Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQ

  • No. Being brand new to motorcycling is what CLEAR Moto is here for. We’re happy to help you get started with a private coaching session.

  • All riders must show proof of a valid motorcycle endorsement in order to participate in any CLEAR Moto training.

    This is because we may ride on public roads before, during, and after training.

  • Unfortunately CLEAR Moto is not in a position to award motorcycle licensing or endorsements.

    You must go through New Mexico’s MSF program or test directly with the DMV. If you are in a different state look up “MSF” for licensing class schedules.

  • Yes. You do have to provide your own motorcycle.

    CLEAR Moto does not provide any rental motorcycles.

  • Expertise, dedication, and consideration.

    The way we coach is critical to your success, and we take that very seriously.

    We have and continue to dedicate much of our time and resources into ensuring you have top-notch coaches and a great learning experiences with us. We do this by continued education both on and off the motorcycles.

    Our lead coach and founder, Cassie Maier, has many years of professional coaching and guiding experience. Her mentors are some of the best in the motorcycle training industry. It’s more than just a passion for us, it’s a skill that we are constantly working to improve, ensuring you get the most out of their training and riding experience with CLEAR Moto.

  • CLEAR Moto is a mobile coaching program, which means that we have to travel to many places around the country to reach our riders. That requires days of our time and fuel costs to get to and from.

    We have some of the best coaches in the industry and that isn’t cheap. We also believe in our coaching program because we’ve seen it succeed time and time again with our riders. In our mind, that counts for something.

    The way we see it, when it all boils down, training is valuable and if you’re paying for something, you should get what it is worth. If you don’t believe in the CLEAR Moto program, don’t pay our prices.

  • Our founder, Cassie Maier, lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

    Some of our training takes place here, while most of our programs are offered in the Southwestern and Western states of the U.S. primarily. Please see our Calendar for training dates and locations.

    If you are interested in Private Coaching, that typically takes place in Albuquerque.

  • First consider how much time you have with adventure riding. Then consider how that time has made you feel? Finally, rank each of these for yourself:

    • Confidence

    • Proficiency

    • Control

    Tally it all up and that should help you know which level to sign up for. If you are still unsure, reach out to us and we can help.

    Novice level is for new riders, or new-to adventure riders.

    The training pace is slower, allowing time for all the information to settle in. We highly encourage learning and dedicating time to learning foundational skills.

    Intermediate level is for riders that have a little more experience with adventure riding. The pace is faster based on the mutual understanding that the rider is beyond a novice level pace.

    Intermediate+ level is our version of a more advanced course. Pushing the limits and refining the foundational skills to a point where the hard trails aren’t so hard anymore.

  • Thank you so much for spending your time to travel and train with us!

    Many of the locations we use for training have tent and camper van/truck lodging available. Some even have glamping options. Please check the registration page for more details.

    You are welcome to arrive the night before no earlier than 4:00 pm. If you need to arrive late, or plan to arrive the morning of, please let us know.

    If you are hauling a trailer, or in a large camper or RV, we need to know. This will ensure that you have a place to park and turn around.

    If you want or need help unloading and/or loading your motorcycle, please let us know.

  • All riders must wear a properly fitted DOT approved motorcycle helmet and eye protection while riding a motorcycle during training or on the training facility/property. No exceptions.

    We require riders wear:

    • Long sleeved shirt

    • Long pants (without holes)

    • Sturdy closed-toed, over-the-ankle boots

    • Full-fingered gloves

    You are welcome to have more protection than this of course, and that would warm our hearts. We recommend that your gear be motorcycle specific, and discipline specific.

    Please visit our BLOG for a more in-depth explanation of the gear we recommend for adventure riding.

  • CLEAR Moto believes that motorcycling is for everyone, and that means we want to respect all people. It is a simple gesture to call a person by their chosen name and their appropriate pronoun.

    If you don’t want or care to state your pronoun, you do not have to.

    Please note that CLEAR Moto does use people’s pronouns and we will not tolerate any intentional disrespect from any of our riders toward any other students, staff, or volunteers.

