where is good in the west midlands to watch motorbike racing?
Question by mrsakincole: where is good in the west midlands to watch motorbike racing?
I want to take my dad to see some motorbike racing sometime this year prefferably october. Where is good in the west midlands uk ?
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Answer by wiggysan
Donnington Park. Under the flight path of the airport.
Not much in October though. Out of season.
Try April for the MotoGP.
http://www.motogp.com/en/events/Great+Britain/2008
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Question by Koschei: How do I go about learning how to ride a motorbike?
I’m a complete newbie here, I don’t even know where to start!
I’m interested in learning how to ride a motorbike. I’ve always fancied it, even as a kid, and it would be a pretty useful way of getting around too.
Anyhow, I’m 18 years old, and I live in the UK, so if anyone has any useful links or information I would really appreciate it. Thanks =)
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Answer by ned39
It’s all on the DSA website. First you need to do a CBT, this normally takes one day although you need to reach the required standard in that time (about 90% of people reach the standard in one day).
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/RidingMotorcyclesAndMopeds/DG_4022430
Once you have your CBT you can ride for up to 2 years on L plates on a 125cc bike up to 11kW.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/RidingMotorcyclesAndMopeds/DG_4022568
When you want to take your test you need to first take your theory test then module 1 and module 2 of the practical test.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/PracticalTest/DG_178328
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Not good on geography. Its in the british isles which makes it do- able any where. within a few hours.
Look into taking the MSF riding course. They will teach you everything from beginning to end, even if you’ve never sat on a bike before. Good luck!
Some more useful information here
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Newrider/newriderresults/Pass-your-test/?id=118091
Hopefully you have a friend or relative who rides or has ridden before and can show you the basics once you have found a nice cheap bike to learn on. Even the MSF course requires some basic understanding of motorcycle operation. You need to learn what all the levers and switches do. Get a feel for shift points and comfortable riding position.
If there is nobody to show you the ropes then check out local motorcycle repair shops and try to make a friend.