The Riders 1st Responders program was born out of a real moment that changed everything.

Pro racer Taylor Robert was competing at the King of the Motos race in Johnson Valley, CA when he suffered a serious crash. The next Pro rider to arrive stopped to help—but didn't know what to do—so he raced off to find assistance. Thankfully, race officials were able to reach Taylor quickly, but the incident raised an important question:

What if every rider knew what to do in those critical first moments?

After the race, Taylor's mom, Linda, reached out to The Kurt Caselli Foundation to ask if we offered First Aid training for riders. That question became the spark that started it all.

Kurt's fiancée, Sarah, connected us with Erica, a certified American Heart Association instructor, and together we launched the Riders 1st Responders Safety Training Program.

A full AHA First Aid & CPR certification class typically costs $3,200 for 25 participants ($128 per person)—but as part of our mission to protect and support the lives of off-road riders, we offer this course for just $25 per person.

Since 2017, 258 riders and off-road enthusiasts have earned their First Aid and CPR certifications through our Riders 1st Responders classes—empowering more people each year to act quickly and confidently when emergencies happen on or off the trail.

Our goal is simple:
To make lifesaving knowledge accessible to every rider, volunteer, and off-road enthusiast.
Because you never know when you'll need it... until you do.

What Riders Are Saying

"I'm now confident in keeping my family, friends, and fellow riders safe. The information I learned in this class is absolutely priceless."
— Jon L.

"Super valuable info, well presented. Practical and should be mandatory for anyone heading out in the off-road wilderness."
— Michael

"This training gave me so much awareness and inspired me to bring it into our business to train our employees and customers."
— Mariel Parker, Rottweiler Performance

"As a former MX track worker, I've seen how critical first response can be. I'm honored to take this course through The Kurt Caselli Foundation. Kurt was such a wonderful icon in our sport."
— Tami Creese

"Erica was clear and concise throughout the presentation. I'm confident now that I'll be able to handle CPR and First Aid if needed."
— August 2023 Participant

Join Us

Whether you're a racer, a family member, or part of the off-road community, you can help make our sport safer.
👉 Register for the upcoming class—every certification brings us one step closer to saving lives.

Riders 1st Responders Safety Training: First Aid & CPR (Friday, Dec 5)

By The Kurt Caselli Foundation

Riders 1st Responders Safety Training: First Aid & CPR (Friday, Dec 5)

Join fellow riders and enthusiasts for a hands-on safety class designed to save lives on and off the trail.