Desert Rose Riding Academy & Sinnis Motorcycles

At Desert Rose Riding Academy we are focused on delivering rider training and coaching so that riders can get the most out of their riding experience. Whether it is through our Stage 1/2 courses getting riders taking those first steps off road, or coaching riders who plan to take part in hard/extreme enduro events, riders looking to take on a big desert rallye, owners of big adventure bikes who want to go off the tarmac occasionally our passion is helping riders enhance their off road riding skills. It is no surprise therefore that Sinnis Motorcycles asked us to deliver some off road rider training courses for riders of their 125 Terrain motorcycles. These small capacity motorcycles are proving to be popular with newer riders, as well as those returning to 2 wheels. The Sinnis Off Road Riding Academy in Partnership with Desert Rose can be seen in action here

We have based the courses on our Stage 1 syllabus which builds the core principles for riding motorcycles off road. Body positioning and bike handling exercises enable riders to build their confidence. This is then built on further with learning the braking techniques for riding off road. With some 80 plus acres of open, rutted fields, tight woodland and some short but fairly steep hills riders and bikes coped really well all day. We know of riders who have taken and in fact are currently taking these T125s on all sorts of adventures, one of which sees a young rider on her way to the northern tip of Norway, tent and provisions strapped to the back of her bike. She spent a day with us just before she left the UK to build her off road riding skills, ready for whatever Scandanavia might throw at her. Safe travels H.

Paul King
04th February, 2023

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11/10/2026

MotoGirl 10th Anniversary

October 2026, The Desert Rose eBike Xperience are invited to bring our off road experience to North Devon. Yessssss. We are coming. MotoGirl turn 10 years old. 80-90 invited guests/friends of MotoGirl arrive in North Devon, not really knowing what to expect. Some experienced riders, some new to riding and off road in particular; no problem; we’ve got you………… What a weekend…… The best yet………

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01/09/2026

BeRightBack @ Desert Rose 2026

Now in its 3rd year, the annual BeRightBack day at Desert Rose never fails to deliver. Be Right Back is a growing community for women in and around the automotive world, where passion for bikes and cars, connection and experience-making collide. It was created out of the real need for women who felt like they didn’t quite fit into the typical automotive scene and wanted a supportive, fun and empowered space to meet like-minded people, build friendships and enjoy the culture together. BRB hosts a wide range of events from casual social meet-ups like breakfast gatherings and drive-outs to special celebrations like International Women’s Day collaborations and women-centred track days and off road riding experiences. All designed to bring women together around bikes and cars in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. At its heart, BRB is about connection over horsepower, linking women who love bikes and cars not just for the machines, but for the people, experiences and shared stories that make automotive culture richer and more inclusive. If you want to know more about BeRighBack jump onto their website here.

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31/08/2026

BSMC Members @ Desert Rose

At Desert Rose we have a long partnership with London’s BikeShed. For the last 5 or 6 years we have welcomed groups of BSMC members to our training facilities. They have joined us on our trips in Portugal, the Pyrenees, Morocco and taken part in rallies through Greece, Bulgaria, Romania and north Africa. We have been to their epic show at London’s Tobacco Dock and hosted group chats at their Shoreditch HQ.

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10/08/2026

Desert Rose to attend Moto-Union Celebration

Desert Rose have been invited to attend the Moto-Union event on the 20th September 2026. Moto-Union 2026 returns to the South of England Showground in Ardingly, bringing together enthusiasts and iconic machines — from classic bikes to off-road and racing legends. Moto-Union brings together a collection of Japanese and Italian motorbikes, alongside race bikes, off-road machines, rare classics, modern performance motorbikes, and stunning custom builds. Whether you’re a seasoned rider, collector, or simply appreciate great engineering, there will be something to inspire you. Check out the event site and get your tickets here .