Cross-training ADV - level 2!
Advanced enduro skills for adventure bikes
XTADV level 2 is an advanced course that will arm you with the skills required to confidently attack logs, ruts and other obstacles that are commonly found on the trail. We use lightweight 250cc machines to make the skills needed for large displacement ADV and dual-sport bikes MUCH easier and more forgiving to learn.
This adventure has thick Canadian forest, pristine lakes, staggering vistas and incredible camaraderie. Ride ribbony trails through majestic Douglas Fir forests while encountering jaw dropping vistas all connected by an unrivalled network of transit roads.
XTADV is a perfect combination of training, riding and exploration, incredible scenery, great food and good friends. The skills you take home from this course will guide you through the rest of your two-wheeled life!
“suddenly my wrists seem stronger and I’m able to control my bike better. Turns out my wrists were fine before, it was all about my body position.
Did I know about body position before the class? Yup.
Did I use it properly? apparently not.”
XTADV Level 2 Minimum Requirements
This intense, five-day advanced course is designed specifically for Dual Sport and ADV riders who are already confidently riding their motorcycles in the dirt. To attend, you must have completed the standard XTADV course, OR be able to:
Be familiar with the concepts of body position and suspension loading
Display reasonable static balance skills
Be comfortable at speed on gravel and dirt
Our goal is always to match our participants to the course that will give them the most benefit to their current abilities.
If you are not able to meet the above requirements, you’ll have a great time learning them at the first level of XTADV!
“I really liked the interview process. It not only helped the eRag get to know me, but it also gave me the confidence to know I was a good fit for this experience.”
“A lot of adventure bikes might push beyond their local Starbucks if their owners had built these skills the safe and proper way.”
THE DETAILS
WHEN: September 2025 (apply to find exact dates available)
WHERE: Get yourself to the Vancouver International Airport, we’ll take it from there.
GEAR: Bring your riding gear*. Before arriving, a detailed list of gear to consider will be mailed to you.
*We strongly recommend bringing lightweight enduro gear for the hot weather. You’ll die of heat in your Aerostich Roadcrafter onesie.
We will provide a video outlining all of the gear suggestions.
PRICE: $4675
What’s included:
Return airfare from Vancouver to our local airstrip.
Ground transportation and logistical support.
Five FULL days of instruction, riding and adventure.
A late model off-road motorcycle, with custom setup for you.
Fuel and daily bike maintenance.
Breakfast, trail lunch, and dinner.
Lodging: six nights, five days.
Spectacular terrain.
One hell of an adventure.
Real value line here: skills you take home from this course will guide you through the rest of your two-wheeled life!
“Training for a full week on this stuff rather than just a day or two? OMG… My confidence today compared to the beginning of the week, it’s a night and day difference.”
Curriculum
Our teaching focuses on progressive learning, building each concept onto the next, combined with a host of entertaining games designed to develop your skills.
Unlocking these skills will allow you to achieve your full riding potential, enhancing your skills for a lifetime on two-wheels.
We will cover:
Bike setup for off-road use
Default body position
Weight distribution
Energy conservation techniques
Static balance
Advanced clutch control
Advanced full lock turns
Head position
Braking techniques (basic and advanced)
Advanced cornering
Weight/deweight
Reliably and safely lifting the front wheel
Fundamental obstacle crossing techniques
Hill climbs and descents
On-trail teaching
Skill based games and challenges!
The Traction eRag crew provides a supportive learning environment packed with knowledge, good people and great fun!
There is a place for you.
We understand how intimidating riding with an unknown group can be. Don’t worry - you will find like-minded riding buddies at XTADV. Nobody here is a pro rider, including the eRag Reprobates. We created these rides for the weekend warrior.
If you want to dent your skid plate and shit your diaper, there is a group for you. If you want to take your time to enjoy the vistas, those riders are here too. There is room for both advanced and intermediate riders. We will make sure everybody is having their adventure of a lifetime.
