Suzuki GB has announced details of its new off-road training centre, based near Merthyr Tydfil in Wales.
Launched in conjunction with SR75 Suzuki – the off-road racing team operated by industry stalwart Geoff Walker – the school will have a fleet of machines available for riders of all levels and ability to learn on, including the V-Strom 800DE and the V-Strom 1050DE, as well as the newly-launched DR-Z4S.
Based near the Monster Mountain motocross track, the training school has access to over 300 acres of trails of varying complexity, from wide, flat, shale fire roads to more technical, single-track trails. Instruction will focus on everything from the basics of body positioning and throttle control and braking to more advanced skills and how to tackle more challenging terrain.
Instead of large groups of riders, the SR75 Suzuki Off-Road Experience Centre will instead focus on more intimate groups sizes and tailored instruction, with a ratio of no more than three riders to one instructor and no more than six riders in a group in total. This ensures riders will reap the full benefits of their day’s riding experience with their instructors, instead of simply being part of a large group ride-out.
Chief instructor Walker boasts over 30 years of experience when it comes to teaching people how to ride off-road, and he is joined by a team of equally skilled instructors.
Suzuki GB motorcycle marketing manager, Jak Tyrrell, said, “We’re pleased to be launching a new Suzuki off-road training school, and we’re delighted to be doing so in conjunction with Geoff Walker and the SR75 team. There aren’t many people in the off-road world with the same levels of experience when it comes to rider tuition, and as well as that experience he also brings an incredible amount of care, dedication, and professionalism to the centre. It’s an exciting time and we can’t wait to see riders of all levels of ability learning to ride with more confidence off-road on Suzuki products next year.”
Geoff Walker added, “I have a long association with the Suzuki brand, formed initially in the world of motocross and supercross racing, but that’s grown over the years and we’ve since done a lot of work with the V-Strom range, including some rallies, and the launch of this school felt like a natural next step. As well as working for and running my own race team over 30 years or more, my background is also in riding instruction; I don’t think there are many feelings as good as helping and seeing people learn and develop their riding skills. With the DR-Z4S through to the 800DE and 1050DE V-Stroms, there’s a bike for everyone’s level of ability, and I’m looking forward to getting started.”
Price for a full day’s instruction – including the hire of a V-Strom or DR-Z4S and all fuel and maintenance, refreshments, including teas, coffees, water, and snacks – starts at £300 per person.
For more information on the SR75 Suzuki Off-Road Centre and to book visit https://www.sr75offroad.co.uk/
For more information on Suzuki’s range of V-Stroms and the DR-Z4S visit https://bikes.suzuki.co.uk/bikes/adventure-dual-sport/
The SR75 Suzuki Off-Road Centre can be found near Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4AQ
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