Experience
An off-road riding experience works best as a progression: understand the terrain, prepare properly, then build skills step by step. Here is how that concept fits together.
The concept
The idea behind the PGR Sherco Off-Road Riding Experience is simple: riders get more out of off-road riding when they progress at a sensible pace. Instead of starting with the hardest section, the experience is organised around understanding first and challenge second.
That means time spent on orientation and preparation, then on fundamentals, before any rider moves onto varied ground. Each stage gives the next one a solid base, and every rider is encouraged to stay within the level they can control.
Control comes before speed. Understanding comes before challenge.
The principle behind the experience
Three pillars
Off-road ground is rarely uniform. Riders learn to notice how a surface looks before they reach it and what that usually means for grip and balance.
Good riding starts before the engine is running. Preparation covers the rider, the gear and a clear understanding of the plan for the session.
Skills are built in layers. Each new technique is practised on manageable ground until it feels natural, then applied to more varied terrain.
Riding flow
A structured off-road session usually follows a flow like the one below. The exact order, duration and content of any real event is decided by its organizer.
Riders arrive with time to spare, settle in, sort their gear and get a feel for the surroundings. A relaxed start sets the tone for a controlled ride.
The organizer explains the plan, the rules for the day and the signals used on the ground. Riders check their protective gear and ask questions before anything starts.
Body position, throttle and brake control, and looking ahead are practised on simple, open terrain where mistakes are low-risk and easy to correct.
With the basics in place, riders meet more varied surfaces one step at a time, choosing lines and adjusting technique as the ground changes.
Regular breaks for water and rest, followed by a chance to look back on what worked, what felt difficult and what to practise next.
Know the difference
This website explains the concept and how to prepare. Some details belong only to the organizer of a specific event, and those should always be confirmed at the source.
Get ready
The Rider Guide walks you through what to do before the ride, what to pack and how to ride responsibly.