HOW TO HANDLE HAIRPINS

HOW TO HANDLE HAIRPINS

If the thought of a first gear, tightening hairpin - especially on a steep incline - fills you with dread, you are not alone.

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WHAT ACTUALLY IS FEEL

WHAT ACTUALLY IS FEEL

We’ve all heard of it, and we’ve especially heard racers talking about it as one of the most important elements of being able to ride a motorcycle fast. But, what is it?

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RAPID COACH DAVE HEWSON TALKS TT ‘22

RAPID COACH DAVE HEWSON TALKS TT ‘22

After a global pandemic-enforced break of two years, the Isle of Man TT returns this year, and Rapid coach Dave Hewson is going back, armed with a BMW S1000RR and Aprilia RS660.

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THROTTLE CONTROL

THROTTLE CONTROL

With a significant impact on stability, fluidity, and overall performance the throttle is one of the most important controls for you to master.

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PLANNING FOR OVERTAKES

PLANNING FOR OVERTAKES

After a look at planning in general terms, plus a more specific look at planning for corners, we’re going to continue exploring how to plan, this time with a focus on overtakes.

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PLANNING FOR CORNERS

PLANNING FOR CORNERS

By gathering the correct information early you can get the speed right for every corner, and just like that your riding will be safer and more relaxed, and, crucially, faster.

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HOW TO PLAN

HOW TO PLAN

Reading the road is only the beginning. As that endless stream of information is fed into your own personal CPU your next task is to process and plan accordingly.

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MEET THE COACHES - IAIN BEGG

MEET THE COACHES - IAIN BEGG

Magazine posters and daydreams of riding bikes all day led Iain into a career as a police motorcyclist, and eventually a role with Rapid Training.

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