  • CLEAR Moto is open to all people and because of this, we do not offer a ladies only. However, because we are a woman-owned and operated school, with a female lead coach, we have a lot of woman riders in our courses. Sometimes we have more women in a classes than men!

    We offer co-ed for a few reasons:

    • Because we want everyone to feel welcome at all times

    • We are respectful of pronoun use and having a gender only course feels limiting

    • The men willing to be in a co-ed, pronoun positive space, taught by a woman, are the kind of men we want in our groups

  • Yes.

    If you feel that your coach did a wonderful job, they would greatly appreciate any tip you choose to give them.

  • We do not provide meals. Please come prepared to feed yourself.

    We will provide some snacks and water.

    For training locations that have drinking water, we’ll use their water. Bring your own bottled water if you prefer it.

  • Training will take place in most weather conditions. If the conditions make operating the motorcycle unsafe, training may be cancelled or rescheduled. For a more in-depth list of weather conditions that would cancel training please see the CLEAR Moto Policy page.

  • Pease see our Price page

  • Payment is due when you schedule your training.

    Your can either pay in-full or pay a 50% deposit.

    All outstanding balances are due two weeks prior to your training and/or ride.

    Please see our Policy page for more information.

  • Please see our Policy page for more information regarding our Cancellation Policy.

Private & Custom

Coaching FAQ

  • Private and Custom Coaching are one-on-one or two-on-one motorcycle rider training.

    Private Coaching takes place within an hour of Albuquerque. It can range from meeting in and training in a parking lot to riding on a trail or road together.

    Custom Coaching is what you’ll want if you’d rather turn your training into a multi-day training and riding session. A moto-camping trip is a great example of what we could do for a Custom Coaching session.

  • The level of training is at whatever level you are currently at. Private coaching is curated specifically to you and is constantly adjusting for your pace, experience, and learning style.

    Our coaches teach beginner to advanced level skills for both on-road and off-road riding disciplines.

  • All private and custom coaching experiences are personally curated for you.

    At CLEAR Moto we do base all our teaching on the CLEAR Moto Five Foundational Skills, which means you will practice these particular skills.

    Our aim is to always be moving in the direction of your goals. Building up a sturdy and stable foundation of skills for you to grow and develop from as a rider.

  • CLEAR Moto is located in Albuquerque, NM. Most of our training is based locally. However, our custom coaching is designed to be more broad. Reaching to places over an hour from our home base.

  • You can take as many private coaching sessions as you please. You can also do a custom coaching session, which usually involves riding together on the roads and trails. Turn it into a camping trip, or a multi-day training session.

Mini Session

FAQ

  • CLEAR Moto’s Mini Sessions are two-hour long motorcycle rider training sessions.

    Each session has a focus point that can be covered in two-hours. Sessions either street rider or adventure rider specific, and taught on pavement or dirt.

  • Mini Sessions are offered as novice or intermediate levels. Please see the specific Mini Session details for the designated level.

  • Mini Sessions are designed to focus on one or a small set of skills. Spending the two hours diving a little deeper into that specific skill.

    Please see the Mini Session on the calendar for detailed information.

  • Mini Sessions are offered in Albuquerque, NM. Often held at BMW Motorcycles of Albuquerque.

    Please see the calendar for Mini Session details and dates.

Foundational ADV Skills Training

  • Novice.

    Foundational ADV Skills Training is best for new riders and new-to adventure riders. This includes riders that have experience and/or many years riding pavement. Adventure riding is a different discipline, like ballet to jazz dancing, similar, but not the same.

    This is NOT a brand new to riding motorcycles course. We do offer private coaching if you’d like to start with learning to ride and operate a motorcycle from the very beginning.

  • Foundational ADV Skills Training is focused on the CLEAR Moto Five Foundational Skills.

    • Vision

    • Balance

    • Clutch

    • Throttle

    • Braking

    You’ll spend two full days learning and practicing skills which build you a strong and sturdy foundation. A solid foundation is where more advanced skills come from.

