motoDNA academy in Shanghai

[998S]

My name is Mark McVeigh, I'm the Senior coach of Australian based motoDNA academy

But wouldn't it be great if someone offered a quality basic riding and safety course that was taught by skilled, conscientious riders!

Forget the track day classes you offer; there are hardly track days left any more, and for those who really want to learn more on track riding, classes are already covered by a company offering the track fee & rental of bikes and clothing as a package.

Forget the incidental foreigner living in China: there might be some interest, but never enough to justify any long term investment.

So any offering should be based upon a substantial and sincere interest from Chinese riders.
Well, have a look yourself in the coming days, but IMO there is, and will be zero interest from any rider, they are all Gods already (as we unfortunately experience every day here).
Unless it will be forced upon them, it will be a mission impossible.

Sorry, just my 2 cents.

[TB-Racing]

Mark McVeigh, I'm the Senior coach of Australian based motoDNA academy - www.motodna.com.au

I am back in "The Big Smoke" (Shanghai) and if you prefer telling us all about your Shanghai and China Motodna plans / trainings in person, meet me over on 27/01 Sunday as of around 12:00noon at Huqingping Roadhouse Cafe & Restaurant -open daily 9:00 - 20:00hrs.- no. 2188, Huqingping Highway (G318), Qingpu District, 青浦区沪青平公路2188号 http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/sh...house-Shanghai

Google Maps: http://goo.gl/maps/cUjzw

[motoDNA]

Hi Lao Jia Hou,

Thanks for your welcome and relevant comments.

We are exploring opportunities in China and would like to set up a school here.

What is the premier motorcycling publication in China?

Tnx

Mark

Welcome Mark

I completely agree with Euphonius' suggestions about a well-organized Basic Riding Course. The premier motorcycling publication in China has been strongly advocating such an undertaking. It sponsors an annual all-girls long-distance ride, as one way to promote "recreational motorcycling for all". Most of these girl-riders have never ridden before and are "trained" by highly skilled riders/coaches from the military, before embarking on their journey. However, one of the most common comments from non-participants in Chinese forums (about these annual runs) is "how can I also receive some quality training?"

[motoDNA]

Hi TB-Racing ,

Sorry we missed each other in Shanghai.

At the moment we are exploring opportunities in China for motoDNA.

Tnx

Mark

I am back in "The Big Smoke" (Shanghai) and if you prefer telling us all about your Shanghai and China Motodna plans / trainings in person, meet me over on 27/01 Sunday as of around 12:00noon at Huqingping Roadhouse Cafe & Restaurant -open daily 9:00 - 20:00hrs.- no. 2188, Huqingping Highway (G318), Qingpu District, 青浦区沪青平公路2188号 http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/sh...house-Shanghai

Google Maps: http://goo.gl/maps/cUjzw

[motoDNA]

Hi 998S ,

Tnx for your comments - thats exactly the type of info we need to find out.

Cheers,
Mark

Forget the track day classes you offer; there are hardly track days left any more, and for those who really want to learn more on track riding, classes are already covered by a company offering the track fee & rental of bikes and clothing as a package.

Forget the incidental foreigner living in China: there might be some interest, but never enough to justify any long term investment.

So any offering should be based upon a substantial and sincere interest from Chinese riders.
Well, have a look yourself in the coming days, but IMO there is, and will be zero interest from any rider, they are all Gods already (as we unfortunately experience every day here).
Unless it will be forced upon them, it will be a mission impossible.

Sorry, just my 2 cents.

[TB-Racing]

Hi TB-Racing , Sorry we missed each other in Shanghai.
At the moment we are exploring opportunities in China for motoDNA.
Tnx Mark

get in touch next time your up here and come over to the HQP Roadhouse as the weekends bring quite a few bikers out there...
you might have heard of them already but have a look here, they operate for some years around ML China:
http://www.bg-performance.com
http://www.bg-performance.com/2006/p...boutBG-eng.asp

[Lao Jia Hou]

What is the premier motorcycling publication in China?

Hi Mark

http://www.hobbypress.cn/list.php?fid-1-page-1.htm

The magazine lists www.bikemedia.cn but it redirects you to the above. Unfortunately (although understandably), it is all in Chinese. If you make it to Beijing, I can introduce you to the Editor - he is the one who has been organizing the all-girls' training & trips, as well as being an advocate for changing the mindset about "motorcycling" in China.

IMHO, the foreign contingent of MC-riders is relatively miniscule in China. It is the Chinese population that is the real market. But, as others note, there will first need to be a shift in mindset.

HOG China offers high-quality lessons to new (and old) Harley Owners, and those lessons are quite popular. But that might be largely because the new Harley owners are riding a large Harley as their first-ever motorcycle.

Good luck!