ADV-101 An Introduction to Adventure Motorcycle Riding

Name: ADV-101 An Introduction to Adventure Motorcycle Riding
Rating: 4.6 (88 reviews)

You'll learn the ground rules, goals and configuration needed to best suit your style of Adventure Motorcycle riding.

Created byCharles Edwards

Last updated 6/2020

English

What you'll learn

An Introduction and overview of Adventure Motorcycle Riding.
Rules of riding an Adventure Motorcycle.
Understand a Definition of Adventure Motorcycling.
To define your exact goals of what you want to get out of Adventure Motorcycle riding.
To understand your best personal motorcycle configuration to meet your Adventure Motorcycling goals.
You will learn enough about the lecturer to see if you'd like to take any of the subsequent more detailed courses.

Course content

5 sections • 17 lectures • 1h 7m total length

What you will learn on the course2:58
Learn the basic rules of adventure motorcycle riding, understand the definition and types, set personal riding goals, tailor your motorcycle configuration, and evaluate course usefulness for all levels.
About the Author6:36
Meet Charles Edwards, an adventure motorcycle rider and mentor with 11 years of gravel, dirt, mud, and sand riding across southern Africa, sharing practical safety tips to boost your journey.
Definition of Adventure Motorcycling5:43
Define adventure motorcycling as bikes between paved and off-road categories, typically 500-1200cc with upright seating and versatile tires for gravel or road, not ideal for true off-road steep hills.
Introductory Quiz

Rule #1 - Look up, Stand up, Open up5:54
Master rule number one: look up five to thirty meters ahead, stand up with relaxed knees, open up by staying loose through rough terrain.
Rule #2 - Align Body, Mind and Emotions6:23
Align your body, mind, and emotions to conquer fear, build confidence, and relax into controlled riding through practice, balance, and understanding bike dynamics on adventure routes.
Rule #3 - Safety4:45
Practice safety by never drinking before or during riding and by wearing helmet, boots, jacket, trousers, gloves, and neck-brace when appropriate. Stay vigilant for animals and cars; avoid night riding.
Rule #4 - Look after your mates2:29
Prioritize your own safety first, then look after your mates on every ride. In small to large groups, be vigilant, watch rear view mirrors, and help anyone left behind.
Rules Quiz

Travel and meeting people3:56
Identify your adventure goals for travel and meeting people, from social connections and nature to journeys and places, and explore the banter and memories that frame adventure motorcycling.
Unexplored places & Nature2:01
The Journey - Distance & Time goals6:02
Set goals for adventure motorcycle trips by journey, distance, and time, exploring four categories from weekend warrior to continental traveler, with planning on routes, accommodation, visas, carnets, and vehicle insurance.
The Love of Motorcycles & Riding1:38
Explore the love of motorcycles and riding across all forms—from adventure bikes to cruisers, street, mx, enduro, adventure racer, and classics—and connect with like-minded enthusiasts who share the thrill.
Goals Quiz

One or Two people up on the Motorcycle3:43
Configure your adventure motorcycle for one or two up riding by balancing luggage, distance and terrain configurations, power needs, and pillion safety for the ride.
Terrain combinations3:01
Explore terrain combinations for adventure motorcycle riding, from offroad unpaved routes to paved twists, and see how weather, mud, sand, and river crossings shape bike choice and technique.
Distance Combinations3:44
Balance distance combinations by aligning motor size, weight, luggage, and petrol capacity with your planned ride to optimize comfort, energy use, and planning for solo or pillion.
Luggage combinations5:02
Compare hard and soft luggage options, optimize weight distribution and center of gravity, and choose secure, weatherproof, easy-release luggage for practical adventure motorcycle trips.
Motorcycle Configurations Quiz
Goals & Motorcycle Configuration Assignment

What courses are available to learn next1:21
Discover the next courses in adventure motorcycle riding, including ADV-102 basics, ADV-103 next level riding, and ADV-104 GPS route planning, covering theory, practice, and handy lifesaving tips, techniques, and tricks.
What you learned & Thank you2:26
Recap the four rules of adventure motorcycling—look up, stand up, open up; align body, mind, and emotions; safety; and looking after your mates—along with travel and exploration goals.

Requirements

None - Just an interest in Adventure Motorcycling and the joy of experiencing the great outdoors.

Description

This is an introductory course aimed at anyone interested in Adventure Motorcycling, from someone who has never ridden a motorcycle, through to those who own one and want to get more out of it in terms of skills and knowledge, through to those people who are relatively advanced. We are never too old to learn new things! The introductory course will explore the Rules of Adventure Motorcycle riding, It will cover off the lecturers background experience so you can see the knowledge is coming from enough experience. The course will help you understand what your own personal goals are for doing Adventure Motorcycle riding, as there are many different reasons people like doing it. Based on that information you will then understand the best Motorcycle Configuration for your own needs, comfort and enjoyment. Adventure Motorcycle riding is an awesome experience and takes you to places and adventures you'd never normally have. Join the fun, get involved and lets explore Adventure Motorcycling together. If you like this free course, there will be more to come, where we will dive into great detail on all aspects of Adventure Motorcycling.

Who this course is for:

This course fits everyone - from those who have never ridden a motorcycle to those who already ride regularly and wish to improve.
People wanting to learn the underlying Rules of Adventure Motorcycle riding.
People wanting to improve their Adventure Motorcycle riding skills and knowledge.

ADV-101 An Introduction to Adventure Motorcycle Riding

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 15min

Rules of Adventure Motorcycling4 lectures • 20min

Your Adventure Motorcycling Goals4 lectures • 14min

Motorcycle Configuration4 lectures • 16min

Conclusion2 lectures • 4min

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