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The BMW Club Fest in Grahamstown over that weekend then?  I am, along with Julie.  This is going to be a weekend to remember.  So, my advice is, if you absolutely cannot make the Bike Fest, console yourself by booking a training with these old codgers. (and watch out for the one with a limp )

Thanks for the kind words Charles!   We're struggling for dates I'm afraid, there are just so many activities and we want to try and catch the good weather.

Please put my name down for the training

Hi Erica - will that be level1 or level2? 

Please add me to level 2. Thanks.

Jinx

We're putting together some interesting challenges

Back to Basics

Hey Pete,

Sandy is keen to come - can she bring her Honda CRF230F on the trailer and then train?

Sandy is most welcome on her Honda CRF230F  - I will add her to Level 1.

Hi Anne, please put my name down - not sure whether I should re-do 1 - any advice?

Level 1 training deals with:

1. Bike adjustment
2. Rider position for off-road riding
3. Off-road steering and how to position your body
4. How to get your bike on and off the main stand
5. Various balancing exercises
6. How to pick up your bike
7. ”Walking” your bike and finding the balancing point
8. Various balancing & clutch control exercises
9. Riding in a circle – where to look, how to counterbalance etc
10. Riding figures of 8, u-turns and cones
11. Short climbs
12. Short descents
13. Riding without ABS
14. Emergency stops

Level 2 training deals with

1. A quick overview of Level 1
2. Introduction to sand riding
3. Changing lanes on 2 tracks (showing ‘middelmannetjies’ who is boss!)
4. Advanced emergency braking
5. Riding between parallel logs
6. And more!

Sian I've provisionally put you on the level 2 list.  But please look at the course notes in the previous post and see where you think you'll fit in.  I think your Enduro career will help a lot, but you may just want to do Level 1 on your 650, to get the hang of woman-handling the bigger bike - and picking it up yourself without Trevor's help!  Let me know! 

Hi Anne

Thanks for the feedback. I'll do level 2 .

Level 1 asseblief.

Marinda

I am adding this on behalf of my mother who is not neer an internet connection at the moment.  She regrets to inform that she cannot join the training anymore.

Really sorry

Mike Adendorff

Any other takers?  This is a wonderful opportunity Ladies!  If you're not busy over the long weekend, and are not at the Bike Fest, then here's a good way to have some fun and learn at the same time.

No need to fear - you can do the training on smaller bikes as well.  If you've already been to one of these training sessions, this will be good revision, and you could even join up with the Level 2 group, and bail out at any stage if you find the going gets too rough.

If you've upgraded to a larger bike, then this is perfect to get to know your new bike.

contact me anne@abarc.co.za   082 421 0003

The lists have changed & been updated.

Any others not doing anything this weekend?  Here's your chance!

If you are busy with this can I assume that Julie and I can have your share of the Jagermeister bottle at the Bike Fest?  Gonna have to find some more friends to share, 'cos I don't think Rusty and Gizzy will make it either, and I haven't even checked on Thilo and Deena.

Hi Annie, I'll come along to make up the numbers. Level 2 please.

You are more than welcome.

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Annie, if this is the same venue as last time then I would advise people to bring something along to eat. Last time I survived on water and a few fresh grapes but please don't tell the farmer.

It will be self-catering.

Hi Charles

Pity I won't be with you guys this time but I am getting work in this weekend as well as the training because I need to take leave next week for a family wedding in Joburg.

Keep some Jagermeister for me for when you're back :-)

A big thank you to all ladies & gents attending yesterday's fantastic course and a SPECIAL big thanks to John Carr & Peter O'Hanlon for taking us all through our paces and beyond our comfort zones.

I'm now definitely more familiar with my bike than i was before.

Bridgette Edwards of Donford has taken a few photos and put them on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.10151577496825705&type=1

Have a great weekend further!

A great training venue and instructors to match.  The sand patch was a treat.  It was my first time off-road with the 1200GS, and I particularly appreciated the low "threat level".  Thanks!

Thanks for the great day and training! Learnt a lot and cannot wait for the next time!

You guys were super!

Thanks

Jinx

Meeting at Donford Motorrad - for very nice coffee

Let the games begin!: We split into 2 groups

Level 2 Group: John Carr explains a few things

Level 1 Group: Peter O'Hanlon explains a few things

John

Albertus Kidd

Stephen Hall on his new 1200GS & Eric McLaren

Denton Arthur: Doing the U-turn through the tyres

Albertus Kidd doing the same exercise

Meanwhile: Audrey learns to pick up Pete's bike

More to follow - running low on time....

Hi, Hope this works... here is the link to my FB page with the rest of the pics I took during Sunday.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.3921909330271.2172125.1355720468&type=1