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I am going to look into the possibilities of a DSC exclusive California or European Superbike School next year.
This may be a one or even a two day course depending upon interest. Before I talk to the schools I could do with an iea of numbers, so if you are SERIOUSLY interested, can you add your nickname in a post below and indicate on the poll which school YOU would prefer?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE also Indicate "one" or "two day" in your post. Can you only post once and then only if serious about going, that way we can immediately see from the replies how much interest there is.
Those that are serious will probably need to indicate this by means of a deposit with the school.
[Edited on 4-11-2004 by yeti]
dickieducati
04-Nov-2004, 13:13
dickie
Scottch
04-Nov-2004, 13:17
Scott
Desmondo
04-Nov-2004, 13:20
One day for me with a possibility of two days.
bazzer sps
04-Nov-2004, 13:38
bazzer sps
psychlist
04-Nov-2004, 13:55
Psychlist
Either CSS or ESS
prefer 2 day course but happy with single day if needs be.
[Edited on 4-11-2004 by psychlist]
ath748
1 or 2 days, don't mind
I'm up for a 2 day school if poss.
Rgds, Bill
ps: already been on level 1
rockhopper
04-Nov-2004, 17:02
Rockhopper (two day sounds good)
electricsheep
04-Nov-2004, 18:29
ElectricSheep
CSS
Prefer 2 day, but anything will be fine
whats the cost likely to be and where too
cheers
Monty
Has to be CSS-that way we get out current chairman as an instructor.
dickieducati
05-Nov-2004, 10:00
its not secretive...from what i can remember lvl 1 is:
throttle control
turn in points
quick turns
2 step turn in
and something else i cant remember?
FiscusFish
05-Nov-2004, 10:23
An idea of cost would be good.
dickieducati
05-Nov-2004, 11:07
£300 per day give or take
Scottch
05-Nov-2004, 11:19
Next years costs are £319 per day.
I understand if we get at least 10 people to book, then we'll receive a 10% discount.
HTH
Cheers!
Scott
the "boss" David Cook is on the CSS stand at the NEC show right now, anybody with any questions about it do go and find him.
neilkeogh
05-Nov-2004, 12:32
I am/would be a complete track day virgin (whahey!)
But I would be interested in a 1 or 2 day course with whoever just as long as I learn something and that it is done at a pace I could keep with, you hear so many bad tales of people like myself been left behind somewhat and that the track speeds are beyond them.
I don't mind going fast at all it's just that i don't fancy binning my pride and joy trying to keep up.
The above probably sounds a bit girly to most of you guys and gals, but hey, I don't mind being honest and kidding myself, your comments would be appreciated.:puzzled:
Originally posted by weeksy
John, could we get some sort of breakdown on what's taught on a day to day basis from Andy ??? It seems so bloody secretive.....
All i wanna know is, one day 1 i do This, that, that and that.... i can then decide from there.....
All we seem to hear from people is, yeah it's great, go and do it.... i know it's great... i wanna know why before throwing a chunk of next years race budget at it.
Get twist of the wrist 1 and 2... breaks it down in there, but nowhere near as good as sitting in a classroom, being told what to do and why, and then going and doing it
dickieducati
05-Nov-2004, 13:07
Originally posted by neilkeogh
I am/would be a complete track day virgin (whahey!)
But I would be interested in a 1 or 2 day course with whoever just as long as I learn something and that it is done at a pace I could keep with, you hear so many bad tales of people like myself been left behind somewhat and that the track speeds are beyond them.
I don't mind going fast at all it's just that i don't fancy binning my pride and joy trying to keep up.
The above probably sounds a bit girly to most of you guys and gals, but hey, I don't mind being honest and kidding myself, your comments would be appreciated.:puzzled:
do the CSS. you wont regret it the spped is built up throughout the day and there is no way you will either be left behind or presurised to go faster than you want. it is a school first and foremost not a trackday. the first session of the day starts with one gear and no brackes so it starts off at a steady pace. you concetrate on learning how to ride properly not on going fast initially
TopiToo
05-Nov-2004, 13:28
Hello
I would be intrested in either one or two day course, just out of intrest if it were to be a two day course would they be consecutive days?
