Malin to open Honda Motocross school.

Off-road racing expert Paul Malin is set to open a new Motocross school in Britian. The school is due to be launched early next year and will provide training nationwide and in Ireland.

The Nottinghamshire-based rider started racing at just three-years-old and turned professional during his early teens. Malin was the British Champion in 1996, 97 and 99, runner up in the World 125cc Championship in 1996 and has won a Motocross des Nations as well as several GPs.

His experience in the category has helped him in setting up the school, which will use Honda machinery exclusively. Malin's classes will be for riders who already own one of the manufacturer's off-road bikes to help them to learn how to make riding more enjoyable, easier and safer.

"I chose Honda because of the high quality of the machinery and products," said Malin. "I think that the customers deserve to have that same level of quality continued in the after-sales service.

"We will have a range of abilities at the schools, some will be happy to just learn a couple of new techniques while others will be coming along because they are more serious about racing and would like to improve.

"We will also be providing information about physical conditioning, how to conserve energy and the best way to work with the conditions that you have got. Whatever level the riders are at we can help them to further their skills and push their abilities."

"I am extremely pleased with this new association," added Honda Racing Off-road Co-ordinator Roger Harvey. "Honda is providing some bikes for the school and Paul will link in with the off-road dealers for further support. I believe that this will be a valuable service for Honda owners and may even help to convert people from other manufacturers to our machinery.

"Honda will provide Paul with as much assistance as possible in order to help him make a success of this venture and we hope that our customers will take advantage of this fantastic opportunity."