ADVENTURE COACHING CLINICS
We have a new Say No To Slow adventure bike clinic for our New Zealand riders, straight off the back of the success of our USA clinics. We have found that we are able to get across a lot more information to the group over a 2-day period, and so we have put together a 2-day offering based in Thames, New Zealand. These clinics are aimed at the bigger, often called 'dual purpose' bikes. As we solely focus on off-road coaching, these clinics are aimed at off-road and gravel road riding.
For these schools we will provide Cardo in-helmet communications. This makes it efficient and easy to give the one-on-one feedback that riders love.
Beginner/Intermediate: Gravel roads, and easiest off road
The beginner/intermediate school is for riders who want to improve their skills on gravel roads and light off-road riding like farm tracks, etc. Confidence in the gravel, cornering skills, and a big focus on what we call “high-end fundamental skills”. You should already be comfortable riding gravel and have some off-road experience before signing up for this course. Good condition 50/50 tyres are OK for this course. But if you are not sure or nervous, more off-road focussed tyres are only going to make it easier and safer for you and fix your mistakes.
Intermediate/Advanced: Gravel roads, and 2-3 'chillies'
The intermediate/advanced school is for riders who want to improve their skills in the off-road sections. Think of two to three chillies on the KTM Rally scale. It will 100% be focussed on adventure bikes and adventure riding, not hard enduro riding, but you should expect to get muddy and to be challenged. At least 80/20 off-road focussed tyres are mandatory, such as Mitas Enduro Trail XT, MotoZ Tractionator Rallz, TKC80, or dirt bike tyres. If you show up with the wrong tyres and are holding up the group, then you may be asked to cut the day short. It makes that much difference!
Can I do both courses?
Absolutely. We cover many of the same skills and techniques on both courses, so you'll definitely hear several things twice, but for many riders, that’s very beneficial. Repetition gives people an opportunity to practice, improve, and have techniques sink in.
Dates:
Beginner/Intermediate: 6-7 Dec **SOLD OUT**
Intermediate/Advanced: 13-14 Dec
Price: $895pp
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DIRT BIKE SKILLS CLINIC
These clinics are dirt bike skills clinics (or 'enduro/trail' clinics) suited to riders of dirt bikes / moto x / cross country / trail / enduro bikes - whatever you want to call them, this is the course. Over the last few years we have developed a great one day course to suit all level of riders.
The focus of the group clinics are to teach balance, control and traction - the three most important aspects of riding off road. Once these three factors are in place it is possible to ride smoother, more efficiently and faster! These clinics are limited to 10 riders per day.
The clinics are flexible according to client’s needs. Some of the skills covered include:
* Setting up your bike correctly for off road
* Correct, strong and efficient riding positions
* Cornering techniques for traction and speed
* Drills to boost clutch, throttle and brake control as well as balance and timing.
* Addressing trail obstacles like logs, rocks, ruts and tree roots,
* Climbing and descending hills safely and more effectively.
Dates
8 December: Beginner/Intermediate
15 December: Intermediate/Advanced
Price: $350pp
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Tiaha Group and Say No To Slow USA 2024 Clinics
We have several Say No To Slow clinics in USA in 2024. These are run through Tiaha Group Ltd. We've wrapped up Utah for the year, next up are Colorado and Virginia. Please see dates and booking links below (scroll down for other regions)
Colorado Adventure Clinics
These are 1 day adventure bike clinics held at The F.A.R.M, near Parker, Colorado.
Thursday 22 August: Intermediate *SOLD OUT*
Friday 23 August: Intermediate *SOLD OUT*
Saturday 24 August: Intermediate *SOLD OUT*
Sunday 25 August: Intermediate *SOLD OUT*
Virginia Clinics
Based in Kairos Resort
Adventure Clinics:
30/31 August: Intermediate, TWO SPACES LEFT
2/3 September: Advanced,
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Dirt Bike Clinic
1 September: Intermediate
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West Virginia Clinics
Based at Camp Pioneer, Beverly, hosted by Blackwater Adventures
7/8 September: Intermediate ONE SPACE LEFt
10/11 September: Advanced ONE SPACE LEFT
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If you have any questions about the clinics, or would like to go on the list
to be notified of other USA clinics, please get in touch
Coaching
Chris Birch Coaching clinics are aimed at improving off road riding skills. Chris focuses on helping his clients get the most out of their riding – whether this is to improve performance and placing in competition, to beat their mates, or simply to get the most enjoyment from the weekend’s riding. Chris has spent his whole life riding and racing motorbikes in many disciplines and has picked up tips, tricks, shortcuts and handy hints that you only get from experience. When you are being coached by Chris, it’s a fantastic opportunity to pick his brains about any riding or bike set up problems you have.
We offer a variety of enduro bike / dirt bike coaching options, and adventure bike coaching options.
Please contact us to be kept informed of upcoming coaching sessions. Our clinics are currently fully booked but we are adding to our 2024 waitlist.
1:1 Sessions, New Zealand
We have limited availability for private sessions in Thames, New Zealand. These are tailored specifically to you and what you want to do on your bike. Individual analysis of your technique will give you maximum gains in the shortest time. These can be based around beginner’s skills, trail riding, off road racing, extreme enduro, or adventure bike riding.
A session is 4 hours, generally 8:30am - 12:30pm or 1:30pm - 5:30pm.
COST:
From $500.00 inc GST per rider per session (1 rider, Thames location)
