2019 Tours with MotoVermont

Explore the "Green Mountain State" with ADVMoto's favorite motorcycle touring and rental company in the North East! MotoVermont offers a wide range of tours for varying skill levels, including training tours and even a women's ride. Check them out below, and visit MotoVermont's website for more details and full itineraries!

• The Vermont 400 - June 9-12 and September 22-25, 2019

MotoVermont's most extreme dual-sport tour. ADVMoto had a chance to take part in the first run of this tour and we can attest to it's gnarly character. Mud. Rocks. Water Crossings. Combine that with a mingling of picturesque Vermont gravel and dirt roads and you have the Vermont 400. Different lodging each evening - one Inn even has a brewery on premises...convenient. What about your luggage?... A support vehicle is on hand with gear and an extra bike. Recommended for 650cc and under for good reason.

• Northeast Kingdom Tour - July 22-24 and September 8-10, 2019

This dual-sport tour begins at MotoVermont HQ, but quickly meanders out of town toward the "Northeast Kingdom" of Vermont. 2 evenings are spent at Jay Peak Resort and 3 unique dual sport routes are led through the Kingdom. Recommended for 1000cc and under. 

• Training Tour with Bill Dragoo - August 16-17 and 18-19, 2019

2019 will be the 8th year of MotoVermont's Training Tour. A 2-day tour; one day on private grounds, learning dual-sport techniques from instructor, Bill Dragoo. Another day touring the beautiful trails and small unpaved roads of northern Vermont. Emphasis during the training tour is on learning in a fun and supportive environment. A group dinner and King room at Jay Peak resort is included.

• SheADV Women's Training & Tour - Training only: September 14 | Training tour: September 15-18

An all-female 1-day training and a 4-day training tour, back-to-back. Training and training tour led by Dragoo Adventure Training School instructor and SheADV co-founder, Steph Terrein. The training will be held on a private, mountain course in central Vermont. The tour will use the private course, but also take several unique loops through the Green Mountain National Forest. Training tour also includes cabin stay near the training grounds and catered evening meals. 

For more information about MotoVermont's tours or rentals, visit MotoVermont.com.

Bushcraft-Moto [/ˈbo͝ oSH-kraaft,mo'to/] - The ability to adapt and improvise with limited resources
during exploration of remote or wilderness areas by motorbike.

Adventure riders seem to find the most peace and solitude when riding amongst limited modern
conveniences. In fact, the further away from civilization we find ourselves the more content we
become. But, what happens when unexpected circumstances occur? Will you be prepared?



Enter the BUSH-MOTO TOUR: 2 days of intense rider skills training, followed by a 2 day dual
sport tour through Vermont. This is a minimalist-style training and instructional tour where focus is
on wilderness exploration, where we make the most out of what we can pack on our motorbikes or find
in nature.

Dusty Wessels of West38Moto will act as Chief Riding Instructor. Eric Milano of MotoVermont will
act as Lead Tour Guide. Experts in Wilderness first-aid, Foraging, Primitive Shelter building and Fire Starting will be offering
nightly workshops.

Date: June 1-4, 2017.

Location: Heart of the Green Mountains, Lincoln, Vermont

Pricing:

• 2-day training only: $500
• 2-day training and 2-day tour: $1000

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Adventure riding can be one of the few outlets allowing modern man or woman to truly feel free. But unless you have a knowledgeable friend with adventure riding experience, learning can be both expensive and dangerous. You wouldn’t set off on any adventure without the proper gear, would you? With a sea of reviews available to help choose the right gear and motorcycle, the only part left is training.

MotoVermont is a motorcycle rental and tour company located in South Burlington, Vermont, just south of the Canadian border. Vermont’s riding and terrain are among the most robust and diverse on the east coast and stack up well against any in the entire U.S. MotoVermont offers a variety of tours ranging from adventure sport touring into Ontario to full on dual-sport rides with plated dirt bikes. Eric Milano, owner and one of the tour guides, added training to his tours after noticing that lack of skills left a hole in some riders' preparation. Last June, I joined one of those training tours.

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Rather than relying on an in-house coach, MotoVermont flew Bill Dragoo (BillDragoo.com) out to the Jay Peak Resort, located at the northern tip of Vermont. Bill’s reputation usually precedes him, but if not I’ll bring you up to speed. Although his list of accomplishments is much longer, Bill comes from an old-school motocross and trials bike background. In 2008 he applied his skills to a borrowed KTM 950, winning the RawHyde Adventure Rider’s Challenge in Southern California. In 2010, this time on a BMW R1200GS, Bill placed second in the BMW GS Trophy qualifier and went on that year to compete in the International GS Trophy as part of a three-man team representing the U.S. against 12 other countries in South Africa. Learning from a master of this caliber is priceless.

Training during our tour consisted of two days of practicing skills and drills at different locations on the ski mountain followed by an off-site tour over local roads and trails. The techniques taught by Bill were shared with a gradual release of responsibility to the riders, and implemented in a safe and realistic manner. The way he explains and demonstrates before having students try each drill is well thought-out and extremely productive, building confidence and success. The combination of Bill’s cool-calm, mentoring nature and the vast array of challenges over varied terrain on the mountain kept the energy and excitement up, even though we were traveling at less than 6 mph much of the time.

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Things got real on Day 2 after lunch as the tour part of the training began. Going from the mountain to the surrounding trails, we got to apply our newly gained adventure riding skills to real life situations. Not only was it rewarding to practice our skills, but the lush Vermont landscape was a treat for the eyes and soul.

MotoVermont does all the routing for their tours. Eric began by mapping trails and roads for his own enjoyment. Later, he turned his passion for adventure riding and knowledge of the area into a business. That altruistic feel is part of every aspect of the experience. A refreshing bonus of MotoVermont’s Training Tour is that it is all-inclusive, with most meals, lodging (deluxe accommodations at Jay Peak Resort with late check-out), and airport shuttle (if you need it) included. It’s a breath of fresh Vermont air.

Should you find yourself looking for an adventure that includes professional training, make sure to bookmark MotoVermont.com to stay up-to-date on the 2018 Off-Road Training Tours. At $799 for either (excluding bike rental) it’s the best farkle you can buy. If you are satisfied with your skills and only need a motorcycle, a guide and/or a route to do your own ride, MotoVermont will be more than happy to set you up for your next northeast adventure.

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Bill Dragoo's instructors will be at the 2017 Overland Expo East at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC, Sept 29th - Oct.1st. If you're planning to attend the event, be sure to check them out to pick the brains of some of the best in the business.

MotoVermont will be announcing an exciting new tour for 2018, and ADVMoto got to help them scout the route! Check out our Ride Report in the November/December issue of Adventure Motorcycle Magazineand stay tuned for an online photo gallery and promo video, coming soon! Note - this one's not for the faint of heart! MotoVermont.com