- Progressive Riding
Our Courses & Experiences
Whether you’re a seasoned vet or a first-time rider, there’s a course or experience tailored for all levels! Each one of our stages features plenty of riding time to ensure you get the most from your ride. Our ethos is for riders to get the basics right, to build a core set of building blocks that become the foundation for their off road riding. As the building blocks bed in, each rider can develop their skills at their pace.
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Get booked in with our online booking system, see below for available courses.
Get a flavour of what to expect by watching this CLIP HERE.
Stage 1 & Stage 1 Plus
The start of every adventure, here you’ll learn the fundamentals of off-road riding. Either opt for the 1 day course, or kick start your adventure with 2 days back to back on the Stage 1 Plus.
- Beginner
- 12 Riders Max
- 1 or 2 Day Event
- £285 - £525
Stage 2
Time to take it up a gear, here we teach technical skills to help you tackle off-road obstacles. From steeper ascents and descents to dropping in and out of streams.
- Intermediate
- 12 Riders Max
- 1 Day Event
- £285
eBike Xperiences
Want to step into the future. Try out our eBike Xperiences, with both Junior and Adult sessions available.
Ebike Xperience is more than just a destination; it’s a testament to our love for off-road biking. Our dedicated team shares a profound passion for the rush of the courses and the serenity of nature.
- Sessions from £85
Skills Development Day
Here we increase your confidence of what you, as a rider, are capable of achieving. We can focus on areas of your riding you want concentrate on. With more riding time, these days are about that all important time on the bike.
- Advanced
- 12 Riders Max
- 1 Day Event
- £200
Rallye Evaluation Day
Want to take part in a rallye or a rallye raid but not too sure what’s involved? We have put together a 1 day evaluation event to give you a flavour.
Using your own suitable off road motorcycle or renting one of ours, the day will consist of some practical discussions about bike preparation, personal fitness, kit selection, mechanical trouble shooting and of course plenty of on bike exercises. (Please note that this course will not suit a fully laden BMW R1250GSA with the entire parts and accessories catalogue thrown at it)
- Advanced
- 12 Riders Max
- 1 Day Event
- £285
Ladies Day
An introduction to off-road riding covering all the fundamentals with one difference… ladies only!
- Beginner
- 8 Riders Max
- 1 Day Event
- £285
Maintenance Workshops
Ever wanted to do some basic maintenance on your enduro bike?
Whether you want to know how to change oil and air filters, change worn brake pads or put new tyres on your bike this short 1/2 day workshop will give you the confidence to know what you are capable of.
Trail tools vs workshop tools
Bike set up
Know your bike
Bars – bar risers or not?
Daily/Pre Ride Checks Nuts and bolts Wheels/bearings Chain/sprockets Brakes
Routine maintenance including Oil and filter change, brake pad change and tyre change.
What's the difference between stages?
With our progressive approach to instruction, the building blocks of off-road riding run through all of our courses. Whether Stage 1, Stage 2 or a Skills Development Day we will always spend time refreshing the basics.Not sure which course is for you? You can arrange an over-the-phone assessment by clicking here.
STAGE 1 & STAGE 1 PLUS
- CLUTCH, THROTTLE, AND BRAKE CONTROL
- Correct vision and looking ahead on the trail
- Correct riding position and balance
- Climbing and descending
- Manoeuvring the bike safely in various scenarios
- Control of the bike on different surfaces
- Integrating turns into climbing and descending hills
- More advanced, technical climbs and descents
- Faster braking techniques
- Faster cornering techniques
- Correct technique for riding ruts
- Dropping in and out of streams
STAGE 2
- CLUTCH, THROTTLE, AND BRAKE CONTROL
- Correct vision and looking ahead on the trail
- Correct riding position and balance
- Climbing and descending
- Manoeuvring the bike safely in various scenarios
- Control of the bike on different surfaces
- Integrating turns into climbing and descending hills
- More advanced, technical climbs and descents
- Faster braking techniques
- Faster cornering techniques
- Correct technique for riding ruts
- Dropping in and out of streams
Private & Group Bookings
We can offer Private Group Sessions. Whether for a corporate team building day or simply a group of like minded riders who want to have a day just for them, we can tailor a day that works. Even for a mixed ability/experience group we can work with you to build a day that all riders will feel has benefitted their off road riding. We can offer 1-to-1 tuition for those who want to focus on particular aspects of their riding, maybe to prepare for a particular event, trip, adventure or rally. Private sessions will usually be arranged for weekdays as our weekend calendar is often full with public courses.
Rider Reviews
Check out some of our 5 star reviews from the adventure alumni.
Need help with your next adventure?
Fear not, our helpful team at DRARA are here to support you on and off the track. We can provide help with bookings, general questions or private/hosted events (plus much more.)
