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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 |
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another year another bike
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: London
Bike: S2r 1000
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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 |
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Forest Of Dean
Bike: S2r
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Griffs, the guys that run the Yamaha days (Llanidloes in Mid Wales) will make it as hard as you want.
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Bike: Other Not a Ducati
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: leicester
Bike: M750
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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. |
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: London
Bike: Other Not a Ducati
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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.
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Glossop
Bike: Other Not a Ducati
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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.
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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 |
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