Kids motorcycle training?

map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Bit of an odd one this and sort of in 2 bits. First, does anyone know who does motorcycle training for kids. Or if there are any activity/adventure holiday companies who do this.

The only one I've come across is B.U.M.P.Y. Been there and it is good but it is popular so gets booked up. That means a bit of planning so it can't be a spur of the moment decision to go. The only other thing would be a holiday for next year, as I came across BMW training for kids (but that's in Germany, would prefer UK based to start). I have had a google but from what I gather of kids holidays motorsport is either go karts or quad bikes. Would prefer a recommendation for a place that actually uses motorbikes.

The other problem is as I haven't got my own field if I get the kids an offroad bike (thinking Yamaha PW80 of one of the Kawasaki KX) how do you go about using them. Do I really need to take the plunge and get a trailer and all the other associated stuff (like swapping the sporty car for one with a tow bar Shocked

) and find an off road centre?.

Thanks in anticipation of your help Thumbs Up

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Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 04 Apr 2004 Karma :

I think the Ron Haslam race school, do a school for 12 year olds and up. I don't know if this is what your looking for, it's only for two hours though.

If you go get the off road bikes, I should imagine borrowing a van may be a way to go, unless you know a generous mate with a tow bar.

EDBANGER · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 May 2005 Karma :

Ahhhh I remember the good old days when I was a young scallie! Down the local school field with a CR125 learning to ride, older kids trying to rob us, the police chasing us about on their DT's and parents complaining about the noise!

map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Cannot find anything (although numerous places do Early Drive schemes in cars). These people might be worth a try:-

https://www.manbymotorplex.com/res_website.asp?supplierCode=MBY100

All the best

Keith
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msgander · Brolly Dolly Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Karma :

You may find this site useful, may be worth giving them a call...

https://www.wheels4tots.com/

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

If you start with an x-sport style crosser then you can pretty much chuck them in a (decent sized) car boot - korn could three in his mondeo, though the boot wouldn't close, so had to be tied down.