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ROAD BIKE & OFF-ROAD RIDING SCHOOL

2020 Racing Academy is designed to introduce the highest standard of education to the new generation of MX, Dirt-Bike, ATV and Road-Bike Riders.

Ike De Jager MX Trainer

Welcome! 2020 Racing Academy teaches safe motorcycle riding skills to beginner and advanced riders on all types of bikes. We believe that the more knowledge you have, the better decisions you’ll make and the safer you’ll be. Our goal is to help you make quality decisions in all your racing endeavors. Regardless of whether you’ve never ridden before or you’re an experienced rider, 2020 Racing Academy is where you’ll improve your motorcycle skills. 2020 Racing Academy is led by instructor Ike De Jager, winner of three World Vet MX Championships, most recently in the 70+ class. Ike’s past students include Les Smith, Broc Tickle and PJ Larson.

Ike De Jager 2016 World Vet MX Champion
Ike De Jager 2019 World Vet MX Champion

OUR PROGRAMS

Ike de Jager providing dirt bike coaching

LEARN TO RIDE

A beginner course designed to introduce basic off-road techniques with a focus on developing responsible riding strategies. This program is taught on a closed range course.

Motocross School

MOTOCROSS SCHOOL

2020 Racing Academy offers private, semi-private and group training sessions covering the fundamentals of motocross or dirt-bike riding including control, guidance and rider safety training. 

Road Bike Training

ROAD BIKE TRAINING

A dirt experience tailored towards control and track riding. Lessons are developed specifically to help riders improve their street and track performance. 

Dual Sport Training

DUAL SPORT TRAINING

Using a master the dirt-first approach, this program will teach you the skills needed to navigate back roads and trails safely.

Trail Riding

TRAIL RIDING

This program is designed for riders who want to learn how to navigate the challenges of trail riding, instead of dreading them and looking for a way around. 

MILITARY TRAINING

A specialized program for military personnel including navy seals, Delta Force, Air force and marines on whatever level.

Summer MX Camp

SUMMER CAMPS

MX Training camps over the Summer. Meet new friends and train at your pace. Limited seats available so everyone gets the attention they need.

TRAINING BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED

Read more about our training programs. 2020 Racing Academy can also customize a training plan according to your needs.
VIEW OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS
ALL LEVELS
Ike De Jager 2020 World Vet MX Championship

IKE DE JAGER

Meet IKE DE JAGER – Principal trainer for the 2020 Racing Academy. Ike has been riding and racing motorcycles for over 35 years.

TESTIMONIALS

Ike, this last weekend that Larry and I spent with you in the intermediate dirt riding course at the North Carolina Motorsports Park in Henderson was a total blast! Your masterful instruction led to adventure riding that I had hoped would be the end product of the weekend. You struck the ideal balance for me between rigor and an easy-going, supportive manner, always with safety in the forefront. As a retired teacher, I appreciated the way you complemented practical instruction and drills with explanation of the physics of the operation and behavior of the motorcycle so that I could understand the why and how of the skills to be learned. I will definitely consider coming back to see you for advanced instruction down the road.
Roy Hull
Today, I did a whole day of professional dirt bike training with Ike De Jager. I learned so many things, I'm not even sure where to start telling the story. Ike told me that I should not listen to advice from amateur riders because unlearning bad habits is way more difficult than learning good skills from day one. We did a bunch of riding in deep sand which is very difficult. We rode burms, ruts, hills up and down, came to stop locking the back wheel and turning the bike, rode single track and did tons of exercises that I will need to practice. This was an amazing training and now I shall take time to practice, practice, practice. I also met Michael, another instructor and Scott, a pilot and biker. I am pleased to be meeting new people who are friendly, open, encouraging, engaging, and awesome riders. Thank you for a fantastic day!
Irena Tlalka
I just wanted to say thank you again for the class today. I learned a lot of valuable skills and it was an honor and a pleasure to learn from one of the best. I was able to accomplish a lot of things today that I thought were above my skill level, but Ike’s teaching style and persistence made all the difference in the world. I know Josh and Mason had a blast as well. I would have loved to have stayed later, but it was just too hot for me. I wasn’t sure I was going to make it past lunch, but I pulled through. Thanks again for your hospitality and I hope we can have the pleasure of riding with the two of you again in the near future (when the temps are more mild!)
Mark Ossman
Training with Ike de Jager was one of the best investments I made in preparation for Mongolia. Over 1200km riding through bogs and sand, over endless steppe and river crossings, the skills I learned under his expert instruction kept me safe and insured that I delivered the Yamaha AG200 to my Mongolian ranger. His instruction also meant that I had a damn good time on the journey as well.
Beth Lavinder

FEATURED ON WRAL

Ike De Jager featured on WRAL News Channel.  Read the article ‘Never too late’: Apex man is Motocross champion.

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RECENT POSTS

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If there’s one thing that separates a confident off-road rider from a nervous one, it’s body position. Get it right and your bike feels like an extension of your body — responsive, planted, and predictable. Get it wrong and even

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Student Stories: The Shelton Brothers

08/15/2024 No Comments

As a motocross trainer, one of the greatest joys Ike experiences is the thrill of reconnecting with his past students. It never fails to bring a smile to Ike’s face and is always a heart-warming and joyful experience.