Answers to your probing questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Training
- We welcome licensed riders between the ages of 16 to 85 participate to participate our training programs.
- If you have never ridden a motorcycle or if you don’t know how to ride a motorcycle we suggest you enroll in a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Course or Total Control Motorcyclist Training Program prior to attending our training.
- We train a balance between new, moderate, and experienced off-road riders. We’re able to customize the training to grow your confidence regardless of your experience.
- Approximately 10% of our clients ride their bikes fewer than 2,000 miles per year; about one-third ride between 2,000 & 5,000 miles per year; one-third ride between 5,000 & 10,000 miles per year; and about 20% re hard core riders averaging more than 10,000 miles per year on their motorbike(s).
You need to know how to ride a motorcycle. We welcome street riders who are looking to expand their experiences. We do not train people how to ride a motorcycle.
Not necessarily. When you register for training we will ask for more detailed information about your riding background and experiences. We’ll then advise you as to the most appropriate training level.
Levels 3 and 4 are intended for relatively experienced off-road riders who are looking to expand their off-road skills. Level 5 is intended for very experienced off-road technicians.
Yes, with advanced notification.
Yes. Absolutely. You can schedule a private session during our regularly scheduled training weekends, or schedule a weekday experience.
If you have sufficient understanding of how to control your speed using your clutch (not your throttle or brakes), then you may be a good candidate for off-road training. Call us to discuss your expectations.
Yes.
Yes. And, you need a motorcycle license to participate in our tours.
No.
If you arrive at noon on Friday, you’ll be able to participate in our three-hour optional “Tighten Up” warm-up training. We feed everyone lunch, then the kickstands go up at 2:00 PM. There is no additional cost for this session. If you are not interested in the “Tighten Up” session, then plan to arrive between 4:00 – 5:00 PM Friday evening. Welcome cocktails are at 6:00 PM. Dinner together is at 7:00 PM.
On Saturday breakfast starts at 7:30 AM. Training goes from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, we have an hour break for lunch, and then resume training from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM. At 5:00 PM the bar opens, and at 7:00 PM we eat dinner.
On Sunday breakfast starts at 7:30 AM. Training goes from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, we have an hour break for lunch, and then resume training from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM. At 4:30 PM we hold the Graduation Ceremony. At 5:00 PM the bar opens. You’re welcome to spend the evening with us for discussions and drinks around the campfire. Or, you’re free to depart at the conclusion of Sunday training.
The cost for training, food and beverages is $1,695. Private cabins are available for $300 for the weekend. Tent and RV spots are available for a small cost. If you’d like to rent a bike, the additional fee is $400 for the weekend.
Accomodations
Our accommodations are special. You’ll be housed in super comfortable private cabins that offer a queen-sized memory foam bed, endless hot-water shower, private flush toilet, air-conditioning, coffee maker, and plenty of outlets to recharge your Sena, Cardo, Klim air jacket, and mobile phone. Our private cabin accommodations will add $300 to your total cost.
Yes.
Yes. Our cabins will comfortably sleep two. A non-riding partner will add $175 to the cost for the weekend.
If you’d like to camp, please feel free to do so. Tent camping is an additional $25 cost (total).
Yes. And with enough advance notice we can provide electrical hookups. The additional cost is $100 (total).
Yes. Our cabins are available on Sunday evenings at no additional cost. Note however that we do not serve dinner on Sunday evenings. Typically however, the staff and clients who plan on staying will travel together into Burnet for dinner.
Yes, but we strongly encourage everyone to stay on site. When we ask training alumni about their experiences with us, inevitably the words “friendship” and “camaraderie” are part of their response. Often they say the evening meals and campfires were highlights of the training weekend. Many long-term riding and touring friendships form during these times together. We don’t want anyone to miss out.
Yes. With advance notice. There may be an additional cost for Gluten Free diets.
Gear To Bring
Full face helmet – *If you choose to utilize a modular helmet, we require you to have it shut and fully locked into place before you start moving on the motorcycle.
Armored pants and jacket
ADV style boots
Gloves
HydroPack
Yes. We do not recommend a low cut/low ankle riding or street boots.
