Trail Riding in Wales

Marianne and Colin who run the trail riding we went with are lovely people and we stayed at their accommodation too, so if you are able to add them to your list, please do. Marianne is also a friend of Liz Millett if you need another recommendation, and used to compete in Enduros too. Tracey Currie has just returned from a trip there - and well recommends them - so give it a go.

http://www.trailrides-wales.com/

First up is www.adventuromania.co.uk . The best trail riding country ever - I've been twice and highly recommend it. The country is fantastic - no gates - and 1000's of miles of trails. The guide is British and offers excellent accomodation and meals.  Highly recommended by all who have been - including riders training for the DAKAR Rally.

Direct flights from London Luton to Timisoara. Easy Transfer to the hills

  Click here for a short video of Romania.

You can also email me for a demo dvd of the hoilday. sf.palmer@virgin.net 

And now you can ride in Scotland during the winter.

Winter Trail Riding with Stephen Palmer of Adventuromania. in 2010/2011

TRAIL RIDING / ENDURO RIDING in the Scottish Borders from November to March. Large area of Moorland, Ditches, Steep hills, Deep valleys, technical sections, rocks and mud.

TWO full days riding including accomodation, breakfast and evening meals £250 per rider based on a minimum of 4 Riding suitable from beginner to expert.

Tel Stephen 01875 616445  or email him at sf.palmer@virgin.net

I just thought I would drop you a line and let you know how much I enjoyed my trip to the borders, off-roading with Steve Palmer. Over the two days we had access to around 20 square miles of fantastic, hilly borders land. At this time of year there is still large patches of snow which I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of getting the bike through. The technique is loads of power and weight fairly far back. There was loads of steep hills and even more testing valleys with river crossings and deep heather to work on technique. Surprisingly, considering the time of year, very little bog. Though of course we all managed to find some to get stuck in.

We stayed two nights in his house with his fantastic Romanian wife Vica, who is an outstanding host and provided more than ample 3 courses of delicious home made food for the hungry bikers taking part.

I would thoroughly recommend a weekend improving your bike skills and having a great time with Steve.

Alan Mackie

SOLMOTO - recommended by Stuart McDonald and pals from Scotland.

Riding covers five of the seven days, normally 3 at the start, a rest day in the middle, and 2 at the end, riding is as challenging as you want, we had a good mix of fast and slower technical riding. The day starts at 09:00 when you collect the 400 KTM’s at Roger (the guide’s) place, a stop for lunch at around midday and finish at around 16:30. Camel Backs and plenty of water are essential to prevent dehydration. Apart from the small rivers on route water, mud is a rarity. Dust can be a visibility problem when riding close together at speed, goggles are essential, regular wiping is required, leaving a good distance between bikes and taking turns at the back prevents the same person getting the worst of it all the time. Lunch and all bike fuel are included in the package. For a full report click here

We are now called ENDURO FRANCE -based in the Morven Region
This is a three day tour based in the old market town of Autun, we are only four to five hours drive from Calais.
Each day the guide will take the riders out for about 8 hours of riding, different routes each day.
Forest, woodlands, rivers single trail, forest roads, hill climbs, mountain passes,we have the lot.
Each night the riders will be staying in a nice biker friendly hotel with your meals included.

See the video for a taste of France Video

Run by Dougie Aitken - a former Scottish Expert. Warm welcome guaranteed . see www.enduroholidays.com

www.wildernesswheels.com

Wilderness Wheels is the only desert bike tour company actually based in Morocco. Set up by Pete Gray from Newcastle who moved his family to Ouarzazate in southern Morocco a few years back, the company has now expanded to Marrakech as well where Pete's partner Brad runs tours up into the Atlas mountains as well. WW runs a mix of Honda XR400s 650s and XR250s (some bored out to 280) as well as a couple of CRF450Xs. All are well maintained. Pete and Brad act as guides and both speak French and Arabic as well as English (although Pete is from Newcastle so it's sort of English). I've been out to Morocco with Wilderness Wheels a couple of times and would recommend them. The prices are reasonable, the accomodation good (with local flavour) and the riding groups tend to be smaller than with similar companies. Pete and Brad also offer a Dakar spectating tour to follow the Dakar through Morocco every January and some years a tour to do the Enduro d'Agadir.