ADVENTURE TRAINING WEEKEND IN KASHUBIA
DAY 1 ARRIVAL AND ACCOMMODATION
This is the day you will arrive at your destination. On this day you will be accommodated in an atmospheric hotel and rest before a wild adventure through the Kashubian wilderness!
DAY 2 TRAINING
The second day of the Adventure Training Weekend, is an intensive day during which you will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills of off-road driving. After the briefing, familiarization with the equipment and a warm-up ride on the asphalt, you will learn the theory of off-road driving techniques, under the watchful eye of the Instructor. Learning will be provided by a specially prepared track, not far from the hotel.
- 8:30 Safety briefing 1, group driving rules, getting acquainted with the group, expectations and setting training objectives. Presentation of the training schedule.
- 9:30 Warm-up ride in the group, about 20-30 minutes on asphalt roads, getting acquainted with the motorcycle provided.
- 10:00 Theory of off-road riding technique
- 10:15 A walk with the motorcycle. Driving the motorcycle from the left and right side. Control of clutch and gas handles. The center of gravity of the motorcycle. Optional with trunks as well. The goal of this exercise is to consciously be able to cross with the motorcycle where you can't go.
- 10:30 Seated and standing riding. Familiarization with the type of pavement - loose and uneven. The purpose of this exercise is to build a correct standing position and looking (direction of sight). Controlling the throttle.
- 11:00 - 11:30 Recovery break
- 11:30 Turning. Slalom with different spacing. Precision riding at low speed. Objective: correct positioning and body movement, determining the track of the ride.
- Depending on time - a short recreational ride in a group
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch break
- 14:15 Stop&Go. Starting without breaking traction and stopping with only the rear brake. Motorcycle grip control and right foot control precision. The goal of this exercise is to consciously use the rear brake on loose ground. ABS inactive.
- 14:30 Gentle climbs and descents. Body position and driving technique, reaction to terrain changes. Overcoming mental barriers. Increasing speed and driving dynamics. Awareness of rear wheel grip and traction. TCS inactive.
- 15:00 Braking on a steep descent. Controlling the speed of the motorcycle while going downhill, overcoming fear - keeping "cold blood". ABS active. The purpose of this exercise is to reach full braking power with the front brake on a low-grip surface.
- 15:15 Equilibrium and ruts (hard and slippery). Practice rides to increase control of the motorcycle through body balance and gaze direction. The goal of these exercises is to build a correct "dynamic" position, preparing you to overcome off-road obstacles and ride more efficiently off-road.
- 15:30 Off-road training. A group ride together along a proven route, where the skills acquired during the exercises can be used in real conditions. 1 - 1.5 hours approx. 30 km. During the ride a break to summarize the whole day.
DAY 2 DISTANCE approx. 200 km.
On the second day you will have plenty of attractions awaiting you and you will be able to try out your newly acquired skills under the supervision of an instructor. You will see the Teutonic Castle in Bytów and ride an unusual route, rich in wildlife - led by Lake Wiecki and Lake Mausz. On this day you will also see the windmills of 2017 and an old mill. Driving from Łubiana along the forest roads of Koscierzyna, you will reach the railroad museum. Then you'll see the famous and magical Stone Circles of Węsiory and the magical Goths, located among lakes and forests. At the end of the day in Bytów you will have the opportunity to see rarely visited places - a historic bridge and abandoned railroad lines.
Below is the approximate route, which does not include gravel sections and forest ducts. A detailed map, including GPS points, will be provided at the organizational briefing.
DAY 4 DISTANCE 130 km.
On the last day of the expedition you will pass through the famous Kashubian Gate. The route will take you through Stężyce, Szymbark, the Center of Regional Promotion and Wieżyce. On this day you will pass the highest hill in Kashubia, Trątkownice and stone circles. Driving along the Radunia River, you will pass Łapalice and see the windmills in Ręboszewo and Wybicki Manor in Sikorzyn. This is also the day to return home.
Below is the approximate route, which does not include gravel sections and forest ducts. A detailed map, including GPS points, will be provided at the organizational briefing.
