Ozone, Arkansas · So Live So Ride Moto Ranch
Arkansas ADV Training
A private 27.5-acre moto ranch in the Ozarks, with National Forest singletrack next door.
Apr 1–3, 2027 · From $1,395
- Private moto ranch, national forest next door
- 27.5 Acres
- Max, about 8 per instructor
- 16 Riders
- Drills start where you are
- All Levels
- Included, with indoor showers
- Camping
Choose Your Arkansas Dates
Arkansas ADV Training
Am I Ready?
All levels. New to dirt or years in, the drills start at your level and build in layers: control, balance and risk first, then harder ground.
- No off-road experience needed. Experienced riders get the details that move them up a level.
- Safety, clear coaching and skills that stick come first, so you improve without getting hurt.
Ozark Terrain
You'll Ride
- Mud
- Small Rock Garden
- Ruts
- Off-Camber
- Whoops
- Hardpack
- Logs and Obstacles
- Grass
- Singletrack
Not Typical Here
- Deep Sand
- Water Crossings
- Tight Enclosed Turns
So Live So Ride Moto Ranch, Near Clarksville
27.5 private acres near Clarksville, with the Ozark National Forest next door. You get the staging details after you enroll.
Stay. Dispersed camping and RV spots (no hookups) are included, with 24-hour indoor toilets and showers. Cabin-tents with a bathroom, shower and full-size bed cost extra; book them with So Live So Ride.
What You'll Learn
- Seated and StandingRide both ways, with the bike set up to fit your body.
- Low-Energy RidingLet the bike do the work, so you finish the day with energy left.
- TractionRead and manage grip as the surface changes.
- Power DeliveryUse throttle and clutch so the rear tire keeps driving.
- Slow-Speed BalanceTurn and hold a line at walking pace.
- Picking Up the BikeLift a dropped bike alone or as a team, without hurting yourself.
How the Days Run
- Thursday EveningOrientation. Meet the instructors, Bret included, and set your goals for the weekend. Bret walks the group through the course.
- FridayFundamentals. Seated and standing technique, bike setup, low-energy riding, traction, power delivery, slow-speed balance and lifting a dropped bike.
- SaturdayFiner control. Ruts and narrow track, loose-surface transitions, trail turns, hill starts, climbs and descents, slide turns. Graduation dinner.
- Sunday (Optional)Sunday School. A 4–5 hour ride on local roads to sharpen your vision and terrain reading. +$450, both training days required.
Standard Gear
- Full-Face Helmet
- Gloves
- Long Sleeves
- Long Pants
- Off-Road Boots That Meet the Boot Rules
Body armor strongly recommended. Hot weather: MX armor under a loose jersey.
Included
- Graduation Dinner
- Snacks and Drinks
- Dispersed Camping
- Vehicle Parking
- RV Spots (No Hookups)
Not Included
- Motorcycle
- Cabin-Tents (Bookable on Site)
- Other Meals
Watch the Terrain Lessons First
Class 2 Basic Terrain
Class 1 Novice Terrain
Tall Riders: Technique and Setup Off-Road
5 Riding Tips for Short Riders
Bret Leads Every Arkansas Class
Bret TkacsLead InstructorTeaching riders since 1996, with a degree in adult education and 49 countries ridden. He reads what your bike is doing to see what you're doing.
Arkansas Questions
Will I Drop or Damage My Bike?
Probably, at low speed. Picking up a dropped bike is taught on day 1. Fit crash protection and lever guards.
Am I Fit Enough?
Riders in their 70s finish routinely. It runs on technique, not strength, but full days of learning are tiring, so arrive in the best shape you can.
What If It Rains?
We ride unless it's truly unsafe, like lightning or impassable terrain. We've trained through snow, downpours and 100°F heat.
Is This a Dirt-Bike School?
No. Everything is built for heavy, road-legal ADV bikes, where dirt-bike technique can be unsafe.
Ready for the Ozarks?
Ozark mud and rock on a private moto ranch.
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