Sacred Trails: Chris Woodard and Sivlik ADV

Send us Fan MailA big adventure bike can take you somewhere wild, but it can also take you somewhere quieter: back into your body, your attention, and the part of your mind that finally stops racing. That is where Chris Woodard lives as an adventure motorcycle instructor, and it is why his approach to ADV riding feels like more than drills and cone patterns. He calls it wind therapy, and he makes a strong case that the real payoff of motorcycle training is presence, confidence, and emotional steadiness that follows you long after the ride ends.Chris shares the unlikely route that brought him here, from learning the hard way as a young soldier to building professional skill as a motor officer, then stepping into the world of rider coaching and MSF certification. We talk about the moment a heavy BMW GS Adventure met a sandy washout and nearly broke his will, and how one stranger’s calm advice changed everything. From there, Chris explains how he trains riders across three levels, why he takes students off the range to build real muscle memory, and how riders can book sessions through his website, including options for travelers flying into Phoenix and potential fly-and-ride logistics.What makes this conversation unique is where the riding happens and what it includes. Through Civlik ADV Training and Tours, Chris teaches and guides on the Gila River Indian Community, weaving Indigenous culture, sovereign land access, petroglyphs, and living history into the trail itself. We also dig into the idea of “adventure vs purpose,” the kindness of the motorcycling community during solo BDR stretches, and why Chris believes the best bike is simply the one you are riding, whether it is a GS or even a scooter.Learning More:   https://sivlikadv.com/Become a Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2126578/supporters/newBuy Ron a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/peacelovemotoGear Up at the Shop: https://peacelovemotostore.com📬 Get in TouchContact: [email protected], Triumph, Honda, Ducati, mindfulness, motorcycle meditation, peak awareness, zen rider, twist twist breath, slow down move fast, wind therapy, throttle focus, mental clarity, two-wheel meditation, riding presence, open road peace, conscious riding, moto zen, inner peace, road therapy