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BMW Offroad School review
By Jon Urry on 25/10/2010 10:13:32
It’s one of the best-known off road skills schools in the UK, catering for all levels of ability. But even the BMW off-road school hadn’t witnesseth incompetence of the scale Urry accomplished
, which really pisses me off. Why the hell can’t I do it?So, when the chance arose to spend a day with the guys at the BMW off-road skills course, I dug out my off-road kit and headed to Wales.The first thing that strikes you about the school is the level
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Hogan's Heroes: California Superbike School
By John Hogan on 02/08/2007 14:54:45
John Hogan learns the twist of the wrist at the California Superbike School
Preconception: I'm off to California! Reality: Freezing SilverstoneWhat I learned: To think about my ridingThe California Superbike School has been around for donkey's years peddling the biking equivalent of Caribbean voodoo, but it still holds a
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Chris Walker launches own race school
By Visordown News on 16/11/2011 11:09:54
Chris Walker Race School at Mallory Park
CHRIS WALKER is launching his own track riding school that will have the look and feel of a race day.The race school experience will be based at the Mallory Park circuit in Leicestershire and from Walker's long-standing association with Kawasaki
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Jimmy Fireblade's Wheelie school review
By Colin Goodwin on 21/10/2010 16:26:03
It’s a one way ticket to motorcycle Nirvana and the respect and adoration of all your mates. We all want to do it, but only the chosen few can. Time to go back to school...
Urry, “you need to go and see Jimmy Fireblade. He’ll sort you out at his wheelie school.”James Fireblade operates his academy of the monowheeling arts at East Kirkby airfield in Lincolnshire. There’s a runway a mile long and several hundred metres wide
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Learning to ride a motorcycle: Choosing a training school
By Ben Cope on 28/07/2011 17:41:04
Everything you need to know when picking the most suitable motorcycle riding school for you
What’s the most important factor you should consider when looking for a suitable bike training school?Many new riders are swayed by the strength of the company’s pass rate, the newness of their machines, or a special discounted course fee
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Hairy Biker's back at school
By Tim Skilton on 13/12/2007 13:00:25
Si King visits former school to give cookery lesson
Si King (right) explained the cultural importance of local dishesHAIRY BIKER Simon King went back to his former school this week to tell students his worldwide food-searching experiences.The TV chef spent two hours teaching the pupils about
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Female learner falls 30ft from roof-top motorcycle school
By Visordown News on 05/11/2010 08:49:09
Sorry, did you say 'roof-top motorcycle school'?
A FEMALE MOTORCYCLIST in Singapore ended up plunging almost 30ft to the floor after she lost control of her motorcycle while taking a lesson at a roof-top bike school.A report in today's Strait Times claims the 20-year-old student, Ms Nur Amalina
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Tricks in the Sticks - Trials School
By Barry Tavner on 21/10/2010 09:47:36
If you live in the South-East and fancy giving trials riding a go, there’s an outfit based in Kent with 50 acres of woodland just waiting to be played on...
Everyone’s heard of Dougie Lampkin. He’s that bloke from Yorkshire who can ride up vertical rock faces on his trials bike. Absolutely bloody amazing. But what’s more bloody amazing is that for £150, you could be doing (well, attempting) the same thing yourself this weekend with a...
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Learn to ride: Choosing the right training school
By Tim Skilton on 09/07/2007 22:01:41
Like any business, there are good motorcycle schools and bad ones. Here's Visordown's guide to finding the best school in your area
Quality instruction's the key to learning quickly and safelyWHAT'S THE most important factor you should consider when looking for a suitable bike training school? Many new riders are swayed by the strength of the company's pass rate, the newness
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Schwantz School, the ultimate track experience?
By Niall Mackenzie on 22/08/2011 00:02:25
On track at the Brickyard
If having one-to-one instruction from an ex-MotoGP World Champion is your dream, then why not put the Schwantz School on your Christmas list for 2012.Ok, it’s in America and slightly more expensive than your average track day ($2750 for two days
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