We’re excited to launch the ADV 101 Series this winter—a free, three-part classroom series aimed at building shared knowledge across the BCADV community. This year’s series will be hosted at RevZilla in Denver. Find your carpool buddies!
These classes are designed to help riders—whether brand new to ADV or just looking to refine their foundation—level up in a supportive, real-world-focused environment.
Dates: Last Tuesday of each month: Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 31
Time: 7pm-8:30ish
Cost: Free to all. Club members and guests are welcome.
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Members are encouraged to attend and bring a non-member friend.
This series is a great way to get new riders familiar with the BCADV way and to grow our shared base of skills and self-reliance.Purpose
Create a common base of knowledge among BCADV members
Help newer riders skip years of trial and error through shared experience
Reinforce club ride standards: planning, leading, participating, and group accountability
Offer a space where experienced riders can give back, and new riders can get dialed in
Class Breakdown
Class 1: Intro to ADV / The Bike (January)
What is ADV riding and how we got here
Understanding your riding style (Explorer ←→ Ripper)
Dual sport vs mid-size vs full-size bikes
Key setup: tires, controls, luggage, ergonomics
Class 2: The Gear (February)
Matching your gear to your adventure style
Apparel, armor, and protective systems
Luggage options, what to bring
Tools, spares, and loadout essentials
Class 3: The Ride (March)
Route planning and navigation tools
Group ride structure and expectations
How to be a solid ride leader and participant
BCADV ride culture: accountability, preparation, and safety
More details coming soon—comment below if you’re interested or have questions.
We’re considering a couple venues but could use more choices.
Does anyone have access to a conference / classroom type setup for up to about 30 people?
Actually, a warehouse, garage space, etc would be fine. Don’t need seating, everyone can bring a chair. But I’d like to be able to use a bike or two during presentations.
Update: we will be doing this class series in partnership with RevZilla in Denver. I updated the info at the top of this thread in Rich’s original post.
So yep, once a month, let’s carpool southward. ZLA Denver is going to be promoting on their social channels as well, so it should be some great turnouts, and a chance for us to show up as a Squad.
I’m happy to chauffeur Erie members. I’m sure @MotoJason will be in the truck, and I know there are a few other BCADVenturers out here. If y’all are going, let me know.
RevZilla Denver, 2845 Walnut St, Denver
