The first-ever GNCC University will be introduced by the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series at the MotorcycleUSA.com Snowshoe Campus, hosted by Yamaha’s Off-Road Champions between June 24-26.
The school will give the participants an opportunity to learn GNCC bike skills from Barry Hawk (8x GNCC Champion), Randy Hawkins (7x AMA National Enduro Champion), Thad DuVall (3x GNCC Champion) and Jason Raines (5x AMA National Hare Scramble Champion). ATV instruction will be provided by Bill Ballance (9x GNCC Champion), Traci Cecco (5x GNCC Champion) and Johnny Gallagher.
Both Bike and ATV disciplines will enroll 30 riders each, at the cost of $378 (plus tax), which includes a hotel room at Snowshoe for two nights (on June 24 and 25), meals and the three days of instruction. If your pants start shaking and you change your mind, redraw is allowed with at least 14 days before the event. So think well before you enroll.
Here is, in brief, the GNCC University itinerary at Snowshoe:
Wednesday June 24th:
Night: Orientation followed by a meet and greet with Yamaha Champions.
Morning Instructional riding period
Lunch (provided)
Afternoon instructional riding period
Dinner (provided) followed by roundtable discussion
Morning Instructional period
Friday Lunch (provided) and Awards
Several conditions are imposed for enthusiasts: riders must be at least 8 years of age and provide their own equipment, while the vehicles must be 85 cc or larger. Once the instruction begins, rides will learn how to handle competitive starts, as well as proper navigation of up hills, down hills, grass tracks, woods, rocks and mud. Students will also attend tutorials about sportmanship, training, nutrition and mental preparation.
Thursday June 25th:
Breakfast (provided)Morning Instructional riding period
Lunch (provided)
Afternoon instructional riding period
Dinner (provided) followed by roundtable discussion
Friday June 25th:
Breakfast (provided)Morning Instructional period
Friday Lunch (provided) and Awards
Several conditions are imposed for enthusiasts: riders must be at least 8 years of age and provide their own equipment, while the vehicles must be 85 cc or larger. Once the instruction begins, rides will learn how to handle competitive starts, as well as proper navigation of up hills, down hills, grass tracks, woods, rocks and mud. Students will also attend tutorials about sportmanship, training, nutrition and mental preparation.
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