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mpc motorbikes ural-uk
We specialize in ural flat twin motorcycles/sidecars from Russia, Dnepr motorcycles/sidecars from the Ukraine, overhead valve and sidevalve versions. Over the years these bikes have been known under various names, cossacks, nevals, urals, uralmoto, dnepr, IMZ, KMZ
On / Off Road Training
Page updated 12 July, 2007
new introduction guided tours of Brittany see Brittany by ural page
sidecar introduction / instruction
novice training - initially in a safe private road area progressing to on the road
experienced outfit riders- there is always something else to learn
you don't have to keep three wheels on the ground all the time!
half day sidecar introduction session - want to try sidecar riding for the first time?
full day sidecar training session - starts with the introduction session,
developing those skills to finish with a road session
half day off road session - only suitable for experienced sidecar riders
2 day full course - introduction, build & develop finishing with the off road session
prices Half day £90
full day £180
two days £340
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off road sessions
these can only be attempted once your skills on the flat are proven
we use a 4 x 4 off road course with two wheel drive outfits
come and get covered in mud
off-road fun days
these are tailored to suit individuals or groups and will include training on the flat
before progressing to the off-road course
don't want to drive but fancy a go as passenger for a bit of fun
The next off-road group day is saturday 24th march 2007, and sunday 1st july, £45 per head contact me for details this will be the same format as last time with the addition of a trail ride around the 400 acre farm, so we will have the grass/mud track, the wood section and the full blown gravel/sand 4 x 4 off road course plus the trail section..........
a few words from one who attended
Off Road Sidecar Day.
On the 30th of December 2006 I attended an off road sidecar day organised by Ural MPC of Leicester. Having never ridden a sidecar outfit before I thought it would be worth a go!? Yes, my sanity has been questioned on numerous occasions, anyway, here is my account of one of the most fun/exhilarating days of my life. (so far) On arrival we were met by Mick (organiser) and various other owners/instructors. A nice cup of tea and a bit of a chin wag to get to know everybody; this was followed by a briefing on riding techniques ie forget everything you know about riding a solo motorcycle, and a health & safety chat to avoid any mishaps during the course of the day. Formalities out of the way, it was time to get on an outfit and practice manoeuvres on some flat ground, just to get the feel for the way the outfit handles. Thoughts like, ‘what have I let myself in for’ come immediately to mind but as time goes by, along with some encouraging advice from your onboard instructor (poor soul!) things start to click and before you know it you’re looking for 2nd gear! Once you’ve got the bit between your teeth it’s time for a tea break before you’re ready to take on the off road section. OK, tea break over now, lets get on the muddy bits! Myself and my 18 year old son were paired up and basically left to go and play. After I had completed the first 2 or 3 laps of the course that had been laid out, I was riding like a natural (well in my tiny mind I was!) The outfit was sliding about like a puck on an ice-rink, after a while you get used to this and start to wind the throttle round a bit more. As you approach a left hander you accelerate out of it, right handers are approached a little gentler with a little touch of throttle to guide the beast round. Of course while your doing all this your monkey (passenger) is diving from one side to the other trying to maintain the balance of the outfit. I’ve done about ten laps by now and having a great time when my 18 year old reminds me that it’s my turn to be the monkey. So we swap places and of we go; this is where you see speed/slides/lack of control/utter lunacy from a totally different perspective. It didn’t seem like this when the throttle was controlled by me (of course not!); I think my son saw it as revenge for all the nagging I’d given him over his whole lifetime. Because he was frightening the life out of me, after I swore at him a few times I realised that this was the wrong approach and decided to belt up and do as I was told. After several laps each it was time for a well earned rest and a bite to eat. After lunch we went on the trials section which was a 4x4 course used by local 4x4 groups on Land Rovers etc. This consisted of various uphill and downhill sections through some boggy ground and then through water traps etc. This required a more skilful approach with throttle and clutch control being paramount to actually completing the course with getting stuck. Like the morning session there was plenty of time to perfect your technique and the instructors were always on hand to give more advice/encouragement if required. By the end of the day I was mentally and physically knackered but had a great time learning a new skill, of which I sure I will be using again in the not too distant future. I have also promised to never nag my 18year old again!! If anybody is interested in doing this in future which I would highly recommend (maybe a club day out, Phil), details are available on http://www.uralmotorbikes.info/contact_us.htm
Vouchers available see Outfit/Solo hire
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email mick@uralmotorbikes.info or phone 01455 559123
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