The young lad wants to start dirt riding. Given we live in Kingston-upon-Thames which isn't known for its numbers of enduro parks, I wondered if anyone could advise on how to get him started.
Jeremy
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How can I get my 8.5yr old involved with riding off road?
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Take up Trials Riding.......they positively encourage youngsters and most clubs have riding facilities
Slow speed = relatively safe too
Slow speed = relatively safe too
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There's one right next door to Tolworth Bus Garage, don't know whether your son will need an ASBO before he can use it though
illustratedman
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Get along to motocross meeting, most bike events are listed in MCN it's a good day out. Get talking to a steward organiser etc most will have a good idea of the local clubs venues etc. Canada heights at swanley is reasonably close to you and have a web site http://www.sidcupmotorcycleclub.co.uk/
They should be able to point you in the right direction motox, enduro, trials etc.
Get along to motocross meeting, most bike events are listed in MCN it's a good day out. Get talking to a steward organiser etc most will have a good idea of the local clubs venues etc. Canada heights at swanley is reasonably close to you and have a web site http://www.sidcupmotorcycleclub.co.uk/
They should be able to point you in the right direction motox, enduro, trials etc.
I've just brought a 125 cc trials bike used my myself and my 13 and 16 year olds, you could get an 80cc for your lad.
There's a practice ground at J20 the M25 that's not to far from you.
There's a practice ground at J20 the M25 that's not to far from you.
MasterDabber
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If you're interested in following up on the trials suggestion you might be interested in Surrey Schoolboys Trials Club http://www.surreysb.co.uk/index.html
My son learnt and competed with them and they run regular trials specifically for kids. Don't know what they are like now but well worth a contact.
My son learnt and competed with them and they run regular trials specifically for kids. Don't know what they are like now but well worth a contact.
The training continues. Lessons yesterday at the Jubilee Way Motorcycle Project at Tolworth just off the A3 and a mere few miles down the road. Proper track, gear, quality instructors. More lessons booked!
I can recommend the surrey school boys club - my son (8 years) is a newish member. cheap ralexed atmosphere and seems about a safe as a motorbike is ever going to be.
Next event on the 13th Oct (calender. I'll be there, so drop me a PM if you want to meet up. He's welcome to have a go on our PW50. I can't recall this venue, but most have plenty of room around the car park for young ones to have a go.
They also to dads and lads events, which I want to try, when my boy is a bit more self-sufficient.
My son did a hour session with the tolworth people. to be fair the usual chap was off with a broken ankle, but the lesson was utter SH*T - the instructor had no idea
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Next event on the 13th Oct (calender. I'll be there, so drop me a PM if you want to meet up. He's welcome to have a go on our PW50. I can't recall this venue, but most have plenty of room around the car park for young ones to have a go.
They also to dads and lads events, which I want to try, when my boy is a bit more self-sufficient.
My son did a hour session with the tolworth people. to be fair the usual chap was off with a broken ankle, but the lesson was utter SH*T - the instructor had no idea
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Wait till his little legs grow a bit longer ... you'll go to the garage to look for your bike and it'll be gone
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