Alaska Special ADV Training FAQ

  • Yes. It is best to have the basic operational skills down to get the most out of your training experience.

    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.

  • 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.

  • Of course you can! Your lead coach, Cassie Maier, is only 5’4”. She’ll teach you some tricks to help with balance when it comes stopping and starting on uneven surfaces.

  • 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. That is becuase 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.

  • 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.

  • Both levels will focus on the CLEAR Moto Five Foundational Skills

    • Vision

    • Balance

    • Clutch Control

    • Throttle Control

    • Braking Control

    Novice is perfect for new or new to ADV riders. The course will help build your confidence, proficiency, and control, providing you a strong base to build more advanced skills upon.

    Intermediate is great for riders that have a base of skills already established (have taken our Novice level course). The exercises will be more challenging and precise.

    Even if you have taken our Novice course, you are welcome to retake it if you don’t quite feel ready for the intermediate level.

  • The curriculum focuses on building you a strong foundation of the CLEAR Moto Five Foundational Skills:

    • Vision

    • Balance

    • Clutch

    • Throttle

    • Braking

    The exercises you’ll experience over the two days will be (subject to change):

    • Motorcycle Familiarization

    • Motorcycle Liftting Techniques

    • Balance and Vision Drills

    • Body Positioning

    • Braking Techniques for off-road riding

    • Familiarizing yourself with Traction and Terrain

    • Turning and Steering

    • Hills; ascending, descending, and recovery techniques

    • Reading and Responding to Traction and Terrain (during Trail Training)

  • The curriculum focuses on building you a strong foundation of the CLEAR Moto Five Foundational Skills:

    • Vision

    • Balance

    • Clutch

    • Throttle

    • Braking

    The exercises in Intermediate will be more challenging than that of novice. The speed and precision will be more exact. The following list of skills are subject to change.

    You’ll warm up with the following:

    • Motorcycle Familiarization

    • Motorcycle Liftting Techniques

    • Balance and Vision Drills

    • Body Positioning using Balance

    You’ll learn and fine tune the following skills:

    • Level Up Your Braking Techniques

    • Precise Turning and Steering

    • Hills; ascending, descending, and recovery techniques

    • Traversing and off-camber turns

    • Reading and Responding to Traction and Terrain (during Trail Training)

  • The optional third-day of training (available on the Monday following a weekend course only) takes coaching to real trail situations. Allowing you to apply all that you’ve learned and practiced to real trail conditions.

    • Applying Fundamental Riding Skills to the Trail

    • Terrain Considerations

    • Troubleshooting

    • Trail Etiquette

    • Group Communication

    • Group Safety

    There will be a good deal of stop-and-go as we discuss lessons, considerations, and terrain.

    Please expect to be on the trail for up to six hours. Come prepared with food and water.

    Your lead rider will have a tool kit with them, and radio communication with the sweep rider.

    Trail Training will take place at Jim Creek OHV in Palmer.

  • Tires:

    Ideally a 50/50 or a more off-road biased tire is great. Getting new tires is not a requirement, however recommended. Please consult The Motorcycle Shop for tires.

    The way we like to explain tires is: you can wear sneakers while playing soccer or you can wear cleats.

    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 DO NOT need a full tank of fuel (especially on the 5+ gallon motorcycles).

    Trail Training - A full tank for the little motorcycles and half tank for the 5+ gallon motorcycles.

    Luggage:

    Training - We recommend training without luggage on. You can come to training with it and take it off.

    Trail Training - Use luggage if you want to. You will need to bring a sack lunch.

    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. You may also run out for lunch. Please be back before the hour is up.

    Bring plenty of water and snacks for the day.

    Trail Training:

    Lunch will take place trail-side and must be a sack lunch (there are no places close to get food).

    Bring plenty of water and snacks for the day.

  • Training:

    There will be a portable toilet on the property.

    Trail Training:

    Please be prepared to use the woods and bring toilet paper if you believe you may need it.

  • 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

    Novice and Intermediate Two-Day course: $849

    Add-on Trail Training: $350

    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 and the Trail 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.

  • Please see the Alaska Special Details page for a deeper dive into the Training and Trail Training.