ADVANCED MOTORBIKE TRAINING: PROFESSIONAL ROAD, TRACK & CORNERING COURSES IN TIMARU AND CHRISTCHURCH

The most common misconception is that track days are for sports bikes, going fast and getting your knee down.  If that’s your thing, great!  We can certainly cater for you.  That said, Ornsby Road, Track & Cornering School (Ornsby RTC) courses are aimed more at road than track skills (Road Based Training on the track). Our experienced motorcycle instructors  welcome riders of all levels and abilities and bikes of all shapes and sizes.  From those keen to try our popular novice track days, to even the most experienced enthusiasts, our track is for everybody!

Ornsby RTC has two options for ‘Track Based Training’:  A half day (4 hour) Cornering School & a full day Track Day.  If you are after ‘Race specific’ training, we may be able to accommodate you on our full day course, however Race Training is normally conducted as a one on one session utilising Friday Test Days.  If you’re after Race Training please give us a call to discuss before booking.  If you simply want to hit the track and prove how good you are, our days are not for you.

Our newly structured ‘Full Day’ RTC track day will run 3 groups to cater for a wider range of riders, (A – Experienced, B – Intermediate & C – Novice) with a maximum of 15 riders per group.  RTC Cornering School will continue to run with a maximum of 6 students and is focused more on Novice to Intermediate level riders, with reduced speeds.

An Ornsby RTC track course will improve your bike control and confidence no question, and we guarantee you will have a heap of fun along the way!  The track offers the perfect environment in which to hone and practice skills without the distractions and hazards (like car drivers or bad road surfaces) you can simply focus on applying what you have been taught.  Become one with your bike and learn to work together in harmony.  Our days are structured in a way where we dissect different aspects of bike control for better understanding, and as a result a smoother, more precise ride.

 

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ORNSBY RTC: FULL DAY TRACK & CORNERING Course >

The Ornsby RTC Track Day: Full Day course provides a full day of training in small groups.  See above for more information.

 

SUITABLE FOR:

  • For riders of all levels who want to improve their cornering skill and confidence in a safe environment.  NOT suitable for absolute beginners (i.e. never ridden a motorcycle). You MUST hold a minimum 6L Motorcycle Learners Licence and be a relatively competent road rider.
  • All styles of bike welcome.

GROUPS (maximum of 15 riders per group):

A – EXPERIENCED

  • Aimed at mature riders who want to use their large capacity sport bike as it was intended.  To enrol and be accepted into A Group, it is a requirement that you have previously attended at least 1 Ornsby RTC Track Course.

 

B – INTERMEDIATE

  • Consider yourself an intermediate level rider?  Have you recently returned to the saddle after a break, purchased a new bike, a bigger bike, a different style of bike and want to get better acquainted with it?  We’re not the fun Police, everyone likes to open the throttle coming on to the straight, but speeds in this group will be monitored and kept modest.

 

C – NOVICE

  • Are you relatively new to riding and your cornering isn’t coming together quite like you had hoped?  Or, maybe you’ve always wanted to do a track day but are worried about high speeds and egos. This is a no pressure, no expectation group.  You are guaranteed to leave the day a better rider with a massive smile on your face. Suited (but not exclusive) to smaller capacity bikes, speeds are limited.

 

TOPICS COVERED:

  • Motorcycle dynamics – Understanding and working better with your machine.
  • Gear selection including seamless gear changes through refined clutch/throttle coordination.
  • Improve throttle control.
  • Cornering lines – for the road (or track) depending on your focus.
  • Vision techniques.

 

TIME REQUIREMENT:

  • A full day (8 hours)

AVAILABLE LOCATIONS / COST

  • Christchurch $260 – minimum 50% non refundable deposit required to confirm booking
  • Timaru $260 – minimum 50% non refundable deposit required to confirm booking

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT THIS COURSE:

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ORNSBY RTC: HALF-DAY TRACK & CORNERING Course (Cornering School)>

The Ornsby RTC Cornering School: Half-Day (4 hour) course provides training in a small group (maximum 6 riders).  See above for more information.

