Are you aching to tackle the world of adventure motorcycling?   You are not alone.   You are also not alone if you feel you lack the skills to get out and do what your bike is capable of doing.   MotoDiscovery now offers world-class training to help you ride well in less-than-perfect conditions.   If “go-anywhere" touring is your goal, consider a MotoDiscovery Adventure Riding course as an important part of your trip planning. Skill and knowledge is better than money in the bank!

Highlights

You will experience the beauty and exhilaration Mexico's dramatic Copper Canyon and receive hands-on instruction from off-road racing champion Ramey "Coach" Stroud.   Your days will be a combination of classroom instruction, practice on incredible landscapes, experiencing Mexico's way of life and enjoying great food.   This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn to ride better and have a great vacation - all in the same trip.

Coach Stroud's experience and instruction has helped many racers to the checkered flag, but more importantly, he can teach you the fundamentals of off-road touring in less-than-perfect conditions.   Whether you are an experienced off-road rider looking to brush-up, or new to the world of adventure travel, we can you help explore back roads with a smile and confidence that you've never had.

Groups are at a maximum of 8 persons to insure individual and personal attention.

Includes

• 7 nights accommodations (double occupancy)
• All breakfasts and dinners on travel days with occasional lunch
• One on one training by Ramey "Coach" Stroud
• Bilingual staff
• Support/luggage van
• Maps, road log and tour preparation materials
• MotoDiscovery apparel gift

Itinerary
El Paso, Texas USA
Nuevo Casas Grandes (entering Columbus, New Mexico)
Creel
Creel
Copper Canyon Batopilas
Creel
Chihuahua City
Exit at Santa Teresa, New Mexico near El Paso

Your Training Program Includes:
Session 1 Seated Endurance

We will begin with how you ride now and then build from there.   You will learn proper ergonomics (posture and muscle recruitment) to make long days easier, especially in less than perfect conditions.

Session 2 Standing to Ride: Why and How
This session involves the theory and practice of riding in the rough.   You learn about proper body mechanics: how to maintain balance and control with minimum effort.  Practice includes static training and low-speed exercises.

Session 3 Traction Management

Finding and managing traction is the key to successful off-pavement riding.   Learn what traction is all about, where to find it and how not to lose it.

Session 4 Hills, Switchbacks and Terrain

Learn the how's and why's on body position, control function and route planning on the flat, on slopes and in turns.   Then apply your skills descending into and climbing out of Mexico's Cooper Canyon.   And you thought the Grand Canyon was Big!

Mileage (approximate)
Longest day    245
Shortest day     90
Total miles   1,450

Dates
Mar 20 - 27, 2010
Mar 27 - Apr 3, 2010
Apr 17 - 24, 2010
Sep 18 - 25, 2010
Oct 10 - 17, 2010

Price
On your own bike:
$2,649 US per person (double occupancy)
Single occupancy supplement is $325
If you desire a single room or for any reason we are unable to obtain a room mate for you, the single occupancy supplement will apply.

Deposit   $400 US per person deposit.

Motorcycle Rentals Available: Suzuki DR 650 for $859 US.

Motorcycle Shipping
To ship your motorcycle to the tour rendezvous, call Federal Motorcycle Transport at (800) 747-4100 ext. 217.
http://www.federalcos.com/motorcycle.html

Cancellation & Refund Policy