Accommodation

Check-in Time:

12:00

Check-out Time:

08:00

Your accommodation will be at a hotel in Riofío or similar.

Program

Every course will be allocated a pro rider-instructor depending on their professional calendar. The instructors will adapt to the level of the participants. BillyGoatGarage will work on driving techniques adapted to the needs of the closing group, making the day a personalized experience. They will differentiate levels and subgroups so that everyone learns, from the beginning level to the most pro rider.

Schedule

FRIDAY

08:00 p.m. Welcome and check in
09:00 p.m. Dinner at the hotel with the course instructor

SATURDAY

07:30 a.m. Breakfast
08:00 a.m. Briefing
08:30 a.m. Transfer to training center / circuit
09:00 a.m. Beginning of the course
02:00 p.m. Ending of course
02:30 p.m. Lunch
03:00 pm. Farewell of participants of 1 day
Rest of the day free to enjoy the village

SUNDAY

07:30 a.m. Breakfast
08:00 a.m. Check out
08:30 a.m. Transfer to training center / circuit
09:00 a.m. We continue with the weekend course
02:00 p.m. Ending of the course and farewell

OPTIONS

You can take the course with:

Your own motorcycle (you will be responsible for it at all times, for being legally up to date and for the insurance of the vehicle).
With one of the rental bikes (KTM Adventure R).

To rent a KTM Adventure R, you need:

Motorcycle driving licence or international driving licence for non-members of the European Union (A).
Being at least 25 years old.
Having your driving licence for at least 2 years (A).
Valid passport / visa / ID
Valid credit card as guarantee.

Motorcycles

KTM 1090 Adventure R 2018
Personal bike

Skill level:

Beginner

can ride for two to three hours
minimal riding experience
assistance required
comfortable with curves and leans
basic experience with unsurfaced roads
short distance ascents and descents

Intermediate

can ride for three to four hours
average riding experience
little assistance required
comfortable with extreme curves and leans
average experience with unsurfaced roads
steep ascents and descents

Advanced

can ride for five to six hours
extensive riding experience
assistance on demand (if required)
experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

Guides

Gerard Farrés

Gerard Farrés, besides being an expert motorcyclist, is a passionate, fun, and trustworthy person with a clear goal: making sure that the client has the maximum enjoyment under a complete security regime. Gerard Farrés, along with Marc Solá, will assess the mix of skill levels in each group and tailor your day to challenge your 'inner pro'.

Marc Solá

Marc Solá, apart from being an expert motorcyclist, is a passionate, fun, and close person with a clear objective to make the client enjoy to the fullest under a totally safe approach. Marc Solá, along with Gerard Farrés, will assess the mix of skill levels in each group and tailor your day to challenge your 'inner pro'.

Miguel Puertas

One of the most experienced coaches in the world, the former pilot and colonel of the air army led the eagle patrol and has participated 16 times in the Dakar rally, being Laia Sanz’s backpacker and has been Team Manager of the Himoinsa team for 3 years. He will teach you how to face a full day dedicated to off-road.

Manolo Barnés

Manolo Barnés (born in Lorca, Murcia, Spain) is an expert guide, with great skills for experienced navigation enduro pilot and mountain bike. He has participated three times in the Dakar.

Location

This off-road adventure training will take place in a private circuit in Loja, Granada.

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Food

The following meals are included:

Lunch
Dinner

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Visit the caviar farm sturgeon
Hiking trails
Visit Loja village
Visit Granada
Visit Málaga

What's included

Triumph Tiger 1200 XCX bike rental
Briefing
Dakar rally rider-instructor
Comprehensive insurance for bike rental (Deposit EUR 1,200; the credit card is checked only, not charged)
Off-road training classes (5 hours on Saturday and 5 hours on Sunday)
2 nights' accommodation
Dinner on Friday
Lunch on Saturday

What's not included

Domestic and international flights and other not specified transfers
Visas or entry fees
Beverages
Lunches, dinners, and snacks not specified during the course
Tolls
Gasoline 95
Insurance for participants with own motorbike
All other activities and services not specified in the section "includes".

How to get there

Recommended Airports

GRX

Federico García Lorca Airport

38 km

Transfer available for additional US$24 per person

AGP

Málaga Airport

59 km

Transfer available for additional US$24 per person

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Málaga International Airport (LEI) or Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX). Transfer from and to the airport is under request. On Friday, BillyGoatGarage will pick you up at the airport and on Sunday you will leave the accommodation to Malaga or Granada airport.

Airport: Federico García Lorca Airport Airport transfer available: Federico García Lorca Airport (US$24 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Airport: Málaga Airport Airport transfer available: Málaga Airport (US$24 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.

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