Enduro experience for beginners

YMFB · 31-Dec-2006, 19:53

Hi,

I am tempted, in fact definitely do want to try Enduro or at least off roading, there must be loads of it near here as on Sundays there is a stream of off roaders buzzing up and down looking very muddy.

I read an article in a mag and looked up Geraint Jones Yamaha off road experience in Mid Wales, which sounds ideal except for the distance to be travelled to get there. Ideally I want to hire the lot, bike gear etc and receive training, does anyone know other schools prefrably in the South.

NBs996 · 31-Dec-2006, 20:18

The mucky bikes you see at the weekends are likely just green-laners out terrorising the bridleways, these are the people you need to get to know if you catch the bug!
For organised days out you need to find something like the group I went with a couple of times (Clews Leisure), they were great but sadly no longer in business. The only other peeps i know of is one i don't have any experience of, but here's the link if you want a look...
http://www.yamaha-schools.co.uk/
they have days going on in Winchester which you might be interested in.

swannymere · 31-Dec-2006, 20:31

Try this forum

http://www.trailbikemag.com/forum

BDG · 01-Jan-2007, 02:48

Overlander trail Tours in Cheshire supply bikes, kit and guidance and have been used by Lily, JPM and MartinH of this manor.

Good setup.

CAn't find any links coz i'm drunk and going to bed now, bye.

YMFB · 01-Jan-2007, 09:41

top effort checking the forum when back from NY celebrations.

Ozz · 01-Jan-2007, 13:59

I was looking at the Yamaha one at Winchester and there is also a Honda one down this way if you get desperate.

Wylie1 · 01-Jan-2007, 15:13

Already mentioned above, but here's the links:-

Honda - http://www.cashonda.com/offroad/intr...troduction.htm

Yamaha - http://www.yamaha-schools.co.uk/

I've done the Yamaha one - well run & a good laugh. There was a guy there that had never even ridden a motorbike before, let alone offroad. They seemed to look after him pretty well & I believe his wrist didn't take too long to heal !!!

There's also a trials day at:-

http://www.tricksinthesticks.co.uk/

The trail bike mag forum mentioned above is very good & thier magazine (TBM) is excellent.

PS. I could be wrong, but from what I understand, the Geraint Jones offroad school is for more experienced riders/ racers.

jeff st4s · 02-Jan-2007, 01:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wylie1

PS. I could be wrong, but from what I understand, the Geraint Jones offroad school is for more experienced riders/ racers.

That was my understanding too.

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31-Dec-2006, 20:31	#3
swannymere Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,863 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winchester-ish Mood: High as a kite! Try this forum http://www.trailbikemag.com/forum Reply

01-Jan-2007, 02:48	#4
BDG Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,893 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The North Mood: Daft as MartinH after too much Smirnoff Ice Overlander trail Tours in Cheshire supply bikes, kit and guidance and have been used by Lily, JPM and MartinH of this manor. Good setup. CAn't find any links coz i'm drunk and going to bed now, bye. Reply

01-Jan-2007, 09:41	#5
YMFB Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Bikes: R1200RT F800GS. Hopefully another Ducati soon Posts: 2,526 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Salisbury top effort checking the forum when back from NY celebrations. Reply

01-Jan-2007, 13:59	#6
Ozz Registered Forum User Cucciolo Ducati in my Blood Bikes: 848 Evo Corse Posts: 4,941 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wimborne, Dorset Mood: Waiting for the revolution! I was looking at the Yamaha one at Winchester and there is also a Honda one down this way if you get desperate. Reply