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Motorbike racetrack training in winter

Winter training in southern Europe
Race track instead of snow shovel

While we turn up the heating, hobby pilots in southern Europe heat over the warm asphalt – keyword winter training. You too can turn from an ice scraper to a winter racer:

Johannes Muller, Dina Dervisevic, Alexander Blome

02/06/2014

Do you always fall into this big black hole at the end of the season? Frustration shopping at Louis (ten pairs of knee sliders in different colors), television in the leather suit and the sad look into the garage every hour? Then give yourself a race training session in the sunny south – and make your dream of the endless motorcycle season come true.

Racetracks

Winter training is offered on almost all racetracks in southern Europe. Including MotoGP courses such as Valencia, Barcelona or Mugello. But also mountainous natural race tracks like Castelloli, which offer a lower level of safety, but are at the forefront of the hobby drivers in terms of driving pleasure. On pages 70–71 you will find an overview of the winter race tracks in southern Europe with all current driving dates.

weather

In winter, temperatures on the other side of the Alps rise to 15 to 20 degrees. Michael Dangrieb from Bike Promotion knows that good driving conditions always require a bit of luck: “Two years ago there was a storm in Almeria in February, so one day nothing worked.” In the following year, the contrasting program. “All participants sat around in swimming trunks at 28 degrees in the shade.” In general, it can be cooler on the racetracks located to the north such as Aragon or Calafat. In the more southerly like Jerez and Portimao it tends to be warmer, but more prone to rain.

Motorcycle transportation

Private motorcycle transport can pay off on racetracks like Mugello or Ledenon – they are only 700 kilometers from the German border. If you are aiming for more exotic destinations like Cartagena (1700 km), you should pay attention to the tolls in France and Spain. A Sprinter bus with a trailer costs a toll of 400 to 700 euros there and back alone.

Many organizers therefore transport the motorcycle, including the driver’s equipment, tires and accessories, directly to the racetrack on request. Those who ride more often can store their bikes with the organizer over the winter and have them transported from route to route. Rent a motorcycle is completely stress-free.

Insurance

For racing training abroad, the so-called “European health insurance card” is mandatory. It ensures that the person concerned does not have to pay the doctor’s bill on site. Inexpensive (approx. 10 euros / year) and recommended is an additional international travel health insurance that covers the return transport to Germany and any additional costs incurred by private doctors. Accident insurance is also advisable; it compensates for permanent physical damage.

Matching tires

Experience has shown that medium-sized tire compounds work best at temperatures between 15 and 20 degrees. The tires should be preheated, however, because the flanks can otherwise tear due to the low asphalt temperatures. The same thing happens when tires get frost, says David Fuchs from Speer Racing: “We often have the problem that new tires are destroyed after two turns despite tire warmers and a suitable suspension setting.” The expert advises: “Transport the motorcycle on old tires and the pack a new one in a warm car. “

Driving program

Around 100 participants take part in each event, only half compared to race training in summer. That means a lot of driving time with little traffic. Michael Dangrieb from Bike Promotion: “There is a holiday mood, people don’t have to exhaust every second of their driving time.” The lack of volume limitation in Spain also has a relaxing effect (caution: 98 db in France and Italy). Some organizers also offer enduro trips, trips to the sea or strolls through the city. Highly recommended, because before May there is hardly any tourism in the southern corners of Europe – and after that the German racing asphalt lures again.

Training routes in Europe

JEREZ

Distance from Frankfurt: 2400 km
Route characteristics: medium-fast, easy ascent and descent, very fluid, technical, great driving pleasure, suitable for 600 and 1000 athletes
Weather: warm, sometimes humid due to the sea
Recreational value / surroundings: sea, harbor, carnival in February (worth seeing)
Security level: high, GP course

ALMERIA / TABERNAS

Distance from Frankfurt: 2200 km
Route characteristics: medium-fast, easy ascent and descent, nice mix of narrow and wide curve radii, very technical, high fun factor, more suitable for 600-meter athletes
Weather: very dry
Recreational value / surroundings: Suitable for enduro rides and road cycling. Hardly any cultural offerings, less family-friendly
Security level: good

BARCELONA

Distance from Frankfurt: 1300 km
Route characteristics: fast, flat, very technical, strenuous, suitable for 600 and 1000 m athletes
Weather: often humid in the morning, is more northerly, therefore a little cooler
Recreational value / environment: high recreational value, sea, close to Barcelona
Security level: high, GP course

ALBACETE

Distance from Frankfurt: 1900 km
Course characteristics: slow, very compact, curve to curve, strenuous, more suitable for 600-meter athletes
Weather: Risk of rain, lies high, therefore a little cooler
Recreational value / surroundings: big city, mountainous landscape, nice for motorcycle tours
Security level: good

