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ADV&Dual Sport Riding Clinics,Rallies,and Tours

Our Owner Kane Wagner is an Ambassador for Backcountry Discovery Routes , GryphonMoto , Motoz Tyres / Barkbusters Handguards & OBR ADV Gear Certified Riding Coach with the US Motorcycle Coaching Association Our mission is to promote the ADV and Dual Sport styles of motorbiking through various media formats, education and safety, & hosting group rides, rallies, and guided tours.

Our goal is to bring people of diverse backgrounds into this adventure lifestyle to promote camaraderie, enjoy nature via two-wheeled adventure travel, and build confidence by overcoming the challenges presented to the rider when performing ADV & Dual Sport motorbiking.

10/15/2026

The Great Fools Flood...that year was a wild one!

The 7th Annual Fools Ride on April Fools' Ride ADV & Dual Sport Rally will be on April 22-25, 2027.

The Ohio River Valley and the surrounding Northeast Ohio countryside provides excellent ADV, Dual Sport and ADV Dual Sporting opportunities! Twisty pavement, small towns, odd roadside attractions, gravel roads, picturesque farmlands, forgotten dirt roads, beautiful rolling hills and off-road trails to test your ADV & Dual Sport Skills. Mama Wags and the Base Camp Crew ready to serve up home cooking!

Registration coming soon! AppalachianADV.com and the Sporadic Newsletter to keep tabs on all of our Events and Clinics. We announce our annual schedule there first, open up registrations there first, and push out new or updated information there first!

Have Fun, Take Chances (Main Motto)

Experience Gained is Wisdom Earned (Clinic Battle Cry)

Let's Make It Weird (Kane's Infamous Twist on Training)

Appalachian ADV - Adventure & Dual Sport Motorbiking LLC

Riding Clinics, Rallies, Fundraiser Rides, Guided Tours

Our mission is to promote the ADV and Dual Sport styles of motorbiking through various media formats, education and safety, & hosting group rides, rallies, and guided tours.

Our goal is to bring people of diverse backgrounds into this adventure lifestyle to promote camaraderie, enjoy nature via two-wheeled adventure travel, and build confidence by overcoming the challenges presented to the rider when performing ADV & Dual Sport motorbiking.

10/14/2026

Private Clinic action in Fools Ride Territory with Scott! My man has been to our Level 1 twice, Level 2, two Private Clinics, Fools Ride Rally three times, and Great Adventures Rally.

Taking his to the next level! His first Private Clinic we stepped up the L1 /L2 foundations, worked on fast gravel techniques, lofting the front tire, hit the trail for log hoppers, hill climb techniques, and hook slide/power turn (breaking traction on purpose) on the great gravel roads, and some general off road practice.

The last two days for his second Private we concentrated on hook slide/power turn uses for trail riding for our on-property drills. Then utilized some of our Creek Runner Dual Sport Moderate (AKA Big Bike Friendly-ish) loop from Fools Ride to put those into practice. Once out in the woods we also added terrain reading, line selection, and momentum versus speed uses in trail riding scenarios through and crossing creeks, mud tracks, ruts, etc. What has traffic done to the trail, what clues and keys can you utilize when reading the terrain and selecting your line, balance/counter-balance body versus bike, friction zones of the clutch/brakes/throttle and using those to maintain momentum.

We lapped these lines so that Scott can work on techniques and also use different lines to gain some experience/muscle memory and cleaner line selection with guidance before hitting it and feedback right after.

Join Appalachian ADV at Lake Way Powersports in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania and in Fools Ride Territory near Richmond, Ohio for - One and Two day - ADV & Dual Sport - Group and Private - Riding Clinics!

The Level 1 course is designed for Beginner to Intermediate, Clutch Capable riders that are looking to gain experience and basic skills for dirt and gravel roads.

