Lessons with Sedlak Off-Road School
Meet SOS founder and coach Dan Sedlak, and get all the details for booking lessons or bike rentals at our event in CA.
Meet Dan Sedlak
How long have you been riding or instructing?
I started riding when I was 6 years old and then became a professional when I was 18. I am originally from Germany, and raced the German Nationals, some MX3 GPs, some European Championships, and some of the European Supercross races. Over 10 years as a professional I raced in over 40 different countries on 6 continents and really got to “live the dream".
Tell us about Sedlak Off-road School!
I started Sedlak Off-road School in 2013. Initially I helped young riders from overseas come to the US to race here. Over the years we transitioned into Motocross and Enduro training camps and put a major focus on introducing new riders to the sport with our Day in the Dirt program. My team of instructors are all USMCA certified and either former or current professional racers.
For years, Dan split his time between California and Africa, organizing Motocross Schools in Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. He also organized the first ever Motocross school in Vietnam.
Where is your favorite place to ride?
Favorite place to ride is Italy. Great tracks and even better food.
Uganda, Africa
Hanoi, Vietnam
Favorite memory teaching people to ride?
One of my favorite memories is from doing a Motocross school in Hanoi, Vietnam a couple of years ago. It was one of the first ever riding schools that took place there and to see the excitement and the passion in everyone was awesome. It was really cool to see the sport grow in a place that doesn't have any real dirt biking history.
What are you looking forward to about this OAO event?
Really looking forward to meeting a lot of new and excited riders. It will be a great event to be a part of and help everyone become better and more confident on two wheels. Let’s Gooooo!
About the Classes
Sedlak Off-Road School is stoked to cater to ladies of ALL riding levels! 2 levels of classes:
Level 1
Takes place on the Flat Track and Turn Track. Level 1 will focus on the fundamentals of dirt bike riding. This course is for new riders as well as riders that would like to improve their confidence before tackling jumps and technical trails. Riders will learn and practice: body position, controlling the bike with feet and lower legs, shifting and braking, tight turns, riding standing up, avoiding obstacles, having FUN! We’ll further customize training and feedback to each rider.
Level 2
Takes place on the Junior MX, Main MX and Off-road Tracks. Level 2 will focus on advanced techniques to improve motorcycle control and speed. This course is for riders with track or trail riding experience. Riders will learn and practice: body position, foot position, braking and turning, fundamentals of jumping, advanced balance drills, down hill braking and turning, overall bike control. We’ll further customize training and feedback to each rider.
3 Time Slots Each Level
Friday 4/1 12:30pm-4:30pm
Saturday 4/2 9am-12:30pm
Saturday 4/3 2pm-5:30pm*
*Saturday’s afternoon session will kick things up a notch in intensity, so riders can make more progress.
Gear and Bike Requirements: Full-face dirt helmet, Goggles, Gloves, Riding Jersey and Pants, Moto Boots, Protective knee and/or elbow pads. Neither are included in a class booking, because ladies need all different options. Book these separately on the booking page.
Bike Rentals
The bikes provided by SOS are 4-strokes ranging from 125-140cc, perfect for new or novice riders as well as intermediate riders. Bikes will be assigned by height and weight.
Before You Book
Because we are sanctioned by the AMA, all lesson-takers who aren’t AMA members must secure either a Single-Event pass ($20) OR Membership ($49/year) from the AMA by clicking HERE. Enter this information during the booking process.
