I'm torn...

jolyon_russ · May 10, 2008

I dunno what to do :nenau

The delivery date of my 800GS has been postponed and "should" be arriving "early July".

I also got an email from my dealer offering a place on an Off Road Skills course 13-14th of July.

So, do I need to bother booking myself on this? Are they so popular I'd have difficulty getting myself on one this year?

I'd really like to do the course and build my confidence on the 800GS, after not riding for a year.

If I do go ahead and my bike hasn't arrived will I be scuppered without my own transport? Are there buses, trains that would get me near enough?

What are the chances of me scabbing a lift off someone on here :augie

Also boot hire, how much mister?

Jolyon

Uinneag · May 10, 2008

jolyon_russ said:
I dunno what to do

The delivery date of my 800GS has been postponed and "should" be arriving "early July".

I also got an email from my dealer offering a place on an Off Road Skills course 13-14th of July.

So, do I need to bother booking myself on this? Are they so popular I'd have difficulty getting myself on one this year?

I'd really like to do the course and build my confidence on the 800GS, after not riding for a year.

If I do go ahead and my bike hasn't arrived will I be scuppered without my own transport? Are there buses, trains that would get me near enough?

What are the chances of me scabbing a lift off someone on here

Also boot hire, how much mister?

Jolyon

Bus from Swansea next to Tesco's straight to Abercrave inn bus stop at the door.

Get in touch with world of bmw regarding boot hire

From there site

If you wish to hire boots or any other clothing please e-mail your requirements, including sizes to clothing@offroadskills.com at least two weeks prior to your course date. Prices are listed in your confirmation letter. Boots should be requested in European sizes i.e. 47. For trousers please advise the waist size you require, i.e. 34". Gloves and jackets should be requested in sizes M - XXL.

Places on the course are like hens teeth so grab it

jolyon_russ · May 10, 2008

Well I've just bought some £450 hens teeth ;-)

Hoping against hope that the bike turns up before, amongst other things it'll be some great run in miles for the bike

If it doesn't I have options.

Can't seem to find an itinerary anywhere, what sort of time does it all kick off on the first day, wondering if I should book an extra night, so I'm fresh in the morning.

Jolyon

beemerboy9 · May 10, 2008

Definitely plan to spend the previous evening there - also a good opportunity to socialise. The days are quite tiring and it's best to be fresh.
Live a little - it's a (adventure) holiday!

Have fun!!!!

GSGill · Sep 7, 2008

first day starts at 9:30 from memory with all the pperwork and briefing etc so make sure you get through tat quickly and get riding !

You will need to stay the night before, then you will be relaxed and not stressed if the M4 is hell. Night after adviable too if you have a really long trip home as you will be tired.

Think day two finishes by 4-4:30.

WoB will be able to tell you exact times on 08000 131 282

You must be able to get a lift down with someone from the dealership group if it al goes wrong, share petrol money too, put in a good word there early!

Enjoy

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