California Superbike School (Silverstone): 20 Apr 08

**Paivi** · 31 Dec 07, 03:22 PM

I've booked level 1 on that date (Sunday); they've got another 19 places available for that date, who's joining me?

**Ghost** · 31 Dec 07, 03:27 PM

I may just do that shall have a look when I get back home tomorrow.

Phil

**nogaromill999** · 31 Dec 07, 03:36 PM

Hence the zip eh Paivi? Lol!

**Paivi** · 31 Dec 07, 03:37 PM

Yep, they insist on a full zip.

**Balmy** · 31 Dec 07, 04:50 PM

How much is it Paivi?

**NedLudd** · 31 Dec 07, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Balmy

How much is it Paivi?

I wondered that, and so I Googled:

Superbike School :: School Dates

£349 - gulp.

**Jolley** · 31 Dec 07, 05:44 PM

I was actually going to book me and the missus on the May 6th date.

**Paivi** · 31 Dec 07, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NedLudd

I wondered that, and so I Googled:

Superbike School :: School Dates

£349 - gulp.

Which is only a bit more than it cost me to put the Duchess back on the road after my latest off, which was entirely avoidable and due to panic breaking; this is addressed in level one.

**Ghost** · 31 Dec 07, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Paivi

Which is only a bit more than it cost me to put the Duchess back on the road after my latest off, which was entirely avoidable and due to panic breaking; this is addressed in level one.

In case anyone is not aware or has delusions of Grandeur, The CSS only operate with clients who start at level1 and then progress through incrementally.

If you think you are fairly good on the road, and you ought to be in level2 say then they will not entertain you.

Start at the beginning and work up.

As someone who did a 3 day intensive in Spain told me "Yes its expensive but what I learned will last me a lifetime and possibly save my life too"

Phil

**Steve GD** · 31 Dec 07, 06:56 PM

Sounds like fun...have to check the finances

**NedLudd** · 31 Dec 07, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Paivi

Which is only a bit more than it cost me to put the Duchess back on the road after my latest off, which was entirely avoidable and due to panic breaking; this is addressed in level one.

Fair enough. In that vein I can also recommend Rapid Training, who often feature in the bike press (and train many journos):

Rapid Training

A day with rider/trainer two-to-one training is £140 and it's very bespoke: you tell them what you want to do. All police Class One riders with a commendable real-world approach.

**Jolley** · 31 Dec 07, 09:00 PM

Another good reason (as if staying alive isn't a good one) for the Cali SS is that eBike offer a premium discount after a set level (level 2 I think). I know I will not save the total cost, but it is nice to get a little something back.

**RodH** · 31 Dec 07, 09:06 PM

I've done CSS levels 1 and 2, plus an extended day school in the States, all with Keith Code as Chief Instructor. I'd do them again any time, expensive yes, but well structured, helpful and really informative & everyday useful.

**Duke of Wales** · 31 Dec 07, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Paivi

I've booked level 1 on that date (Sunday); they've got another 19 places available for that date, who's joining me?

Paivi , Don't want to p**s on your party , so to speak..................

A mate of mine who i used to ride with regularly on the road's of Wales , approx 3 yr's ago took up endurance racing with a few other's on an NC 30 & R1...
They tried The California Superbike School out .

After he'd done it , i was right up for trying it out ...
He told me not to waste my hard earned cash , and guarantee'd me
that it was a waste of money & i would learn f**k all new !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So basically i never tried it .............

May-be you will have a more enjoyable time than he did .........
Look forward to hearing of your CSS experience ...........

**Paivi** · 31 Dec 07, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Duke of Wales

He told me not to waste my hard earned cash , and guarantee'd me that it was a waste of money & i would learn f**k all new !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The problem is that I do have a lot new to learn. I've never taken any lessons, and while I'm OK on straight, even bendy roads, when it comes to twisties, I really am not enjoying it at all.

Basically, I hate corners. I really do. Coming home last night, I felt like stopping and calling a breakdown van to get me back to London, anything to avoid having to face another bend. I felt sorry for Zimbo having to keep stopping to wait for me, as I was crawling along at 20mph. I've got to learn how to take corners safely, or I might as well sell my bike.