FIVE-DAY MOTORCYCLE BOOT CAMP

Two instructors briefing a rider at the off-road course

FIVE DAYS OF RIDING

It’s five days of thrilling motorcycle adventure. Boot Camp is split up into three sections: two days of On-Road training, two days of Off-Road training and a final day of off-site adventure riding. It’s rigorous and fun.

FIVE DAYS OF INTENSE FUN

Our pro instructors are here to guide you through every challenge.

Instructor presenting an emergency braking chart to riders in the classroom
Instructor demonstrating how to lift a fallen motorcycle to a group of riders

PRO RIDING INSTRUCTION

Our professional riding instructors have years of experience and are with you every step of the way. They’ll always perform the initial exercises with you, demonstrating everything from proper seating positions to the best way through a corner.


REACH YOUR OWN LIMITS

We practice challenge by choice, so you’re always at a level of performance that you feel comfortable with. Our instructors provide instant and positive reinforcement while encouraging each rider to have a little fun. Okay, maybe more than a little.

FIVE DAYS OF ON- AND OFF-ROAD TRAINING

SLOW RIDE

Two instructors briefing a rider at the off-road course

Your brakes aren’t the only way to keep it slow. We’ll show you how to control speed through the friction zone of the clutch. Get your fingers nice and loose.

TRAIL STOP

Rider on a BMW GS at the start of a coned exercise on the paved pad

Trail Stops involve bringing the motorcycle to a complete temporary stop while you maintain your balance. Then, add throttle and, with a controlled release of the clutch, you’ll regain stability with forward momentum.

WASHBOARDS AND RUTS

Rider on a BMW GS negotiating a rutted dirt trail marked with cones

These sections are all about body control and managing suspension capabilities of the bike. You’ll learn the proper position for traversing small and big hills alike while keeping it smooth.

GRAVEL AND SAND

Rider spraying gravel on a BMW GS through a loose-surface section

Learn how to control your adventure bike in deep loose gravel, building the foundations for riding in sand and mud.

START AND STOP ON A HILL

Instructors coaching riders on hill starts and stops on a dirt slope

Overcome an unexpected stop on the face of a hill by getting yourself back down safely in a controlled manner. Then, head down the other side and recover from a drop.

HILL ASCEND/DESCEND

Rider cresting a dirt hill on a BMW GS

Prepare for attack. You’l gain the confidence needed to navigate any size hill. Then, ride down in a controlled manner that will allow you to react to the unexpected.

CONE WEAVE

Rider weaving a BMW GS between orange cones on the training pad

Cones, your greatest frenemy. Learn the importance of dynamic transitioning from one direction to another with confidence by using countersteering.

FIGURE EIGHT

Two riders leaning hard through a blue cone course

Keep it in tight. We arrange our cones in a figure eight, enabling you to make tighter, more efficient slow-speed turns by utilizing the friction zone to control speed and counterweighting to control lean angle. 

CORNERING STYLES

Rider cornering a BMW GS on the circuit at sunset

There might be more than one way to take a turn, but there’s only one right way. Here, we teach the importance of body position and momentum when navigating various corners.

BOOK YOUR FIVE-DAY MOTORCYCLE BOOT CAMP

Instructor talking with a rider beside a BMW GS on a wooded trail

FIVE-DAY MOTORCYCLE BOOT CAMP

$4,400

Taxes and fees included

SAMPLE AGENDA

Subject to change

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Arrival, registration, presentation, proper seating

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Morning Exercises

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Afternoon Exercises

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Closing

Upcoming FIVE-DAY MOTORCYCLE BOOT CAMP Driving Events
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SWEET SPEED DREAMS

With so much to see and do outside the track, you’ll want to turn your speedy adventure into a full-on South Carolina vacation.

Aerial view of the BMW Performance Center campus and its skid pad

THE BMW PERFORMANCE CENTER EAST

Have an espresso (not that you’d need the jolt), stop by the Gift Shop for a souvenir or two (or three, who’s counting?) and enjoy a chef-prepared lunch in our M Café – we’re well-suited to host groups both small and large.

Learn about the track
BMW M3 in Motorsport livery on the brick street outside the Grand Bohemian Lodge

HOTELS, DINING AND MORE

From BMW-centric things like the Zentrum museum to delicious dining and luxurious lodging, the Greenville and Greer areas have so much to explore.

Explore our South Carolina location
Rider sliding a BMW GS through loose gravel, throwing up a cloud of dust

GIVE THEM THE GIFT OF EXCITEMENT

Give someone a driving gift they’ll never forget. Good toward any class, each BMW gift card is delivered electronically, so it’s also perfect for last-minute gift giving.

FIVE-DAY MOTORCYCLE BOOT CAMP AT A GLANCE

Where does Five-Day Motorcycle Boot Camp take place?

Our South Carolina location. Please visit our Locations page for more information.

BMW Performance Center

1155 SC-101, Greer, SC 29651
(888) 345-4269

Is the BMW Performance Center affiliated with area hotels?

Please visit our Hotels Page for more information.

What is Five-Day Motorcycle Boot Camp?

It’s a full-spectrum program that combines off-road fundamentals, on-road skill development and a real-world guided tour, giving riders a complete, real-life riding experience from training range to actual roads.

How old do I need to be to participate in a motorcycle class?

If you have a motorcycle license to operate one on a public highway, you can take our courses.  If you’re under 18, you must have a minor waiver signed by an adult.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellations for a full refund must be made within 60 days of your payment date. Cancellations made after the 60 days of payment will receive a credit to use toward another date or event. There will be no rescheduling if the cancellation is made within 14 days of your school or event.

BMW GS parked in the shade of a tree beside the training area