Introductory Adventure Riding Weekends

Adventure riding can be a steep learning curve – with things such as gear, bike set-up, navigation and luggage to consider before you even turn a wheel. Which is why Yamaha has supported RideADV’s ‘Introduction to Adventure Riding’ series; to arm those new to the adventure scene with essential knowledge.

Here’s the RideADV PR, explaining what included in the custom-built weekend educational rides…

These events are aimed at beginner to intermediate riders and allow participants to learn all the tips and tricks acquired by the RideADV crew over years of leading tours through the Aussie bush. The weekend rides focus on different terrain and conditions to increase riding confidence. And because there is so much more to adventuring, participants also learn about:

• Pre-ride bike inspection
• Bike set-up
• Ergonomics, riding position, comfortable and safe
• Tyre styles, tubes, tubeless and more
• Personal tracking, safety
• Suspension set-up
• Luggage, packing tips and tricks
• GPS – how to understand and use
• Riding gear, jackets, boots, safety gear
• How to change a tyre track-side
• Tools – what to carry
• Tents and swags

The events generally start from RideADV’s base in Ourimbah, NSW, with an evening at the shed, including camping and campfire option. The most recent event in November attracted 27 riders on a wide variety of machines from Royal Enfield Himalayas to Triumph Street Scramblers. Tip sessions were offered during the two-day ride, which were followed by BBQs where service technician, Lincoln Brien from Chris Watson Motorcycles, offered a service tutorial.

“On the Saturday, we run what we call the ‘RideADV Shed Cheers and Beers’, where we demonstrate tyre changes and answer questions live from YouTube,’” explains RideADV’s Greg Yager. “Even though it’s pretty informal, we always address the most commonly asked topics – such as tyres, navigation and suspension. The aim is for participants to leave with enough knowledge to ride confidently into remote locations,” adds Yager.

Learn more here: https://www.rideadv.com.au/