Welcome to Learn to Ride Dirt TN - Dirt Bike & Adv Courses

Our off-road courses combine hands-on riding drills, expert coaching, and real-world application. You’ll start with bike setup and safety checks, then progress through skills that help you handle dirt, gravel, grass, and mild trail terrain with greater control.

Dirt Bike RiderCourse Highlights :

• Welcome, gear setup, and pre-ride inspection
• Range signals & safety rules for off-road riding
• Controlling the motorcycle: posture, throttle, clutch, and brakes
• Starting, stopping, shifting, turning drills
• Balance and lower-body control on varied surfaces
• Riding over small obstacles, turning & gap selection
• Standing posture and counter-balancing for control
• Traversing hills with responsible risk management
• Post-ride checks and safety reminders
   

ADV RiderCourse Highlights :

• Adventure bike familiarization and setup
• Straight-line riding, clutch/throttle coordination
• Managing traction and controlled slips on loose surfaces
• Body positioning: standing, seat shifting, pivoting
• Braking & steering techniques, including rear-wheel steering
• Navigating obstacles, hill work (ascending, descending, traversing)
• U-turns, tight maneuvers, and line selection
• Adventure prep: gear selection, risk assessment, planning & safety strategies

• Duration: 1 full day ~ both DBRC & ADVRC include off-road exercises + classroom/discussion time.
   
• Max Students: DB ~ 6 students; ADV ~ 8 students.
   
• Gear Requirements: Full protective gear — helmet, eye protection, gloves, long sleeves & pants, over-the-ankle boots. ADV students must bring their own bike + proof of Class M endorsement on license & insurance.
   

• Register by emailing us. We want to ask a few questions about your current skill level.
   
• Before class: gather your gear (and your ADV bike, if applicable), review the course reminders we’ll send you, and be ready for active training. These courses are physically and mentally engaging, so come rested and drink plenty of water! Staying hydrated is key to getting the most out of your training.
   
• On the day: expect warm-ups, progressive drills, practice over terrain variations, posture & control work, discussions on risk & equipment.
   
• After class:  keep practicing your new skills, continue your training journey, and join future courses to refine your riding. We'll keep in touch about group rides, if you'd like to participate in the future.