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We will stick to strictly legal roads at least one full lane wide so anything from an F650GS to an R1200GS Adventure will be an excellent choice. In any case, it will be easy to detour around any really nasty bits so come on out wearing suitable gear (warm and waterproof will probably be best) and bring your sense of adventure.
For 2008, the excitement will continue. Paul Glenn and Michael Ferrera will be bike riding for BMW. They will be on the new HP2 Sport DOHC bike, based on the successful endurance racer campaigned by BMW in Europe this past season, starting with a class win at the Le Mans 24-hr race.
The 2008 Canadian Thunder series, in conjunction with the Parts Canada Superbike Championship:
22-25 May: Calabogie Motorsports Park, 26-29 June: Race City Motorsports Park, Calgary 17-20 July: Mosport Park - Double header race weekend and BMW Summerfest 07-10 August: Atlantic Motorsports Park Shubenacadie NS 28-31 August: Shannonville Motorsports Park - Series FinaleSee www.cdnsuperbike.com for more information.
There’s nothing quite like being good at what you’re doing to make it
more fun, and practice and training is a good way to get there. At Wolf BMW, we have
been offering rider training to our customers for many years. We rent a race track for
our exclusive use for the day, provide instruction, lunch, and emergency medical personnel
on standby. These are street-riding
schools, designed to give the opportunity to develop riding skills and reflexes in
a safe environment. There is plenty of track time for all and no pressure to ride above
your limits - quite the opposite in fact. Equally important, the other riders on the track
are also there to learn and have fun. Those who have attended an "open track day" may appreciate
the distinction here: we ride in small groups guided by the instructors, working on specific
skills and building speed as the day goes on and riders become more comfortable with the pace
and their bikes. As a result, we avoid the hazards involved in sharing the track with people
who may be riding over their heads.Both dates this year are at Shannonville's famous Nelson circuit. Nelson has slow and fast corners including a double-apex and some mild banking. Like all the Shannonville layouts, the circuit is fun and safe with good visibility and abundant run-off.
Choose from Monday 2 June or Monday 6 October.
$250 includes classroom, plenty of track time, and a catered lunch. Pay before 31 April and get a $25 early-booking discount.
These schools are offered on a not-for-profit basis as a service to our customers (and for fun!), but other BMW riders are welcome if space is available.
Top photo by Colin Fraser, righthand photo by Richard Seck.
23 April 2008
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