This motorbike course is designed around Adventure Bikes, specifically for those couples who do Pillion riding.
Brink Jordaan
Riding a bike on your own is great, but sharing the experience with a pillion makes it all the more memorable!
Do you want to move in unison on the road?
Then this is the course for you!
Course Outline
The Pillion course is based on our one-day Introduction to Adventure Riding – Level 1 course, amended to incorporate pillion practices into the training.
This course installs essential riding skills around the effective use of controls, balance, emergency braking, basic up and downhill techniques, and more.
It covers the required static exercises to understand the bike and rider/pillion combination, encouraging good riding practices by focusing on the effective use of all primary controls with the pillion. This course harmonizes the rider and pillion to ensure they use the basic techniques in unison.
One-on-One Training can be arranged.
Prerequisites
The following is required to attend the course:
The pilot must successfully complete the Dual Sport Adventure (DSA) Introduction to Adventure Riding – Level 1 course.
The pilot must be able to ride a motorcycle comfortably on normal roads and / or off-road terrains.
The pilot and pillion must have the basic riding kit, such as a helmet, goggles, gloves, and proper ankle protection.
The Course Covers Aspects Such As:
– Bike Theory: Understanding bike maintenance and how to ride off-road
– Understanding balance and body positions
– Mastering the primary controls (throttle, brakes, clutch, and gearing)
– Basic off-road riding skills, up and down hill techniques, emergency braking
– Essential rider controls and balance, basic sitting and standing positions
– Riding side slopes
– Maneuvering the bike on different types of terrain.
People who master the techniques presented in this course can progress to the DSA Intermediate Adventure Riding Course – Level 2.
Duration
Saturday 07:00 for 07:30 am – 13:00 pm
Note
No spectators on the skills training track.
Cost
R 2,980.00 per rider and pillion.
Refreshments and a light lunch is included.
Accommodation
On-site accommodation in the form of B&B is available for your own cost. Details can be sent if required.
Thank You for your interest in the Pillion Riding Course! Send your details and we will reply to you as soon as possible.
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