World of BMW

The World of BMW creates motorcycling experiences for every type of rider - on or off-road. The 2005 activities far exceed any programme of the past and are geared towards helping motorcyclists do what they love best. and that's ride. There are off-road, on track, Direct Access and touring programmes. The list is (almost) endless.

BMW Off-Road

If you have not tried off-road riding before - or even if you are experienced - the World of BMW has an off-road adventure to suit everyone.

The BMW Off-Road Skills course, level one, is a two-day course held at a magnificent 4,000-acre enduro park in south Wales. BMW Motorrad's top instructors (including Simon Pavey) teach participants all the basics of off-road riding on a BMW F650 GS, F650 GS Dakar or R1200 GS. There is also a level two course and a one-day Brecon Beacons Adventure for motorcyclists that have ridden off-road before.

The level one BMW Off-Road Skills course will be run on the following dates. The level two course will also be run on the dates marked with a *.

Off-road enthusiasts can also participate in BMW's new five-day riding experience in Dubai. Riders start by spending two days at an enduro park learning off-road techniques. This is followed by a three-day, off-road tour that involves riding on sandy and rocky terrain. This off-road experience will be run on 21-25 February 2005.

BMW Direct Access

Learning to ride a motorcycle for the first time can seem daunting but when you have a fully qualified BMW instructor teaching you, you know that you are in the best possible hands.

For the first time BMW Motorrad UK will teach anyone with no previous riding experience all the necessary skills to obtain a full motorcycle licence - on BMW F650 GS motorcycles. The residential course lasts five days and the test is taken on the sixth day. (Please note: at the time of going to press this course had not been finalised. Telephone 08000 131 282 to register your interest.)

BMW Track Days

Track days are for motorcyclists that want to ride a bike on a near-perfect surface and enjoy the experience of riding without distractions. There's no need to worry about cars, trucks or buses. It's just you and the track.

For 2005, BMW Motorrad UK will stage a programme of track days at Rockingham race circuit near Corby. The national circuit has been booked for a number of one-day track dates. Participants will be divided into groups (based on skill level) and will ride in six to seven, 20-minute sessions on the track.

The dates booked are 5 May, 20 June, 20 July and 7 September.

BMW Tours

Motorcycling and travel is a natural combination and there's no better way to enjoy both than on a BMW organised tour. The World of BMW's experienced Tour Director Richard Harvey has prepared an extensive list of tours for 2005 that will encompass all types of touring experience. There are short (up to nine days) and long, hard riding, and social tours. All details and organisation are arranged for participants in advance. Simply, turn up and ride. The 2005 calendar will include:

The World of BMW gives you more.

Apart from the core World of BMW activities, BMW Motorrad will also offer added-value events for BMW motorcyclists and is keen to know which of these activities you (as a BMW motorcyclist) would be interested in. (how to contact us etc.?)

Dakar party in Barcelona - December 2004

Two of BMW's Off-Road Skills top instructors, Simon Pavey and Nick Plumb have entered the 2005 Dakar rally - the toughest annual motorsport race in the world.

The duo will ride BMW F650 GS machines in the most arduous conditions throughout the 16-day event. The rally will start in Barcelona on 1 January and travel through Spain, Morocco, Mauritania, Mali and Sengal, en route to the finish at Dakar.

BMW Motorrad UK will be holding a "sending off" party for the Great Britain team in Barcelona in December and would like to attract as many supporters as possible.

BMF Show, mass GS gathering - May 2005

BMW Motorrad's top selling GS is 25 years old in 2005 and to celebrate, BMW Motorrad UK will be calling all GS riders in the country (and all over Europe) to participate in a massive GS gathering at the BMF Show in Peterborough.

GS Festival in south Wales - July 2005

BMW Motorrad UK has access to a 4,000-acre enduro park in south Wales and will be making the most of these facilities to host a special GS Festival for its customers.

Different levels (novice to more experienced riders) of off-road trails will be marked out for customers to ride on their GSs. There will also be a chance to sample the BMW Off-Road Skills course, watch demonstrations, participate in ride-outs and enjoy socialising with many GS aficionados. This event is open to all BMW GS riders.

Biker Meeting - July 2005

BMW Motorrad dealerships in the UK will be encouraged to take groups of customers to the Biker Meeting held at Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany.

Over 30,000 BMW enthusiasts visited the event in 2004 and BMW Motorrad UK is aiming for the highest participation rate (from the UK) than ever before. To find out which dealerships are taking part in this event, call 08000 131 282.

For more information on all of the World of BMW activities for 2005 visit www.worldofbmw.com or call 08000 131 282 to request a 124-page, full colour Activity Brochure.