Enduro training in the Valdai national Park. Riding adventure bikes on gravel roads, beginner course

Places like Mongolia, Georgia, the Stans (Pamir Highway), Altay Mountains, Magadan and many other attract the adventure riders from all over the world. Moreover, if we are talking about Russia it is not even necessary to approach Magadan to get a proper off-road riding. There are so many decent gravel roads around Moscow area.

Most of the motorcycle riders with heavy bikes will find themselves in a very stressful situation while riding in such places, because an off-road experience is not the thing they have gained in an average driving school.

We have decided to change that and created a adventure bike riding training course in the Valdai national Park.

This course is for those who:

• Are interested in basics and skills of adventure riding down the varieties of unpaved roads (gravel, mud, sand, clay, aggregate etc.)
• Are dreaming about opening a new off-road tourism experience
• Want to improve their defensive driving skills and get some safe riding basics
• Need to brush up their riding skills after a long non-riding winter season, doing it in unobtrusive and friendly atmosphere

Goals of the course – recall the basic motorcycle riding skills, study an off-road riding theory and practice it under control of highly experienced instructors

General Terms and Conditions

• Dates: To be announced later
• Duration: 5 days (3 days training + 2 days arrival and departure)
• Price: 1250 Euro (includes BMW F700/800GS rent)
• Price if you ride your own motorcycle: 800 EUR  
• Single room supplement: 150 EUR
• Max. Group size – 6 persons
• Venue place – Valdai national Park (400 km from Moscow)

Included services:

• Accommodation in 3-4* hotel
• Breakfasts (during all days)
• English-speaking guide and instructor on the bike/at the training ground
• Motorcycle rental
• Petrol (for rented motorcycles only)
• Motorcycle gear
• Motorcycle insurance
• Hotel transfers from/to the airport

Services not included:

• Air tickets to Russia
• Medical insurance
• Lunches and dinners
• All other expenses not listed above

Itinerary

Day 1. Valdai, arrival

Arriving to Valdai. Meeting at the venue, intro to your bike, checking the gear and signing on. Personal aims and requests are to be discussed at the group dinner.

Important: to prevent any timing issues, please, make sure your arrival time is not later than 3 p.m.

Day 2. Theory and basics at the training ground

In the morning, a little theory, then we get on the bikes and start training. We start with the correct rack and weight distribution, cornering techniques, understand the braking path of the motorcycle, the operation of the ABS system and how emergency braking occurs, analyze the features of riding adventure bike on the ground.

On the training ground we train how to lift the motorcycle, how to turn around in a limited space, body position when riding in a stand and braking, focusing attention, balance when driving at low speed, a track Board, and other exercises.

Day 3. A basics at the training ground and test rides in the Valdai national park

We continue to train on the training ground, learn to force water obstacles, analyze the correct landing and stand during ascents and descents, learn to overcome natural obstacles-trees, pits, try emergency braking with the rear wheel blocking on dirt and gravel.

We will make short trips to the vicinity of Valdai to consolidate the acquired skills in real conditions.

Day 4. A trip in the Valdai national park

To consolidate the knowledge that you received the day before, today we will go on a short trip along dirt roads in the Valdai and Seliger districts. Excellent mood from communication with like-minded people will be provided. In the evening, there will be a gala dinner and presentation of certificates.

You can leave this afternoon if you need to return to Moscow.

Day 5. Valdai, departure