PORTIMÃO

Distance from Frankfurt: 2600 km
Route characteristics: medium-fast, mountainous, blind corners, very technical, demanding, more suitable for 1000-meter athletes. Weather: warm, but often rain
Recreational value / surroundings: holiday resort, sea with bays, less suitable for motorcycle tours
Safety level: high, Superbike World Championship course

CARTAGENA

Distance from Frankfurt: 2000 km
Route characteristics: medium-fast, mountainous, very curvy, very technical, handling-oriented, slightly undulating, more suitable for 600-meter athletes
Weather: very dry
Recreational value / surroundings: sea, old port city, golf courses, riding facilities, winding roads
Security level: medium

GUADIX

Distance from Frankfurt: 2200 km
Route characteristics: medium-fast, easy ascent and descent, very curvy, more suitable for 600-meter athletes
Weather: dry, very high, therefore cooler, not recommended before March
Recreational value / surroundings: great biking, less interesting for families
Security level: medium

ARAGON

Distance from Frankfurt: 1600 km
Route characteristics: fast, mountainous, technical, European corkscrew passage, high fun factor, suitable for 600 and 1000 athletes
Weather: very dry, is quite high, therefore a little cooler than the stretches on the coast
Recreational value / surroundings: Great pass roads, enduro, cross, supermoto and dirt track routes right next to the racetrack
Security level: high, GP track

CASTELLOLI

Distance from Frankfurt: 1400 km
Route characteristics: fast, mountainous, high fun factor, suitable for 600m and 1000m athletes
Weather: often humid in the morning, susceptible to fog due to the forest in the immediate vicinity
Recreational value / environment: good, Barcelona only
60 km away.
Safety level: low, short run-off zones, sometimes poor asphalt

VALENCIA

Distance from Frankfurt: 1700 km
Route characteristics: medium-fast, flat, very curvy, handling-oriented, high fun factor, suitable for 600 and 1000 athletes
Weather: very dry
Recreational value / surroundings: harbor, sea, Valencia is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain
Security level: high, GP course

CALAFAT

Distance from Frankfurt: 1500 km
Route characteristics: medium-fast, great mix of small and large curve radii, very technical, fun route, more suitable for 600-meter athletes
Weather: Danger of fog from the sea, lies to the north, therefore a little cooler
Recreational value / environment: sea, little cultural offer
Security level: low, hardly any run-off zones, gravel bed with rocks

LeDENON

Distance from Frankfurt: 900 km
Course characteristics: slow, extremely mountainous, pure roller coaster, very technical, no beginners course, for 600 athletes
Weather: dry, quite north, therefore cooler
Recreational value / environment: in the middle of Provence, Ardèche river, very family-friendly
Security level: medium

MUGELLO

Distance from Frankfurt: 950 km
Route characteristics: fast, mountainous, descending and ascending curves, technical, fun route, more suitable for 1000-meter athletes
Weather: Risk of rain in spring, lies in the mountains, therefore a little cooler
Recreational value / surroundings: Florence nearby, great for motorcycle tours
Security level: high, GP course

MAGIONE

Distance from Frankfurt: 1100 km
Route characteristics: medium-fast, handling-oriented through many slow corners, a courage curve, more suitable for 600-meter athletes
Weather: dry, can be damp, as there is a forest in the immediate vicinity
Recreational value / surroundings: Lake Trasimeno, cultural city of Perugia, family-friendly
Safety level: medium, high curbs, asphalt with relatively little grip

MISANO

Distance from Frankfurt: 1000 km
Course characteristics: medium-fast, flat, fluid, suitable for 600 and 1000 athletes
Weather: changeable
Recreational value / environment: is located directly on the Italian Adriatic Sea, great seaside resorts
Safety level: high, Superbike World Championship course

Price checklist:

  • Proof of motorcycle ownership (letter copy)
  • European Health Insurance Card
  • Tire warmers
  • Motorcycle key (!!!)
  • Antifreeze
  • Series exhaust (France, Italy)
  • Vehicle-specific tool
  • Brake / clutch lever (fall damage) 
  • Thermo underwear
  • sunglasses

Race training dates

More information and booking options on the website of the provider.

02/14 – 02/16/2014
Portimao, Rehm Race Days: € 490 including additional costs

02/15 – 02/16 2014
Almeria, Bike Promotion: € 259 – € 310 depending on the booking date
Perfection training; On-site service: photographer, tire service, racing service, timekeeping, catering (not included in the price), rental motorcycle possible, transport possible as well as booking flights, rental cars and hotels through providers

February 15-19, 2014
Cartagena: Bike Promotion: from € 599
Perfection training; On-site service: photographer, tire service, racing service, timekeeping, catering (not included in the price), rental motorcycle possible, transport possible as well as booking flights, rental cars, hotels

February 20 – February 23 2014
Almeria, Bike Promotion: € 439 – € 549 depending on the booking date
Perfection training; On-site service: photographer, tire service, racing service, timekeeping, catering (not included in the price), rental motorcycle possible, transport possible; Sprint races in classes up to 750 and over 750 cm³;
Individual instruction bookable, test ride BMW S1000 RR possible, guided tours bookable, camping in the paddock free of charge

