LOÏC MINAUDIER - FRANCE
This center is located in the heart of the magnificent natural Aveyronlandscape in the south of France. The center includes a reception area and a 40-hectare training ground located in the heights of Saint-Affrique. Loïc Minaudier, an experienced enduro and Dakar pilot, runs the site and offers two-day courses dedicated to introducing navigation with a roadbook and piloting With more than 500 km of roadbooks on the region’s varied terrain, Loïc also offers multi-day sessions in the region on request.
Training courses in Aveyron
Make rapid progress under the guidance of Loïc Minaudier. On the program: safety and prevention, introduction to piloting and navigation, and roadbook reading in an exceptional setting
OFFER DETAILS
Departure point: France
Rates:
- Roadbook navigation course (1 to 6 people): €350/day*.
- Guided Tour Ride (2 to 12 people): €265/day
Discounted rates depending on the group size and duration of the course.
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Available services
- Introduction to roadbook reading
- Introduction to piloting on various types of terrain:
> 40 hectares of the training ground
> 500 kilometers of roadbook with technical tracks in mid-mountain, plateaus, and gorges, singletracks, open and fast trails. - Introduction to orientation and navigation during your outings.
- Ride safely
The offer includes:
- A dedicated motorcycle guide
- Introduction to control settings
- Welcome for briefings and navigation lessons
- Lunch
Offer does not include:
- Yamaha Ténéré 700 motorcycle rental
- Breakage of motorcycle parts in case of a fall
- Accommodation
- Motorcycle fuel
Options:
- Yamaha Ténéré 700 motorcycle rental: €200 incl. VAT
- Navigation equipment rental: €150 incl. VAT
TENERE 700 RAID TRAINING
This program offers a combination of theory classes and practical experience to enable participants to acquire the basic skills to take part in a rally in the Raid* category.
OFFER DETAILS
A two-day package in the south of France, in Aveyron. Loïc Minaudier welcomes you to his home, in the heart of an area renowned for its varied terrain and tracks particularly well-suited to learning rallying.
THE TEAM
Marc Bourgeois : Manager of the Yamaha Ténéré Rally Team and head of the Ténéré Spirit Expérience program, former Enduro World Champion
Loïc Minaudier: High-level Enduro and Rally rider, navigation expert and co-driver of Mathieu Serradori.
* The Raid category has been designed to enable amateur riders to take part in a rally without the pressure of a stopwatch or the difficulty of a paper roadbook, on routes that are suitable for all levels of rider.
Program outline
DAY 1 – Fundamentals
Morning
Welcome and stage presentation over a coffee.
Introduction to and discovery of the roadbook and navigation (in the classroom).
Presentation of a Yamaha Ténéré motorcycle and rally bike and rider equipment.
Discovery of navigation instruments.
Afternoon
Guided route for discovery and roadbook introduction.
DAY 2 – Exploration, navigation and orientation
Morning
Coffee and warm-up
Review of skills from the first day
Afternoon
A large loop of approximately 200 km with off-road riding and navigation
Validation of skills for participation in a first rally
Debriefing of the entire course
Prerequisites:
Motorcycle license for large engines
Have prior off-road experience
Equipment to bring:
Motorcycle gear: Pants / Jersey
Protective gear: Helmet / Boots / Knee guards / Chest protector / Airbag vest / Camelback
For personal motorcycles: Roadbook navigation equipment / Odometer / Compass / Off-road tires
Please bring the following required documents to confirm your registration:
Vehicle registration document
Valid insurance certificate
Valid driving license
OBJECTIVES
To prepare any rider wishing to take part in a Rally-Raid in the Raid* category.
CONCEPTS COVERED
Prevention & Safety
Navigation
Mechanics
Riding
MOTORBIKE
Ténéré 700 rental or personal motorcycle with navigation equipment
LOCATION
Aveyron
Saint-Affrique
Ténéré Centre commitments
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