Need an Off Road Experience?

Mike Extance, top Dakar rider has created an off road college of thrills and spills. You can take a quick class up at the Armthorpe motocross track near Doncaster and you don't really need to have any experience. All riders are welcomed, no matter what their ability. It's a great place to go to enjoy an off road experience, just make sure you have bike insurance!.

One reporter, explained that he got to ride the latest Honda CRF450 Enduro bike "which is either friendly or mental depending on how much you twist the throttle". With an empty tank the 2008 model, at least, weighs about 258 lbs with a front bias of 47%, so it definitely fits Chris' description on handling. The Enduro looks and runs well, and was picked by the guys at Motorcycle USA as the enduro of choice for their courses.

But back to the teacher: Mick has actually opened his school in Wales. You can read about Mick's endeavours at the BogDog which also has links to his blog. In fact, upcoming off road days/weekends are posted at this site, complete with entertaining videos of what happened last time. The school also posts classes just for women riders. Everyone is encouraged to come join the fun. The About tab has pertinent information about the school and what packages are offered. Accommodations are offered in nearby Llangynog, Powys, Wales. At the foot of the Berwyn Mountain range, no better spot exists for some real sport. Llangynog is just a few minutes away from the forestry. More accommodations are available 20 minutes away in Bala. Combining a self-catering holiday with one of Mick's classes certainly would be something.

Taking a course from an experienced rider is going to offer you an insight into bems and tables unlike anything you've ever seen. These people know how to play their bikes across terrain that would make an experienced climber blanche. It's like something out of Star Wars, watching Luke Skywalker manipulate his flyer above the swamps of Degoba, Yoda looking on, to see these guys in action. The Force is definitely involved here, in manipulating the bike, you are "one with the terrain". If you're not, you'll soon be one with it another way, face down on the ground. Good gear and bike insurance is essential.

Mike Extance, top Dakar rider has created an off road college of thrills and spills. You can take a quick class up at the Armthorpe motocross track near Doncaster and you don't really need to have any experience. All riders are welcomed, no matter what their ability. It's a great place to go to enjoy an off road experience, just make sure you have bike insurance!.