All-Rider Weekend @ Top Dead Center

📅 August 22–24, 2025
📍 Top Dead Center – Seattle, WA
💵 $10 for the entire weekend (register per session – online, in-person, or day-of)
👥 Each session limited to 12 participants

From new riders curious about their first endorsement to seasoned enthusiasts looking to swap stories about vintage motocross, All-Rider Weekend is for anyone who loves motorcycles—or just wants to learn more.

Across three days, you’ll find hands-on, small-group workshops led by experienced riders, builders, and community leaders. We’ll cover everything from choosing the right gear and understanding your bike’s electrics, to moto travel tips, women’s riding groups, and the quirks of BMWs. Sessions run about 45 minutes, with time for Q&A. No gear required—just bring a notepad, your questions, and your curiosity.

Coffee, sandwiches, and snacks will be available at Top Dead Center throughout the weekend, and we’ll break for lunch on Saturday. Sunday wraps with a group ride to Two Kick / Studio Moto (weather permitting).

Friday, August 22

• 5:30 PM – All the Gear, All the Time
  Learn how to choose, fit, and use the right riding gear for comfort, safety, and style.

• 6:30 PM – Getting Your 2-Wheel Endorsement & Permit
  What you need to know to get legally (and confidently) on the road.

• 7:30 PM – Beyond the Basics
  Tips and techniques for moto safety and more defensive street riding

Saturday, August 23

• 10:00 AM – Tools & Tooling – DIY Basics
  Essential tools and materials for the most basic maintenance and DIY garage

• 11:00 AM – Trips and Moto Travel
  Packing, planning, and pro tips for road trips and adventures on two wheels

• 12:00 PM – Motor Theory: Electrics
  Understanding your motorcycle’s electrical system and troubleshooting common issues

• 1:00 PM – Used Bike Seminar
  How to confidently shop for and assess used bikes before you buy

• 2:00 PM – Break
  Grab a sandwich or some nosh from our neighbors, refuel with coffee, or chat with other riders

• 3:00 PM – The What and Why of BMW
  A look at what makes BMW motorcycles distinct, beloved, and a little quirky

• 4:00 PM – Girl on a Motorcycle
  A discussion on riding culture and building community from a woman’s perspective

• 5:00 PM – Intro to Vintage Motocross
  Learn about the bikes, history, and fun of getting into vintage MX

• 7:30 PM – Intro to Track Days
  What track days are, why they’re worth trying, and how to prepare

Sunday, August 24

• 9:30 AM – Group Ride Orientation
  Pre-ride briefing, route overview, and safety tips.

• 10:00 AM – Short Group Ride to a Friendly Spot (weather permitting)
  All experiences welcome, intended to get new riders comfortable with riding with others

Registration:
Sign up for sessions here or in person at the cafe. Bring a notepad, your questions, and your curiosity—no motorcycle or gear required.