Alaska Special Advanced ADV Training FAQ

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  • Yes.

    You’ll need to have successfully completed our intermediate level Training and Trail Training course.

    You’ll also need to have your motorcycle endorsement and ride a street legal motorcycle if you’ll be using public roads.

  • All riders must show proof of a valid motorcycle endorsement in order to participate in any CLEAR Moto training.

    All riders must also be 18 years of age or older to participate in training.

  • Yes. CLEAR Moto does not provide rentals.

    Any street legal off-road worthy make/model is acceptable.

    We are not a dirt bike school. Our training is for adventure motorcycles.

  • This is an Adventure Motorcycle Training course, designed for the mid to heavy weight adventure models.

    This is not a dirt bike course.

    Please understand that you might drop your motorcycle during training. CLEAR Moto is not liable for any damages to your motorcycle. We suggest you add protection prior to attending the course. Please contact The Motorcycle Shop for recommendations.

    We also suggest a 50/50 or more off-road oriented tire for training. The Motorcycle Shop can help you with this as well.

  • Exact training location TBD

    Class begins at 9:00 am AKST

    Class will wrap up around 4:00 pm AKST

    Please arrive no earlier that 8:30 am.

    Your appointment confirmation may state a different time/location. That is because CLEAR Moto is based in New Mexico. Class will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm AKST.

  • All courses are capped at 12 riders.

  • Cassie Maier is CLEAR Moto’s lead coach. She will be running the Training and Trail Training during the Alaska Special.

    Those that are taking the Advanced level already know Cassie as she has been the Alaska Special coach all three years.

  • Yes.

    Breaks will naturally take place in-between exercises however we’ll also take a break at least every sixty minutes. This allows for rest, food and water, and potty breaks.

    If at any point you need a break, take one.

  • The curriculum will be set on the trail, using the elements we come up against. You’ll be fine-tuning all your foundational skills to get the exact response you want and need from the motorcycle in order to navigate more challenging terrain.

    The goal of this advanced ADV training course is to elevate your skills to a place of total control so you are no longer surviving, and instead thriving on the trail.

    • Quick power control

    • Balance

    • Slow speed maneuvering

    • Tight, Off-camber turns

    • Terrain challenges

    There is an optional half day training to learn the skills required to compete in a challenge course. CLEAR Moto and The Motorcycle Shop are coming together to create a challenge course competition. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and practice on it.

  • You have the option to learn and practice the skills needed to compete in a challenge course.

    The add-on is an optional three hour training session (in Anchorage) on June 15th. It will be the morning before the challenge course competition put on by The Motorcycle Shop.

  • Tires:

    At this advanced level, we highly recommend a 70/30 or 80/20 tires. Please consult The Motorcycle Shop for tires.

    Your tires, at this level, are designed to help grip and move terrain, in an attempt to gain traction in low traction environments.

    Motorcycle Protection:

    There is a chance that your motorcycle will fall on its side during Training or the Trail Training. Adding protection can help prevent serious damage to your motorcycle. Please speak with The Motorcycle Shop about what protection you want or need for adventure riding and training.

    Keep in mind it can take weeks for your tires or parts to arrive if they need to be ordered. Plan ahead.

  • Please, if you have any questions regarding our gear requirements, contact us.

    For your safety, CLEAR Moto may deny you training if you are not wearing/using the required gear.

    • Wear a properly fitted DOT approved motorcycle helmet

    • Wear Eye protection (goggles, sunglasses, glasses, or a closed helmet face-screen)

    • Wear Gloves

    • Wear Long pants

    • Wear Over-the-ankle boots

    We prefer that you wear motorcycle specific gear which is designed for off-road riding. If you have any questions about gear please contact us. We are a REV’IT dealer. You can also connect with The Motorcycle Shop for any gear needs or questions.

  • Fuel:

    Training - You may need a full tank just for getting to and from the training area (TBD). On the trail, you won’t be using much fuel. Fuel up wisely.

    Challenge Course Training - You will NOT want a full tank. That’s just more weight to have to deal with.

    Luggage:

    Training - We recommend training without luggage on. If you prefer to learn with luggage on, you are welcome to bring it along. There will be no place to leave luggage.

    Hard vs. Soft - We prefer soft luggage. That is not a requirement, so bring what you have. If you’d like Mosko Moto gear, please contact us.

  • Training:

    Lunch will be one hour long. Bring a sack lunch. There may be no place to grab lunch on our training day.

    Bring plenty of water and snacks for the day.

    Challenge Course Training:

    The course will be next to Rafelitos Taco shop. If you haven’t eaten here, you’re in for a treat.

  • Training:

    There will be no toilets, but there are trees. Please come prepared.

  • Training will take place in most weather conditions. Due to weather, the curriculum and/or training location may change.

    If you choose not to join training due to weather and class is still taking place, you will not receive a refund.

    If weather conditions make training unsafe, training may be cancelled or rescheduled. For a more information please see the Alaska Special Policy page.

  • Pricing

    Advanced One-Day course: $559

    Add-on Trail Training: $200

    Payment

    Payment is either paid-in-full or as a 50% deposit of the total costs at time of booking.

    If there is a balance, the remainder is due no later than four weeks prior to your scheduled training.

    For more information about payment please see our Alaska Special Policy page.

  • Due to the nature of this event and the time and travel required, we ask that riders give no less than a four week notice when cancelling in order to receive a full refund. Anything less than that will only result in a 50% refund (no refund for those that have only paid a deposit).

    Please see the Alaska Special Policy page for more details.

  • Accidents happen. We do our best to keep you safe during Training.

    It is our goal to keep all riders safe. It is important that you listen to the instructions given by your coach throughout the duration of all training days.

    If you are injured, we will assist in getting you the services you need. It is important that you provide an emergency contact on the waiver.

    NOTE: You are fully responsible for yourself and your body. That includes the body and property of those around you as well, in the case of a collision.

  • It is certainly appreciated. If you feel that your coach did a wonderful job they would be grateful for any tip.

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The CLEAR Moto Advanced ADV Training is for riders who have successfully completed our intermediate Training and Trail Training course. This is a private course for those intermediate level alumni.

If you aspire to join our Advanced ADV Training, please first complete our intermediate level Training and Trail Training. The reason our advanced course is designed this way is to ensure the safety and level of challenge for the coach and students. At the advanced level is it important that the coach and students know one another.

The skills learned at the advanced level are more precise. Meaning you’ll spend more time on one skill set at a time. Having a solid base of the foundational skills is imperative to becoming a more advanced rider.