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    RAWHYDE Moto Adventures

    4.8 (21 reviews)
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    Capt. Shawn M.

    If you are in need of adventure motorcycle training, look no further. Rawhyde Adventures is the premier training facility focused on providing their clients with a unique training environment in the beautiful Colorado mountains and at their desert facility Northeast of Las Angeles. Don't have a motorcycle yet, no problem they have a large selection of BMW GS and GSA motorcycles you can train on. The time I spent at Rawhyde I found the staff to be super friendly and accommodating, their in-house chef cooked amazing food everyday and your every need provided for. Rawhyde's coaching staff are some of the best trainers in the world and you will quickly improve your riding skills and build your confidence in the short time you are there. Family owned and operated you immediately feel at home and part of the Rawhyde family. This was one of the best experiences I have ever had and I am very much looking forward to returning in the near future!

    Will A.

    I cannot say enough good things about Rawhyde. I do not generally submit reviews but my recent experience at Rawyhyde in Castaic warrants a 5-star review. I attended the Level 3 Next step clinic, the first of this 2022 Season. On the Friday morning prior I added on the Nomenclature clinic to familiarize myself with the new '22 1250GS I would be renting for the weekend. It was a comprehensive walkabout of all the controls and systems on the bike, which helped me understand how to get the most out of the machine Over the weekend. The entire staff at Rawhyde are exceptionally qualified. They are heavily vetted Veterans of the business individually selected by Jim Hyde, who has tailored an incredible group of dedicated souls to coach and administrate the Rawhyde operation, which is extensive. Chris Zurn is one of the senior Coaches who led the Nomenclature class, and then the Pre-Ride Clinic for the 4-5 hours after lunch. I HIGHLY recommend adding this clinic to your curriculum. It is a quick hit on all the drills you will encounter in the Intro & Intro+ clinics. It is a perfect way to bang off some rust and get the jitters out & familiarize yourself with what's to come, then sleep on it all before beginning your official training on Saturday. Friday felt like a full day so I consider it extremely HIGH value for money, and it got me super pumped about the weekend. Eric Sachs was my Instructor for Next Step. Eric crushed it. Highly professional, Patient and experienced. The curriculum in all the classes is very progressive, so each drill builds into the next. In Next step we did some great property rides before starting the next exercise which was a great way to solidify what we'd just learned, and loosen up for the next challenge. And Next Step was challenging! As it progresses there are even some aspects that are completely optional. If you're feeling good, Go For It! If you're a bit wiped from the exercise, No Problem! No pressure. I found the small group size extremely supportive, there were no egos. Just fun, fun, fun. Regarding safety and progression, safety is always first. Each exercise or trail ride was explained then demonstrated by the instructor. There were short lightweight riders, male & female up to big guys. Everyone has their unique learning curve and I was really impressed how the curriculum accommodated all shapes, sizes & abilities. Everyone helped and encouraged each other. We learned protocol on who helps a fellow rider if they dump the bike. There was no shame in that, it showed you were learning which is the goal. The vibe of the class completely supports that. At the end of a training weekend you have the option to add on the Base Camp Alpha 2-day tour out into Mojave. Also exceptionally HIGH value as it packs everything you just trained for into a real off road trip. But it also incorporates some Road riding, so there is more to learn and brush up on with riding in a pack safely. BCA spends the Monday night out at RawHyde's new Mojave outpost called 'Zackar'. Super fun and picturesque in it's Mad Max sort of vibe. Hot showers, heated twin beds, hooks for your gear, bar, mess hall, fire pit... everything you need. And in typical RawHyde fashion, professionally supported by excellent crew who haul your gear out there by truck, and keep you fed and organized, so all you have to do is RIDE!! I will certainly be back as soon as possible. I'm still buzzing about it all several days later. It was the most fun I've had in many years. THANK YOU to all the incredible crew who make it happen. The wonderful Rob Glass who will talk you in on all the registration and questions etc. but also join you in some of the classes and help lead the trips. John Stillman, Bill Langford, Mike, Matt, Hannah, Vivian, the cooks, the drivers, mechanics. You guys all ROCK!