The Level 2 course is designed to be more off-road leaning and aggressive gravel experience compared to the Level 1. Where our Level 1 is intended to break down individual theories and techniques the Level 2 is designed to combine multiple things and introduce new, more difficult skills.

Private Clinics can be any of the above or customized.

AppalachianADV.com & The Sporadic Newsletter

10/13/2026

What is True Adventure Riding? Whatever gives YOU an adventure. It is a personal experience.

Appalachian ADV Charting parts less known, finding nature's hidden treasures, dirty roads and gnarly tracks, forgotten locations and places lost to time.... I am trying to take advantage of you. Tap into your desire to explore. An insatiable need to experience life, nature, and the adrenaline filled desire to twist the throttle.

The ADV motorcycle as the great equalizer, strips prejudice of wealth, socioeconomic status, race, creed and allows shared experiences. Community building. We are all Americans and need to find pathways to collaborations, not more BS to divide. Appalachian ADV wants to lay a trail ahead of you to help find these.

The sport of motorcycling is not about the bike but who you become when riding. - excerpt from Certified Motorcycle Coaches Manifesto

Have Fun, Take Chances (Main Motto)

Experience Gained is Wisdom Earned (Clinic Battle Cry)

Let's Make It Weird (Kane's Infamous Twist on Training)

Appalachian ADV - Adventure & Dual Sport Motorbiking LLC

Riding Clinics, Rallies, Fundraiser Rides, Guided Tours

Our mission is to promote the ADV and Dual Sport styles of motorbiking through various media formats, education and safety, & hosting group rides, rallies, and guided tours.

Our goal is to bring people of diverse backgrounds into this adventure lifestyle to promote camaraderie, enjoy nature via two-wheeled adventure travel, and build confidence by overcoming the challenges presented to the rider when performing ADV & Dual Sport motorbiking.

https://www.appalachianadv.com/ #/

10/12/2026

Hey, look over there... at the latest article on the "The Ramblings of ADV Riders" Digital Press!!!

Not long ago I put out a bunch of social media posts in reference to the beginnings of and some of the history behind all of our Events and Clinics. Due to character restraints, they had to be quick hitters. After I finished the series I thought it would be a good idea to add them to the website as one article but also to expand each of them ever so slightly.

Take a slightly longer look at our still short stories around our foundations!

Quick Histories: Short Forms of the Appalachian ADV Story

https://www.appalachianadv.com/ramblings/quick-histories-short-form-of-the-appalachian-adv-story #/

10/11/2026

American Legion Fundraiser & Membership Drive
ADV Motorcycle Group Rides
Saturday May 29, 2027

Join Appalachian ADV at BIRDFISH BREWING CO. for a Group Motorcycle Ride set up for all skill levels. The ADV Group Ride will be led by Kane Wagner of Appalachian ADV on some of the paved and dirt/gravel roads of Fools Ride Territory!

This event is a fundraiser and membership drive for the American Legion Post 565, which is out of Boardman, Ohio. Please donate any amount either through the Appalachian ADV website or in person at the event! 100% of the donations will be transferred directly to Post 565 for various Veteran and patriotic causes. Donation is not required to register if you'd rather donate in person!

Previous fundraiser money has been donated to Veteran Food Banks and scholarships for local Boy Scout Troops to attend BSA Summer Camps. We will have representatives from the American Legion on site to help guide any Veterans interested in joining our ranks!

If you have served at least one day of active military duty since December 7, 1941 and were honorably discharged or you are still serving active military duty honorably, you are eligible for membership with The American Legion.

https://www.appalachianadv.com/store/p19/American_Legion_Fundraiser_Ride.html #/

10/10/2026

The Final Private Clinic at Lake Way Powersports near Conneaut Lake PA in 2026! Early next week will be the Final Private Clinic down in Fools Ride Territory near Richmond, Ohio! Unless someone wants to hit some Skills & Drills before the end of October!

One and Two day - ADV & Dual Sport - Group and Private - Riding Clinics.