SUITABLE FOR:

  • Novice and intermediate level riders who want to improve their cornering skill and confidence in a safe environment.  NOT suitable for absolute beginners (i.e. never ridden a motorcycle). You MUST hold a minimum 6L (Motorcycle Learners) licence and be a relatively competent road rider.
  • All styles of bike welcome.

TOPICS COVERED:

  • Your instructor will review your riding to identify the areas you need the most assistance with and tailor the session to this end.
  • Understanding and working better with your machine.
  • Correct gear selection and improved throttle control.
  • Cornering lines including vision techniques.

TIME REQUIREMENT:

  • Half a day (4 hours)

AVAILABLE LOCATIONS / COST

  • Christchurch $220

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT THIS COURSE:

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ORNSBY RTC: HALF-DAY TRACK & CORNERING Course (Cornering School) LADIES ONLY >

At Ornsby RTC School we realise that—for any number of reasons—lady riders may not enjoy, nor wish, to participate in Track & Cornering School courses with the menfolk. For this reason we offer the half day Cornering School specifically for ladies.

The Ornsby RTC Cornering School: Half-Day (4 hour) course provides training in a small group (maximum 6 riders).  See above for more information.

SUITABLE FOR:

  • Novice and intermediate level riders who want to improve their cornering skill and confidence in a safe environment.NOT suitable for absolute beginners (i.e. never ridden a motorcycle). You MUST hold a minimum 6L (Motorcycle Learners) licence and be a relatively competent road rider.
  • All styles of bike welcome.

TOPICS COVERED:

  • Your instructor will review your riding to identify the areas you need the most assistance with and tailor the session to this end.
  • Understanding and working better with your machine.
  • Correct gear selection and improved throttle control.
  • Cornering lines including vision techniques.

TIME REQUIREMENT:

  • Half a day (4 hours)

AVAILABLE LOCATIONS / COST

  • Christchurch $220

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT THIS COURSE:

Check Available Dates & Book Course

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT ORNSBY RTC courses (APPLIES TO ALL):

  • Due to noise restrictions imposed on Ruapuna Raceway, all bikes attending Ornsby RTC Courses must not exceed 90 dB.  NO EXCEPTIONS!
  • The Ornsby RTC Full Day Course is suitable for all levels (Novice, Intermediate and Experienced).   The Half Day (4 hour) ‘Cornering School’ suited to Novice and Intermediate level.   NOT suitable for absolute beginners (i.e. never ridden a motorcycle). You MUST hold a minimum 6L (Motorcycle Learners) licence and be a relatively competent road rider.
  • ALL RIDERS are required to wear suitable motorcycle specific riding gear: Helmet, jacket, pants (minimum textile), gloves and boots—instructors may refuse training to riders who are not properly attired.
  • Riders in the – A – (EXPERIENCED) Group on Full Day courses are required to have either one piece or two piece zip-together leathers.
  • Your motorcycle must be of WoF standard with tyres of good condition.  Please also ensure you give your bike a full check over prior to the day including setting tyre pressures and arrive with a full tank of gas.
  • Insurance Note: As all Track & Cornering School courses are hosted at a race track—please check with your insurer as to whether you are covered for loss whilst in attendance. Some insurance policies exclude loss caused whilst at a race track (regardless of the type of loss incurred / cause of the loss). Some insurance policies provide cover providing you have informed the insurer prior to attending. Please check.
  • For full day courses morning tea and lunch is provided.

Cancellations (APPLIES TO ALL):

If you can not attend a booked course—let us know 24 hours in advance and we will reschedule you at no cost. We do not offer refunds to riders who do not ‘show on the day’. Contact us for more information on our track days or to book one of our motorcycle training lessons.

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