A RAPID ROADTRIP - THE WILDS OF ARIZONA
RAPID track coach Dave Hewson loves a motorcycling adventure and was heading to the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats to compete in the Motorcycle Speed Trials on a turbo charged Triumph Rocket. Unfortunately the event got rained off but Dave isn't one for giving up on an opportunity, so rented a bike in Salt Lake city and headed to see some friends in Southern Arizona.
RAPID PIT STOPS: MARCH HARE DELI
Looking for a few fantastic roads and a spot to refuel in the North East? Look no further.
RAPID NC500 CHALLENGE
Our greatest rider challenge yet. A team of 9 riders are taking on the North Coast 500 in 4 days to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK.
JACK SCOTT SET FOR SUPERBIKE RIDE WITH RAPID CDH Racing
Jack Scott will become the next rookie to graduate to the superbike class with the Rapid CDH Racing team.
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.
DELVE’S BEST AND WORST BITS OF BEING A BSB ROOKIE
Rapid CDH Racing’s Liam Delves gives us his best and worst bits from the 2022 Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
RAPID ROADS - A268 (THE ROYAL MILITARY CANAL ROAD)
In a new series we’re taking a closer look at the roads our coaches use as part of our training courses.
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?
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.
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.
MACHINE CONTROL - STABILITY AND TRACTION
Machine control, arguably the most crucial part of performance riding.
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.
JOSH OWENS BSB 2022 PREVIEW
Josh Owens on BSB 2022 - recovery, new kit, P10 in testing, and self belief.
HOW TO GET YOUR KNEE DOWN
Necessary? No. Cool? Absolutely. Whether you admit it or not, knee down has been motorcycling’s holy grail for decades.
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.
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.
MEET THE TEAM - CHRIS LINDLEY
Chris had no interest in motorcycles. Taking a motorcycle course on a whim, opened his eyes and a whole new world.