Riding your own dual sport BMW and using the same basic curriculum developed at the legendary BMW Off-Road training facility in Hechlingen, Germany, the Off-Road school is a two-day program designed to maximize every rider's ability on dirt, gravel or other non-paved surfaces. Professional instructors from the BMW Performance Center will be coming up from South Carolina to teach this event. Each day will consists of approximately six hours of riding time and two hours of classroom instruction.
Riding includes drills on dirt, gravel, water and grass and excursions up and around Hunter Mountain and the surrounding area.
Riding exercises include:
- Riding position
- Slalom
- Circles
- Figure Eights
- Sand
- Stopping on a hill
- Gravel
- Recovery from a hill
- Hill climb and descent
- Riding ruts, whoops and logs
- And More!!
Riders also will be able to put their newfound skills to use on a dual sport ride with the instructors. Riders are required to wear FULL protective gear including helmets, gloves, riding jacket, riding pants and boots that protect the ankles. Knobby tires are a must (we have special pricing for tires and labor for students who are paid and signed up for the class.) This course is intended for intermediate and advanced riders only.
This is the first time the BMW Off-Road Performance School has been held at Hunter and it is the only date in the northeast this summer. Take advantage of this unique opportunity and reserve your spot early. In order to provide a personalized level of attention, class size is limited.
Details:
What: MAX BMW Off-Road Performance School, featuring instructors and curriculum from the BMW Performance Center. Two-day program.
Where: Hunter Mountain Resort, Hunter, NY (map)
When: July 4-5, 2011
Cost: $1095 $550 if you register by June 18th!
(includes two days of instruction, lunch both days, dinner on the 4th)
Accommodations: Riders are responsible for their own lodging. We recommend
the Kaatskill Mountain Club at Hunter Mountain. Room nights are $135 plus
applicable taxes. Check them out at Kaatskillmtnclub.com. For reservations
call: 800-486-8376 and mention you are with the MAX BMW Group.
Other information: Riders must bring their own bike and full protective gear. Knobby tires required (we have special pricing for tires and labor for students who are paid and signed up for the class.) Hunter Mountain Resort offers an array of activities for other family members.
Information and Registration: Class size is limited. For questions or to register, please e-mail Max Stratton at max.stratton@maxbmwmotorcycles.com or call him at 203-740-1270.ately six hours of riding time and two hours of classroom instruction.
