Arrive ready.
Ride with confidence.
Optional 1-day workshops, in Buenos Aires or online, one month before your expedition
We want you to enjoy every kilometer of your ride. That's why we offer hands-on workshops to help you arrive prepared, not nervous, no matter your previous experience.
Why we offer them
A few hours of prep
can change the whole trip.
Most of our riders are skilled motorcyclists, but Patagonia and the Andes have their own rules: long gravel stretches, mountain weather, unfamiliar bikes. The workshop is our way of making sure you're not learning these things on day one of the expedition.
Confidence
You'll start the trip knowing your bike, the conditions, and what each day will feel like. No surprises on day one.
Enjoyment
When the technical challenges feel manageable, you can actually look up and enjoy where you are. That's the whole point.
Safety
Refresh the techniques that matter most for our routes: gravel, off-road basics, slow-speed control. Everyone rides better with a tune-up.
What we cover
Practical, hands-on,
built around your trip.
Each workshop is shaped around the route you'll be riding. We focus on the conditions you'll actually face, not generic motorcycle theory. Here's a sense of what we'll cover together.
Off-road basics
Body position, weight transfer, and how to read terrain. The fundamentals that turn unpaved roads from stressful to fun.
Gravel handling
Long gravel stretches are part of every Patagonia and Andes expedition. We'll talk through speed, line choice, braking, and what to do when the surface changes under you.
Bike familiarization
We go through the bike you'll be riding: controls, suspension setup, ergonomics, and the small adjustments that make a long day comfortable.
Trip prep & Q&A
Weather windows, packing, mountain altitude, border crossings, fuel range. Anything you've been wondering about, this is the time to ask.
Format adapts to the rider: in-person workshops are more practical, online sessions focus on theory, planning, and Q&A. Both work, both prepare you well.
A typical day
A relaxed Saturday
about a month before you ride.
We schedule the workshop roughly one month before your trip. Enough time to absorb everything, not so far away that you forget. Here's how a day usually flows.
Theory & trip preview
We start with coffee and a walk-through of your route, day by day. Terrain, weather windows, altitude, fuel stops, and the small things that matter. Then we cover off-road technique fundamentals in conversation, not lecture format.
A proper Argentine lunch
Good food, more conversation, more questions. This is where the most useful exchanges usually happen, the ones you didn't know you needed.
Hands-on practice
For in-person workshops: practical drills on a bike. Body position, low-speed control, gravel handling, emergency braking. For online workshops: video review, deeper Q&A, and personalized prep based on your route.
Who it's for
For riders
traveling with us.
The workshops are part of how we take care of our riders. They're entirely optional, included with every tour, and built around your specific trip. Whether you're a confident off-road rider or someone who hasn't touched gravel in years, we'll meet you where you are.
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Optional, never required You decide if it fits your schedule and goals.
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No extra cost Included with every MTX tour. Always.
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Buenos Aires or online Whichever works best for you and your timing.
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Tailored to your route What we cover depends on the trip you've booked.
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Any experience level welcome From seasoned riders to those rebuilding confidence.
Have a tour booked?
Let's set up
your workshop date.
We'll coordinate timing about a month before your trip. If you haven't booked yet but want to know more about how the workshops fit into your expedition, that's also a great reason to write.
Frequently asked
Common questions,
honest answers.
If you have a question that isn't here, just write to us. The workshop is meant to remove uncertainty, not add to it.
Is it really included? No extra cost?
Yes, completely. Workshops are part of how we take care of our riders. There's no upsell, no add-on fee, no asterisk. If you've booked a tour with us, the workshop is yours if you want it.
Do I have to take it?
Not at all. The workshop is optional. Some experienced riders skip it, some take only the online version, and some want the full in-person day. It's your call. We'll be ready either way.
What if I'm not in Buenos Aires before the trip?
That's exactly why we offer the online version. Most international riders join from home a few weeks before flying down. We cover theory, route planning, and a deep Q&A. The hands-on practice gets covered during the actual ride, with Gabriel right next to you.
I'm an experienced rider. Will it be too basic?
The workshop adapts to you. With experienced riders we focus more on the specifics of Patagonia and Andes terrain, the bike you'll be using, weather strategy, and route nuances. Even seasoned riders tell us they leave with something useful, usually about altitude, gravel at speed, or border logistics.
I haven't ridden in years. Is that a problem?
Not at all, this is one of the most common reasons riders take the workshop. We'll spend more time on fundamentals, body position, low-speed control, and rebuilding muscle memory before the trip. By the time you arrive at the start line, you'll feel ready.
When exactly will the workshop happen?
About one month before your tour starts. That's the sweet spot, recent enough to remember, with enough time to absorb. Once you've booked your trip, we'll coordinate a date together based on your availability and timezone.
Can my partner or co-rider join?
Of course. If you're traveling as a couple or with a friend who's also riding the tour, the workshop is included for them too. Group dynamics often make the day better, more questions, more shared learning.