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griffs
11-06-2012, 08:36 AM
Hi guys. For my son's 21st, I am looking for somewhere to go offroading with him. I did it for a day in New Zealand a few years ago, but it is too far to go for a weekend.

I have seen a Yahaha day in ythe UK, but it looks a bit lame. Also found one in South Wales, but have no idea how good it would be.

I am looking for somewhere all-in, i.e. bikes and gear, either in UK or mainland europe. Downside is that he doesn't have a bike license and will be a relative novice, so it really needs to be off-road.

Has anyone had any experience here that they can recommend?

Cheers

Funkatronic
11-06-2012, 08:30 PM
focussed events (http://www.focusedevents.com/euro_off_road_tours.asp) do off road in south of spain

not been on one personally but have done a bunch of track days with them in spain/portugal and the are well run

Nickj
11-06-2012, 09:05 PM
Griffs, the guys that run the Yamaha days (Llanidloes in Mid Wales) will make it as hard as you want.

Char
11-06-2012, 09:43 PM
was going to try these guys for my son's 17th

http://www.mickextanceoffroad.com/off-road-experience-days/trial-riding-days

utopia
12-06-2012, 01:54 PM
Can't quite remember the details, but wasn't there a good one in wales ?
Maybe the one mentioned by Nick ?
I seem to remember Simon Pavey being involved.
Bmw bikes possibly.
Didn't jp do one recently....I'm sure he would have posted something....he must be off touring again.

J.P
12-06-2012, 02:31 PM
I did the BMW one in Wales in April.
http://www.offroadskills.com/contact

Run my Simon Pavey, one of the best off roaders in the world. Course is 1st Class , but pricey.
All types of terrain covered but best done as a two day course, but one day is still great.

J.P
12-06-2012, 02:32 PM
....he must be off touring again.

Cheeky git. :)

singletrack
12-06-2012, 03:20 PM
I have done the BMW off road course too. It is a great weekend, but exhausting.
However, you do need a full bike licence to do it.

griffs
12-06-2012, 03:21 PM
Unfortunately BMW requires a full bike license. Looks a good course though.

Been in touch with Yamaha. 200 quid a day for 4-5 hours riding. Don't really do a 2 day course, but they second day can expand on what you have done on the 1st day, so it could be a good option.

I also found this..http://www.trailrides-wales.com/prices.html and they will let him ride a 125 on a provisional. I wonder if it will have enough guts??

Thanks for the inputs