It's at http://www.bigbikerallychallenge.co.uk We are sorting out a training section and Moly is coming up with some dates pre- Christmas for all those present ideas ;-)
Burt
Big Bike Rally Training Ride Report
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It's at http://www.bigbikerallychallenge.co.uk We are sorting out a training section and Moly is coming up with some dates pre- Christmas for all those present ideas ;-)
Burt
That slope on the right was nuts. When they said we'd be going up it... I genuinely thought they were kidding! But, as ever, Tamsin demonstrated the way:
Pay attention to the gap at the top... or rather the lack of gap!
With very little run up, it was supposed to be possible to do it. First up, was one of the KTMs
Looking good...
But then it started to go a bit Pete Tong (do people still say that??)
This pic shows just how soft and deep it was:
Time for one of the other KTMs to demonstrate...
Looking interesting...
But still made it
Here's a video of me making it up... although having some issues with that gap!
<iframe width="560" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/EQXuR0Mp5zA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
We finished the day with several laps of a laid course, much like doing a special stage of a rally - this was great practice although it demonstrated how tired I was!
And then it was time for home
It was an excellent weekend with plenty to learn and, even tho it was targeted at the more experienced rider, it wasn't just about how fast you can go but the techniques needed to ride smoothly, efficiently and therefore fast. So I will certainly be going back when they organise the next one!
Oh, and in case there weren't enough pics - there are even more here: http://mav21.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Rally-Training/18879455_j4Fsg8#1463569168_34cwp3r
Pay attention to the gap at the top... or rather the lack of gap!
With very little run up, it was supposed to be possible to do it. First up, was one of the KTMs
Looking good...
But then it started to go a bit Pete Tong (do people still say that??)
This pic shows just how soft and deep it was:
Time for one of the other KTMs to demonstrate...
Looking interesting...
But still made it
Here's a video of me making it up... although having some issues with that gap!
<iframe width="560" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/EQXuR0Mp5zA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
We finished the day with several laps of a laid course, much like doing a special stage of a rally - this was great practice although it demonstrated how tired I was!
And then it was time for home
It was an excellent weekend with plenty to learn and, even tho it was targeted at the more experienced rider, it wasn't just about how fast you can go but the techniques needed to ride smoothly, efficiently and therefore fast. So I will certainly be going back when they organise the next one!
Oh, and in case there weren't enough pics - there are even more here: http://mav21.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Rally-Training/18879455_j4Fsg8#1463569168_34cwp3r
The next Rally Training dates have been set for the 19th and 20th November - check out http://bigbikerallychallenge.co.uk/content/big-bike-rally-training
for more details or come and talk to us at the Dirt Bike Show
Even if you are not thinking of entering a Rally or taking part in the Big Bike Rally Challenge (but go on admit it you want to don't you)! this course is definitely worth it.
Just to discover what you can really do with a bike is fantastic, the amount of improvement I could see in myself was unbelievable.
Go on sign up for the next one
Just to discover what you can really do with a bike is fantastic, the amount of improvement I could see in myself was unbelievable.
Go on sign up for the next one
Signed up for 19th/20th.
thats good to see a new name so close to me too !!!!! we will allways limit numbers so training is better value and we can spend more time on the saddle,better than just talking about it and we find it works well look forward to meeting you....................... moly
Signed up for 19th/20th.
I have my name on the list for these dates too
I did one of the big bike challenge events (kielder) this year and really enjoyed myself, so I intend to do a few more next year.I have my name on the list for these dates too
See you both there.
Going to try to get a bit of practice on some local lanes in over the coming weeks. I've not been out for ages other than on Friday and I was decidedly wobbly. 
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