RD Merritt

Experience

  • Riding since 1969; commuting to school and work, sport touring, and small group adventure rides mostly in the Pacific Northwest
  • Training riders since 2016
  • Tours by John Valk BMW: Baja (2005, 2006), Laguna Seca (2002, 2007), Alaska (2009)
  • DSBC: Loose Screw (2014, 2015, 2016, 2019), TooLongDaysRide (2019, 2022)
  • STSADV: Octoberfest 2021, June Jamboree 2022, Gold. Dust 2022
  • Adventure Bike Gathering (2020, 2021)
  • GVMC Routledge Run (2018, 2019)
  • Rallys: BeeCeeBeemers Nakusp (2010, 2022), Touratech 2023
  • Three Flags Classic (1983)

Training

  • Instructor Training From Dat Louie (B.Ed.)
  • GLP Instructor Designation
  • Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Fresno, CA (2018)
  • Chris Birch Coaching, Adventure (2017, 2018, 2019)
  • Chris Birch Coaching, Enduro  (2016, 2017)
  • Advanced Rider Training, Dual Sport (2015)
  • Advanced Rider Training, Street (2024)
  • Rally Raid Canada, Adventure Level 1 (2015)
  • PSSOR, (Bret Tkacs) Adventure Training Camp (2014)
  • Roadcraft Motorcycle Academy, Control Skills (2011)
  • BC Safety Council, Advanced Rider Training (1999)
  • BC Safety Council, Experienced Rider Training (1990)