Hi there - the course is great but its a long way to come for it!! With 3 days either side to "do the tourist thing" are you planning on a rental bike for the whole time or just part of the trip - there aren't alot of bike hire places so I think you need to decide... Basically there are great roads all over Wales, but also some good Off-Road routes as well - but bear in mind that you will NOT cover the same sort of distances in the UK in the times that you do them in the US ( I lived in VA for 3 yrs!). Oh, and have you got dates of the course booked - when I asked for them I was told they wouldnt be released until the NEC bike show in late Nov / early Dec.....?
I plan on taking a day off to recover from jet lag- not sure where yet but I do want to rent a bike for the whole time. Mostly, I plan on road tours and see historical and cultural sites. Bike Hire - I am not sure what I am getting into there but I have some time to do some research. May'be a package deal or independent...
Regarrding the course dates - They are not posted on the yet site but I had requested to be emailed as soon as possible. Here are the dates - prices for off-road have gone up @50 pounds
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Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:23:52 +0100
From: "Ka-Wai Poon" <Ka-Wai.Poon@jardine-international.com> Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
New 2008 dates announced for World of BMW
2008 will be upon us before we know it and planning for the exciting new World of BMW Activity Programme is now complete. A record number of customers enjoyed a World of BMW experience in 2007 and, as a valued World of BMW customer, we are delighted to provide you with this advance information about the 2008 programme before it is released to the general public.
2008 is set to be another exciting year for World of BMW with new courses on offer, more BMW Motorrad motorcycles to ride and a wide choice of dates to choose from. The information in this email will shortly be made available to the general public, so this is a fantastic opportunity for you, our valued customers, to cherry pick the dates for your next activity with BMW Tours, BMW Off Road Skills and BMW Rider Training.
Call 08000 131 282 for further information, or to book your place on a World of BMW activity.
BMW Tours
For 2008 there is an extensive range of BMW Tours for both on and off-road riders, to many locations from Northern France to New Zealand and South Africa . Each tour is carefully designed to provide a two-wheeled trip of a lifetime, varying in length, mileage and terrain.
BMW Tours for 2008 include:
New Zealand 01 - 16 March
Battlefields of the Somme and Verdun 15 - 19 May
South Africa 13 - 26 Apr
Roads to Morocco 27 Apr - 13 May
Tatra Mountains 01 - 14 Jun
Western Balkans 28 Aug - 12 Sept
Fjords and mountains of Norway 10 - 20 June
Wine tasting in Spain & Portugal 25 May - 03 Jun
Austria & the Black Forest 20 - 30 Aug
BMW Motorrad Days 02 - 09 Jul
Tour Director’s Luxury Selection 10 - 20 Jul
Tour Director’s Chateaux Selection 03 - 07 Aug
Mountains all the way 06 - 14 Sep
Spanish Mountains 09 - 20 May
Easy Riding to Ardeche 17 - 26 Aug
Trail Riding in Portugal 14 - 23 Sep
Southern Ireland 15 - 21 Sep
Route des Grande Alpes 26 Jun - 06Jul
Smallest Countries in Europe 09 - 22 Jun
South Africa 12 - 24 Oct
Moroccan Desert Adventure 28 Sep - 14 Oct
Prices for BMW Tours vary. Please call 08000 131 282 for further information.
BMW Rider Training
BMW Rider Training is managed by Double Guinness World Record Holders, Kevin & Julia Sanders, and is located on the edge of the beautiful Brecon Beacons. You can either learn new skills or learn from scratch from some of the highest qualified instructors in the UK , riding some of the best biking roads in Britain on the latest models from BMW Motorrad. BMW Rider Training boasts a higher than average national motorcycle license pass rate.
Now’s the time
2008 is also a key year for anyone considering taking their bike test. With a new, more complex, motorcycle test being introduced in October, we expect demand for Direct Access courses to be higher than ever. To avoid disappointment we strongly recommend booking as early as possible to secure your place on a course.
BMW Rider Training courses for 2008 include:
Direct Access and CBT training
Dates confirmed at time of booking*
Level 1 - Refresher
April 4-5; 25-26
May 2-3; 23-24
June 6-7; 20-21
July 25-26
August 22-23
September 5-6; 26-27
Level 2 - Skill Enhancement
April 7-9; 28-30
May 5-7
June 9-11; 23-25
July 28-30
August 25-27
September 29-1 October
Level 3 - Experienced / Advanced Riding
May 26-28
September 8-10
Premium Individual Training
Dates confirmed at time of booking
*Courses run in conjunction with DSA test dates
Prices for BMW Rider Training courses vary, depending on rider experience and levels of training required. Please call 08000 131 282 for further information.
BMW Off Road Skills
Facilities at the 4,000 acre Walters Arena Enduro Park come off-road playground in Wales are second to none, with an experienced team of skilled BMW instructors headed by six times Dakar Rally competitor Simon Pavey. This year’s range of experiences has been extended to ensure there is something for everyone - from beginners to experienced off-roaders.
Next year also sees two new activities for 2008: a ‘Day in the Dirt’ and the all new ‘Brecon Beacons Discovery’.
BMW Off Road Skills courses for 2008 include:
Off Road Skills Level 1:
March 26-27; 28-29
April 06-07; 11-12; 13-14; 23-24; 25-26
May 09-10; 11-12; 19-20; 21-22
June 06-07; 08-09; 22-23; 27-28; 29-30
July 11-12; 13-14; 22-23; 24-25
August 01-02; 03-04; 26-27; 28-29
September 05-06; 07-08; 12-13; 14-15; 24-25; 26-27
October 10-11; 12-13
Off Road Skills Level 2:
13-14 April
11-12 May
08-09 June
24-25 July
28-29 August
14-15 September
12-13 October
A Day In The Dirt:
15 April
13 May
10 June
26 July
30 August
16 September
14 October
Brecon Beacons Discovery:
02-03 May
30-31 May
15-16 June
04-05 July
03-04 October
Dates on the BMW G 650 Xcountry, G 650 Xchallenge and R 1200 GS models are currently available for booking.
Please call 08000 131 282 for further information and new 2008 prices.
We look forward to welcoming you on your next World of BMW adventure soon.
Yours truly,
Your World of BMW Team
08000 131 282
Ka-Wai Poon
World of BMW Account Manager
Tel: +44 (0)8000 131 282
Direct: +44 (0)20 8607 3917
Fax: +44 (0)20 8607 3901
Email:
bmw@worldofbmw.com
Web:
www.worldofbmw.com
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