These Clinics are intended to familiarize riders with the theory, physics, and skills necessary to ride ADV and Dual Sport bikes on gravel and dirt surfaces (16+ with motorcycle endorsed license, riders' bring their own bikes).

Our clinics are designed to have a more practical approach and hit basic fundamentals so that riders can gain a solid foundation, experience, and confidence in their machines and themselves.

Our goal is to push your limits and get you out of your comfort zone a bit to help build confidence in your machine and your own skills. We keep the Group Clinic rider to coach ratio small in order to semi-customize your experience and to help build a temporary team of riders. We are all there to help pick up your bike and your spirits when the bike inevitably takes a closer look at the ground. We do not expect riders to master every drill at the conclusion of the course but to have a solid foundation, recognition of weak spots, and the ability to take these theories and drills home allowing continued practice to build upon the riders' skills.

Kane is the owner of Appalachian ADV and a Certified Riding Coach with the US Motorcycle Coaching Association. All Certified Motorcycle Coaches Certified Coaches uphold USMCA's Values and Code of Conduct, pass a background check, and hold certifications in abuse prevention, CPR/First Aid, concussion protocol, heat illness & cardiac arrest training.

2027 Group Clinic Schedule coming soon!

AppalachianADV.com and the Sporadic Newsletter to keep tabs on all of our Events and Clinics. We announce our annual schedule there first, open up registrations there first, and push out new or updated information there first!

10/09/2026

Main Rally and Tour dates are set!

The Fools Ride on April Fools Ride ADV Rally
Richmond, Ohio
April 22-25, 2027

Allegheny Backcountry Adventure Loop Guided Tour
Western Pennsylvania and Allegheny National Forest
June 9-13, 2027

Wildcatters ADV & Dual Sport Rally
Oil City, Pennsylvania
July 8-11, 2027

Bald Eagle Bash Guided ADV & Dual Sport Tour
Near State College, Pennsylvania
August 4-8, 2027

Explore The PA Wilds Four Tour
Near Renovo, Pennsylvania
August 18-22, 2027

The Singing Hills Jamboree
Oil City, Pennsylvania
September 24-26, 2027

Working on the Great Adventures Begin Here ADV Rally in Conneaut Lake, PA, American Legion Fundraiser ADV Ride in Columbiana, OH, and our Group Riding Clinic Schedules now! Clinics have been run out of Richmond, Ohio and Conneaut Lake, PA. We'll also have some Guest Riding Clinics in 2027 at a few of our Friends' events!

2027 is looking pretty damn solid.

AppalachianADV.com and the Sporadic Newsletter to keep tabs on all of our Events and Clinics. We announce our annual schedule there first, open up registrations there first, and push out new or updated information there first!

10/08/2026

Have Fun, Take Chances (Main Motto)

Experience Gained is Wisdom Earned (Clinic Battle Cry)

Let's Make It Weird (Kane's Infamous Twist on Training)

Appalachian ADV - Adventure & Dual Sport Motorbiking LLC

Riding Clinics, Rallies, Fundraiser Rides, Guided Tours

Community minded, beginner friendly events with riding for all skill levels.

Our mission is to promote the ADV and Dual Sport styles of motorbiking through various media formats, education and safety, & hosting group rides, rallies, and guided tours.

Our goal is to bring people of diverse backgrounds into this adventure lifestyle to promote camaraderie, enjoy nature via two-wheeled adventure travel, and build confidence by overcoming the challenges presented to the rider when performing ADV & Dual Sport motorbiking.

AppalachianADV.com and the Sporadic Newsletter to keep tabs on all of our Events and Clinics. We announce our annual schedule there first, open up registrations there first, and push out new or updated information there first!

10/07/2026

Dates for the Guided Tours are set!

