to know to start riding a motorcycle properly. With patience and the best instruction, advice, bikes, and riding gear available, our Level 1 students will learn how use the controls; how to twist a throttle to accelerate and decelerate and use both brakes to stop, how to shift gears and use a manual clutch (excluding 50s and 90s). Our students will learn how to move their bodies to help the bike, read various terrain challenges, make tight turns, ride standing up, ride up and down hills, negotiate side hills, ride ruts, ride over obstacles, get unstuck from hill climbs, soft sand and more. MotoVentures Level 1 students will learn important mental and visual habits, safety and environmental concerns, rider responsibility and etiquette, and the importance of bike maintenance and a full set of good riding gear. With this fun beginner course riders will gain control, confidence, learn what and how to practice when given the chance, and it will fully prepare them for our Level 2 Skills Builder class.
Cost: Our bike: $175 Your bike: $100
Level 2: Skills Builder
For novice to advanced dirt riders, dual sport riders, street bike riders, etc
MotoVentures Level 2 Skills Builder dirt bike rider training course is our most popular training option and designed to take your existing riding skills to the next level. This 6-1/2 hour course offers many challenging exercises conducted on a variety of terrain where students will learn and practice technical skills for improved performance in the dirt, while street bike riders will improve overall handling skills and boost their confidence for riding in both the street and dirt. Everyone will benefit from learning to select the best line to applying the right techniques for the best results. With our expert coaching you will build and memorize your skills with exercises like pro-active body positioning, advanced turning and braking techniques, climbing and descending difficult hills, maneuvering through ruts, sand, and over difficult obstacles, improving visual and mental habits, terrain reading, and much more. This class establishes all the key techniques needed before taking a Level 3 course, our most advanced training level.
Cost: Our bike: $275 Your bike: $175
Level 3: Advanced Training
For advanced and above dirt bike riders
MotoVentures Level 3 Advanced rider training curriculum will help you develop your extreme terrain riding skills. If you are experiencing trouble mastering a skill, having difficulty riding tough single track trails, or getting poor race results, our expert instructors will help you learn and practice the more technical skills you need to improve your performance. You will practice all day on a variety of challenging terrain that includes technical single-track trails, a flat-track and a motocross track. In this course our training exercises include how to wheelie, jump, and slide, and you will also have the opportunity to try a late model trials bike. This course is a great tune-up for an upcoming race or big ride.
Cost: Our bike: $295 Your bike: $195
2-Days Training, the Ultimate
Two consecutive days of training, practicing, and riding is the ultimate way to learn
This option is offered at our private Rider Training Center and designed for all skill levels, this is the ultimate way to learn all the important skills you need, practice them, and memorize them. On Day 1 you'll learn and practice all the fundamentals, while on Day 2 we'll work on more advanced skills and apply what you learned the previous day in real riding situations. The Ultimate courses are usually offered on Thursday and Friday or Saturday and Sunday.
Cost: Our bike: $550 Your bike: $395
Motocross 101:
For dirt bikers who are ready to try the techniques required to race motocross
MotoVentures offers an introduction to motocross riding techniques on select days each month at Barona Oaks Raceway, which features two great motocross tracks, one for kids and one for adults. Our Motocross 101 course is for serious dirt bike riders looking to develop and practice the essential skills needed for motocross, including how to get good starts and how to brake correctly, how to ride various corners, handle jumps, ride ruts, whoops, wheelies, technical terrain, bike prep, and much more. If you're ready to try motocross and need the fundamentals to practice, our expert motocross coaches can help you.
Cost: Your bike: $225
Barona Clinic Ride:
For experienced riders looking to sharpen their skills and put them to use on a fun ride somewhere
We'll start the day at our Rider Training Center reviewing and practicing the essential skills and techniques, and then we'll take a several hour ride to have fun and test your newfound skills. This option is for desert, trail, dual-sport, and adventure riders with skill level 2 and above skills and only available on select Fridays each month. See our Web site calendar for the next available Barona Clinic Ride
Cost: Our bike: $325 Your bike: $195
Private Coaching:
For anyone seeking one-on-one coaching for the best possible training experience
You will get our full and undivided attention as we focus together on exactly what you need to take your riding to the next level. This option is available for all ages and skill levels.
Cost: Our bike: $550 Your bike: $425
Training Tours (on weekends):
For everyone, combines training, camping, and touring for the ultimate fun family weekend
This option is offered on select weekends throughout the year at Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area (approx 75,000-acres), which is conveniently located in the heart of SoCal, only two hours from San Diego. Training Tours are designed to provide 2 days of safe and fun motorcycle adventures for the entire family. Imagine your first day learning to ride or taking your skills to the next level in an all-natural terrain environment. If you want, you can camp with us on Saturday night or stay in a nearby hotel. On Day 2, we'll continue our training while also touring the many miles of choice trails the area has to offer. Day 2 is designed to put to use what you learned the first day by trail riding on appropriate routes for each skill level. This will be one weekend you and your family will want to do again. See our Web site calendar for the next Training Tour.
Cost: Our bike: $595 Your bike: $395
Training prices include: motorcycle (our bike), complete set of riding gear, professional instructor, appropriate curriculum, lunch and refreshments, support equipment, site fees, facilities, preparation, commemorative t-shirt, and take home reference materials.
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