African Dream Adventures

DUAL PURPOSE:  OFF-ROAD (DP2) - Weekend Course

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Dual purpose bikes

Course description

This course is designed around the principle of mastering various terrain forms.  This is a well sought after course focusing on intermediate and advanced riding techniques, embeded through guided and assisted practical application in varied riding terrain.

It considers the type of aspects a rider would encounter on "orange" or "red" routes.  It embeds, amongst other aspects, team work and camaraderie.

Course outline

In preparation for traversing technical riding terrain and/or in preparation for events such as the Rally Raid or in order to enhance previously acquired skills, this course is a must for Dual Purpose bike riders.  It challenges the rider towards the next level of dual purpose riding mastery, specifically in rougher terrain and in context of the group.

It includes elements such as:

• Teamwork approaches and exercises.
• Skills validation to confirm previous learnings.
• It reaffirms the importance of the basic riding skills such as effective throttle, clutch and brake control as well as body position.
• It breaks complex techniques into smaller components and assist the mastery thereof before integrating the final technique.
• Combining various previous techniques into combinations that improve smoother transitioning as required by continuous changing terrain.
• It includes drills such as pivot turns, crossing logs, options for uphill recovery, turning around on an incline, various options for crossing rocky sections, various options for cornering, pulling away against an uphill, grinding, and so much more.
• Reading terrain and applying various lines to safely master different types of terrains is a key learning focus area for guided practical application during ride outs.
• There is also a group dynamics exercise built into the weekend.
• Important lessons are shared and concluded with.

Duration

Weekend course  (starts Friday night with arrival at venue and completes Sunday at around 13:00).

Friday night include a night ride.  Riders are expected to be at the venue before 18:30 Friday evening.

Target audience

This course is ideal for riding groups/buddies as well as riders preparing for Rally Raid type events or for more technical type of riding.

Pre-requisites

The following is required:

• Must have completed the Off-road Rider Skills Course, DP1 Course or an equivalent course.  The latter needs to be verified with ADA.
• Must have proper riding kit such as helmet, goggles, gloves, sturdy pants, upper body protection, knee protection and proper riding boots (i.e. MX boots).
• A hydration pack is strongly advised.

Course dates and prices

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*Group booking options are available for riding groups or clubs.