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Adventure Riding Skills Training Day + Camp Out 2 Novice & Intermediate

  • Adventure Skills Training 736 Angas Valley Road Mount Pleasant, SA, 5235 Australia (map)

$270.00 Including Catering

6 Attendees MINIMUM to hold this event! Catering Provided - Lunch, coffee, tea, cold drinks etc.

INTRODUCTORY INSTRUCTION Licensed Riders & Registered Motorcycles Only

This is a Motorcycling South Australia Approved Event. You will not need to get any form of extra license.

YOUR RIDING INSTRUCTORS: Stuart Duisberg & Adrian Harry

Stuart is a a recognized MSA Coach, highly experienced Solo and Group leading Adventure rider, Enduro Rider, Hard Enduro Rider and Remote Area Motorcycle Event Organizer who runs events including "The Flinders Classic" "ROBE RAGE", "Gateway to the Flinders", "The High Country Classic" and "The High Country ADV" rides amongst others. Stuart brings the big bike ADV riding skills, experience and knowledge to the training that will give you the confidence to tackle the big rides and understand the heavier bikes.

Adrian is a multiple Australian & International observed trials champion and Extreme Enduro rider having competed in events including the RED BULL "ErzbergRodeo", RED BULL "Romaniacs", RED BULL "Sea To Sky", The SA 24 Hr Trial and the Scottish 6 Day Trial. Adrian brings the core balance, throttle/clutch control and important rider positions to the training to hone your current skills, remove bad habits and set you up for accelerated improvement & safety in riding.

Introductory Adventure Training is for riders who fit somewhere into the below
categories:

  • I am new to riding motorcycles, have an adventure bike and need to work on and understand how to handle this big bike and gain some Adventure and off road and bike handling skills to improve my safety and be more prepared.

  • I have been riding motorcycles for a while now, have an adventure bike but
    need to improve my riding and off road skills to build my confidence.

  • I have just got back in to riding after a long period off, have an adventure bike
    and want to hone my skills, balance and ride position again and pick up some new skills.

  • I have been riding for years, have an adventure bike but want to get expert
    instruction from seasoned professionals to pick up some new skills and remove my bad habits.

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE COURSE?:

  • Your bike & your riding gear (Either ride up and arrive between 8am & 9am
    or drive up with your bike loaded to your vehicle) but be ready to ride by 9am.

  • ‘Confidence & Plenty of questions, an expectation of exceeding your comfort zones and a positive “Can Do” attitude.

(Throughout the day, if there is anything you don’t want to do or we don’t want
you to do, you won’t be forced or coerced to do so. We will continuously assess
your skill level and encourage you to get the most out of your riding but your
safety is our #1 priority. We want you to leave a better rider not a broken rider!)

THE COURSE:
The property in Mount Pleasant S.A is undulating hills with limestone outcrops, sandy sections, loamy ground, grassy ground cover, rocks and boulders and some steep inclines. It has dedicated training areas, obstacles and tracks marked throughout its entire 30 acres.

THE DAYS PLAN:

(INTRODUCTORY DAY)

TUESDAY the 19th of JUNE 2024
9:00am - 10:00am
• We go through everyone's bikes, suspension setup, gear setup, gadgets, farkles, add-ons and improvements to learn all about what has worked, is working, wont work in an interactive discussion with everyone attending.
10:00am - 12:30pm
• We go riding and start the instruction on the specially designed Adventure Bike skills training course but now utilizing the steeper inclines and hills.
12:30pm - 1:30pm
• Back to base for lunch and a rest.
1:30pm - 4:30pm
• More riding and instruction throughout the afternoon to harness and continually improve your riding skills then out for a real world loop in the area.
4:30pm - 5:00pm
• Back to base for a debrief of the days course and how to continuously
improve your Adventure Riding Skills.

The day will be very interactive between instructors and attendees with constant communication throughout the different skills tasks.
Depending on the level of riders and setups, we may choose to split the group to help riders get the most out of the day.

REFUNDS

*** Please note - this event has a "$60 Refund Policy". If you can’t attend on a day due to sickness or injury, you will be able to move or postpone your training to another time but will incur the loss.

**** Training Days will go ahead regardless of weather conditions. If you cancel due to wet weather or unfavorable forecasts you will not receive a refund and should reconsider riding an Adventure bike and take up an indoor sport.

All riders must have current and up to date Ambulance Cover.

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