Adventure trail ride training 2011

**chrisktm** · 8th November 2010, 19:57

FYI Kiwi Biker dudes, blatant advertising sorry but I hate it when people say "oh man I would have loved to do that, why didnt you tell me?"

Adventure Rider Training 2011

January 15th, 16th and 17th, 2011

With Chris Birch & Robbie Crickett

Following on from the success of our recent Adventure Training Event in Rotorua, KTM, Chris Birch and the team at High Country Trail are doing it again in Central Otago in January.

The concept is a 3 day led adventure ride fully suitable for any big adventure bikes with building skills the emphasis, especially on the 1st day. Under the instruction of our kiwi “Romaniac” and adventure riding enthusiast Chris Birch mounted on KTMs new 690R, you’ll learn and practice fundamental & advanced skills. Then you’ll have some ‘time on the bike’ to cement the learning.

Included in the $795 entry cost are all ride day meals, 4 nights accommodation on a share twin basis. Days 2 & 3 will consist of a 600km adventure ride led by High Country Trail’s Robbie Crickett on the KTM 990 through gravel roads and tracks of Central Otago. Back up vehicle and sweep crew included.

The dates of this Alexandra based event are confirmed as January 15th, 16th and 17th. Numbers will be limited.

So yeah, should be good times.

**dino3310** · 8th November 2010, 20:43

Rotorua!!

"oh man I would have loved to do that, why didnt you tell me?"

**cooneyr** · 8th November 2010, 21:35

The following weekend you could come and wow us all Birchy by doing the Dusty Butt 1000km ride (as a one dayer not a two dayer like all us softies). Be good training ride for the Dakar

I'd be in but for the Dusty the following weekend.

**NordieBoy** · 9th November 2010, 06:53

690R?

Birchy you wimp. Do it on the DR!

Although if I was given the chance to do an adventure ride on a 690, I don't think I could turn it down either.

**wysper** · 9th November 2010, 07:35

Originally Posted by dino3310

Rotorua!!

"oh man I would have loved to do that, why didnt you tell me?"

possibly the $795 part

**Transalper** · 9th November 2010, 11:10

mmmm, if I slept in my own tent and heated up my own spagetti in a tin on my own cooker how affordable would that make it or do I assume it's a package take it or leave it... not that I'd be able to manage to get there between my christmas/new year trip and the Dusty Butt either anyway

**chasio** · 9th November 2010, 11:17

Originally Posted by dino3310

Rotorua!!

"oh man I would have loved to do that, why didnt you tell me?"

Ditto.

Is there a mailing list I can sign up to so I know about the next NI event? I need the training.

Chasio

**thepom** · 9th November 2010, 19:08

And don,t forget your milo you tight arse...hahahahaaaa

**Crisis management** · 10th November 2010, 06:59

For a three day ride and training with a very good coach, meals and accomodation, that is a very good price. I know we are all as tight as a snappers arsehole but you can learn a hell of a lot in 3 days and have a good ride, stop whinging about the cost and support the concept at least.

I feel better now.

**Transalper** · 10th November 2010, 09:02

The concept is great

, never thought otherwise, but I just want to pay for the knowledge and land access, not the fancy trimmings.
Of course if the trimmings aren't fancy and that cost is mostly for the Knowledge and access then I will always be stuffed.
I know, I know....

**chrisktm** · 11th November 2010, 19:39

Dear cheepskates

Yeah this is more of a "premium package" including land access, food, accomodation, support vehicle etc and three to four staff. This adds up pretty quick!

I'll be doing some cheaper, one day, Auckland based courses some time soon. Robbies ride is going to be sweet, if its within your means its going to be a hell of a good time.

**.chris** · 11th November 2010, 20:23

Originally Posted by chrisktm

Dear cheepskates

Yeah this is more of a "premium package" including land access, food, accomodation, support vehicle etc and three to four staff. This adds up pretty quick!

I'll be doing some cheaper, one day, Auckland based courses some time soon. Robbies ride is going to be sweet, if its within your means its going to be a hell of a good time.

I can recommend Chris' one day training courses, I learnt heaps. And it was bloody good fun.

**NordieBoy** · 11th November 2010, 21:33

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

I can recommend Chris' one day training courses, I learnt heaps. And it was bloody good fun.

Yeah. We tried getting him down here for for a course but he bailed at the last minute.

Some weak excuse about "Romaniacs"

**Crim** · 29th November 2010, 07:28

1 Chris Birch Brother Broadlink KTM KTM 18:24:25 00:00:00 28,85 Gold

2 Jade Gutzeit Full throttle yamaha Yamaha 18:43:34 00:19:09 28,36 Gold
3 Andreas Lettenbichler Team HUSQVARNA SA Husqvarna 19:05:57 00:41:32 27,80 Gold