Wrench Ride Rescue

Elevate your riding experience and build your confidence on the road.

Join Shawti Adventures at Fiesta Gardens for a dedicated safety workshop designed for riders who want to be Fearless, Not Reckless. Whether you are a new rider or a seasoned traveler, this event provides the essential knowledge to keep you and your community safe.

This is not a riding clinic or a drill session; it is an informative workshop focused on the three critical pillars of motorcycle safety:

1. WRENCH: Mechanical Awareness Understand your machine. We cover essential pre-ride mechanical checks and basic maintenance awareness to ensure your bike is road-ready before you ever hit the starter.
2. RIDE: Defensive Strategy Safety starts with the mind. Learn the defensive strategies and technical handling concepts that help you anticipate risks and navigate traffic with ease. We focus on the how and why of technical riding to make every journey smoother.
3. RESCUE: Rider Down First Aid Preparedness saves lives. Gain a fundamental understanding of what to do in a rider down scenario. We cover the basics of immediate scene safety and essential first aid specifically tailored for motorcycle related incidents.

Why Attend?

Empowerment: Move beyond just knowing how to ride and start mastering the technicalities of safety.

Community: Connect with a growing network of riders who value safety and responsible riding.

Expert Guidance: Learn from a curriculum built on advanced training and real-world experience.

Event Details

Date: September 27, 2026 Location: Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E Segovia St, Austin, TX 78702 Goal: 200 riders coming together to make our roads safer.

For just $5, your ticket provides full access to all workshop sessions, along with refreshments, a swag bag, and a door prize entry. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage directly with local safety experts throughout the event.

Join the movement. Let’s make riding safe, fun, and easy.

Info: Join Nikki Vrettos, General Manager of Austin City Powersports, for an expert look at the technical standards and maintenance strategies that keep the riding community on the road. As a leader of one of Austin’s premier service hubs, Nikki provides professional insight into maximizing motorcycle performance and mechanical reliability.

Session Highlights
Preventative Maintenance: Proactive steps to ensure long-term reliability.

Technical Standards: The benchmarks behind top-tier service and repair.

Mechanical Awareness: Empowering riders to understand their machines.

Community Support: Leveraging local expertise for a safer ride.

About the Speaker
Nikki Vrettos leads a team dedicated to technical excellence and operational efficiency. His leadership ensures Austin riders have access to the expertise needed to maintain their motorcycles at the highest level.

Gain a professional perspective on keeping your machine in peak condition.

Info: Case Studies of Rider’s Rights

Info: Join Kylie LaFever for a vital session on emergency preparedness and the life-saving impact of advocacy. Drawing from 20 years in the medical field, Kylie provides the essential knowledge needed to respond effectively in a crisis.

Session Highlights
Emergency Preparedness: Actionable insights on staying ready for the unexpected.

Life-Saving Education: An overview of "Stop the Bleed" and CPR tools that empower bystanders to save lives.

Advocacy & Legacy: A look at motorcycle safety awareness and the mission of Kylie’s nonprofit.

Organ Donation: A meaningful discussion on the gift of life and the impact of organ sharing.

About the Speaker
Kylie LaFever is a healthcare professional and certified instructor. Following the loss of her son, Thomas, she founded a nonprofit dedicated to motorcycle safety and life-saving education to honor his legacy through community service.

Empower yourself with the skills to respond and help save lives.

Info: oin safety advocate Paul Harper for an essential seminar on the tactical skills and mental awareness required for the modern road. This session focuses on technical preparation and proactive defensive strategies to help you ride with confidence.

Seminar Highlights
Collision Avoidance: Strategies for preventing left-turn vehicle accidents.

Target Fixation: Understanding the psychology of sight and how to look through the curve.

Variable Reduction: How to identify and eliminate risks before they compromise your safety.

Emergency Braking: Mastery of quick-stop techniques and maintaining control.

Winter Riding Gear: A guide to staying warm, focused, and responsive in the cold.

Live Demonstration
The Solo Lift: See a live demonstration on the safest, most efficient way to upright a downed motorcycle using leverage and technique rather than brute strength.

All skill levels welcome. Sharpen your tactics and prepare for the road ahead.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

2101 Jesse E. Segovia St, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia Street, Austin, United States

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