Next Step After ADV 101: 2WheelsGood Clinics Are Here

[Rich_Strauss]

Hey BCADV Members,

Over the past few months, many of you joined the ADV 101 series at RevZilla Denver — thanks again for the great turnout! In those sessions we focused on the foundations and real-world application of adventure riding.

Those classes were designed as the starting point — Zero to BDR. The natural next step is hands-on skills training.

That’s why I created 2WheelsGood — to help ADV riders like you build practical off-road skills faster, with a clear understanding of the why behind every technique so they translate directly to real Colorado backcountry terrain.

I’m excited to announce two upcoming clinics as the direct follow-up to ADV 101:

One-Day Skills Clinic
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at IMI
A focused, high-value day to build core ADV/off-road skills with immediate real-world application.
MOST POPULAR — Special $50 discount for paid BCADV members ($149)

3-Day Signature Training Camp
May 16–17, 2026 (closed course at IMI) + Day 3 on Saturday, June 6, 2026 (real-world trail ride)
A deeper program with progressive skill building on Days 1–2, followed by Day 3 where everything comes together on the trails in a coached field ride.
Special $100 discount for paid BCADV members ($595)

As a BCADV Board Member, I’m offering these discounts as my way of supporting the club. If you’re not yet a paid member, this is a great time to join — you’ll immediately qualify for the discounted rate.

Full details, what you’ll learn, requirements, and registration are all on the website:

→ View Clinics & Register

Spots are limited in both clinics to keep the coaching personal and effective.

If you have any questions or want to talk through which option is the best fit for you, feel free to reply here or reach out to me directly. I’m excited to keep building on the momentum from ADV 101 and help more of our community ride with greater confidence and capability.

Let’s keep the progression going — see you out there,

Rich Strauss
BCADV Board Member
Owner, 2WheelsGood.us
Learn → Ride → Explore

[Rich_Strauss]

Mid week bump. Hope to see you there!

[Rich_Strauss]

Hey Team,

Just bumping this because April 18 is this weekend.

This one-day thing at IMI on the 18th is pure Level 1 — the perfect follow-up after the ADV 101 stuff we did at RevZilla.

Level 1 in plain English:
It’s the basic toolkit that actually gives you confidence on gravel, dirt, and light trails instead of just white-knuckling it. Bike setup, standing like you mean it, clutch/throttle/brake magic, slow-speed moves, braking and accelerating without drama, counterweighting so the bike stops fighting you, smart line choice, and simple obstacle/hill stuff. Basically, the skills that turn “oh shit” into “I got this.”

Here’s how the day rolls (each thing builds right on the last one so it sticks):

1. Bike setup & standing position – why we stand, correct body position, and setting up your bike to facilitate standing in an “attack position” efficiently

2. Clutch friction zone + throttle/brake coordination – Walking-speed control, tight turns, and goodbye to those embarrassing stalls.

3. Braking & acceleration on loose stuff – Learn how the bike rotates and recovers traction without trying to buck you off.

4. Counterweighting & body position in turns – Make the bike lean the way you want instead of the other way around.

5. Obstacle negotiation & line choice – Whoops, waterbars, and the occasional rut — pick the smart path and keep the wheels rolling.

6. Intro hills + recovery – Gentle climbs and descents, plus what to do when you stall (because we all do… and it’s totally fixable).

And because it’s bound to happen during the class, we’ll also learn techniques for picking up your sleeping bike efficiently.

Short demos, clear instructions, plenty of coached practice, and quick debriefs all day. Small group so you get real attention, and you’ll leave with a simple skill checklist you can actually use on our weekend rides.

Link is here: ADV Rider Training & Adventure Motorcycle Tours | 2WheelsGood , and see the Register Now button, or just PM me here.

We’ll meet at IMI at 9a when they open probably go until about 3-4pm

Come on out — it’ll be a fun, no-pressure day and I promise you’ll ride better (and smile more) afterward.

See you out there!

[Am.Mike.Teur.ADV]

I’m excited for Saturday, too bad I’ll be out of town in May though.

[Bhull]

Being new to Colorado, the weather had me a bit worried. Looks like tomorrow morning will be great for this though. The Ibex is loaded and ready to go!

[nick]

Found my phone! Most likely ran over by 100+ cars

[Rich_Strauss]

That’ll buff out

[mulebarn]

Take it to the Genius Bar and tell them you think you must’ve dropped it

[RC_John]

Looks like water damage

[Am.Mike.Teur.ADV]

Great training and a TON of fun.

Great training @Rich_Strauss! Excited for the group ride on 4/25!