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School’s Out–Were On The Road
We’ve had our last class of the season in Pahrump and now we’re out riding and on the road. Look for us all over the West at events and rides, our schedule is kept current on the web page and through announcements on our Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jimmy-Lewis-Riding-School/103860759702815 ) Additionally you can see some of Jimmy’s work…
Student Feedback and Testimonials
Here is some great feedback from one of our students: Hi Jimmy and Heather, Today was our first time riding today since back in NY. I was wondering if I would remember any of what we learned at class last month, and the answer is yes! The section of trail in the pic has foiled…
Trail Ride in Pahrump, March 17th, 2013
We are often told that the trail riding around Pahrump is first-class, and it is. And a lot of our students ask why we don’t offer tours? Well, because there are others that do that. Daryll Folks with Trac-On is having a “Marked Organized” ride just outside Pahrump in the foothills above town on Sunday…
AltRider Taste Of Dakar Photos
Here are some links to check out the photos from the 2013 Taste Of Dakar event held in Pahrump, Nevada. AltRider Facebook Page
Riding Tip: The Front Brake
100% of your bikes braking power is in the front brake. Yes, 100% and I mean it. The reason for this idealistic and profound statement is that even if conditions make it difficult to use the front brake fully, riders still need to approach braking with this technique in mind. After all, if you are…
April and May Classes
We’ve set our dates for April and May. April 27 and 28th–Series 1 Off-Road Essentials Class, Open to all bikes and abilities. May 10th and 11th–Series 1 Off-Road Essentials Class, Single-Cylinder and Competition Bikes (no Twin-Cylinder) To keep up on all the news for JLR events, sign up for our newsletter. It also contains riding tips and news about…
January 19 & 20, 2013 is an Advanced Class focused on Sand Riding
We had some last minute changes in the schedule and the January 19 & 20th class is now an advanced class focused on Sand Riding. You should be an intermediate level rider or above and it is limited to single-cylinder bikes. Contact us at jimmy@jimmylewisoffroad.com if you’d like to get in on this rare opportunity. The class will run out…
Riding Tip: Proper Bike Setup
“Is My Bike Set Up Properly?” That is a tough question. In reality you are the only one who knows the answer. Our expertise and experience at JLR Off-Road can help, but in reality it is us asking you a series of questions to help you understand what will work for you. Making you…
ROUND TIRES AND WHY THEY ARE RISKY OFF ROAD
ROUND TIRES AND WHY THEY ARE RISKY OFF ROAD One of the most common questions we are asked is “Why can’t I use my 50\50 tires at your class?” Our answer is simple: It is for your safety. We refer to a so-called 50/50 or dual-purpose tire as a “round tire” referring to the uninterrupted smooth or…
2013 Jimmy Lewis Off-Road Winter/Spring Dates
If you got our newsletter, this is old news. But if you haven’t heard, here are the dates. The 2013 JLR Off-Road Training schedule: January 19-20, 2013 February 9-10, 2013 March 9-10, 2013 March 23-24, 2013 All of the classes are wide open as of right now. As they start to fill, we will…
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