Level 1

Our original Off Road Skills course, designed to get you enjoying yourself in the dirt as quickly as possible.   The course that took Charley and Ewan around the world is still beguiling people with all the fun and challenges of exploring the world by bike.

Level 1 takes you through all the essential skills needed to make you competent and safe off road, regardless of prior experience. This course works for all riders and will improve your road skills, as well as helping you gain confidence with your bike.

Designed for:

Never ridden off road before.

Ridden off road before, but not for some time.

Ridden off road before, up to clubman competition level.

Key Lessons:

• Learning to lift, balance and manoeuvre a motorcycle in awkward situations
• Manoeuvring the motorcycle at slow speeds, and clutch control exercises
• Improved braking ability
• Ascending and descending hills safely and confidently
• Trail riding on gravel fire roads and dirt tracks
• Changeover ride (a short opportunity to test-ride the various bikes)
• Momentum exercises

2010 Calendar

Dates in BOLD are Women only

19 March 2010	Fri
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27 March 2010	Sat
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28 June 2010	Mon
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03 September 2010	Fri
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01 October 2010	Fri
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15 October 2010	Fri
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17 October 2010	Sun
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Additional Information

Customers are able to choose from a G 650 Xcountry, G 650 Xchallenge, F 650 GS, F 800 GS or R 1200 GS motorcycle for the Level One  courses, subject to availability.

Participants must be 21 years of age or over and have a full and valid motorcycle licence for riding in the United Kingdom.

All course participants are grouped according to their riding ability and must have a good level of fitness.

How much?

The two-day Level One Off Road Skills courses each cost £449. The price includes two days of group instruction, motorcycle hire, third party insurance, fuel, two lunches and one evening meal, refreshments and a certificate of completion.

Please note: It does not include personal motorcycle or accident insurance, your accommodation and evening drinks, or any additional meals or drinks for your guests. 

What do I wear?

Helmets must be EC2205 or equivalent and in good condition. Gloves should be lightweight and offer dexterity in the fingers, so that you can use the motorcycle controls. Most textile type road jackets and trousers are fine, providing the quilted layer can be removed, as you will get very hot. Boots MUST be motocross boots.

Lace up boots and any boot without rigidity in the ankle area are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Please note that the organisers will check and inspect all clothing and equipment and assess suitability. Any riders considered to be inadequately clothed or protected will be excluded from the course.

If you are in any doubt about the suitability of your boots then we have hire clothing available. However, it is essential that reservations are made in advance of attending the course as supplies are limited.

If you wish to hire boots or any other clothing please e-mail your requirements, including sizes to clothing@offroadskills.com at least two weeks prior to your course date. We will normally confirm your hire clothing has been reserved with an email in the next 2 days. Prices are listed in your confirmation letter. Boots should be requested in European sizes i.e. 47. For trousers please advise the waist size you require, i.e. 34″. Gloves and jackets should be requested in sizes M – XXL.

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And To book now call World of BMW on 08000 131 282