Going to school...CSS
 

I had to do it.... Lots of people have said it's worth it, so I've booked CSS level1. Let's hope they can teach an old dog some new tricks! :D

Woohoo! Great move, one you'll never regret.

Nice one - just go in open minded and you'll learn loads.

I reckon you'll have booked up level 2 before you leave there though!!!

Tim:ninja:

when and where?

Thanks all - I'm going to hide the wallet for a while afterwards. Dickie, It's at Silverstone on 18th May (not the full circuit though). It suits me, as I can combine it with staying a couple of days at friends nearby.

You certainly seem to get a full day's worth, as it starts at 7 am.

you'll love it. free biscuits too all day.

Sign on might be, but you won't be out on the track until 9am at the earliest.

The CSS are very thorough and need to time to check your bike over and your kit before they let you out on the track.

As stated, there's always food and drink available and salt tablets if required etc...

You'll have a great day for sure.

Tim

Gosh I'd like to do this, especially at Silverstone (just up the road)......

Is it really worth it ? Levels 1 and 2 will be 600 quid plus two days off work (contracting, so no work = no pay) another 700 quid, is the whole thing worth 1300 quid ?

Tempted but not sure.....

Might see you Brent, might not ! anyway good luck

imho, yes.

I agree - it's worth every penny if you are keen on improving your skills and like to veture out on track every now and then.

I came away more confident and smoother than I went in, and therefore faster and safer at the same time...plus it's blooming good fun as well!

Giles

Weeksy, thanks for that - but where ? Silverstone's 10 minutes from me so I don't have to bother with accomodation etc.

I reckon its value for money, it is expensive, so I won't say "great" value for money, but in my opinion and that of many others, its the best race school in the country.

You can go for cheaper options, but you didn't buy a Ducati to take a cheaper option did you?????

Tim:ninja:

Beancounter - if taking a day off is a problem, why not do Rocky on Easter Saturday or Sunday (Dickie and co are there on Sunday). No more expensive than on a weekday and no day off needed. Rocky's not that far from Silverstone is it (they're both north of Watford aren't they :D )?

yes you could come and laugh at me going round on my monster.

Lizzie - nice idea and thanks for the thought

But just booked to go away at Easter, also I don't really fancy Rockingham - too many people seem to fall off there !

I've been round Silverstone before, ok the National circuit not Stowe, so I think I'd feel more comfortable.

Rocky's not too far but still a fair ride after a hard day at school !

Dickie you'll still be faster on a monster than me on my SPS, that's why I need professional help (well one of many reasons actually)

Looking at it long term, it has to be value for money compared to spending the same on a few bits for the bike.

It's the same principle as golf - what's going to improve your score, some lessons or fancy new equipment?? (I don't have lessons, and play cr*p!) :D

er......I assume the answer is "Brands" then ?

Much appreciate your help Mr Weeks

In spite of my reservations about the rather too controlling approach of the CSS, I was talking about this with Lizzie, Mike and Neil last Friday and once again was told it's well worth the money.

Lizzie pointed out that it's the only way to get time on track without it being an actual trackday environment. So I reckon I'm probably going to do one of these. As Rocky's so notoriously slippery in the wet, I'd be opting for May at Silverstone.

Do they get booked up quickly or can I leave it a month or so before committing to it?

Note that they will be using the short Stowe circuit at Silverstone. It's less than a mile long, and only five corners. I've booked it as I'm not worried about which track. I expect to be learning technique rather looking at it as a trackday.

Give them a call - they've only just announced the May dates.