Have you ever fancied experiencing the Snowdonia Mountain top on two wheels? Well, the Mick Extance off-road motorcycle experience centre provides unforgettable Motocross days, Wales. Nestled in the heart of the Berwyn mountains near Llangrannog, North Wales, you will have the pleasure of the beautiful Welsh countryside as you get your adrenaline fix. So buckle up and read on to find out everything you need to know about this fun-packed road riding adrenaline experience.
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Where is the North Wales motorcycle off road experience?
I’m sure you’ve already heard of Snowdonia National Park, one of the most beautiful locations in the UK. Snowdonia spans 800+mi.² of beautiful scenery, mountains, lakes, and rivers; this location creates a stunning backdrop for off roading, Wales. There are many different ways to explore this vast area of stunning countryside, but one of the most thrilling has to be on two wheels; the motocross bike.
The Mick Extance off road motorcycle experience centre is located just outside Llangrannog in the Berwyn mountains. Over 1500 acres of private woodland with a variety of terrain is ready and waiting for you to explore.
How to Book the Motocross Days, Wales?
Some of the most common ways of obtaining this motorcycle off road experience are gift cards and vouchers. Even if you’re buying tickets yourself, always check gift companies first as you will often find the best deals.
Many packages are available to suit different riders, abilities, and needs; from experienced dirt bike riders to complete novices, one of the top experience days is the “Snowdonia National Park by motocross bike”.
This off roading Wales tour is for people of all ages and riding skills, so don’t feel afraid if you’ve never ridden pit bikes before. The team will take care of you and teach you how to ride a pit bike safely. However, if you are an experienced adrenaline junkie, the advanced trails on this tour will put your capabilities to the test and give you a lifetime thrill.
What Does Motorcycle Off Road Experience Include?
On the day of your booking, you’ll meet at a local pub where you will meet and greet with a guide and the other riders who will also be on the motorcycle off road experience.
Getting you ready
Jump onto a minibus, and in 20 minutes, you’ll arrive at the facility set deep within the forest. You’ll meet the fantastic team that will first discuss your capabilities on a motorbike over a hot drink. This discussion will help determine which class best suits you, whether you’re an experienced rider or require one-to-one rider training. Then, you’ll be assigned to the appropriate group for your skill level. You’ll soon be suited and booted with all the proper safety equipment and ready to get started. For all you petrol heads, this is when you’ll also get acquainted with the pit bike that you’ll be riding for the day.
Mountain route
Now for the fun part. Head up a stony track into the muddy terrain of the forest track. You’ll ride uphill for about 20 minutes, tackling the burns of each corner. Expect lots of bumps and jumps as you rally around the forest floor until you reach the top of the mountain. This trail will put your motorbike skills to the test! Don’t worry too much, though. Even if you skid off your crosser, the soft muddy ground and your protective gear will cushion any fall.
At the top of the mountain, a challenging motocross track will test your skills and get that adrenaline following. Starting at the top of the trail, you can learn to control the crosser going down a steep ravine leading onto two separate tracks of jumps and burns. Choose the smaller jumps if you’re just starting and work your way to the bigger ones as you build your confidence. Rev the throttle and push up to the steep hill and back to the starting point. You have about half an hour to tear this area up, so make the most of it.
After taking a moment to relax and debrief with the team and other riders, you will soon be on another woodland route. This part is the most exhilarating of all! So far, the trail has been uphill or reasonably flat. Now, you’ll have the thrill of the descent! Given the muddy terrain and the weight of the bike, obstacles will be thrown your way. Tackling the boggy corners and avoiding the trees will become a whole new challenge. Finally, after about 15 minutes of riding, you will arrive at a clearing in the forest where you’ll have another briefing to help you overcome these tests of skill.
Putting your newfound skills and confidence to the test, you’ll soon arrive back at the centre muddy, a little frazzled, but highly pumped.
Tips and Pointers for Off-roading, Wales
This goes without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway, be prepared to get wet and muddy. The muddier you get, the better the experience will be. Don’t forget your towel!
Don’t be afraid to be honest with the trainers if you feel that you’re in over your head with anything. They will show you off roading skills and techniques that will help you overcome any issues.
Don’t forget to take your go-pro as you’ll want to capture awesome footage of this experience. It’s also worth investing in a hydration pack so that you keep your energy up while you’re tacking the motocross trails.
Remember that you are dealing with heavy and dangerous machinery that can hurt you and other people around you. But apart from that, enjoy yourself. I assure you that you will come out with smiles and unforgettable memories from this experience and maybe even some new biker friends.
Motocross Days & Off-Roading Wales in Summary:
Off-roading Wales was my first mountain experience on motocross, and I loved every second of it. I recommend this motorbike experience for beginners as it will tease you out of your comfort zone and improve your dirt bike handling skills. With the incredible mountain scenery that you find in North Wales, this off-road motorcycle training will make one memorable weekend.
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I’m surprised one does not need some sort of license to operate the motorbike, but seeing as they have classes designed for each level, it seems they are very much prepared for those who have no idea what they are doing (me!) I’m not surprised to hear you will get muddy, it looks quite down and dirty, in a fun way!
Motorcycle Off Roading in Wales looks like a great adventure! I can igmagine that getting muddy is a big part of the fun. Good to know that they have classes designed for all levels of experience!
Motorcycle Off Roading in Wales looks like great fun really. Getting muddy would certainly remind me of my childhood days when we friends had great fun during the rainy season. Enjoying the mountains in a bike sounds incredibly exciting. Happy to hear the team trains and prepares you before the journey.
Wow! This sounds so cool. My husband is into motocross too and I am pretty sure he’d love to join this Motorcycle Off-Road Experience.
Whoa! That looks like one crazy adventure experience. I don’t think I have it in me to do the advanced trail level of adventure. But I think the basic level would be fun to do. Glad to know that even novice people have something to try out. Good to know about the ziplining adventure there as well. Heading to that post now.
Wow, that looks like quite an adventure. how do you think someone would fair if they have ridden motorcycles for years, but only on streets, never on dirt trails. would that be considered a novice or somewhere in between?
When I tried it I had never done it before either. It was a bit of a learning curve but it only made we wish I’d done it sooner. My advice is to go for it. You’ll love it!
Oh my God What fun! The offroading on motorcycles is truly an awesome adventure, especially in the rains. I have tried only once in my life and it was a long time ago. Hope to get to do it again someday but I might be a little out of practice now and will definitely need some kind of training.
I’ve never heard of the Snowdonia National Park, but experiencing it on top on two wheels seems like a great adventure. What looks scary to me is the muddy terrain of the forest track.. However, I’m sure it’s a lot of fun if you like an adrenaline rush. Great trip, anyway!
This looks like such a fun thing to do in another country!! I’ve never done motocross before. But if it starts by meeting at a pub, count me in. How fun!!