Also, to reiterate from previous feedback about the DirtWise July 11-12,

2008 school in CT. I was impressed with the positive results from the two-day training event. It really helped me get a better mindset for taking riding more seriously, becoming more proficient, stepping out of my comfort zone, and still having fun while doing it. I enjoyed the multiple attempts at running up the valley, twistin' it, shooting up the steep incline, hitting the log at the top of the embankment, and using the 180 wheelie

(semi-controlled) to blast down the hill to ride away clean... LOL...

Ah, the memories. The more time in the saddle (standing on the pegs) during both days helped me leave with a better feel for my bike and it's capabilities.

After the DirtWise school, I mostly practiced slow-riding skills (not much land around my house), and entered 5 different enduros. I took a 4th, 3rd, 1st, 1st, and 1st in C-VET class for the events... For the last of these races I even highpointed the C class. My 1st Highpoint and I was 10 points from the B-Vet competition!!!

I was stoked about the highpoint and within a few races this year I'll be booted into B Class which calls for a higher level of proficiency. That's why I'm asking about the camp.

Great times and best wishes to you and your family.

Thanks again and hope to see you on the trails too,

-Chris Ludwig-

Hey Mr. Watts!  I just wanted to say thank you for the Dirtwise DVD's they helped me out so much. I bought your first Dirtwise movie back in 2007 when I was running 250C. In these two short years from watching your DVD's and learning from your style I have become a 250A rider and got 8th place overall this year and ended up winning the 250A championship. Your inspiration to me has lead me to pursue riding to whole new level by getting some major sponsors and support. I just wanted to thank you for the help you have given and the success of my career I devote to you and your help. Keep up the awesome work and you are really making a diffrence in the future riders of America.

Sincerly,

Tyler Macan # 8A 

Shane:

I wanted to thank you for a great course.  I have taken countless clinics from professionals (windsurfers, rock-climbers, etc) and many of them are great at what they do but poor teachers.  Your clinic was excellent - good solid practical skills, well explained, well demonstrated, and reinforced throughout.  Your teaching skills are as refined as your riding skills!  Very very valuable for me - and inspirational as well.

Thank you very much.
God Bless.

Tom Dionne

Shane :

I just wanted to say thanks.  The Last Two days spent at the Dirtwise riding academy was the best training Value for my money and time that I have ever spent in the Sport.  I have been riding for 30 years and came away from the class feeling like I had learned a lot and was given a lot of things to work on to better myself in a sport that truly has been for me a life passion.  As a A expert rider I thought I would be bored or the exercises would be a piece of cake, (not so I struggled with some of the basics) by going back to the fundamentals it proved to me that I have so much more room for improvement in my riding. I am going to highly recommend this class to anyone I know that has made the investment of Buying an off-road Motorcycle. I look forward to the return of the Dirtwise academy basic training for my son and the advanced class when you come back to Florida.
 
Cheers  Mate.  
 
Respectfully,

Jerry Curtis

I heard about Shane Watts from my friend who taught me how to ride. He had given me one of Shane’s DVD's. I watched the DVD numerous times. There was no way I could do the stoppies and wheelies Shane was showing on his DVD. I had only ridden a dirt bike 5x, ever!!!!

I decided I need to take a class to improve my skills. When I went on-line to see if there are any classes I could take in my area, I noticed Dirtwise Academy was having a 2-day class nearby. I registered immediately.

When I told my friend about the class, he mentioned it may be too advanced for me but told me to go ahead and take it, hoping it would be just the thing I needed to improve my skills.

Not only was the class what I needed but I would recommend it for riders of all skill levels.

The main thing that I learned was the 4 fundamentals of riding. This set my foundation for the weekend. I went from sitting on the bike and holding on tight to standing and relaxing on my ride.

By the end of the course, I was able to do those stoppies and wheelies I had feared on the DVD (maybe not as great as Shane or the other riders but I did do "wheelies"). Losing my fear of riding and gaining confidence to ride better is a lesson I will never forget. Shane did not let me sit out and not participate just because I was a new rider. Participation was key, it helped not only me, but all the other students to advance their skills (no matter what your skill level)

As Shane would say “riding dirt bikes is easy peasy, mate! Come on you can do it!"

Thanks for the experience, Shane. See you next year!!!

K.Shaibani