Yamaha Off Road Riding Academy – My Experience

[katrina ratcliffMember]

Just wanted to share with you the amazing course I did on the weekend down near Bateman’s Bay. It was put on by the Academy of Off Road Riding – Lyndon Heffernan or also known as Heffo. (www.academyofoffroadriding.com.au)

As some of you are aware I’m new into this sport but after 2 days with Heffo I come away with so much knowledge on the do’s/don’ts and had opportunity to try these with expert guidance that my riding has improved and inturn my confidence has grown.

I went into this with only 6mths of riding with my boyfriend and one OBT ride (and popped shoulder after one crash). All my experiences to date had caused me to “Man Up” and seek tips on the trail but doing this course gave me the theory, the practice and the guidance I needed in a structured manner that started at the beginning – body positioning, weight distribution, Clutch, Brake and Throttle Control, hills, logs, jumping, creeks and sand, jumping, Ruts, Berms, Flat and Off Camber Turns. Even learnt how to do wheelie’s…

I managed to come away with the most improved award with the prize being Scott Goggles that will replace my very cheap model that fogs up when I’m hyperventilating…. which is always. It was nice of Heffo to point out that the growth was significant….

We spent time on a motocross course and it didn’t take long for the pee wee’s to workout how to get around me. It was good entertainment for the father’s who thought I was crazy… but very encouraging.

Here is a photo of me on a tabletop jump…Well at least I can now jump…. Don’t laugh at how big my eyes are….

Anyhow I would highly recommend this for anyone out there (women/men/young or old) who want to improve their skills.

[GregMember]

Thats a great story Kat and I think its good you went down and taught them how to do it :laugh:

Seriously I know I have more bad habits that I care to admit we could all do with a session or two.

Good job

You need to make the photo your avatar now

TB

[MikeMember]

Gees, You put me to shame! :ohmy:

Well Done!! :cheer:

[GregMember]

We did that motorcross track a few time during the 4 day in 2006 as a special test, its a good setup he has down there

TB

[Michael GammoneMember]

Way to go Kat great photo looks like you will be riding for a lot longer now you have improved your confidence. :woohoo:

MG

[Bruce CurtisMember]

Excellent stuff, well worth it for anyone who’s able to go.

congrats Katgirl

[Jeffrey SmithMember]

Good on you Katgirl, I have been thinking of doing the course myself.

[Mick DMember]

Top stuff Katgirl, I know my kids always come away from MX schools brimming with confidence. I always benefit from taking them to the schools too, as I listen in on the lessons and pick up heaps of pointers that help in my general trail riding.
Keep up the good work mate.
Cheers
Mick

[simon burkeMember]

Well done Kat……you can FLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome pic…..straight to the pool room

Bol :woohoo:

[Dwayne OMember]

Great Work Kat
Now I have another one to try & keep up with :huh: :laugh:

Nice pic too

[Aaron WildeMember]

That is a brilliant photo. Looks like you are having fun but just a little bit scared. I felt the same when i did the course at Moree mx track. Shane Booth ran our course it was well worth the money.

[MalMember]

Top stuff Katgirl. Great photo too.

We’ll have to line you up for a grade 3/4 ride soon so you show off your new skills. :woohoo:

I’ve wanted to do that school for a couple of years and never got around to it. Might make the effort this year.

[glennMember]

man,,or should that be woman,, :blush: how high where you in the air for that photo, did you need a parachute ,, did you get a nose bleed, did you get altitude sickness, you would have needed oxygen up there..well done girl.

Boony :

[BrettMember]

Looked at it last year, was bad timing,
might try again this year.
Hay Mal
remember what happened last time we went south!?!?!? :woohoo:

[Jason GreenMember]

Fantastic photo Katgirl is that XR250L in full flight? Iam impressed! you must be happy with results And the best bit is its a HONDA :laugh:

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