WINTER CAMP - GREECE

OFF-TARMAC TRAINING - WINTER CAMP GREECE

Would you like to learn how to ride a motorbike on any surface but without extreme off-road and at the same time get away from autumn and winter Poland for a while? And at the same time experience a motorbike city break in the sun - organised from A to Z, without long logistics and without freezing?

With these needs in mind, we have prepared a Winter Camp in Greece (Thessaloniki area, Chalcidian peninsula / Halkidiki) - Adventure riding training combined with a tour in Northern Greece, ideal for those who long for good weather and still want to ride a motorbike before Christmas.

What awaits you in sunny Greece? A few days of intense but enjoyable adventure, where we combine learning, riding and a real reset. You arrive in Thessaloniki (it's a quick flight from Poland), check into a comfortable hotel and then we put you at the disposal of the latest BMW R 1300 GS and a specially prepared training area. The training is conducted by certified BMW Motorrad instructors according to the BMW Motorrad methodology, so you build confidence step by step - no chaos, no 'shamanistic' advice and no trial and error method.

And then comes the best: around 600 km of planned routes and off-road sections in the Thessaloniki and Chalcidian region. There will be gravel roads, local roads, viewpoints and off-road 'treats' where you will immediately test the skills you have acquired in practice - under the watchful eye of your instructor. There will also be elements of the BMW Riding Experience to help you get to know your motorbikes better and learn to consciously use their capabilities in real conditions. And after a day of riding? Greece does its own thing: delicious cuisine, a laid-back evening and sunshine that reminds you that the season can be extended - in style.

WHY A WINTER CAMP IN THE LOUNGE AREA?

Because it's one of the best destinations for an Adventure-style motorbike city break. With a quick, direct flight to Thessaloniki and a short transfer to the destination, instead of wasting time on logistics, you immediately jump into mode: ride and relax. And in autumn and early winter, northern Greece has the conditions that motorcyclists like best: lots of sunshine, pleasant temperatures and comfort to ride, without the summer heat.

The second reason is the routes themselves. The Thessaloniki and Chalcidice region gives you what is most valuable in off-roading: legal gravel and off-road sections, away from the crowds, often almost empty at this time of year. One day you're driving along mountain roads and ridges, and a moment later you've got a panorama and an azure sea in front of you. It's the perfect environment to build confidence and technique for riding off the tarmac - no stress, but a lot of fun.

We also chose this region because it has a great combination of adventure and convenience: in a few days you can do the maximum amount of riding, gather solid progress on your training and at the same time relax as if you were on holiday. It's a short trip that acts as a reset - you return to Poland with energy, skills and the feeling that the season can be extended in style.

FIRST DAY - TRAINING WITH A CERTIFIED BMW MOTORRAD INSTRUCTOR ON A SPECIALLY PREPARED AREA.

On the first day of Winter Camp, we put you in the care of certified BMW Motorrad instructors (IIA / ITA), who have prepared a programme of activities for you based on BMW's long-proven methodology. Instead of a "square somewhere next door", you have a large, dedicated training area - a space where you train all day in controlled conditions, step by step, with no pressure and no randomness.

This is not an artificial track with a few cones. It is a vast area with natural obstacles that are ideal for learning to ride off tarmac: climbs and descents, different types of surface, ruts, bumps, as well as elements where you can safely practice body work and motorbike control (including river fords - if conditions allow). On this basis, we have prepared the classes so that you learn exactly what you will later use on the road.

During the training day you will master, among other things:

• comfortable control of the motorbike on any surface,
• stable position and body work (sitting and standing),
• off-road techniques: ascents, descents and overcoming natural obstacles,
• braking and traction control on loose ground,
• and refine skills that will also be useful on asphalt - because confidence in the terrain gives you peace of mind in any situation.

The result is simple: after this day, you feel that Adventure starts to be a pleasure, not a stress. And that's why we hit the road the next day - to immediately translate your new skills into real kilometres in the Greek sun.

THE ROUTES WE HAVE PLANNED AFTER THE TRAINING?

After the first day of intensive training on a large training area, you are not left alone with your new skills. We have planned the second and third days of Winter Camp in such a way that you can immediately translate them into real riding in the field - calmly, step by step, under the supervision of an instructor. This way, you return home not only with knowledge, but with something much more valuable: the confidence that you can put it into practice.

Two full, scenic loops of about 250 km each await you, made up of specially selected sections of gravel and local roads that show Greece at its best in winter: empty, calm, smelling of sunshine and opening up views of the mountains and the azure sea. These aren't "commutes" between stops - they are routes chosen to be fun and educational at the same time: different surfaces, changes in driving rhythm, climbs and descents, technical sections just in time to feel the progression without the stress.

In practice, it goes like this: every element you learned in training comes back naturally on the course - and the instructor helps you to "plug" it into your riding properly: position, gaze, throttle work, braking, smoothness, control in loose ground. Then there are the elements of the BMW Riding Experience, through which you get to know the motorbikes "inside out" - learning to use their capabilities in real-life conditions: settings, modes, suspension work and riding support systems, so that the BMW R 1300 GS works for you, not the other way around.

These are the two days where the most happens: progression, adventure and views, all at a pace that makes you comfortable and happy. Because Winter Camp has one goal: for you to come back from Greece not only with beautiful photos, but with the feeling: 'now I really know how to ride off tarmac - and I want more'.

