Off roading

11-06-2012, 08:36 AM

Hi guys. For my son's 21st, I am looking for somewhere to go offroading with him. I did it for a day in New Zealand a few years ago, but it is too far to go for a weekend.

I have seen a Yahaha day in ythe UK, but it looks a bit lame. Also found one in South Wales, but have no idea how good it would be.

I am looking for somewhere all-in, i.e. bikes and gear, either in UK or mainland europe. Downside is that he doesn't have a bike license and will be a relative novice, so it really needs to be off-road.

Has anyone had any experience here that they can recommend?

Cheers

Funkatronic · 11-06-2012, 08:30 PM

focussed events do off road in south of spain

not been on one personally but have done a bunch of track days with them in spain/portugal and the are well run

Nickj · 11-06-2012, 09:05 PM

Griffs, the guys that run the Yamaha days (Llanidloes in Mid Wales) will make it as hard as you want.

Char · 11-06-2012, 09:43 PM

was going to try these guys for my son's 17th

http://www.mickextanceoffroad.com/of...al-riding-days

utopia · 12-06-2012, 01:54 PM

Can't quite remember the details, but wasn't there a good one in wales ?
Maybe the one mentioned by Nick ?
I seem to remember Simon Pavey being involved.
Bmw bikes possibly.
Didn't jp do one recently....I'm sure he would have posted something....he must be off touring again.

J.P · 12-06-2012, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by utopia

....he must be off touring again.

Cheeky git.

singletrack · 12-06-2012, 03:20 PM

I have done the BMW off road course too. It is a great weekend, but exhausting.
However, you do need a full bike licence to do it.

J.P · 12-06-2012, 02:31 PM

I did the BMW one in Wales in April.
http://www.offroadskills.com/contact

Run my Simon Pavey, one of the best off roaders in the world. Course is 1st Class , but pricey.
All types of terrain covered but best done as a two day course, but one day is still great.

12-06-2012, 03:21 PM

Unfortunately BMW requires a full bike license. Looks a good course though.

Been in touch with Yamaha. 200 quid a day for 4-5 hours riding. Don't really do a 2 day course, but they second day can expand on what you have done on the 1st day, so it could be a good option.

I also found this..http://www.trailrides-wales.com/prices.html and they will let him ride a 125 on a provisional. I wonder if it will have enough guts??

Thanks for the inputs

11-06-2012, 08:36 AM	#1
griffs Guest Posts: n/a	Off roading Hi guys. For my son's 21st, I am looking for somewhere to go offroading with him. I did it for a day in New Zealand a few years ago, but it is too far to go for a weekend. I have seen a Yahaha day in ythe UK, but it looks a bit lame. Also found one in South Wales, but have no idea how good it would be. I am looking for somewhere all-in, i.e. bikes and gear, either in UK or mainland europe. Downside is that he doesn't have a bike license and will be a relative novice, so it really needs to be off-road. Has anyone had any experience here that they can recommend? Cheers

11-06-2012, 09:05 PM	#3
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,207	Griffs, the guys that run the Yamaha days (Llanidloes in Mid Wales) will make it as hard as you want. __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

11-06-2012, 09:43 PM	#4
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	was going to try these guys for my son's 17th http://www.mickextanceoffroad.com/of...al-riding-days __________________ If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there

12-06-2012, 03:20 PM	#7
singletrack Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glossop Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,513	I have done the BMW off road course too. It is a great weekend, but exhausting. However, you do need a full bike licence to do it. __________________ A woman can never have too many bikes!

12-06-2012, 02:31 PM	#8
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	I did the BMW one in Wales in April. http://www.offroadskills.com/contact Run my Simon Pavey, one of the best off roaders in the world. Course is 1st Class , but pricey. All types of terrain covered but best done as a two day course, but one day is still great. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

11-06-2012, 08:30 PM	#2
Funkatronic another year another bike Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 1,597	focussed events do off road in south of spain not been on one personally but have done a bunch of track days with them in spain/portugal and the are well run

12-06-2012, 01:54 PM	#5
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,561	Can't quite remember the details, but wasn't there a good one in wales ? Maybe the one mentioned by Nick ? I seem to remember Simon Pavey being involved. Bmw bikes possibly. Didn't jp do one recently....I'm sure he would have posted something....he must be off touring again.

12-06-2012, 03:21 PM	#9
griffs Guest Posts: n/a	Unfortunately BMW requires a full bike license. Looks a good course though. Been in touch with Yamaha. 200 quid a day for 4-5 hours riding. Don't really do a 2 day course, but they second day can expand on what you have done on the 1st day, so it could be a good option. I also found this..http://www.trailrides-wales.com/prices.html and they will let him ride a 125 on a provisional. I wonder if it will have enough guts?? Thanks for the inputs