February 24th – February 26th 2014
Valencia, Bike Promotion: € 539 to € 599 depending on the booking date
Perfection training; On-site service: photographer, tire service, racing service, timekeeping, catering (not included in the price), rental motorcycle possible, transport possible as well as booking flights, rental cars, hotels

28.02. – 03.03.2014
Aragon, Bike Promotion: € 599 – € 699
Perfection training with final race; Photographer, tire service, racing service, timekeeping, catering, BMW S 1000 RR for rent and test (on reservation), individual instruction bookable, GP Racing School on request, mechanic crew available, camping in the paddock available free of charge for registered drivers, booking of flights, rental cars, Hotel and motorcycle transport on request (395 €)

05.03.-06.03.2014
Calafat, Bike Promotion: € 279 – € 319, Box € 90 / day
Perfection training; Photographer, tire service, racing service, timekeeping, BMW S 1000 RR for rent and test (on advance order) Individual instruction bookable, mechanic crew available, booking of flights, rental car, hotel and motorcycle transport on request (395 €)

07.03. – 03/08/2014
Aragon, Gully Racing: € 418, box € 60

07.03. – 03/09/2014
Valencia, Speer Racing GmbH: from 540 €
Sports driver race training; 600cm³, 750cm³ and 1000cm³ final race

07.03. – 03/09/2014
Rijeka, GH Moto: 199 € for 2 days, 299 € for 3 days; Box from 70 € / day
Training event, Saturday and Sunday sprint races

 07.03. – 08.03.2014 (09.03. Not applicable)
Aragon, ArtMotor: 399 € to 438 €, single days from 199 € possible; Box 250 € / day
Free driving in groups; Tire service, racing service, gas station, marshals, scout service and motorcycle transport possible, overnight stay in the paddock possible, hotel and rental car booking possible

07.03. – 03/09/2014
Rijeka, BTR – Performance: 2 days 199 €, 3 days 299 €
Free driving and racing according to groups

08.03. – 03/09/2014
Albacete, Bike Promotion: € 259 to € 319
Perfection training in 3 groups, daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On-site service: photographer, tire service, racing service, timing, catering (not included in the price), rental motorcycle possible, transport possible

10.03. – 03/11/2014
Barcelona, ​​Biker Days: € 435, Box € 60/2 days
Driving in 4 classes from hobby to professional, Pirelli Racing Service, photo service, motorcycle transport for 295 €; Overnight in the paddock possible

10.03. – 03/12/2014
Valencia, ArtMotor: € 559 ​​to € 599, single days from € 199 possible
Free driving in 4 groups; Tire service, racing service, gas station, marshals, scout service and motorcycle transport possible, overnight stay in the paddock possible

10.03. – 14.03.2014
Almeria, Valentinos Motorsports: 550 €; Box € 500; Motorcycle transport 450 €
Free driving in 4 groups; Instructor can be booked, tire service, rent a race bike, racing service

11.03. – 14.03.2014
Calafat, Speer Racing GmbH: from 520 €
Sports driver training at a high level without racing; Racing service and photographer

13.03. – 14.03.2014
Valencia, Bikers Days: € 415
Driving in 4 classes from hobby to professional, Pirelli Racing Service, photo service, motorcycle transport (295 €); Overnight in the paddock possible; Gas station

13.03. – 14.03.2014
Albacete, ArtMotor: – CANCELED-

14.03. – 16.03.2014
Misano, Rehm Race Days: € 470

14.03. – 16.03.2014
Misano, BTR performance: € 470 (few free places)

03/15/2014
Anneau du Rhin, Dannhoff-Motorsport: from 160 €
Free driving for beginners, advanced and licensed drivers, instructors

15.03. – 16.03.2014
Aragon, FR performance: from 250 €
Enduro race X-Race Aragon; 30 km long stretch around the Motorland area; Saturday free practice, Sunday races in classes; Tire and racing service, motorcycle transfer and rental motorcycle possible

15.03. – 03/21/2014
Almeria, Bike Promotion: from € 559
Daily training in 3 groups, sprint races up to 750 cm³ and over 750 cm³, photographer, tire service, racing service, timekeeping, BMW S 1000 RR for rent and test (on advance booking), individual instruction bookable, mechanic crew available, booking of flights, rental cars, hotels and motorcycle transport on request (395 €)

17.03. – 03/20/2014
Cartagena, GP-Reifen.com/MOTORRAD Action Team / FR Performance: € 449
Training, amateur racers to professionals, races on the 3rd and 4th day, instructors on site, tire service, photographer service; Masterclass and individual training available

March 20 – 22.03.2014
Calafat, Team MotoBike: € 390
Driver training; Rental motorcycle, box, individual training, instructor possible

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