MOTORBIKES ON SITE - YOU ARRIVE AND RIDE THE LATEST MODEL

During our Winter Camp in Greece, convenience is at the forefront - that's why the motorbikes are waiting for you in Greece. You don 't have to worry about transport, equipment preparation, tyre selection or logistics; all you take on the plane is your helmet and motorbike outfit, and you pick up the latest BMW model on site, ready for training and off-road riding. It's a solution that allows you to focus 100% on what you're coming for: riding, progression and adventure.

Our motorbikes are the latest models, specially prepared for intensive use - both on the training ground and on gravel and off-road trails. This ensures that your equipment is polished down to the last detail, and you can ride with your head at ease - as befits premium training.

During Winter Camp in Greece, the following will be available:

BMW R 1300 GS - the latest generation of the legendary GS, made for adventure riding. This is the ideal opportunity to get to know the premium motorbike in controlled conditions: its behaviour on different surfaces, the operation of the suspension and the riding support systems. Under the guidance of certified BMW Motorrad instructors, you learn to use the motorbike's capabilities consciously - so that the technology works for you and every kilometre gives you more confidence and enjoyment.

TheBMW F 450 GS - new and the most "accessible" GS in the range, a great choice for those who want to enter Adventure in maximum comfort. This model will be particularly appreciated by:

• people who are new to off-tarmac riding,
• Motorcyclists with a finer build and lower height,
• and ladies who want to build off-road confidence without struggling with the size of the motorbike.

The F 450 GS makes it easier to learn the technique: it is easier to control at low speeds, easier to "read" the work of the body and quicker to catch the fluidity. And importantly, the skills developed in training also stay with you on the tarmac: better braking, a more stable position, more confident manoeuvres and greater peace of mind in emergency situations.

THE HOTEL - COMFORT, REGENERATION AND GREEK RELAXATION AFTER THE RIDE

Winter Camp isn't just about outdoor training and trails. It's also about relaxing at a level that allows you to really recover - which is why we've chosen the best 5* hotel in the area, conveniently located near the airport. This makes you feel like you're on a premium trip from the first minutes after arrival: a short transfer, quick check-in and complete comfort without any unnecessary logistics.

After a day of driving in the sun, you return to a place where everything is "polished": comfortable rooms, great service, space to relax and an atmosphere that allows you to switch your head into holiday mode. It's here that in the evening we meet up after the tour, exchange impressions of the day, plan the next stage of the adventure - or just do a reset at our own pace.

What do you gain from such a hotel?

• maximum logistical convenience (close to the airport, no long commute),
• comfort after an intense day of training and driving,
• space for recuperation and relaxation,
• ideal conditions for combining adventure with true relaxation.

This is an important element of Winter Camp: during the day you work on your skills and do off-road kilometres, and in the evening you relax as you need to - because the next day you want to get on your motorbike again with energy and a smile.

FOR WHOM IS WINTER CAMP IN GREECE?

Winter Camp Greece is for those who want to combine professional off-tarmac driving training with a short overseas adventure - in the sun and without the heavy logistics. This is not extreme off-road. It's Adventure at its best: you develop skills, get to know your motorbike and put everything into practice right away on scenic routes.

This training is for you if:

• you want to learn to ride a motorbike on any surface, but at a safe, controlled pace,
• you ride an adventure motorbike and dream of trying legal off-tarmac routes abroad,
• you miss the sun and feel like getting out of grey Poland in late autumn/early winter for a motorbike "reset",
• you want to experience something more than just an ordinary trip - to make progress, gain experience and return with a feeling that you really can,
• you value comfort and quality: you fly in, pick up your motorbike on the spot and go - no transport or preparations,
• you want to experience the capabilities of the latest BMW GS models and feel the Spirit of GS / Make Life a Ride atmosphere in a real off-road adventure.

Level and intensity
Compared to the weekend training courses in Poland, Winter Camp is a bit more intensive - you have more off-road riding and longer, scenic loops on the road (about 300 km each day). Therefore, people who have already had some exposure to off-road riding: e.g. been on a training course, ridden gravel roads, tried simple off-road sections will find it best. You don't have to be an "off-road veteran" - it's important that you have the basics and the desire to develop.

When is the best time?
We organise Winter Camp in late autumn and early winter, when the season slows down in Poland and you can still ride your motorbike for a few days in great conditions. This is the perfect time for a short, intensive trip: lots of riding, scenic routes, Greek cuisine and sunshine, which is simply in short supply at this time of year.

BMW MOTORRAD INSTRUCTORS - YOUR BIGGEST "GAME CHANGER" IN TRAINING

A lot of training looks similar in pictures. The difference starts where it counts most: who is standing next to you as you learn new things.

AT ADV.PL training is provided by certified BMW Motorrad instructors - professionals who have undergone BMW's demanding training programmes and are certified by the IIA (International Instructor Academy), BMW Motorrad Certification (IIA/ITA) is a rare competence and a demanding path - so you are assured of learning from people who not only drive, but above all know how to teach: calmly, clearly and effectively.

This means BMW Motorrad methodology and a progression that you feel from day one:

• you learn to control your motorbike on any surface, step by step and at a pace tailored to you,

• you build confidence in the field, which stays with you on the tarmac too,

• and in the Riding Experience you get to know the BMW GS "inside out": how to consciously use the settings, modes, suspension and assistance systems - under real conditions, under the guidance of people with vast experience.

The result? You come back not just with impressions, but with something much more valuable: peace of mind and the confidence that you can apply these skills to real-world travel. Because that's what Adventure. Make Life a Ride.