Also being a novice, was wondering if the days were a few days apart would help to take on board every thing learnt on day one. or maybe thats not how it works.
regards
TopiToo
dickieducati
05-Nov-2004, 13:32
if you do 2 days they are most likely to be consecutive days.
i did levels 1 and 2 on consecutive days and thought it was great. it is tiring though but it gave me the chance to really push home some of the level 1 stuss on the second day still
TT,
Usually 2 day courses are just that 2 days back to back, the classroom exercises are at a good pace, and I doubt you would feel that you weren't taking something in, so the second day would IMO help cement what you have already learnt, and moves the bar up further
You could argue that if you left it a week or more what you have learnt wouldn't be fresh in your mind
I have had it confirmed from CSS thst they will give us a 10% discount on any of their courses next year prvided we have at least ten members attending. I am going to stick my neck out and suggest we try to go for levels 1 & 2 on consecutive days in March or April that way we get the rest of the season to practice the skills with a view to doing 3 and 4 later in the year.
Based upon the above, cost for the course only would be £574.20 plus of course a couple nights B&B. Bike hire is around the 200 quid mark for an R6, but don't see the point in that except maybe for the jocks to save them the long ride. If SERIOUSLY interested in this, U2U me and be prepared to chuck £100 deposit at CSS to hold your place and show your commitment.
Come on guys, money - mouth time. :sing:
Yeti,
Sounds promising, but I have done level 1, and a few others have too, so I would obviously want to go down the level 2 and 3 route...
dickieducati
05-Nov-2004, 17:21
they normally run levels 1-4 concurrently so you should be able to fit in somehow over 2 days. i will be doing level 4 at some stage but obviously need to know the exact dates.
Originally posted by yeti
I have had it confirmed from CSS thst they will give us a 10% discount on any of their courses next year prvided we have at least ten members attending. I am going to stick my neck out and suggest we try to go for levels 1 & 2 on consecutive days in March or April that way we get the rest of the season to practice the skills with a view to doing 3 and 4 later in the year.
Based upon the above, cost for the course only would be £574.20 plus of course a couple nights B&B. Bike hire is around the 200 quid mark for an R6, but don't see the point in that except maybe for the jocks to save them the long ride. If SERIOUSLY interested in this, U2U me and be prepared to chuck £100 deposit at CSS to hold your place and show your commitment.
Come on guys, money - mouth time. :sing:
Yeti, I've already done 1 and 2 so I want to do 3 and 4. Dickie has already done them all and wants to do two days of 4 I suppose? It's a practice of all the other skills/your weaknesses really. I don't think it will really matter what levels we want to do because they do all of them in separate groups on the one day.
I'd prefer March too but I'm getting kinda lost here. Whereabouts are you thinking? Laguna Seca - Rockingham?
I would really prefer not to go back to Rocky, not because I crashed there but because I want to learn some other circuits.
I forgot to add, I don't have cash until the end of this month for this so it would have to wait until then. Buit I want to know when and where first.
[Edited on 5-11-2004 by tp-996]
CSS don't do Croft but ESS do, Most folks want to do CSS though and Yes, I will arrange it so peeps can do woahtever level they eant to at the same time. Need to speak to Andy first, but March at Rockingham looks most likely and also cheapest. Can't see amny having the dosh to do Laguna, sorry TP
Desmondo
05-Nov-2004, 18:05
I've done level one before so would prefer levels 2 & 3. Having said that I'm quite happy to cover level 1 again and then move on to level 2.
Hmmmm....
Dependent on dates I could be off boarding somewhere
Murray Mint
05-Nov-2004, 18:22
Murray Mint
JASPER
CSS FOR ME.ONE DAY.
is this done on your own bike or as its over 300 notes do we use a school bike i.e. ron haslam school style
cheers :eureka:
dickieducati
05-Nov-2004, 18:37
you use your own bike, but you can hire one of their r6's if you are so inclined
electricsheep
05-Nov-2004, 18:42
Originally posted by tp-996
Yeti, I've already done 1 and 2 so I want to do 3 and 4. Dickie has already done them all and wants to do two days of 4 I suppose? It's a practice of all the other skills/your weaknesses really. I don't think it will really matter what levels we want to do because they do all of them in separate groups on the one day.
