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William P
This review is for the Idaho Challenge 2026:
This weekend put me around 75 days of motorcycle training over the past four-years (ADV, Street, Road Racing Track). Bret's reputation brought me to the Idaho Challenge and his Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities as a Rider and Coach will bring me back. "I'll be baaack."
As an actual educator, Bret brings the "WHY" to you through skills training and practical application of those skills in the backcountry on non-groomed trails. We stopped in challenging terrain and had discussions based on the current environment, what could change the environment, our skill level, and our equipment (bike). He discussed considerations for each of us and why. There was so much more we were exposed to and learned greatly from.
If you are on the fence about training with Bret, get on his side of the fence and sign up now; I signed up 10 months before the class. If you are on the other side of the fence, jump over, the water is nice over here.
Will P
NW Montana
Idaho Challenge Training
Igor S
As usual, it was a great experience overall! Great instructors, great people and an amazing variety of terrain! I was coming to this class for the second time and I had some expectations, but that sudden rain storm made the class quite unique. Bret being flexible in his curriculum was able to quickly adapt and we had a lot of drills where those slippery conditions and mud are actually beneficial. That was a lot of fun and gained experience! As always though!!!
Idaho Challenge Training
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Brent N
First off this is a well planned training . Bret and Paul do a fantastic job explaining the need, why and when. Then you get to practice the move while they watch and coach you. You may get frustrated, there is never any push or negative feed back. Attitude matters! Be willing to go outside your comfort zone. Training and coaching is the same for all experience levels. Feedback and group participations are apart of the training . A very immersive program and you get out of it what you put into it.
Oregon Adventure Training
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Mark S
Very worthwhile experience. I am at an age where I have to seriously consider giving up the off road and off pavement motorcycle riding. This class is crucial in postponing that decision.
Bret and Paul are born teachers. This is a very complex sport with serious consequences for mistakes. Expert training is essential. I am so grateful that I can afford this kind of training and that Bret is making it available to all of us.
The site in Redmond is a mixed bag. The riding terrain was excellent. Everything we needed to become better riders. The camping could have been a little cleaner and the distance from the airports could have been longer. Not a big deal.
Oregon Adventure Training
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Jacob H
Bret and Paul put on a fantastic training weekend. They both kept the training fun and relatable while still maintaining professionalism. A mechanical piece of my bike broke on day one and it took me nearly the entire day to get parts to fix it, but both Bret and Paul stayed back after class let out to show me a few of the things they were working on. Very appreciative of that! I learned a ton and would love to come back for another course in the future.
Oregon Adventure Training
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Jon C
If you are considering the Virginia training camp at Penmerryl farms to learn the foundational concepts of off-road riding with your big ADV bike, Do it! You will not regret it. The farm is beautiful and the accommodations are fantastic. The owners of the farm are the nicest people and are very helpful. Bret and Paul are true experts & professional coaches in this field. They are very thoughtful in their approach to teaching not just the how, but the why. Your previous bad habits will be corrected quickly and you’ll find that every movement you make after coaching and practice just makes more sense and gives you a much higher feeling of off-road confidence. I enjoyed every minute of it and will be returning.
I do have some helpful tips for you if you’re considering this training. I compiled these observations from my own experience and that of my training group. A lot of these are covered in Bret’s information, but I’m going to reiterate on a few because I feel it’s important for you to have an idea of what to expect and to be better prepared before training begins.
- I’d advise against this training weekend being the first time you wear protective moto boots for 8hrs straight. Get some seat time in them and try to break them in beforehand. The ergonomics of using your foot controls with stiff boots will likely feel strange and foreign at first.
- Full on touring gear with integrated protection can get too hot in warmer weather and may not be the best gear as your only option for the whole weekend. Most of the drills you’ll be doing are low speed in open sun. There is a lot of getting on and off the bike to discuss what you’ve just done and what you’ll be doing next while standing out in the field. Id strongly recommend separate motocross style protection that breathes well with a jersey/moto pant combo as a back up if the touring gear isn’t practical for warm weather.
- The likelihood of dropping your bike at least once during a low speed training exercise is very high. Be sure your bike has adequate crash protection for such an occasion. When it does fall, Bret, Paul, or your classmates will be right there to help get the bike back up and going. No shame or embarrassment, it’s all part of the training environment.
- Bret’s tire recommendations are certainly there for a reason. You want your bike to be equipped with the right tools to handle the terrain. You, as a rider, will gain much more confidence traversing the terrain with higher off-road biased tires during this training.
- Stay hydrated and fueled. Drink water before, during, and after the training days. Fatigue can lead to lack of focus and unnecessary mistakes.
- This training is a personal investment for your skills as an off-road rider. There’s no competition or prizes for being the best or worst rider. Ride your ride and focus on your individual skills and development. Everyone else is doing the same thing and damn if it isn’t a ton of fun. Enjoy it and smile while you ride. “Attitude Matters”.
-If you ride a Pan America, maybe bring an extra set of clutch plates in case you smoke your current set riding like you stole it on a steep hill.
Have fun and be safe!
Jon Carter
Yves L
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.