Redmond, Oregon · Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center
Oregon ADV Training
A dedicated overland training area where the Cascades meet the high desert, with ORV land minutes away.
Jun 10–12, 2027 · From $1,350
Oregon
- Max, about 8 per instructor
- 16 Riders
- Minutes from the training area
- ORV Land
- Drills start where you are
- All Levels
Choose Your Oregon Dates
Oregon 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.
Central Oregon Terrain
You'll Ride
- Sand
- Hardpack
- Grass
- Logs and Obstacles
- Forest Roads With Roots
- Occasional Rocky Sections
Not Typical Here
- Mud
- Loose Gravel
- Water Crossings
Redmond, on the Dry Side of the Cascades
A dedicated overland vehicle training area, plus ORV land minutes from the fairgrounds, on the dry east side of the Cascades. You get the staging details after you enroll.
Stay. Dry camping is included. RV hookups are bookable on site; hotels aren't included.
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.
- 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
- Dry Camping
- Vehicle Parking
Not Included
- Motorcycle
- RV Hookups (Bookable on Site)
- Hotel Room
- Other Meals
Filmed at an Oregon Class
Class 2 Basic Terrain
Class 1 Novice Terrain
Tall Riders: Technique and Setup Off-Road
5 Riding Tips for Short Riders
Bret Leads Every Oregon 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.
Riders Who Trained in Oregon
As a novice ADV rider on a heavy bike, I was initially intimidated… if anyone can teach you how to master an adventure bike, it’s Bret and Paul.
Dejan · ADV Training The money that I invested with Bret Tkacs in training has far greater value than the money I invested in the motorcycle itself.
Dan · Oregon ADV Training
Oregon 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 Central Oregon?
Where the Cascades meet the high desert.
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