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We’re people that love riding bikes - nothing more, nothing less. A group who love the thrill of being away on two wheels. And most importantly sharing what we have discovered over the last few years with the friends we have made and the friends we will make, on every new trip. We are more a ‘club’ of friends than a commercial company. From the most experienced “fast” rider to the rider who is just starting out we will give you a few days away that will change your fun threshold of biking forever - that’s a promise. Our focus is on making sure that everyone has a good time and enjoys their riding whilst away, to the absolute full.
We specialise in taking small groups of riders away to a variety of European tracks. From the most exhilarating Club circuits to the most challenging GP circuits. We run 2 types of holiday: Ride & Ride – Where we ride to and from the circuit taking in the most stunning routes and beautiful countryside. We pride ourselves on giving our friends the opportunity to ride roads that can only be described as awesome! Fly & Ride – For circuits further afield we offer a bike transport service that will deliver your bike to the circuit and return it home at the end of the holiday. All you have to do is fly to the nearest airport to the circuit pick up a hire car with friends and drive to the track. And then there is the social side of things - very important on our trips! Good hotels, cold beer, fine wine and a group of people all with a single-minded sense of adventure! We promise that you will make a whole new circle of friends - even if you don’t want to!
Farside Sportsbiking is the original European trackday holiday company. We run our trips to have fun - and that means for us to enjoy ourselves, you have to enjoy yourself! Small group size is the key. The number of riders that will allow us to run an open trackday as opposed to running groups determines the number of riders on a trip. That means lots of track time, lots of fun! A small group also ensures that you have the chance to meet most of those away rather than being a small fish in a big shoal. However, we
don’t molly-coddle you. For the road riding this is not a
guided tour with everyone riding in an orderly queue. We expect
people to be grown ups, so when we are on the road we let you ride
at your own pace, in small groups, meeting up for coffee, fuel and
lunch breaks. If you’re really unlucky you get to ride with
me. And as hard as we try we have yet to lose anyone! The van takes
the luggage so all you have to ride with is your wallet.
The aim of the day is to allow riders to ride as fast or as slow as they want, when they want. At the start of the day, after a comprehensive briefing we split the group into two. After a couple of sighting sessions we run the circuit open. For those more experienced riders this will give you the best opportunity to make the most of the track. No one telling you when to come in, just the chance to get out there and ride! We take away an increasing number of riders who have never ridden on the track before. Whereas a UK day can seem intimidating a day with us is relaxing and fun. We give you the time to develop yourself and under guidance allow you to explore your limits within your own time. If until now you have wanted to ride a trackday but have been too nervous to try then this is your chance! You will finish the day with the biggest ever smile on your face!
Most of our trips average around 35-40 riders. Out of that two thirds will be regulars with the rest being those out for the first time. But there is no such thing as a one timer! Once bitten…….! Most of those in the club will do two or three trips a year with a dedicated few destroying their bank accounts and coming away on them all!
We have an increasing number of girls that ride with us. Not that that should be surprising. The only look of surprise is the look on some of the guys faces when they see Joanna go round the outside of them on the track trashing yet another set of sliders! We cater for
all types of rider. If you are fast then we promise you some fun
people to play with. If you are just starting out we will give you
the confidence in your riding in a weekend that would take a year
of riding in the UK.
A typical weekend starts off at Portsmouth meeting up early evening before boarding the overnight ferry. This is the first chance to introduce yourself and start making friends. Once in France you’ll have 1, 2 or 3 days riding to the circuit, the trackday and the return ride. We give you a fully organised (but not TOO organised) holiday on your bike, including;
Most people are sceptical about spending their hard earned cash when all they really have to do is get on the bike and ride to a ferry. But then you don’t get to experience all of the above. If we’ve convinced you already then peruse the trips itinerary, complete the form and send it off - we’ll contact you from there. If you need
to be further convinced just call the office. But make sure your
wallet isn’t too near – because we’ll have convinced
you within 5 minutes.
Experienced or just starting out, if you enjoy riding then this will be the highlight of your biking year - until you come back the following month! We promise you a few days away that will make you totally re-think your biking life. Before you hand over any hard earned cash you are welcome to come and join us at one of our regular pub get-togethers. Just email or call and we’ll let you know when and where the next one is. All
you have to do is call. We look forward to seeing you very soon
for the ride of your life!
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