Virginia Adventure Training

Greenville, VA, USA

BT
Bret Tkacs, LLC
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67 reviews
Apr 9 - 11, 2026
Group size: 10 - 16
Virginia Adventure Training
Greenville, VA, USA

Bret Tkacs, LLC
  • Email address verified
67 reviews

Apr 9 - 11, 2026
Group size: 10 - 16

About this trip

As a newbie or a pro, we are all working on the same skills; better balance, traction management, vision and strategy. The ADV camp methodically builds your skills by carefully layering each new piece of knowledge and motor skill to rapidly advance your offroad riding. While teaching, we focus on reducing the risk to rider and machine during the learning process while enhancing the thrill of riding.

Riding Conditions

Penmerryl Farm is a riding mecca with 135 acres of private fields, purpose built trails, grass, lots of horse poop, steep hills, trails, logs and natural obstacles.

Gear & Tire Requirements

Specific boots, tires, and gear are required for this course. Review this list to ensure you have the correct gear. If you show up without the correct boots and/or tires, you may not be permitted to ride and will not receive a refund.

If the above link doesn't work, please go here:

https://brettkacs.com/camp-requirements

What’s included

  • Welcome dinner
  • Graduation dinner
  • Daily breakfasts
  • Snacks and beverages
  • Camp / hammock spots
  • Parking for camper vans

What’s not included

  • Motorcycle rental
  • Lunches & Friday dinner
  • RV spots with hookups
    Available on-site for purchase
  • Cabins
    Available on-site for purchase
  • Gasoline
  • Medical/Travel insurance

Available Packages

Adventure Training
Deposit: $500
Available until March 26, 2026
$1,400
Deposit: $500

Available Add-Ons

Sunday School
$450
Deposit: $0

Sunday school is all about mastering trail strategies while putting your newly polished riding skills to use during a  4-5 hour ride on Sunday. This optional add-on is not just going for a ride, but is an intense full day of learning critical ADV riding strategies, developing road reading skills, and polishing your skills from the previous days in a real life environment.  

Guest Dinners
$35

Penmerryl Farm cooks a delicious welcome dinner and a graduation dinner for attendees. However, if you have a guest you would like to bring to dinner, please add on this option. 

Guest Breakfasts
$30

Breakfasts are provided for everyone staying in a room at Penmerryl Farm. If your guest is not staying on-site and would like to join you for incredible breakfasts, please add this option. 

Itinerary

Thursday
Meet & Greet

Check-in begins at 3:00pm on Thursday afternoon.  You will have time to set up your tent (if camping) and get acquainted with your fellow participants.


Around 6:00pm, join your fellow riding partners at the BYOB Tavern as well as the instructors (including Bret) and discuss what specific skills you will be learning. Dinner will be catered by Penmerryl Farms so don't miss it!

Your Organizer


BT
Bret Tkacs, LLC
67 reviews
Bret is a master of ADV riding and an exceptional instructor who started teaching adventure bike specific classes in 2006. Bret is now recognized as one of the most accomplished ADV instructors in the nation.

Reviews

BS
I had an awesome time! You really delivered an excellent training package Brett. Thank you!!
By Bruce S for Washington Adventure Camp on Jul 29, 2025
I began following Bret's YouTube channel quite a while ago, and I can confidently say it's one of the best educational resources out there for ADV riding. I’m thrilled I had the opportunity to attend his camp in person. I can't recommend it highly enough: exceptional instructors (Bret and Paul!), a supportive group of peers (no need to stress about dropping your bike a few times each hour), and, of course, cold beers after class (not included in the course) made the experience truly unforgettable!
By Rocky L for Washington Adventure Camp on Jul 28, 2025
Fantastic class. Instructors are very skilled and teach those skills well. The location was perfect. I would take the class again
By Robert W for Washington Adventure Camp on Jul 22, 2025
GK
I recently attended my annual (🤣) Bret Tkacs’ ADV Training Camp, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Bret’s knowledge of adventure riding is unmatched, and his teaching style is both encouraging and no-nonsense. The drills were practical, challenging, and designed to build real-world confidence on and off pavement. The camp atmosphere was welcoming and fun, with a great mix of camaraderie and serious skill-building. Combining it with the local BMW Rally was GREAT! Whether you’re a new ADV rider or looking to sharpen your technique like I do every year, this training is worth every mile and every dollar. Highly recommended!
By George K for Washington Adventure Camp on Jul 21, 2025
Great information, coaching, programming, and personality. Wish I could have been able to attend the optional Sunday ride as I heard that it was a great time.
By Benjamin W for Washington Adventure Camp on Jul 21, 2025
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YL
I searched a long time to find the right course for me. I was following Brett on YouTube but didn’t know he was doing Adventure training so close to my location. What a wonderful experience! Of course the training was of a great quality but I didn’t expect less, it is everything around it which made this experience so enjoyable and profitable. As we all already know, Brett is really knowledgeable but he is also easy to follow in his training and really relation oriented. He makes you feel confident, provide the right advises and he is funny. Like he says “Attitude Matters” and he always has the right one. The second instructor was Paul. What to say about him…. He is as knowledgeable as Brett, always here to help you in any ways and this Paratrooper veteran probably landed once or twice on his head to be that funny. Great Team, Great Training and a wonderful group of student (We may do some ride together in the future). ….. I’ll be back.
By Yves L on 08 May, 2024

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