WORLD OF BMW ANNOUNCES FULL 2013 MOTORCYCLE TOUR PROGRAMME.
20 January 2013 - BMW Motorrad GB

All-new BMW Tours destinations, four new BMW Off Road Skills courses and a fresh location for BMW Rider Training.

World of BMW, which includes BMW Tours, BMW Rider Training and BMW Off Road Skills, has launched its full programme of activities for 2013. Whether a novice or seasoned rider, World of BMW encompasses all that’s great about motorcycling, from obtaining a motorcycle licence or improving riding skills with advanced training, through to indulging in a BMW Track Activities training day, some world-class off-road tuition or even crossing a far-off desert on the motorcycle tour of a lifetime.

The brand-new 2013 World of BMW Activity Brochure, which contains over 20 tours, 11 off-road riding experiences and seven on-road training courses, is now available via BMW Motorrad Dealerships and to view online at www.worldofbmw.com.

BMW Rider Training - New for 2013:
BMW Rider Training has relocated to Royston, Hertfordshire.
A new purpose-built training centre and riding pad allows the school to offer even more courses and test dates.
Just 45 minutes from London (via King’s Cross), Royston is superbly placed to take advantage of the fantastic riding roads found throughout Cambridgeshire and the surrounding counties.
New A2 Licence compatible motorcycles (BMW G 650 GS) for riders aged 19-23
New F 700 GS suitable for Direct Access courses (age 24+)
BMW Off Road Skills - New for 2013:
The all-new R 1200 GS is available on all Level One, Two & Three GS, Adventure Travel Training and Skills Development Day courses.
One-to-One GS and Enduro training days – create a bespoke, premium riding experience with one of BMW Off Road Skills’ expert instructors or Chief Instructor Simon Pavey.
The new Adventure Travel Training one-day prepares you for an overland riding adventure on a large, loaded up motorcycle, option to bring a pillion.
Australian Adventure is an unforgettable tour of the Outback, discovering the best routes and trails with Simon Pavey in his home country.
BMW Tours - New for 2013:
Three incredible fly and ride tours visiting Peru, Namibia and South Africa, with the latter two offering optional light off-road sections for experienced riders
The new Touring & Training: Brecons & Snowdonia tours, offering a four day riding holiday with advanced riding tuition courtesy of BMW Rider Training.
Brand new tours in Europe, including Easy Rider: Loire & Normandy, Tour de France, Galicia & Cape Finisterre and Luxury Pyrenees & Barcelona.
BMW Motorrad Days 2013: an unforgettable tour which will see 90 riders visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen, to celebrate BMW Motorrad’s 90th anniversary.
BMW Track Activities - New for 2013:
BMW Track & Training Days give riders the chance to improve their skills at the UK’s most exciting circuits in the company of top class instructors.
Learn to make the most of the S 1000 RR Sport’s Race ABS and Dynamic Traction Control in exclusive testing sessions.
Exclusive opportunities to ride the stunning BMW HP4 Carbon on track.
New 2013 dates:

Donington GP circuit, Derbyshire
05 April, 22 April, 28 May, 20 June, 25 July, 27 August, 24 September

Silverstone GP circuit, Northamptonshire
08 April, 05 June, 16 July, 30 July, 14 August, 19 August, 12 September, 26 September

Lee Nicholls, marketing manager for BMW Motorrad UK, said: ''We are very pleased to be kicking off 2013 with an action-packed calendar of events suitable for riders of every level of experience and confidence, whatever they ride. World of BMW is a truly unique offering; which means that taking ownership of a BMW motorcycle is just the beginning.

“World of BMW offers a host of activities that range from getting your motorcycle licence and starting out, to round-the-world riding adventures - and just about everything in between. Every activity is hosted and run by professional and friendly instructors with a passion for motorcycling, ensuring that all motorcyclists, not just BMW owners and fans, can enjoy an amazing experience whether it''s on the road, the track, off-road or on the other side of the world.''

To book a place on a World of BMW activity, for more information, or to request a complimentary copy of the World of BMW 2013 Activity Brochure, call the World of BMW team on 08000 131 282 or email bmw@worldofbmw.com


World of BMW - summary of activities.

BMW Rider Training.
Run by double Guinness World Record holder Kevin and Julia Sanders, BMW Rider Training offers a complete syllabus of courses and instruction. Whether getting a licence, returning to riding after a long break or simply looking to learn some advanced RoSPA-level techniques, World of BMW can help. Using a fleet of new BMW motorcycles and the latest BMW Rider Equipment, BMW Rider Training’s professional and friendly instructors are on hand to help riders get the most out of motorcycling.

BMW Off Road Skills.
For riders looking to learn more about adventure bike and enduro riding, BMW Off Road Skills is the ideal destination. With passionate, friendly and professional instructors, running courses for riders of every level, and a fleet of the latest BMW motorcycles, Dakar race veteran Simon Pavey has added a host of new courses to the existing syllabus.

BMW Tours.
BMW Tours kicks 2013 off in style, offering 20 sensational tours for riders at every level of ability and experience. With BMW Tours, every aspect is arranged for you, whether it’s a short, week-long trip around Europe, to month-long epic adventure in Morocco or the Ottoman Empire, to a fly and ride tour in Africa or South America.

BMW Track Activities.
Events and experiences in 2013 will include track-based test rides on the BMW S 1000 RR, and tuition-based trackdays, giving riders the chance to hone their skills with guest instructors including former World Superbike and BSB racers.

www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk

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