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Off road schools

Hi, Im looking at doing an off road day some time early next year. Ive looked at the obvious BMW (far too expensive) and Yamy days held in Wales...is there any closer to the London / South region???

I just fancy a day of fun
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Trailworld and Adventure Riding Academy are both reasonably close to London.

I'm fancying doing the Adventure Riding Academy one, I like the idea of the 2 day course in Malaga, Day 1 training and Day 2 a trail ride for the day in Spain, all for not that much more than what the BMW course would cost.
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I can't recommend the YAMAHA school enough. The Jones boys taught me many invaluable lessons that have saved my bacon on and off-road, and got me through many an Enduro. Better than any track day - just do it!

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One thing to look at when comparing costs is how liable you may be if you damage the bike? I thought when I looked a while back it was only BMW that wouldn't charge at all?
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Trail Rides Wales - dirty days riding trails!

Very cheap if you bring your own bike, camp at Devils Bridge campsite nearby.
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Ive found this one very close to home....anyone used it?

Track Sense motorcycle track days, off road school, trail riding & tyres.

and thanks for advice guys...quite fancy spain, but may be bit pricey for two of us, especialy as its only 1 day!
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