How do I start learning?

[Box'a'bits]

This is going to be HILARIOUS :P

Aimee, you'll be fine up to Devil gate.

There is a slightly softer part not long after the initial stream crossing - just gas it. Doesn't last long.

There is also a bypass on the track a little further on, where part of the original track has been eroded out by waves. I'd recommend going through the cones / rocks if possible - not accessible for 4WD, but fine on bikes (at least a couple of weeks ago).

Most of the rest is fairly compact at present if you stick to the track. Given you are not running knobs, don't wander off track. Probably don't got over Devils gate for your first couple of runs. Just get used to the bike moving around on rougher ground / looser surface.

[Padmei]

Nutso are you really giving riding advice? really? really?

have a good sneeze today?

[Box'a'bits]

Nutso are you really giving riding advice? really? really?

have a good sneeze today?

No....but you you just made me laugh ya bugger .

[pampa]

My 2 cents is follow what the offroad riding schools do, split skills in drills
I have somewhere a list I compiled. In general

• Braking
• Throttle control
• Clutch control

The drills and of course lots and lots of practice.

I reckon it worked for me, if you're interested I could try to find more details also I always keep practicing so we could go and try it

[aimee]

My 2 cents is follow what the offroad riding schools do, split skills in drills
I have somewhere a list I compiled. In general

• Braking
• Throttle control
• Clutch control

The drills and of course lots and lots of practice.

I reckon it worked for me, if you're interested I could try to find more details also I always keep practicing so we could go and try it

Once I have me a bike and whatnot, for defs

[pete-blen]

My 2 cents is follow what the offroad riding schools do, split skills in drills
I have somewhere a list I compiled. In general

• Braking
• Throttle control
• Clutch control

The drills and of course lots and lots of practice.

I reckon it worked for me, if you're interested I could try to find more details also I always keep practicing so we could go and try it

Offroad riding school
Old school the way... keep falling off till one day yer don't "well not as often"

[aimee]

Just an update: I've now had a lesson with Peter Broxholme (Broxy Rider Coaching), and can't recommend him highly enough. He was able to organise Partner and I loaner bikes, and did an absolutely splendid job of getting me up and running.

More details at bit.ly/Tj0rFG.