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Catherine Hurley | Dirtbike Coach | SoCal based

@captain.hurley

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There’s something magical about AZ. But then to catch AZ in the rain? It’s indescribable.
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I always leave AZ refreshed, recharged and so stoked for riding.
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Grateful for the little time @nedcindy and I got to spend in the washes before our session got cut short.
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Ned and Cindy do so much for the dirtbike community (especially the women) so be sure to give them lots of love in the comments and check out their events if you ever want to take a vacation from your current riding and get with a group of folks that just allow you to have fun while still progressing in your riding. 🤘 taken in Wickenburg, Arizona by @captain.hurley

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First major injury on a dirtbike and I learned a lot from that day. taken in Wickenburg, Arizona by @captain.hurley

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Huge riding breakthroughs here at @brushymountainmotorsportspark! 🤙 Stoked to be coming back in 2027!!!

**Comment BRUSHY to get on the priority list for next season!** Dates coming soon 👀

This was just a small snapshot of the whole lesson, HOWEVER

One thing I work on a LOT in my clinics, especially Intro to Trail Riding, is obstacle timing.

A common mistake I see? Riders creep forward until their rear tire hits the obstacle, and they feel their rear tire hang up and then they try power through. The result is usually a spinning tire instead of actually getting over the thing. 😅

The trick is learning to get that drive *before* your rear tire reaches the obstacle. Accelerate at the right moment, then let that momentum carry you over the top instead of trying to power your way through it once you're already stuck against it.

And you don't need a massive rock, ledge or monster log to practice this! Small obstacles are an awesome way to fine-tune your timing, coordination, and throttle control without having to "send it".

These are the kinds of skills I love working on with riders. Learning to recognize *when* to apply the throttle is just as important as knowing *how much* to give it. Once that timing starts to click, you can apply the same concept to all sorts of obstacles out on the trail. 🙌

**Want to work together in person?** We've got a few events on the calendar while we finish putting together the rest of the 2027 season!

🏁 **UPCOMING RIDING EVENTS**

🇧🇿 **Belize | Feb 10–17**
Advanced beginner ADV tour with @alternateadventures
⚠️ 2 spots left!

🌵 **Phoenix, AZ | Jan 16–18**
Women's enduro campout
⚠️ 3 spots left!
Comment **CAMP** for details.

🪨 **Johnson Valley, CA | Feb 19–21**
Returning-student women's campout — intermediate enduro / hard enduro-curious workshop.
6 spots total, 4 left!

🤘 **Johnson Valley, CA | Feb 27–28**
Come ride and learn with me and @splat_moto!

🏜️ **Mojave, CA | Year-round**
Daily private and small-group lessons and tours available at @splat_moto_ranch.

Want us to bring a clinic to YOUR area? Drop a comment or send me a message, and let's see what we can make happen! by @captain.hurley

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@brushymountainmotorsportspark has some of my all time favorite riding in the country 😮‍💨 A little something for everyone here. Stoked for the clinics this weekend! 🙌 taken in Brushy Mountain Motor Sports Park by @captain.hurley

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@zeromotorcycles really opens up a whole New World of riding for a lot of folks.

This weekend, I rode with some people who had never been on an off-road motorcycle before, and they were shredding just as fast as I was comfortable with in the woods with just a little bit of mountain bike experience.

And between the smiles that they had and also the people we ran into on the trail telling us about how much they love E bikes because they would’ve never ridden a motorcycle with a clutch, but being able to jump on an electric motorcycle with no clutch allowed them to participate with their friends in ways that they wouldn’t have even considered before.

For the average rider who wants to get out and have some fun on a bike, I really think E bikes are valid option.

Especially with the size options available. They’re very approachable for most folks.

And even for the riders who really enjoy more technical riding like myself, you can do so much on a bike like the Zero XE. No clutch required to be hitting log jumps, wheelies, and enduro cross sections.

You just need to adapt your technique slightly and you can do anything you put your imagination to on one of these bikes.

Really stoked I was able to spend a weekend on these and see what all the chatter is about. It’s definitely different from a Dirtbike but you can still have just as much fun.

Time to head to Brushy for our next clinic this weekend! taken in Salt Lake City, Utah by @captain.hurley

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Having so much fun on these @zeromotorcycles

Way more capable than I could’ve imagined. I spent the whole day on their bigger model the XE, but at the end of the day, I switched over to the smaller model the XB and I couldn’t believe how fun that Bike was for trials skills.

But both bikes were so fun between trail Moto and technical trial sections. I couldn’t stop writing I was having so much fun and the best part is there’s no arm pump!

Stoked for day two! More details to come! taken in Salt Lake City, Utah by @captain.hurley

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Love working with small family owned brands like @betausa & @sierramotosupply really cool people wanting to just get more people on Dirtbike’s. And what better bike than the Xtrainer?! by @captain.hurley

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15 seconds of looking under your tires can save you 3+ minutes of tipping over, plus the energy it takes to pick your bike back up & whatever potential damage may have happened from that tip over.

This is just one of the many concepts we talk about at my clinics, and why I love to do multi-day events that mix regular drills with on trail workshopping.

Because there's so much to talk about and show as we ride that applies to the real world.

So what are you waiting for?

Sign up for one of our clinics!👇

Montrose, CO - Sept. 26 & 27
co-coached w/ @splat_moto

Taylorsville, NC - Oct. 9th
Intro to Trail Riding

Taylorsville, NC - Oct 10 & 11
Enduro Essentials w/ @splat_moto

Phoenix, AZ - Jan 16, 17 & 18
Women's Only Enduro Clinic & Campout

Belize Intermediate ADV Tour (yes the country!) Jan 30 - Feb. 6
1 SPOT LEFT!!!

Johnson Valley, CA - Feb. 20, 21, & 22 - Women's Only Intermediate/Advanced Enduro Clinic & Campout (Returning students ony)

Johnson Valley, CA - Feb. 27 & 28
Co-Ed Enduro Essentials

SoCal - Nov. & Dec. - Daily Private Lessons & Tours Hosted @splat_moto_ranch

Book an extended moto getaway and explore beautiful SoCal on dirtbikes!

Want us to do a clinic in your area? Comment below or DM me and we'll see about adding you to the 2027 calendar! by @captain.hurley

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One of best things about the Xtrainer is that the bike can grow with you. They're epic off the show room floor and don't require much modification, but if you're looking for a little extra umpf to get the closer to that RR power, here are some ideas.

Get 10% off ALL Beta OEM & Aftermarket parts from @sierramotosupply using code HURLEY10 at checkout. 🙌 by @captain.hurley

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