    Our goal is to help increase your confidence, proficiency, and control. We’ll do this through skills such as:

    • Motorcycle Lifting Techniques

    • Stop & Go Techniques

    • Steering and Turning

    • Understanding Traction and Terrain

    We’ll take a one hour lunch. We will also take periodic breaks throughout training to stay hydrated and nourished.

  • Albuquerque, NM near Sandia BMW Motorcycles

    Parker, CO at The F.A.R.M.

    Palmer, AK on private property

    Dates and locations may vary. Please pay close attention to what course is being offered.

    Check out our Calendar for upcoming training.

  • Don’t rush. If you feel that you need more time with the basics, retake the Foundational ADV Skills Training. You’ll pick up something new or you’ll have a lightbulb moment with another go at the novice level.

    If you are ready for more, try our Adventure Ready Training which is at the intermediate level. The pace will be faster and more precise. Sign up and attend with the understanding that your coach assumes you know your foundational skills and is teaching based on that.

Adventure Ready ADV Skills Training

  • Intermediate.

    This is the next step for riders that have completed our Foundational ADV Skills Training or have prior adventure riding experience.

    Adventure Ready is designed with the idea that you want to get out on the trails more and we want to teach you the skills to better stay out of trouble, how to get out of trouble, and do so with confidence, proficiency, and control.

    Intermediate is where riders often graduate from surviving to thriving out on the trails.

  • Similar to that of our novice level course, Adventure Ready will continue to practice and hone the CLEAR Moto Five Foundational Skills.

    • Vision

    • Balance

    • Clutch

    • Throttle

    • Braking

    You’ll spend two full days learning and practicing skills which will make riding specific trail conditions easier. Giving you the ability to maintain control, traction, and direction. All trail conditions are simulated.

    Our goal is to help increase your confidence, proficiency, and control. We’ll do this through skills such as:

    • Intentional/Technical Stops

    • Technical Steering and Turning

    • Reading Traction and Terrain

    We’ll take a one hour lunch. We will also take periodic breaks throughout training to stay hydrated and nourished.

  • Lindrith, NM on private property

    Parker, CO at The F.A.R.M.

    Park City, UT at GRIT

    Palmer, AK on private property

    Dates and locations may vary. Please pay close attention to what course is being offered.

    Check out our Calendar for upcoming training.

  • The intermediate realm is broad, so take your time. We encourage riders to retake Adventure Ready Training one or more times as the intermediate level is the broadest ranging level.

    You may also consider Private Coaching to help fine tune your weaknesses. Allow yourself time for one-on-one training, and focus on a curriculum designed with your specific needs in mind.

On-Road & Street Training

  • There are many different riding disciplines, and riding on the roads (with traffic) is its own riding discipline.

    CLEAR Moto focuses on helping you build the skill to operate your motorcycle effectively and effortlessly, as well as emphasizing the importance of paying attention to the movements of the vehicles around you on the road.

  • Brand spanking new to advanced-intermediate.

    We offer street riding either as Private Coaching or in our Mini Sessions.

  • Based on which training session you want to have, either Private Coaching or join a Mini Session, will determine what you’ll be learning.

    Private Coaching is one-on-one training designed with your needs and goals in mind.

    Mini Sessions are two-hour long training lessons with a focus on one or a small set of skills.

  • CLEAR Moto is based in Albuquerque, NM and we training within one hour radius of our home base.

Trail Training

  • Novice or Intermediate.

    Please pay close attention during signup to ensure you are registering for your desired level of training.

  • A lot can be learned and established during any of our two day training options. Taking those skills and applying them to real trail conditions is key.

    Trail Training is offered:

    You’ll learn:

    • Trail Condition Considerations

    • Traction Needs & Availability

    • Visual Information & Optimization

    • Stopping & Starting Techniques for Trail Conditions

    As an add-on, you gain the benefit of having practiced skills in a controlled environment for two days. Then testing those same new skills on a ride.

    As a stand-alone option, you get to have a coach provide insight and feedback about trail elements and techniques to tackle them.

  • Trail Training is offered either as a stand alone training or as an add-on for our two day training options.

