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West Coast Trail Bike Safaris and Auto Classic are advertising 2 courses for BMW GS riders to be run by Stay-Upright at the WCTBS off road ride park in Kirup in October of this year

They invite riders to register their interest for these courses which are likely to have a maximum number of participants set.
Having done a course with them last year I can vouch for the facilities, the countryside and trails and the hosts.

Details on how to register as provided by Jonas Goulden at Auto Classic follow below:

Cheers
JonO

GS Off-Road Training Courses Planning an adventure bike trip soon? Keen to improve your off-road riding skills? Or just want to get more out of your BMW GS? Auto Classic BMW Motorcycles is hosting GS Off-Road Training Courses this coming spring, so here’s the perfect chance. The 2-day courses cover basic and advanced skills to show you what your BMW GS is capable of doing. We are here to help you get the most out of your adventure. We will have BMW-authorised instructors from Stay Upright conducting the sessions, which will be held at West Coast Trailbike Safaris. The 2 day GS off road training course is $695 per person, including breakfast and lunch. The courses are being held at West Coast Trailbike Safaris, near Kirup (about 40 minutes ride from Bunbury on the South West Hwy – just past Donnybrook). The Courses will be running on; Friday & Saturday (5th Oct – 6th Oct 2012) – 8am to 4pm Or Sunday & Monday (7th Oct – 8st Oct 2012) – 8am to 4pm
Book direct at www.stayupright.com.au or call them on (02) 8824 9980.
All bikes will need to have a safety check completed at Auto Classic BMW before attending the course, and we will be happy to provide this Safety Check service free of charge. The course is only open to riders who own a BMW GS motorcycle. West Coast Trailbike Safaris is 220km from Perth CBD, it’s a purpose built facility and has camping grounds with a toilet and shower, so it’s a great chance to make it into a group trip. If you do choose to stay on site, dinner will have to be arranged yourself, whilst most people will be having dinner in Kirup. Also, all participants will need to have suitable off-road / adventure riding gear. Please note, there are no refunds for non attendance; 14 days notice is required for transfer to another date, and no refunds are given within 30 days of the course.
I am thoroughly looking forward to the courses and I would encourage you to make the most of this opportunity. If you have any questions about the courses or to book your free Safety Check, please do not hesitate to contact me directly on 0422 606 858 or email jonas.goulden@autoclassic.com.au.

Not really sure who is running this course but as Jono says if it is anything like the one attended by some members last year, it is worth doing especially if you are new to these bikes, a good piece of advice only has to save you once and it is all worthwhile, on top of that you get to have a yarn to the experts as well as other like minded people.

the courses are great and you get to ride in some fantastic bush trails, apparently you have to contact Jonas to register as BMW are organising the training. ( hope this means that Miles is coming across)

I have letter from Jonas, which I will take to meeting tonight and it will go into the newsletter

I'll be in on this one. I hope others will also give this lots of support. Lets get a commitment list up and going

Has this been firmed up? I expressed my interest, but have heard nothing back?

I'll be in on this - Graeme can you post up here the letter from Jonas or post it to the members section of the nw website? Thanks

Hi Noel

The contents of Jonas' letter is appended to the first post in this thread. It's a cut and paste.

Cheers
JonO

jono wrote:Hi Noel

The contents of Jonas' letter is appended to the first post in this thread. It's a cut and paste.

Cheers
JonO

Thanks Jon - I should have read the entire thread.

Thank you for your interest, we are pleased to advise that you are now able to proceed with booking into a BMW GS “Adventure bike” training course. Positions are limited so book soon.
 
To book go to http://www.bmwmotorrad.com.au/indexfram ... geID=44173
 
For the first time, a small number of G 650 GS Sertao models are available to hire for the courses.
 
See information below, if you have any questions please contact our training partner Stay Upright on 1300 366 640, or email BMW at infomotorrad@bmw.com.au
 
2012 BMW Off Road Training Courses

BMW GS “Adventure bike” course
Learn all the skills required to get the most out of your BMW GS machine. You will have a new level of confidence when your Adventure heads off road.
A small fleet of G 650 GS Sertao motorcycles are available (NSW, Qld and Vic only) for people to hire if they don't have their own GS or would prefer to do the course on one of BMW’s smaller GS models.
Now at 4 great venues
WA (new venue) – Kirup (about 40 mins ride from Bunbury on the South West Hwy)
NSW – Sydney, Dargle Valley, (Lower Portland on the Hawkesbury River between Windsor and Wisemans Ferry)
Qld (new venue) - Green Park, Conondale (Near Maroochydore on Sunshine Coast)
Victoria – Broadford motorcycle complex (50mins north of Melbourne)
Course Dates
WA – Kirup, 5/6 October & 7/8 October
NSW – Sydney, Dargle Valley, 19/20 October & 21/22 October
Qld – Conondale, Green Park, 16/17 November & 18/19 November
Victoria –Broadford, 23/24 November & 25/26 November

Course Content:
During the two-day course, participants are taught the fundamental techniques of off-road riding and will progress to a level they never before thought achievable. These basic techniques are the core elements of novice through to advanced riding.
Some of the skills covered are:
How to lift, balance and manoeuvre a motorcycle in awkward situations
Slow-speed manoeuvring and control
Correct body position/balance
Throttle and clutch control
Cornering
Braking
Ascending and descending hills
Riding over/around obstacles
Course Costs
$685. With your own GS motorcycle
$985 with BMW G 650 GS Sertao provided by BMW (get in quick, limited numbers of these)
Morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch is included in the entry fee.

BMW Off Road Training background
BMW Motorrad Off-Road Skills Training Courses have been specifically designed for riders of all levels. No matter whether you have had very little (or even none) off-road experience or have been dirt riding for years, the outcome is that everyone will learn a lot of new tricks and have a great time as well.

BMW Off-Road Training Courses started in 2005. All courses are conducted by BMW Motorrad’s Authorised Training Partner, Stay Upright Pty Ltd, which employs some of Australia’s best instructors.
 

I registered today for 5 & 6 October. Anyone else registering for those days let me know and we can possibly arrange a group ride down?

Noel

I'll check my schedule and hopefully book in tomorrow, I presume that you'll be camping as that is my intention. Toni will ride down Saturday camp the night also.

I'll check to see if they will let other non-training course people camp there Saturday night also.

Intrepid Ken

Intrepid Ken wrote:Noel

I'll check my schedule and hopefully book in tomorrow, I presume that you'll be camping as that is my intention. Toni will ride down Saturday camp the night also.

I'll check to see if they will let other non-training course people camp there Saturday night also.

Intrepid Ken

I am a bit soft these days Ken - I booked myself into Kirup Kabins just down the road - After camping as much as I have over the years I wanted a bit more comfort this time. I have already fractured my fibula above my ankle this year so does this exempt me from further ankle injury??

So K.K.K.Ken
I'm booked in for the 5th ... I hope , and have asked about camping down there but as yet no word back from BMW or whoever.
Do you have info as to where the course is and the camp area that I could glean from you say a map ?
cheers Phil