Finding the correct boot to wear while adventure riding is always a challenge, especially for anyone with a hard to fit sized foot. Boot selection is like tire selection. No one brand or model is the best. Riding habits and subjective personal traits will eventually determine what is right for you. As the riding circumstances change, the gear needed hill also evolve.
At the top of the must have attributes for an ADV boot is PROTECTION. Strong ankle support, check. But not only ankle support, but also shin protection. Footpegs can cause some serious “hurts”. So, strong ankle support and high shin protection are important. Also, you’ll be standing on your footpegs for most of your training (and off-road riding). Rigid arch support helps reduce foot fatigue. And one more item to keep in mind, firm protection over the toes. A fractured toe bone will plague you for years.
The combination of strong ankle support, toe protection, and a rigid arch support almost always translates into a boot that you won’t want to take a hike in. Also, the proper ADV boot can cause you to not be able to easily bend the boot at the ankle, which translates into some difficulty in shifting… especially while seated.
As you become a more experienced rider, you will probably resort to having two sets of boots. One for the protection needed for more aggressive off-road riding. And a second more comfortable boot for long hauls on pavement that could include some moderate to easy off-road riding. Consider a boot made by Forma, Sidi, or Alpinestar.
Bikes
Yes, we have BMW R1250 GS and Harley-Davidson Pan America Special bikes available. The rental cost is $400 for the weekend. We require that you have a motorcycle endorsement to rent one of our fleet bikes.
Yes. Cosmetic damage is expected. However, if you break something you’ll be responsible for the part and labor costs for the repair.
No.
Yes. Contact us for details.
We are bike agnostic. Any bike engineered for off-road adventures is fine.
It is best to remove mirrors, windscreen and boxes/panniers. If you are planning to participate in levels III, IV or V levels you’ll most likely want an “upgraded” skid plate and 50/50 tires.
Not necessarily for Levels I & II. A 50/50 tire is preferred for most of our off-road training.
Lower crash bars and skid plate. Upper crash bars are optional.
If you are riding your personal bike we will help recover the bike. If repairs are needed we’ll do our best to repair the mechanical problem at an additional cost.
If you are riding your own bike on a tour and experience mechanical problems, we will do our best to recover the bike, repair the bike, or provide a backup rental bike. There is a recovery fee of $100 to “rescue” your bike. If you are renting a bike from Austin Moto Adventures, we will repair the bike or provide a backup. We can’t guarantee the backup bike will be the same model bike your originally rented.
Call us for information on bike storage.
Logistics
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. If you are a private pilot you can fly into Burnet, Texas.
We do not offer a shuttle service. You’ll need to rent a vehicle.
There are two hotels in Burnet, which is about 15 minutes away. Comfort Inn & Suites and Best Western Post Oak Inn. However, the cost of the hotels are comparable to the cost of renting one of our Luxury Cabins. And staying at our facility also makes it much easier to participate in the evening campfires, which is a major feature of our training experience.
Yes, our private cabins accommodate two. Also, bass fishing, horseback riding, mountain bike riding (we have over 70 miles of mountain bike trails), and long range shooting are activities a non-riding partner may participate in at an additional cost.
Fridays at noon will allow you to have lunch with us and participate in our “tighten up” pre-training program (at no additional cost). If you can’t arrive by noon on Friday, plan to arrive between 4:00 and 5:00.
Unfortunately, no. Out staff will be in the throughs of preparing for our guests.
No. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and alcohol are included in the price of our training.
Rescheduling / Cancellation Policy
If you need to reschedule, let us know at least 14 days in advance of your scheduled training date. If the date you are requesting to be rescheduled to has a vacancy, you’re in. If you ask to be rescheduled with less than 14 days notice and we are unable to fill your vacancy, you forfeit your $500 deposit.
If you need to cancel your training, let us know at least 14 days in advance of your scheduled training date. If you notify us with less than 14 days notice and we’re unable to fill your vacancy, you’ll forfeit your payment.
We’ll reschedule you to an alternative date, or refund your payment. Your choice.
Insurance
Not at this time. If you charge the cost of your training on your credit card, the provider may provide repair and replacement coverage. You’ll need to check with your credit card provider.
No. You’ll sign a waiver prior to training to say you are accepting the physical risks associated with riding a motorcycle off-road.
In case the training or tour is cancelled, yes, we suggest travel insurance.
