Enduro School in Wales 14 Dec

Fizzer Thou · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Aug 2011 Karma :

A few friends ride only sportbikes and have often wondered why,when I talk about getting sideways on the dirtbikes,what it would be like to have a go.So when the opportunity to ride some brand new offroad 2014 Kawasakis around at the Mick Extance Offroad Experience up in Wales for a very reasonable amount,seven of us jumped at the chance.
They supply everything,including all of the gear and food/drink during the day.There was a choice of new KX250F,KLX450R and KLX250R.For those with little or no dirtbiking experience they also supply a 125 or 65cc bikes and gave a young lad a one-to-one with Alex Extance.They also do ladies only days,as well as three days of riding around Morocco for those who want to know what it was like when Mick Extance was riding in the Dakar a few years ago.

Saturday morning was dry and bright and after breakfast in the local village we headed up to the venue where the bikes were all lined up neatly,looking pristine in the sunshine.These bikes had not turned a wheel in anger...but that was soon to change Twisted Evil

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The other ten people donned their gear,which had been selected from a large van full of dirtbiking apparel.I had my own gear that I normally ride the KTM wearing,so had no fitting problems and soon we were introduced to the bikes.There were far more of the 450 enduro bikes and soon the engines were being warmed up.The motocross KX250F have fuel injection,but the 450s are all carbed,so chokes had to used initially and for when the bikes had been left during the lunch break.

What follows are a few pics of our day of following Mick around the Welsh countryside,showing us how to attack steep ascents and descents,how to ride difficult terrain and how to have fun doing it all.We stopped for lunch back at the venue and then rode out again,for three sessions in total.There were some ups...and quite a few downs.Everyone had an off as did I.No one is perfect Wink

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But the weather changed abruptly and so we headed back from the highest part of the mountains where we were,just as the rain came down even heavier.A hot shower and a rest before food and drink were consumed while listening to a live band in the pub where we were all staying.Unfortunately,the bar did not close until about 3.30am which kept me awake,whereas the others were all sound asleep.

Was it worth it? Thumbs Up

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TwoWheelsDail... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 23 Oct 2012 Karma :

Looks fantastic, i think i am going to have to look into this!
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Matt B · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 May 2012 Karma :

Looks like a great day Thumbs Up

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Scythe · Crazy Courier Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Karma :

Looks great! The meeting point is in a beautiful place too, I've been down there on my road bike a lot. The roads and the scenery are stunning.
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waffles · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Oct 2009 Karma :

Looks like good fun was had all round Smile

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Fizzer Thou · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Aug 2011 Karma :

Had a few more pics from one of our mob arrive via the ether

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The brand new bikes lined up ready for the day Twisted Evil

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Graham our tail-end-Charlie,looks out over the Welsh countryside

Here is the link https://mickextanceexperience.com/
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Shaft · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Dec 2010 Karma :

Should've bloody gone, shouldn't I Crying or Very sad

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Mozza · Derestricted Danger Joined: 30 Nov 2013 Karma :

This looks pretty good. What sort of ride time do you get as the itinerary only gives the start time?

We normally do the Yamaha off road day just up the road for £200 and have been 5 times now. You ride from about 10am to 4pm and to be honest that's enough.

Would be tempted to give this one a go too for a change Very Happy

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