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Off-road course for trail motorcycles · Beginner levelBeginner.

Your first taste of dirt. Balance, body position and control of a big bike once the pavement runs out.

1 day · 7 hoursMax 10 ridersTwinTrail instructor
Rider coming down a dirt slope on a trail motorcycle while a TwinTrail instructor watchesOff-Road · 01 · Beginner

If you're just starting out on your first big bike, this is where you learn to take it onto dirt with confidence. You get a clear, practical picture of how your trail bike works and how to master it off the pavement.

We cover fundamentals, technique and practice: your bike's technology, throttle and braking, correct body position, balance and reading the terrain. All in a controlled, safe setting at our training ground in the Valle del Cauca.

By the end you can plan your first trips with more peace of mind. The next step is the Intermediate level.

What you'll learn

  • Using and caring for your protective gear
  • Pre-ride technical check of the bike
  • Riding without ABS or traction control
  • Your bike's dimensions and weight distribution
  • The rules of balance
  • Pulling away smoothly
  • Throttle control and engine power delivery
  • Deceleration and engine control when braking
  • Body position when riding, accelerating and braking
  • Avoiding fixed and moving obstacles
  • Emergency braking

Inside the course

Rider standing on the pegs of a trail motorcycle, climbing a grassy slope
Grass climb, standing on the pegs.
Rider next to a trail motorcycle lying on its side in the grass, about to pick it up
How to pick the bike up after a fall.
Two riders on trail motorcycles on a dirt trail next to a yellow steep-grade warning sign
Trail with a steep grade.

Who it's for

For riders getting started on a high-displacement trail, enduro or dual-sport motorcycle. Adventure bikes from 250 cc, any brand: BMW, KTM, Yamaha, Ducati, Kawasaki, Triumph, Royal Enfield, Honda, Suzuki and more.

What's included

  • One course day: 7 hours, including a lunch break
  • Countryside lunch and water
  • An Andes souvenir
  • Max 10 riders per course

What to bring

You must bring a helmet, jacket, gloves, boots and protective pants. If you're missing anything, we'll advise you before the course. We stock riding gear to gear you up.

Off-road sessions take place at our training ground, about 40 km from Cali (15 minutes from Palmira).

Sebastián Jaramillo holding the TwinTrail instructor certificate

Your instructor

Sebastián Jaramillo

TwinTrail-certified instructor

Certified as an instructor by TwinTrail Off-Road School (Spain) in 2023, after a week of practice, theory and assessment with Isaac Feliu and Carlos Falcón. Rider, traveler and leader of the Andes tours.

See the TwinTrail instructor directory

Frequently asked questions

Do I need my own motorcycle?+

Message us and we'll walk you through the options for your case.

What protective gear do I need?+

Helmet, gloves, boots, and a jacket and pants with armor. If you're missing anything, we'll advise you before the course.

Where are the off-road sessions?+

At our training ground, about 40 km from Cali (15 minutes from Palmira).

Is this a motocross course?+

No. It's off-road and road riding for high-displacement trail, enduro and dual-sport motorcycles, the kind people travel on. It isn't track motocross.

How do I book?+

On WhatsApp: we'll confirm the date, your spot and how to pay.

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