The primary objective of this course is to teach participants how to ride safely on gravel roads. And off course to have FUN... that is after all the reason why we are involved in this sport!
The course focusses on the fundamentals of off-road riding and you are guaranteed to leave with more riding skills and with a better understaning of your own abilities and of your bike's abilities. All of this translates into getting more joy out of your motorcycle on a larger variety of terrain and conditions.
The morning's riding exercises are focussed on riding position, bike control and on getting rid of bad habits. By lunch time you will have used plenty of energy and appreciate that lunch is included in the entry fee!
After lunch you will participate in riding exercises that teach you how to handle emergency situations whilst riding on gravel roads. These are sure to get the adrenaline pumping, but rest assured... the exercises are performed in a controlled environment and under the watchful eyes of experienced instructors. There is no better place to learn these survival skills and most participants list the afternoon's exercises as their highlights for the day.
Country Trax Lowveld is situated at the Old Nelspruit Airfield, about 7km out from the Nelspruit CBD on the Kaapsehoop Road. The Old Airfield offer a supurb training environment with open grass areas, as well as twisty gravel routes. With amenities such as a restaurant in close proximity to the runway, aviation is within reach to satisfy the thirst of aviation and adventure fanatics, the perfect playground for the Introduction to Off-Road Riding Course.
For the more adventurous, the Kishugu Training Academy, situated about 6 km from the Steiltes Circle on the Uitkyk Road, offer 7 Hectares of Off-Road Paradise. Here we present the Intoduction to Off-Road Riding Plus course. Uphills, Sand, Rocks, Water Crossings and some mud always promise the elevate the heartrate to increase those riding skill levels.
With the Lowveld offering scenic off-road routes such as, The Kruger Park Fence Ride, Swaziland Border Route, Gold Digging twee spoor as well as visiting the old mining town of Diepgezet and the Hydroelectric power station, Belverdere, this is the perfect weekend destination to test those newly acquired Skills.