I just wanted to say thank you for the chance to attend the slow riding skills day at Staveley Fire Station.
The whole day was excellent and the folk from Moto Gymkhana were great instructors and imparted lots of advice, tips and guidance. I have certainly learnt a huge amount and feel more confident with my slow speed skills than before today.
Can I also say thanks to the two firefighters who were on site all day? They looked after us really well and made sure we were well provided for with teas and coffees!
Thanks again for a great day.

What can I say? Another fantastic day, filled with laughter and embarrassment lol. The Moores love every minute of these things and can’t wait for the next date to be announced. As Christine M was here for the first time on the little Zontes and lacking all confidence, it was great to see her loosening her vice-like grip on the handlebars…
Jack was there on the SV650 making as much noise as he could – he was only there for wheelies and stoppies it seemed, oddly they weren’t part of the course but he never stopped smiling!
Plenty of folks out there can ride fast (or think they can), but you only have to see them parking at a cafe/pub to know they’ve no idea when it comes to low speeds. I’ve no idea how they get around mini roundabouts etc. (spoiler – it’s easy if you imagine there’s a cone there!).
Variety of courses is key, I think. Best part of the day was when Paul swapped the slalom course out for something a bit more sporty, it gave you that feeling of the sport element of MG, rather than it just being a learning exercise. It happened just as we were starting to get a bit bored and the mind was switching off. Accelerating as fast as you can then stopping HARD is great fun but, accidentally, you’re learning about your bike and your abilities more. Learning as a side effect is often the best way.
JTC is a brilliant place to train, let’s hope that continues. I don’t know where to start looking for a place we could do it here (Doncaster) and I’m not someone who can just walk into a building where there’s a big car park to ask if we can use it on a Sunday! Hopefully something will crop up one day.
We’re not nervous when we rock up there now. The first time we were – worried we’d be no good or that folks with leathers with knee sliders would look down on us etc. I think Iain made a nice comment early on that “It’s ok to be a bit crap”. That would have taken the pressure off for a few I think. T shirt design for 2026 should say ”Moto Gymkhana – where it’s ok to be a bit crap”
maybe with my picture next to it as proof?…
Overall, organisation is great, people are friendly, helpful and laugh if you get it right or if you cock it up on a run, they don’t seem bothered either way. Being able to do what you want, when you want, have a break when you want etc., all makes it a relaxing experience.
All the best to everyone involved in the prep and running of these things. Roll on next year.
thanks

You asked for some feedback so please feel free to use this to support your cause and that of MG W Midlands…
It’s addictive, fun, creative and an absolute blast to be on your bike testing yourself and your abilities. Learning is best when you’re having fun.
It’s not something you want to do just once, doing it regularly builds on your skills each time.
You also find yourself talking to other riders, reflecting on your experiences and using that to help the little MG community grow and spread.
Crew members were fantastic
Priceless stuff, yet it costs buttons to attend.

The whole experience was good, your team did a fantastic job, I was only expecting there to be ten or so participants but there must have been over thirty and everyone felt they were having a one to one.
I’ve learned new skills which I will practice every time I go out and and pass on to my friends and more importantly encourage them to enrol on this course.
Please also pass on my thanks to the MotoGymkhana team, so professional,
knowledgeable, and patient and although we were there to learn and improve our skills seemed to be able to make it fun.

Hi Iain and Paul. Thank you for a fantastic weekend with so much fun and new knowledge. I hope you came home safe and sound and that the event was rewarding for you too. For me, it was a watershed moment that I definitely intend to do more of.
Hope to see you booth soon again!

Just wanted to contact you to say thank you for a brilliant day yesterday, barring it being too hot!
The whole experience was good, your team did a fantastic job, I was only expecting there to be ten or so participants but there must have been over thirty and everyone felt they were having a one to one.
I’ve learned new skills which I will practice every time I go out and pass on to my friends and more importantly encourage them to enrol on this course.
Please also pass on my thanks to the MotoGymkhana team, so professional, knowledgeable, and patient and although we were there to learn and improve our skills seemed to be able to make it fun.
Many thanks again.