Georgia Adventure Training

Young Harris, GA 30582, USA

BT
Bret Tkacs, LLC
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54 reviews
Mar 14 - 16, 2024
Group size: 10 - 16
Georgia Adventure Training
Young Harris, GA 30582, USA

Bret Tkacs, LLC
  • Email address verified
54 reviews

Mar 14 - 16, 2024
Group size: 10 - 16

About this trip

Perfect for beginners but challenging enough for experienced riders too, the ADV Camp will methodically build your skills at a rate you would never believe was possible. You will build on each new layer in a way that reduces risk to rider and machine while rapidly advancing your offroad skills. Learn everything from the most basic skills to those needed to tackle the most intimidating obstacles.

Riding Conditions

500 acres of private farmland at the Rockcrusher Farm ensures a wide range of diversity. Based on weather, terrain may vary from high traction dirt to wet Georgia clay. Includes access to a open areas, hills,  trails, sand, mud and gravel. 

What’s included

  • Graduation dinner
  • Snacks and beverages
  • Camp / hammock spots
  • Parking for camper vans
  • RV spots (no hookups)

What’s not included

  • Hotel
  • Gasoline
  • Medical insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Motorcycle
  • Water for camp cooking

Available Packages

Adventure Training
$1,300
Adventure Training PLUS Sunday School

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. 

$1,750


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.


Meet your fellow riding partners around the campfire as well as the instructors (including Bret) and discuss what specific skills you will be learning. It is highly recommended to join us for the the Thursday evening meet and greet, starting around 6:00pm.

Your Organizer


BT
Bret Tkacs, LLC
54 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

I attended the basic adventure training course in Virginia, led by Bret and Paul. This is an amazing course. It's obvious that Bret and Paul have put a lot of thought into this course, not only in what to teach but also in how to teach the material. It's also obvious that they are still trying to perfect things. For example, after one exercise, Bret asked us which thing he said actually helped us do the right thing. One aspect I appreciated is that there's an emphasis on getting as much practice time as possible for each student. We didn't spend time waiting in line for our turn to practice a skill. We were given group instruction, and then we were sent off as a group to practice the skill in question. Individuals who needed it were given feedback to correct what they were doing, but this didn't hinder others from continuing. The location was also excellent. Penmerryl caters to motorcycles, so they have large practice fields and trails on the property. The owners are also delightful people. It was nice to exchange cheery good mornings with them each day at breakfast. The fire pit provided a nice place to gather in the evenings and socialize, talking about motorcycles or whatever else. This aspect definitely added to the experience. It wasn't the case that everyone disappeared to their separate hotel rooms at the end of the day, it was a friendly, social atmosphere.
By Chad M for Virginia Adventure Camp on May 17, 2025
The Virginia Adventure Camp with Bret Tkacs and Paul/Christina was terrific. The venue was really excellent, food was very good, the training was outstanding and the group of riders collected were fun to train and ride with. Good sign when everyone stays around the fire pit shooting the breeze after spending the entire day together. Can definitely recommend this highly for someone interested in improving their off road/general skils on a large ADV bike. Unless you were a beginner off road, I would estimate the course was too easy on a DS bike and a better challenge on a mid to large ADV bike. Thanks to Bret and the crew for a great experience.
By MAXIMILIAN G for Virginia Adventure Camp on May 14, 2025
Bret, Christina, and Paul put together a fantastic training in an equally perfect setting. The content, balance of teaching vs on-bike time and being able to address all levels of experience simultaneously was outstanding. Both instructors are CLEARLY experts in their field. I'll be taking another class from them in the future. About that setting... Penmerryl Farm in Greenville, VA was amazing. The rooms, pavilion, moto shop... all a cut above. The owners, Laura and Blair, were always available and provided top notch service. Great people to engage with. And the food she prepared! All a pleasant surprise. My helmets off to all who attended, presented, and provided. One of the best weekends on two wheels.
By Patrick W for Virginia Adventure Camp on May 13, 2025
Just wrapped up an ADV training camp with Bret Tkacs and Paul Solomonson at Penmerryl Farm in VA... it was a fantastic experience and I was able to take on many challenges I wouldn't have dreamt of previously (sometimes working through failures to finally reach success). They have a cerebral and astute approach to training that provides the 'why' behind what they are teaching rather than just directing to do it a certain way without explanation. Had a great time and look forward to taking more courses with them in the future.
By Nathan V for Virginia Adventure Camp on May 12, 2025
After years of watching and learning from Bret's YouTube videos, my wife suggested that I find one of his schools and attend. When I found one less than a hour from our home in Charlottesville, I signed up. Nothing could have prepared me for the experience, which took place on an idyllic 130 acre property in the Blue Ridge Mountains. A beautiful equestrian/ motorcycle facility (yes, it works), called Pennmeryl Farm, was the backdrop for one of the most educational and fun experiences of my adult life. Two talented and entertaining instructors (Bret is joined by longtime teaching partner, Paul Solomon, who is hilarious) taught a group of fourteen guys of varying skills and experience levels over the three days. From group demonstrations and drills to one-on-one instruction, you are never left with an unanswered question or hands-on explanation. I left the experience as a better rider, with a larger friend group and memories that I hope to add to with my next class. Worth every penny I invested!
By Kirk R for Virginia Adventure Camp on May 12, 2025
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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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