final did a off road hols so here my review of redtread

[chinesegav]

Off roading with redtread in Spain review



This was our 3 day riding experience with readtead with the sum total of 6hr off road experience before for myself and 0 for Kath on 24 auy 2012

Got to say was the best holiday I have had so far and I have has some good ones.
The facilities were really good, clean rooms, pool and a top bar with hosts Adrian and Lesley who made you feel like family and would go the extra mile in service. Oh and fresh homemade cakes after a ride, stuff of legends. The guides Bart and Digger where just superstars.
So here a little break down of what happened on each day



Fri eve
Arrived at the airport and was picked up by Adrian who made us feel welcome instantly. On the drive to redtread had an informal brief about the complex and once at redtread we were kitted out where Adrian did a good job of making sure you got a very good fit with the kit


Sat

Meeting at 10am talk on kit your riding experience and meet the two riders who were our guides. They asked everyone which bike they wanted the 250 or the 450 wr expect Kath she had a crf 230 due to her only been short. I went for the 250wr then we rode down to the practice track, where half a day training was given (Kath was given the option to go in the truck with the bike on tow as she had 0 experience on that type of bike which see did). At the track we developed skills which we would need, and Bart gave Kath a one on one lesson and was very patient with Kath and good at teaching her the skills she would need. Digger also put the lads though there skills and gave good clear advice . So then it was off to lunch which was more than enough and very tasty. After lunch it was out on the trails, where we did dust tracks and a drop in to a river. Kath had a few spills but was helped out straight way by Bart who sorted it out and gave advice and kept Kath?s spirits up. At the front Digger was leading the tour and was good at setting a good speed for the group so it flowed just right not to slow and not to fast where you panic.

Sunday

Another fab breakfast by our hosts 10am set off for some mountain trails, dropping then in to a long ride down a river bed where you could stretch the bikes and slide them. A few people had drops and got stuck and Bart was a superstar and sorted it all out Digger set a good pace to follow with no pressure to keep up then it was on to riding round a lake where we was put though going up and down drops round tight turns then off to another fab lunch. Then we finish the afternoon off with a mix off dirt roads tracks and roads.

Monday
10 am set off again we rode up and down a valley off road, then going up a mountain to a zoo for lunch but on the way there was 3 optional hard hill climbs and descents, where digger would explain then show you how to do it, there was no pressure for you to do it as you could just ride round if you wanted. Then after lunch at the zoo we did some fast flowing dirt tracks along the mounts? with the odd jump which by then you had built the skills to have a go at getting air which was great fun as you could really get the bike going and sideways, think speedway style best ride ever!!!! Thanks digger

Tue
Pool day and looking around the town of competa which is a lovely little town and on you departure the hosts gave you a presentation pack with photos and other bits and bobs.

The bikes
Where in good condition and well looked after. Odd marks but there are off road bikes they get marked it?s their job so don?t panic you road riders.

The kit
Well its off road kit the armour and helmets where in good condition, the pants and shirts where marked and had the odd repair but once again its off road kit so it gets abused and if you damaged it a little i.e. put a little hole in the shirt there was no issue and no charged ask.

The guides
Ace very helpful and good at giving you confidence and always on hand with advice such as give it more beans!
Value for money
As a tight Yorkshire man I can say yes

Bad points
Having to go back to the real world and work (yes that it)

If you fancy a go there web site is
http://www.redtread.com/

[savage sausage]

Nice 1 mate

Sounds like you had a great time and if you can go and enjoy it wi yor lass then all the better for you.

How much was it ?? Would you do it again?

[chinesegav]

it cost 425 ish for redtread 3day riding it inc breakfast,room,lunch,fuel,bike,kit (prices move depending on time of year) + ?10 a day damange waver

flight from leeds ?200 in aug so was peak

eveing meal in the town as 12-20 euro inc a few beers with the food


and im planning to go back for sure may even do a full week tour