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Motorbike Riding Off-Roadat theMX-Academy

Riding a motorbike off-road brings action into your everyday life – even as a newcomer who has never ridden a single metre. At the MX-Academy you get theory, a Honda off-road bike and protective gear, and start on a track that suits you.

around 70% are riding for the first time3.5 hrs (Wed) · 4 hrs (Sat) track timeWednesday or Saturdayno driving licence needed1 hr from Waldshut-Tiengen

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Off-road motorbike: rider with race number 50 in a deeply rutted corner full of grooves in the ground

from €390(CHF 360) · with rental

Motorbike Riding Off-Road

Is this right for you?

Yes, if …

You're looking for action and have never ridden a motorbike
You want to bring friends or family along to watch or ride with you
You already ride and want professionals to fine-tune your technique
You want a whole day on the track instead of just one hour

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Off-road motorbike riding: action with no prior knowledge

In Switzerland, “moto” is the everyday word for a motorbike, and at the MX-Academy riding a motorbike means heading off-road on a motocross bike. If you are looking for variety and action, you have come to the right place. You need neither prior knowledge nor a driving licence, just a passion for two wheels. Experienced motocross riders and professionals from the team will quickly get you ready for your first laps on your own.

Don't worry if all this is new to you: around seven out of ten course participants have never ridden a motorcycle before. If you bring enthusiasm and a little ambition, you will soon be riding without help. Your first attempt might even turn into a new hobby that challenges and excites you.

Motorbike lessons: theory first, then the right track

Every motorbike course starts at the MX-Academy shop in Schlatt TG. After checking in, you put on your gear, and then an experienced professional explains what matters in a detailed theory session. Only then do you head outside. Because both the bikes and the tracks come in several levels of difficulty, your first attempt matches what you can already do.

Beginners ride on the separate beginners' track first; in total, the grounds have four tracks. The bikes come from Honda's off-road range; for getting started these are the F models with fuel injection, electric start and a quiet engine. If you don't have your own, the MX-Academy provides the protective gear: boots, knee guards, chest protector, gloves, goggles and helmet.

Motorbike off-road: rider with number 50 leans deep into the corner, his rear wheel throwing up dirt

Off-road motorbike for advanced riders and spectators

If you already have experience, you get tips that help you expand your skills. Together with the coaches you find out where things are getting stuck and work specifically on individual techniques. The atmosphere at the track is relaxed, so feel free to ask anything that's on your mind. What the coaches pass on is based on the knowledge Chris Möckli has gathered over decades – founder and owner of the MX-Academy and two-time European champion.

You are welcome to bring friends, family and acquaintances. They can watch your laps or hop on a bike themselves. If a whole group wants to ride motorbikes together, there are team building events, price on request. If you want to keep going after your first day, you can continue with motocross training.

Motorbike riding with an audience: a rider jumps high over a dirt mound, two spectators stand on top

Motorbike riding: travelling from Germany and Austria

By car, you reach Schlatt TG from Waldshut-Tiengen in around 1 hour, from Kempten in around 2 hrs 25 min, from Augsburg in around 3 hours and from Nuremberg in around 4 hours. From Austria, allow around 3 hrs 30 min from Innsbruck. If you are coming from Berlin (around 8 hrs 10 min), plan for a Saturday and, if you like, arrive the day before.

Without a car, take bus 847, get off at “Schlatt TG, Mettschlatt” and walk around 70 m to the shop. For such a long journey the full day is worth it: 3.5 hours of track time including breaks on Wednesday for €390 (CHF 360) or 4 hours on Saturday for €444 (CHF 410), each with motorbike, gear and coaching (non-binding).

How your course day works

Arrive

Meeting point and sat-nav address: the MX-Academy Shop, Hauptstrasse 8, Schlatt TG.

Register

At the shop reception you sign in for your course day.

Collect your gear

You get a helmet, goggles, chest protector, knee guards, boots and gloves in your size – and a Honda CRF that suits you.

Detailed theory

Before you start, the coaches calmly explain how riding off-road works.

Riding with breaks

On the track, riding and breaks alternate – with more tips and tricks from the coaches.

Prices in euros

Wednesday

Weekday course

3.5 hrs track time incl. breaks and instruction

with rental€390 (CHF 360)

with your own gear€163 (CHF 150)

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Saturday

Weekend course

4 hrs track time incl. breaks and instruction

with rental€444 (CHF 410)

with your own gear€195 (CHF 180)

Dates in the events calendar

A course day lasts 6–8 hours in total, including registration, gear and theory. The hours shown are the available track time including the breaks and instruction you need, not pure time in the saddle: motocross is anaerobic, breaks are part of it – and that is exactly when the coaches give you more tips and tricks. For teenagers and adults, each of these days is the recommended taster course, because it gives you a real impression of the sport and shows your progress. Kids, teenagers, women and adults all pay the same; the only difference is whether you rent or bring your own gear. With rental: a Honda bike in your size, protective gear, coaching and basic course costs. With your own gear: coaching, track hire and basic course – provided you can already ride on your own, otherwise extra coaching for €54 (CHF 50) is added.

€179 (CHF 165)1-hour taster course (track time incl. breaks and instruction) – every other Wednesday, mainly for children aged 4 to 6 who can concentrate for about an hour. Motocross taster course

Euro = guide price based on the ECB reference rate of 23.10.2026 (€1 = 0.9227 CHF), updated daily; courses are priced in CHF. All prices are non-binding and subject to change.

Your driving time to Schlatt TG

From Stuttgart to Schlatt TGapprox. 2 hrs

By car · OSRM route planner (OpenStreetMap), measured 23–26 Oct 2026, without traffic or waiting time at the border. Directions

FAQ: Motorbike Riding Off-Road

What does “moto” mean?

Moto is the usual Swiss word for a motorbike. At the MX-Academy you ride your motorbike off-road, on a Honda off-road bike.

Can I ride a motorbike without any experience?

Yes, around seven out of ten participants start without any motorcycle experience. After the theory, you ride on a track that matches your ability.

Can friends watch the motorbike lessons?

Yes, friends and family can watch you or take a bike themselves and ride along.

Can I get to the motorbike course by bus?

Yes. Get off bus 847 at the “Schlatt TG, Mettschlatt” stop; the MX-Academy shop is only around 70 m away.

How much does a motorbike day course with rental cost?

With motorbike, protective gear and coaching, Wednesday costs €390 (CHF 360) and Saturday €444 (CHF 410), or €471 (CHF 435) with catering. All prices are non-binding and subject to change.