Intermediate Skills — Hills, Turns & Obstacles
Ready to take your off-road riding to the next level? This intermediate-level clinic is designed for women who have completed an introductory adventure riding course and want to push their skills further. Louise Powers and her team will guide you through a day of progressive drills focused on the real-world challenges you'll face on the trail — hills, off-camber terrain, tight turns, and obstacles.
Whether you've taken a previous 49er Rally ADV class or graduated from another accredited off-road school, this clinic will build on your foundation and give you the confidence to tackle more demanding terrain.
Completion of an introductory course in off-road riding techniques is required. Previous 49er Rally ADV classes or other accredited off-road riding schools qualify.
The course will be offered Friday from 8 AM to 12 noon, followed by a guided tour to practice and develop your skills on an off-road trail. After the ride, celebrate with your course mates in our hospitality center.
This intermediate clinic focuses on four key areas that will transform your trail riding:
Through a series of instruction, drills, and coaching, Louise and her team will build on your foundational skills, combining and enhancing these elements in an off-road environment.
Some of the most common feedback from past participants: "I can't believe what I can do that I couldn't do when I got here!" The building-block structure ensures that fundamental elements needed for safe, effective riding are learned, practiced, and built upon. Students often find themselves excelling in areas they thought outside their reach.
What riding skills do I need to attend?
This intermediate course builds on introductory off-road skills. You must have completed a prior introductory adventure riding course. Street riding experience alone is not sufficient for this level.
What kind of tires will I need?
A dual-sport tire with 50% remaining tread wear is recommended. Knobbies are welcome but not required.
What kind of riding gear should I wear?
All riders must wear at minimum: a DOT-approved helmet, gloves, long pants, a shirt, and close-toed shoes. Full riding gear is recommended, including a full-face helmet, armored jacket/pants, and off-road or dual-sport oriented gloves/boots.
How should my bike be prepared?
Falls and tip-overs are common when learning these skills but usually do not result in injury or harm to your motorcycle. Common protective upgrades include engine protection bars, a skid plate, valve cover protectors (BMW Boxer-Twin models), hand protectors, radiator guards, and a headlight guard. Also consider larger off-road-oriented footpegs and bar risers.
Lead Instructor
Louise is a world-traveling adventure rider with tens of thousands of miles on her bikes. At under 5'4" tall, she has a unique understanding of what it takes to ride "big" adventure bikes — she owns and rides a BMW R 1300 GS. Louise has been teaching adventure riding skills since 2015 and has helped thousands of riders build confidence off-road.
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