    The most important lesson of all - How to pick up an ADV Bike!
    Frank C.

    I've always wanted to ride big bikes and see the world. However, there was always some reason (excuse) in the way. With several life milestones on the horizon, I decided to wait no longer. Knowing that most of my time would be on paved roads, I also didn't want to be limited. I figured that ADV skills would be more technical, more difficult thereby making me an overall safer rider. Heck, if life is going to throw the occasional curve-ball, why not practice hitting the curve! So, I started researching ADV training programs and facilities worldwide. There are lots of options out there. I'm sure all or many are excellent. BMW seemed to be at the epicenter of the ADV community and their training facility in SC is somewhat near my home. To be clear, in no way am I suggesting that there aren't other first rate facilities, operators - there are. So, why did I pick RawHyde's Intro to Adventure Class (April 2019)? (1) Owner/Operator - Jim Hyde. Jim, his family and his team are fully committed to making every aspect of your experience - excellent - better than expectations. (2) Facilities - They have their own facilities and have spent years developing the property specifically for ADV training. (3) Bikes to Rent - The bikes were newest year, brand new. They expected bikes to be dropped (which I certainly did) and didn't him me with a repair bill at the end of the weekend. (4) Reputation - Jim Hyde and RawHyde have an impeccable reputation. (5) Focus on Safety - As a noob, my limitations were many. I wanted to return home in one piece! (6) Sense of Community - Jim and the RawHyde team understand the personal nature of their business and the importance of making everyone feel like they are part of something - a community. (7) Training - Their facility is specifically designed for teaching. After a brief indoor discussion, we headed out and spent our time riding. Each lesson building upon skills learned. (8) Coaches - All the coaches were fantastic. We had three coaches for our 10 person Intro group. I really appreciated that the coaches showed us how we should be riding - not showing off their extraordinary skills. RawHyde could not have been a better experience. Whether you ride off-road or on-road - the skills learned at a place like RawHyde will only make you a better rider.

    KTM amongst a lot of BMWs
    Erik L.

    Disneyland for adventure motorcycle riders. Took the Intro course and BCA tour. Do yourself a favor, if you want to learn to ride big adventure bikes off-road signup at RawHyde. The coaches and staff are awesome, and super customer focused. Attracts a great crowd of like minded motorcyclists willing to learn some new skills. Tremendous experience and I learned so much and gained a lot of confidence

    RawHyde Castaic training center.
 All ADV bike welcome despite the BMW accreditation (I did the awesome Intro course on Harley PanAmerica).

    RawHyde off-road ADV motorcycle training is SECOND TO NONE! I highly recommend the INTRO class I attended, especially for those whose motorcycle experience is limited to tarmac roads. The training is ESSENTIAL for riding off-road but also a huge confidence boost and skills enhancer for riding on-road as well (e.g. when encountering loose gravel or ridges in the tarmac). The off-road teaching (weight shifting outside the curve) feels counter-intuitive to start with but once you get familiar it works and is indispensable for the slow speed tight turns that are necessary off-road. The Intro class covers a gamut of valuable skills including tight hillside 180 turns, 360's, figure of 8, negotiating narrow tracks, steep uphill and downhill, front wheel skids, back wheel skids, hill starts, clutch mastery, deep sand riding, high bumps, pre-ride stretching, hydration, etc etc, and with GREAT friendly, encouraging and supportive atmosphere and awesome camaraderie and a lot of fun engendered for the class as a whole. You can bring your own bike of essentially any off-road compatible type or rent one of RawHyde's newish BMW R1250GS machines. Every motorcyclist should do the RawHyde Intro course early on in their cycling career, the earlier the better before other habits are too ingrained (it took me a day of riding to unlearn my established riding habits)! RawHyde provides definitive and highly professional motorcycle training for everyone at any skill level (even private tuition if you prefer). Just do it!

    Learn to ride your giant Enduro on dirt and gravel the right way at RawHyde Adventures.

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    Jim Hyde and his wife are very committed, fun and happy people who are passionate about community and safe ADV riding!

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