# Bumps and Jumps - Obstacle Workshop at IMI October 18th **URL:** \ **Category:** EVENTS & RIDE PLANS\ **Created:** [August 30, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410 "2025-08-30T14:25:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Michaelmichaelmoto](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/michaelmichaelmoto/32/118_2.png) [@Michaelmichaelmoto](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/Michaelmichaelmoto)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/1 "2025-08-30T14:25:20Z")
Hey all, On this recent BDR trip I was thinking about hosting a ride/practice session for driving over obstacles. I’ve benefitted over the last couple of years from a comprehensive training plan that I call “driving over stuff.” It’s pretty simple! Our bikes are always more capable than we are. It is fun to buy parts and modify things, but at the end of the day our riding skills are almost always the missing link between where we are now and where we would like to be. The benefit of practicing technical skills on a big bike is that it allows us to travel and explore on a big bike with confidence. Suggested ride/practice structure would be to take easy pavement or smooth gravel roads to one of several practice areas. There we would be able to practice low speed obstacle skills with group support and encouragement. I believe this can be accessible for any rider who is competent enough to ride to the practice area, since the challenge can easily be adjusted according to the rider. I’d like to encourage anyone who feels new or intimidated by the size and weight of their bike to attend. I am not an expert by any means, just an enthusiastic learner. I’d like to create a cooperative skill share environment for this event where we can aid and assist one another in improving. The hope is that this allows people to assume some engagement and responsibility in their own skill progression, which I believe translates to well founded self-awareness and confidence on the trail. First question, is there group interest in an event like this? ![IMG_20250517_190143](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/uploads/bcadv/original/1X/d0697a860016ed220543a3a6b1523f886ccd9cb1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ChrisMunro](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/chrismunro/32/78_2.png) [@ChrisMunro](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/ChrisMunro)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/2 "2025-08-30T14:36:57Z")
Hey Michael - definitely interested and would love to join. Any opportunity for a newbie like me to be on the bike and learning is a win. Learned a ton from everyone on the trip and this would be a good continuation of it. Thanks for putting this out there! ---
**Author:** ![mulebarn](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/mulebarn/32/23_2.png) [@mulebarn](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/mulebarn)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2025, 3:46pm UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/3 "2025-08-30T15:46:39Z")
Count me in. ---
**Author:** ![Ddejong](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/ddejong/32/175_2.png) [@Ddejong](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/Ddejong)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2025, 3:47pm UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/4 "2025-08-30T15:47:18Z")
I would definitely be interested in something like this. The trip this past week definitely showed me where I need more practice. ---
**Author:** ![LeightonCash](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/leightoncash/32/2289_2.png) [@LeightonCash](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/LeightonCash)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2025, 12:29am UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/5 "2025-08-31T00:29:06Z")
I too would like to drive over some stuff. ---
**Author:** ![Michaelmichaelmoto](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/michaelmichaelmoto/32/118_2.png) [@Michaelmichaelmoto](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/Michaelmichaelmoto)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2025, 12:34am UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/6 "2025-08-31T00:34:35Z")
Alright! We’ll call that critical mass since it helps to have at least 4 people for picking up big bikes without getting immediately exhausted, and as spotters. Any preference for Sunday afternoon on the 14th or Saturday morning on the 20th? Location will be Rampart range. Yes it’s a madhouse sometimes but we’ll mostly be in single areas close to the road not bombing around on trails having near head-ons with ATVs. ---
**Author:** ![RC\_John](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/rc_john/32/1751_2.png) [@RC\_John](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/RC_John)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2025, 12:35am UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/7 "2025-08-31T00:35:41Z")
20th is the 2nd Elite shop ride btw. ---
**Author:** ![Rich\_Strauss](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/rich_strauss/32/1749_2.png) [@Rich\_Strauss](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/Rich_Strauss)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2025, 12:49am UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/8 "2025-08-31T00:49:30Z")
Closed course like IMI may be more efficient ---