Allegheny Backcountry Adventure Loop (ABAL) Guided ADV Tour on June 9-13, 2027

NEW Bald Eagle Bash ADV & Dual Sport Guided Tour on August 4-8, 2027

Explore The PA Wilds Four Tour (EPW4T) - Guided ADV & Dual Sport Tour on August 18-22, 2027

The all-skill-level friendly ABAL Tour has fun for every ADV rider with beautiful wilderness, small town charms, tons of gravel, moto-camping at a new location each night, a few optional challenge areas, tons of history including Ghost Towns and riding Rail Trail, a handful of home cooked meals by Mama Wags and the Base Camp Crew, and more! There will be room for 10 riders!

The Bald Eagle Bash will be set up near State College at a private campground with Group Camp area or book your own Powered RV spot, cabin, or private camp! This event will be set up like our EPW4T with a single base camp and a cloverleaf of routes.

Designed as an Advanced level for ADV and Upper Intermediate to Advanced for Dual Sport and we recommend bringing both styles of bikes! 2 ADV friendly routes (Intermediate and Advanced) and 2 Dual Sport friendly routes (shorter Intermediate+ and longer Advanced) but all routes are Big Bike Friendly-ish for riders with appropriate skill.

Mama Wags and the Base Camp Crew will be hooking us up with home cooked breakfasts and dinners throughout the tour. This tour will have room for 8 riders!

The EPW4T Intermediate+ ADV Tour of the North Central PA Wilds is Appalachian ADV's OG Cloverleaf Tour! We base at a favorite campground near Renovo and run a deep dive into the amazing terrain in one of the least densely populated areas this side of the Mississippi. Tons of gravel including a 60 mile non-stop stretch, minimal pavement, hidden treasures, Drivable Trails, and amazing views. Group Camp is included and there are a handful of Rustic RV spots...the benefit of a single base camp! Mama Wags and the Base Camp Crew will also be providing amazing home cooking. There will be openings for 10 riders!

AppalachianADV.com and the Sporadic Newsletter for first notification of information for Events & Clinics! Registrations for the Tours will open after the New Year!

10/06/2026

Speedy Histories Part 12 - Supporting Roles

Back in 2018, before I attended Wailin Wayne in Southeast Ohio. With the intention to start leading rides in 2020 I broke my wrist on Day 1 when scout riding my loop! I have been leading "The Best Of Wayne" ride since and providing door prizes.

In 2023 I attended my first Red River Scramble in Kentucky and I have to say it is a favorite for Dual Sport riding. Since this one is late in the year I have used it as a 'vacation' and ride with buddies. I have also thrown stickers and door prizes their way each year. Sad I had to miss this year but look forward to getting back down in the Red River Gorge!

In 2024 I started supporting Chilly W***y with door prizes and attended last year. So much fun to ride in December in the giant sand pit and trails of Uwharrie in North Carolina!

Last year I supported with door prizes, ran a Clinic for, and attended the 304 Detour by the Fairmont Dual Sport Riders. If you want a kick in the teeth Dual Sporting experience and see some of the most beautiful West Virginia ADV riding then this is the event for you.

In 2025 I also supported Hogrock with door prizes and this year went down to run a Clinic for them and help Sweep and Lead an ADV ride. Appalachian ADV was also the Title Sponsor of their awesome Hogrock Adventure Rally/Team in 2026 and will continue these traditions in 2027!

Feb 2023 was the first time I attended the Adventure Riders Ohio Potluck and supported that event until the Ohio Adventure Summit took over in 2026, headed by Brad from Lost At Last Adventure Travel. Looking forward to helping grow this event!

I have supported Brad's October Camp-N-Ride in 2025 with door prizes and will be doing the same and attending this coming year.

As a BDR Ambassador I have also helped out that organization attending the old Progressive International Motorcycle Shows, helping coordinate and present a bunch of Documentary Premiers each year, sit on the BDR Mil Vet Board,, as well as several other projects.

Looking forward to what other History Making Events I can get myself into...

AppalachianADV.com and the Sporadic Newsletter

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https://www.appalachianadv.com/

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