FIRE IT UP now offers a FREE all-inclusive complete full day’s adventure riding course from I RIDE Adventure Centre, the experts in adventure motorcycle training. “This will be supplied free to all customers buying any make of or model adventure motorcycle from FIRE IT UP,” said Craig Langton of the FIRE IT UP. “The Adventure riding experience is aimed at familiarising customers new to the Adventure Scene so that they can truly benefit all that the motorcycle has to offer. New Adventure customers should also inquire about FIRE IT UP’s monthly rides hosted by Andre Visser which include a host of activities making motorcycling the fun it is meant to be!
The FIRE IT UP package includes the Introduction to Off Road Riding training, all meals, accommodation and soft drinks.
The FIRE IT UP free training program with I RIDE include basic, elementary course there are more advanced courses that one take up such as. the Level one and level two courses which are designed to cover the basic principles of adventure motorcycle riding, in a safe and non-threatening environment, with the goal of giving the riders the confidence to venture onto the myriad of wonderful dirt roads and explore South Africa.
The Introduction to Off Road Course is hosted on a Saturday or Sunday and covers the essential skills required for off road adventure riding. It is most suitable for those with little or no off road experience, but with a good confidence level.
The Level One and Level Two course is suitable for those who have completed the Introduction to Off Road course and wish to build on their skills. Re-capping on exercises presented in the previous courses but in more difficult terrain. Level 2 includes, long climbs & descents, ruts, jumping an obstacle and introduction to sand riding are some of the exercises that make up this Level Two course.
I RIDE have two training venues the Gauteng venue is a facility is based at Leeuwenkloof, a 700ha privately owned farm that is situated about 7km South of the Hartebeespoort Dam, in the Broederstroom area. The farm is part of The Cradle of Humankind heritage site and only a 45-minute drive from Sandton and Pretoria. The farm has a unique mix of grassy savannah, bushveld, green valleys, cliffs and rocky mountainous terrain. “This mix of nature’s best enables us to offer our guests a variety of additional activities such as mountain biking, nature walks, bird watching and even 4×4 excursions, “said Chief Instructor Andre Visser. Who has 12 years of experience and expertise in adventure, outdoor riding and activities, with all the main brand motorcycle companies
The venue has 12 Safari tents that are located within the main camp set up on wooden decks, sleeping maximum 2 persons per tent. The Safari tents are equipped with a luggage rack, side table, beds and mattresses. They also have 5 double beds and 14 single beds available. Linen, pillows and towels are included.
After sunset visitors, can enjoy an evening at the cliff-side open air boma! This is the place to discuss the day’s events, while staring into that crackling fire that has captivated mankind for thousands of years.
The Cape Town venue is based at Anura a wine farm that is located at the base of the Simonsberg mountain range, close to both Paarl and Stellenbosch. The estate is more than just a vineyard, with a complete animal farm, restaurant and function rooms, all of which are to help make the visitor feel at home. The wine estate had previously been a very small estate, with only a couple of small vineyards lying side by side. The current owners have worked hard to ensure that the wine farm has flourished, and there are now 150 hectares of vineyard, producing around 700 tons of wine annually. Perfect conditions for all types of riding
For more information call FIRE IT UP on 011 467 0737