    Please check our Calendar for availability.

  • Trail Training is NOT a trail ride. The focus on our Trail Training is to stop at trail elements to discuss them, then practice on them.

    Be prepared to stop and go, and be in and out of your helmet a lot. This is still a training, and we want to make sure your time and money with us is well spent.

    If you are looking for a guided trail ride, please keep in touch with us. We hope to have rides available on our 2025 Calendar.

  • Please bring plenty of food and water with you during Trail Training.

    This means you’ll need to have some way of carrying it, such as a backpack, tank bag, saddle bags, etc.

    We’ll take lunch on the trail, so please come prepared.

  • There may not always be a bathroom for you to use out on the trail. Please come prepared to use the trees, shrubs and rocks as cover.

    If there is a pit toilet along our trail we’ll certainly take a break there.

Training Locations

  • Training Available:

    • Foundational ADV Skills Training

    • Mini Sessions

    Lodging:

    • Non on-site

    • Hotels/motels nearby

    Water:

    • No water on-site

    Toilets & Showers:

    • Non on-site

    Meals:

    • Coffee available

    • Please bring your own meals

    Rules:

    • Do not ride on any obstacles before proper instruction

    • Only you are in control of your motorcycle. CLEAR Moto does its best to aid you in the operation of your motorcycle but cannot be liable for your mishandling of your motorcycle.

    Nice to Know:

    • This is a lot is near Sandia BMW and we can use their services, such as coffee machine and restroom (when they are open)

  • Training Available:

    We offer coaching options in the greater Albuquerque area and throughout New Mexico. Any place further than an hour travel time is considered “Custom Coaching.”

    There are many great roads and trails that you can ride and train on.

    Lodging, toilets, and meals are determined by where you decide to go. Send us an email with your idea and we’ll come up with a plan for your custom coaching.

    Rules:

    • Please consider yours safety and the safety of those around you.

    • Only you are in control of your motorcycle. CLEAR Moto does its best to aid you in the operation of your motorcycle but cannot be liable for your mishandling of your motorcycle.

    Nice to Know:

    • The roads and trails used would be public land.

  • NO 2026 DATES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

    Training Available:

    • Adventure Ready ADV Skills Training

    Lodging:

    • Tent camping

    • Camper van

    • Property owners have an airbnb available

    • Hotels/Motels available 45 minutes away

    Water:

    • Please be prepared to bring your own water

    • We’ll also provide water

    Toilets & Showers:

    • Portable toilet

    • No showers available (unless you rent out the airbnb)

    Meals:

    • Please bring your own meals

    Rules:

    • Do not ride on any obstacles or areas before proper instruction

    • Respect the property owners and their family, pets, and livestock. Absolutely no speeding on the road ways near camp or their home.

    • Only you are in control of your motorcycle. CLEAR Moto does its best to aid you in the operation of your motorcycle but cannot be liable for your mishandling of your motorcycle.

    Nice to Know:

    • This is private property that is being leant out to CLEAR Moto, we ask that you are respectful so we get invited back

    • You’ll have many miles of maintained dirt road to get to the property. Including two arroyo crossings.

    • You’ll have unmaintained dirt roads that enter the property. Please be prepared to ride or drive these roads.

  • Training Available:

    • Novice - Foundational ADV Skills Training

    • Intermediate - Adventure Ready ADV Skills Training

    Lodging:

    • Non on-site

    • Hotels/Motels available 10 minutes away

    Water:

    • Please be prepared to bring your own water

    Toilets & Showers:

    • Portable toilet

    • No showers available

    Meals:

    • Please bring your own meals

    Rules:

    • Do not ride on any obstacles or areas before proper instruction

    • Only you are in control of your motorcycle. CLEAR Moto does its best to aid you in the operation of your motorcycle but cannot be liable for your mishandling of your motorcycle.

    Nice to Know:

    • This is private property that is being leant out to CLEAR Moto, we ask that you are respectful so we get invited back

    • The Motorcycle Shop is the reason CLEAR Moto comes to Alaska, show them some love