I'd prefer March too but I'm getting kinda lost here. Whereabouts are you thinking? Laguna Seca - Rockingham?
I would really prefer not to go back to Rocky, not because I crashed there but because I want to learn some other circuits.
I forgot to add, I don't have cash until the end of this month for this so it would have to wait until then. Buit I want to know when and where first.
[Edited on 5-11-2004 by tp-996]
Laguna Seca is no good, been there, done that :lol::lol::lol:
Laguna Seca is no good, been there, done that :lol::lol::lol: [/quote]
its alright for some aint it :frog:
TopiToo
05-Nov-2004, 23:52
Hello
yeti sent U2U
regards
TopiToo
Scottch
06-Nov-2004, 00:13
John,
U2U sent matey!
Cheers!
Scott
OK guys, getting some good support now. Even got a Jockanese contingent looking to come south. Let's hope they leave the blue paint and broadswords behind this time eh?
Am going to speak to CSS and see how we go about booking a block. From the U2U's I've had, it seems most want a variety of levels which should be no problem as they teach them all on each day, but quite a few want a two day course as well.
Based on the feedback I have had, I am going to try to get a two day multi level course booked at Rockingham in late March or early April. I will also confirm that we can take whatever level we want, as long as we have completed the earlier levels, and that those who can't make two days can slot in for one.
Will keep you posted on developments, so watch this space.
[Edited on 8-11-2004 by yeti]
Scottch
08-Nov-2004, 10:19
Cheers John,
Drop us a line if you need any help!
I promise not to bring broadswords/blue paint, we'll bring plenty lemonade for your beers instead! :lol:
Cheers!
Scott
Scott, let you into a secret as long as you don't tell anybody. I originated in Edinburgh some 50 years ago, but joined the RAF at 16 and have been amongst the heathen's ever since. Call me the advance guard if you like!
butch890
08-Nov-2004, 12:31
prefer 2 day.1 and 2 myself and brother in law.
ta,
Butch
Scottch
08-Nov-2004, 12:56
Originally posted by yeti
Scott, let you into a secret as long as you don't tell anybody. I originated in Edinburgh some 50 years ago, but joined the RAF at 16 and have been amongst the heathen's ever since. Call me the advance guard if you like!
Well done mate! Brings a tear to me eye it does too!
I'll leave you out of the lemonade party in that case ;)
Cheers!
Scott
Mr_S
CSS works for me, was planning on revisiting level 1&2 this year so 2 day's is perfect.
Rockingham's perfect too. (As long as it's dry...)
How long before we get confirmed dates etc and have to commit, cos the cash is burning a hole in my wallet. Also need to book time off work well in advance.
[Edited on 8-11-2004 by Mr_S]
Originally posted by vman
VMAN....2 DAYS CSS. Not too bothered where...B&B it for a few days....
It`ll be a good laugh!!!
TP996, wanna share a Van?
I might even have a trailer by then ... watch this space!
dickieducati
08-Nov-2004, 22:35
be handy to take all your bits of broken panel back home;)
maybe a couple of cardboard boxes might be a better option.
you up for a beer this week b.t.w????
JasonBoswell
09-Nov-2004, 00:24
jase for 1, possibly 2 days. Rocky sounds good as not done it before.
Originally posted by dickieducati
be handy to take all your bits of broken panel back home;)
maybe a couple of cardboard boxes might be a better option.
you up for a beer this week b.t.w????
Not sure about beers this week - might have to be in Hemel Hempstead ... I'll let you know.
JasonBoswell
09-Nov-2004, 00:43
I'm working St Katherines Dock Friday if theres a lunchtime gathering....:barfy:
OK guys, I now have around 14 names who are definately interested plus a few extra's the interested one's have suggested might come too. Taking my own extra's into account that comes to 20 more or less that have said they would do a CSS. I've left off those who have expressed conditional interest (specific dates/tracks etc)
I have now left several messages for Andy Ibbot and have e-mailed him. As soon as I get a reply I will let you know how we go about booking and committing funds to this.
Watch this space.
TopiToo
12-Nov-2004, 22:12
Hello,
Yeti can you U2U the peeps intrested, worried you did not get U2U from me.
regards
TopiToo
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