All-Rider Weekend

#### 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 down Aurora to visit some Moto friends and back up to Scarabwerks for some grub.

📍 Top Dead Center Café – Seattle
📅 August 22–24
💵 $10 for the whole weekend
🎟️ Register online or in person
☕ Food & drinks available all weekend
👥 Sessions capped at 12 riders each

### Friday, August 22

• 5:30 PM – All the Gear, All the Time
  Choosing the right gear for comfort, protection, and confidence.
• 6:30 PM – Getting Your 2-Wheel Endorsement & Permit
  What you need to know to get started riding legally and safely.
• 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 – Motor Theory: Moving Parts and Timing (NEW)
  Learn how regular maintenance directly impacts a bike’s performance, safety and reliability.
• 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
  Meet-up, safety overview, and route plan
• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Group Ride tour of some friendly shops (weather permitting)
  Casual, local group ride to visit some TDC friends’ moto spaces and get comfortable riding with others