ABOUT
MEET IKE DE JAGER | OFF-ROAD RIDING COACH, NC
Some people ride motorcycles. Ike De Jager has dedicated his life to them — and to making sure you ride yours better, safer, and with more confidence than you ever thought possible.
Based in North Carolina, Ike is the founder and head coach of 2020 Racing Academy, an off-road riding school training beginners, intermediate riders, and seasoned racers across the state. Whether you’ve never thrown a leg over a dirt bike or you’re chasing a championship, Ike has the experience and the credentials to get you there.
50 Years in the Saddle
Ike grew up riding and racing in South Africa, where he developed a deep technical understanding of motorcycle control that most riders never acquire. He moved to the United States around 30 years ago and never stopped riding — or competing.
Previously, Ike trained in Switzerland for 7 years and all over Europe, working with the KTM Team of Belgium. His love for motocross and motocross training lead him to become a trainer with Gary Semics for 5 years. After working with Gary Semics, Ike decided to head out on his own. His goal was to develop a complete motocross training package that would become a blueprint for success and lead his students to become champions. Some of Ike’s past students include Les Smith, Broc Tickle and PJ Larson. Quality education and training is key to being successful in motocross.
Ike has raced all over the world and won many national races. In 2000, he won the Min-Olympics in Florida and the GNC in Texas. He won all his motos in the Plus 50 at Lorretta Lynn’s and World’s Vets 50+ expert class in 2001. Ike won the World Vets in 2016 in the 65+ expert class, 2019 in the 70+ expert class, and 2022 in the 70+ expert class. Ike has strived to produce a higher level of education for motocross and supercross racing. Ike believes in emphasizing the 70% mental and 30% physical aspect of the sport.
Ike is a certified motorcycle safety foundation (MSF) coach #122480 and a certified ATV Safety Institute (ATV) instructor #122480. As a certified RiderCoach, Ike is authorized to train candidates for MSF RiderCoach certification.
Who Ike Trains
One of the things that sets 2020 Racing Academy apart is the breadth of riders Ike works with. This isn’t a school that caters only to racers, or only to beginners. Ike trains all of them, and he adjusts his coaching to fit where you are right now.
At 2020 Racing Academy you’ll find:
- Complete beginners who have never ridden — Ike can provide a motorcycle if you don’t have one
- Intermediate riders looking to build cleaner technique and greater control
- Advanced and competition-focused riders targeting motocross, supercross, or enduro racing
- Adventure and dual-sport riders preparing for trail riding or long-distance routes
- Military and law enforcement personnel requiring tactical off-road skills
- Kids and teenagers through the summer motocross camp program
Training takes place across multiple North Carolina venues including NC Bike in Garysburg — a 620-acre facility with a two-mile road course, dirt trails, and a dedicated motocross area — as well as the North Carolina Motorsports Park, Outback ATV/MX Park, Cow Branch MX Park, and Buscoe Beach & ATV Park.
The 2020 Racing Academy Approach
Ike’s coaching philosophy is straightforward: build the right foundations, and everything else follows. He focuses on body position, bike control, and mental approach — the fundamentals that most riders either skip or get wrong — before moving into more advanced terrain or technique.
Ready to Ride?
If you’re looking for a certified off-road riding coach in NC with a proven track record on and off the competition circuit, Ike De Jager is ready to work with you.
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