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Contents 4-7 • Track, Race & Off-Road Riding 8 • Off Roading Holidays
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Dirt Bikes & Off Road Riders.......................9 ACCESSORIES, SPARES, PARTS & CLOTHING............................................................9 CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES...............................................................................................9 DIRT BIKES / OFF ROAD BIKES......................................................................................10 GAZEBOS & POP UP TENTS FOR MOTORSPORT EVENTS...............................10 INSURANCE.............................................................................................................................10 OFF ROAD................................................................................................................................10 OFF ROAD ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS IN SPAIN.......................................................11 ON & OFF ROAD MOTORCYCLE TRAINING............................................................11 QUAD BIKING / KARTING.................................................................................................12 REPAIRS / PARTS & SALES.................................................................................................12 SALES / PARTS / ACCESSORIES......................................................................................12
that your licence is valid for use with their vehicles. Decide which location you would like to travel to – would you prefer sun and sangria in Spain, or something wilder in Eastern Europe? Look for a recommended organiser – find one you like and the check them out on social media / forums and amon friends. What sort of trails do they run? Are they suitable for you and your travelling party’s skill leve and requirements? IS the leader experienced in the In Your Area • Page: 16 local terrain and able to match your pace as well as recommending experiences?
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Track Days Track riding is excellent fun and highly addictive. Many riders see it as an opportunity to get their machine onto the tarmac and push it, and themselves, to their very limits. Getting the fastest possible speed is of course a huge thrill, but there is more to a track day than simply speed. A day on circuit also has the benefits of placing you in a properly safe environment to learn about your bike, how it handles and its limits. It will also be a fine test of your riding, giving you an opportunity to take the time to practice new techniques without street obstacles, slippery fuel on the road or too much other traffic should you run wide. If this is your first booked track day, take it easy. Start with the beginners group, as you can usually move up through the groups during your days riding and you will be able to get a real feel for the track and how it is run. There will be strict rules which you must adhere to, these are set for your safety and the safety of those around you, so make sure you listen carefully at the initial briefing and take note. If you do not, you may find you are asked to finish your days ride which would be a shame.
When you book, take the time to research requirements such as: • Clothing. Most tracks require a full one piece set of leathers, or a two piece firmly zipped together. Check for any helmet regulations, and if their website isn’t clear, do ring and ask, especially if you are travelling some distance to attend. No one wants to be turned away. • Start time. Arrive in plenty of time to be prepared so that you can take proper notice of the briefing without rushing and get a feel for the track and its organisers. • Flags. When you listen to the briefing, make sure you fully understand the flag system in place to avoid any mishaps later on. • Your sighting lap. It is your opportunity to feel out the corners and get a handle on distances. Use it wisely, concentrate and think your way round. • Speed. The track is definitely the right place to test your mettle, and that of your bike, but don’t get cocky. Stick to the overtaking rules explained in the briefing, and don’t race. • Home. Don’t forget to take some time out at the end of the day if you will be riding home – it can be easy to slip into bad track style habits out on the open road which with traffic and rather different conditions can be very dangerous indeed.
RACK DAYS • TRACK SCHOOLS • RACE SCHOOLS • OFF-ROAD SCHOOLS
RACK DAYS • TRACK SCHOOLS • RACE SCHOOLS • OFF-ROAD SCHOOLS
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Track Schools & Race Schools There is a big difference between a Track Day and a Race School. There are a number of race schools around the UK at which you will experience new riding techniques and get to push yourself and your bike to new limits under the expert tuition of some of the very best riders in the country. Each Track or Race school will have its own philosophy, teaching techniques and objectives, but they all aim to achieve the same result whether on track or on road they are looking to make you a better, more competent rider. Very few of us have the skills to get the best out of the bikes that we ride. A Track School will narrow the gap between the ability of the bike and the ability of the rider. You will be amazed at what you
are capable of when instructed well in the safe environment of the track. Many of the same guidelines apply to attending a Track Day and a Track School, but you will receive full briefing packs from most schools so you will know what to expect. When looking for a Track or Race School you should do your homework. Check online and talk to friends and get recommendations. Choose a school which will give you the experience and the skills that you are looking to develop. Most of all – enjoy the experience.
Off Road Schools Riding off road is recognised as one of the very best ways to improve your handling skills. Many top riders from all sectors of motorcycle
Many Off Road Schools operate up and down the country and they offer different courses, but most will provide a beginners course for those new to the country lanes and byways. Most riders who go to Off Road Schools do not have an off road bike so nearly all of them will hire a bike as part of the course. They will also provide the specialist clothing that you will need – or at the very least a robust set of water proofs. You may be thinking of taking up a manufacturer’s course – more and more of them offer courses to complement the more rugged bikes in their ranges. These can be very useful as they will be developed around the bike that you ride. By their very nature many Off Road Schools are situated in areas which
are ‘off the beaten track’ and so you may find that you will have to travel. Remember that you will have a very full and extremely exhausting day, so try to plan your off road experience accordingly – maybe staying nearby rather than having a long ride or drive to get to your chosen location. Many Off Road Schools encourage younger riders and you will find that many have an age limit of 10 or 11 years as long as they are tall enough to safely handle the bike. So off road riding could be a really good family day out. Supplied by the Motorcycle Industry Association www.mcia.co.uk • 02476 408000
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sport and professional riding use off road training to develop their techniques. Off Road Schools are great fun in all weathers and if you have never spent a day off road before, you should really enjoy the experience.
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Do you love the thrill of off-roading? It can be an addictive pastime, meaning you have probably already spent good money (and lots of time) exploring some of the fantastic British countryside near your home and further afield. With a summer as wonderful as the one we have just had, it stands to reason you probably haven’t thought too much about enjoying a different landscape in which to get your wheels off the road, but what about next year? With ongoing temperatures unheard of in the UK since 1976, 2018 has been a great year for bikers and off-roaders, but now you have the big, perhaps it is time to look at tours abroad? There are a plethora of European tour operators from France to Spain and Germany, mostly offering glorious sunshine, rugged, exciting treks through idyllic, unspoiled landscapes and lots of warm hospitality, excellent food and good wine. You usually will need a valid EU or UK motorcycle licence, and be able to actually ride – many tours are not really recommended for complete novice riders as the terrain can be fairly challenging and you want to make sure you will be able to keep up and really enjoy the experience, although usually road experience is ample and any good tour guide will be able to instruct. You will need to ensure you carry your licence at all times when riding and check with your tour organiser
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that your licence is valid for use with their vehicles. Decide which location you would like to travel to – would you prefer sun and sangria in Spain, or something wilder in Eastern Europe? Look for a recommended organiser – find one you like and then check them out on social media / forums and amongst friends. What sort of trails do they run? Are they suitable for you and your travelling party’s skill levels and requirements? IS the leader experienced in the local terrain and able to match your pace as well as recommending experiences? Some tours organise accommodation, which removes the stresses of finding a good bed for the night; useful if you haven’t toured abroad, although of course with Air B’n’B and other similar sites it has become much easier to find comfortable accommodations if you prefer to book yourself. As we go to press, Brexit has still not been negotiated, so UK residents are still able to use their EHIC card which works to offer reciprocal state funded health cover, basically meaning you can use it to cover the same healthcare as local residents, i.e. free where it would be or paid where not. Either way, don’t rely on this – off roading has its dangers and a good action travel policy is vital. Most tour operators insist upon proper cover to make sure repatriation to the UK, lost baggage, kit and more is covered.
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