**Author:** ![ChrisMunro](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/chrismunro/32/78_2.png) [@ChrisMunro](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/ChrisMunro)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2025, 1:33am UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/9 "2025-08-31T01:33:04Z")
14th in Switzerland. 20th weekend works, but want to hit Elite BCADV ride ---
**Author:** ![Ddejong](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/ddejong/32/175_2.png) [@Ddejong](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/Ddejong)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2025, 1:40am UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/10 "2025-08-31T01:40:54Z")
I’m away on the 14th and would also like to hit the shop ride on the 20th ---
**Author:** ![Michaelmichaelmoto](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/michaelmichaelmoto/32/118_2.png) [@Michaelmichaelmoto](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/Michaelmichaelmoto)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2025, 2:24am UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/11 "2025-08-31T02:24:08Z")
Good points all around. Let’s table the date for the moment, I’ll pick something further out in Oct/ early Nov for less conflicts. Haven’t been to IMI yet but have wanted to look. I do really like the natural rock area and the new enduro skills areas at Rampart. Will try to get over to IMI in the near future to scope. ---
**Author:** ![COBubba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7feea3/32.png) [@COBubba](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/COBubba)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2025, 2:01am UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/12 "2025-09-04T02:01:17Z")
I’d be down. IMI is a great option, not sure how they’d feel about us rearranging their crap pile but it has rocks, logs, small tires, etc. I need to practice slow speed maneuvers as well. ---
**Author:** ![Emmanuel\_chaves](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/emmanuel_chaves/32/911_2.png) [@Emmanuel\_chaves](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/Emmanuel_chaves)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2025, 2:49am UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/13 "2025-09-04T02:49:45Z")
Count me in! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Am.Mike.Teur.ADV](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/am.mike.teur.adv/32/107_2.png) [@Am.Mike.Teur.ADV](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/Am.Mike.Teur.ADV)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2025, 4:10am UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/14 "2025-09-04T04:10:34Z")
I’m definitely interested, October would be easier for me to plan. ---
**Author:** ![Michaelmichaelmoto](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/michaelmichaelmoto/32/118_2.png) [@Michaelmichaelmoto](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/Michaelmichaelmoto)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/15 "2025-09-04T14:46:48Z")
Alright, how about October 18th at 9am at IMI for all interested? ---
**Author:** ![Ddejong](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/ddejong/32/175_2.png) [@Ddejong](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/Ddejong)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2025, 11:07pm UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/16 "2025-09-05T23:07:57Z")
I’m game for October 18th. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisMunro](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/chrismunro/32/78_2.png) [@ChrisMunro](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/ChrisMunro)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2025, 11:17pm UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/17 "2025-09-05T23:17:36Z")
As of now - works for me and I’m in. IMI does have an ‘obstacle’ section - small but has some logs, rocks, etc. Guessing Rich would know if that’s open to all or you would need permission? It’s hidden, but I rode it with an instructor there and can’t see anyone stopping you for accessing it. ---
**Author:** ![mulebarn](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/mulebarn/32/23_2.png) [@mulebarn](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/mulebarn)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2025, 12:57am UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/18 "2025-09-06T00:57:38Z")
There’s also a bunch of log obstacles and other stuff at Thunder Valley. I’ve done several coaching sessions there with Brett from Enduro Ranch there, and could ask him what’s available specifically. Let me know. Date wise, I will be in Moab that week, so bummer! ---
**Author:** ![Dmarti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/2bfe46/32.png) [@Dmarti](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/Dmarti)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/19 "2025-09-08T20:34:37Z")
Following! ---
**Author:** ![Michaelmichaelmoto](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/bcadv.discourse.group/michaelmichaelmoto/32/118_2.png) [@Michaelmichaelmoto](https://bcadv.discourse.group/u/Michaelmichaelmoto)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2025, 1:03am UTC](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410/20 "2025-09-09T01:03:47Z")
Great! Sticking with October 18th at IMI. Venue may adjust after some pending research, but won’t change at the last minute. [Next page](https://bcadv.discourse.group/t/bumps-and-jumps-obstacle-workshop-at-imi-october-18th/410.md?page=2)