DAVID BOWYER'S
OFF-ROAD CENTRE

On Monday August 21st, Cathy and I took Frankie (our Land Rover - it's the number plate you know) to Zeal Monochorum for a days tuition on how to drive off-road. The venue was David Bowyer's Off-road centre. We took our own car to see exactly what he was capable of, and to keep things familiar.

The day was great fun, and very informative. If you want to do something similar you can get in touch with David via his web site www.davidbowyer.com. Courses run from 1 day up to specialist courses tailor made for you.

First thing to do was to climb a hill part way, and learn how to reverse down the hill safely

First thing to do was to climb a hill part way, and learn how to reverse down the hill safely

 

That's it, you can do it! At the top of the climb.

That's it, you can do it! At the top of the climb.

 

Now it's time to descend. Going over the crest 'blind' is daunting at first.

Now it's time to descend. Going over the crest 'blind' is daunting at first.

 

Easy does it, feet off the pedals, first gear, all the way to the bottom.

Easy does it, feet off the pedals, first gear, all the way to the bottom.

 

Now you know why we fitted 'wading plugs' to stop water getting in to the mechanicals.

Now you know why we fitted 'wading plugs' to stop water getting in to the mechanicals.

 

Katie and John's Defender Ninety TDi in the background.

Katie and John's Defender Ninety TDi in the background.

 

A patriotic site. Best of British!

A patriotic site. Best of British!

 

Hey! Where did that aerial come from?

Hey! Where did that aerial come from?

 

This tested the suspension!

This tested the suspension!

 

Lean with it, nice 'n' slow.

Lean with it, nice 'n' slow.

 

Oops, slight repairs to the missing mud-flap are needed!

Oops, slight repairs to the missing mud-flap are needed!


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