Learn 2 Lean
Pre-requisite
Mc1 and 2 helpful but we can help those who haven't as we will have two days with you.
Who's it for
Those wanting to develop skill and confidence and have a lot of fun on a track where space and development is the main goal. As this is over two days it will give you an unique opportunity to improve much more when you know the track better.
Gear
Riding gear only, motorcycles will be provided
Duration
2 days
£1600 at Brands Hatch Circuit
£1300 at Cadwell Park
£1300 at Mallory Park Racing Circuit
Safety Briefing & Induction
Days are limited to only 60 riders total. 3 groups of 20 on a track that can take 40 at a time. 20 riders out max at each time. New Daytona or Street triple machines (Could also be a mixture of both) We will show you the track, explain how we will ride it, go through flags etc. We will then introduce you to your motorcycles and get you out on track for some riding drills . We will learn who you are, what you want and help you have great fun riding our brand new bikes. This series of events which are two days each is designed to help you relax in to track riding and use the venue as a huge playground to have fun, develop and test out the techniques which we teach in our machine control days.
Machine control counter steering awareness
This involves key drills to make you aware and better at using steering confidently and simply. Applying good body position and speed to your direction changing ability. This section will nearly always divide groups quickly as some will be able to lean fast and others will be leaning slow. Whilst we will be doing our best to develop everyone, those who can lean fast early will gain more speed and feel the track is easier than those who can't yet lean that quick. This however is why we are doing all this. Once we know it's an issue, we can make each run a lesson to develop this area until you get it and then we move on.
Stability confidence and agility
This is where we get you better at allowing the bike to do its job so you can do yours. We will get you trying stuff you normally wouldn't, it's going to be fun on a bike that isn't yours to worry about.
Braking harder and faster
These sections are for developing your ability to brake harder and faster than you think you can. Built up in small steps we will help you develop your awareness of the time it takes you to slow down and help you become more efficient at it.
Cornering position on track
This will be all about where to aim for and when to get there. This is a very important section in order reduce your effort and reduce time lost to mistakes. Some riders are good at getting the line right, others need showing. Once you find the correct line you will find speed comes effortlessly and you will be able to understand why one line is better than another.
Braking in corners
The ability to brake late and turn becomes very valuable on a track. The confidence it inspires also demonstrates how much grip is available.
Body position for improved cornering speed
At this stage we will be moving to developing your ability to move on the machine. For some with the correct gear this will also include Kneedown as a gauge of clearance. Ultimately we will focus on speed and fun rather than hanging off for no reason.
Perfecting overtakes, following lines and learning to spot areas of weakness
This is a fantastic stage to get to and will mostly be day 2. Here we are doing more laps with less breaks at a rhythm you can maintain so that we can develop planning and experimentation in your lines to test if there is a faster way. A complex stage of this is to use the throttle to develop late or early bend apex's which can develop improved lines in and out of corners. Following riders who are constant in order to help you test different lines is a fantastic way to learn fast. This would normally only happen in a race situation where riders are very similar in ability. On track we often find this is not the case so we will provide you with this chance to develop.
The two days could end up being totally different!!
I have learned to give an overview of what our plans are and explain what we hope to cover with you all over these events. Experience has taught me that if I feel it's not working or the group needs something else, I will scrap all this in a moment in order to do what you need to do. The reason courses develop is we always respond to the needs of the riders who turn up. We could easily get riders who are so much better than we expected and so we will do more advanced stuff with them. If we get those who have much more basic needs we will cater for them too. In short, these will be two days with loads of space to help you the way you need.
Machine Control 1
Pre-requisite
The ability to ride and change gear without much conscious thought
Who's it for
Anyone that wants to build confidence & improve their riding ability
Gear
You'll need to bring your own bike and gear
Duration
Varies based on venue size
£150 at York
£160 at Norfolk
£160 at Exeter
£160 at Ireland
£190 at Millbrook Proving Ground
£160 at Pembrey Circuit Wales
Section 1.1 - Cognitive Responses to Riding
We begin by focusing on how riding makes us feel. Correctly interpreting what your body is telling you, even if it can feel different to your expectations, is important in learning how to enforce positive reactions and to reduce negative behaviours.
Section 1.2 - The Core
By understanding how the body works to maintain its balance you will learn to manage it. We will help you develop simple, practical ways to improve your core stability, which will hugely benefit your overall control and precision in all riding conditions.
Section 1.3 - Bike Stability and Mechanics
Bike Stability and Mechanics There are different stages of machine stability which govern it at different times. We will help you understand how the core responds to those stages, and how to ensure it remains calm and prepared at all times. Why you feel the way you do, and why at times you ride the way you do will become clear.
Section 1.4 - Experimenting with the Machine
Experimenting with the Machine To understand the bike it helps to contrast our imaginary perception of what might happen to how the motorcycle actually behaves with and without making any conscious inputs to its controls. Through a series of carefully-designed experiments you will observe what the machine would do, how to, and how not to influence it, whilst remaining composed and in control when facing risk, danger, and...fun!
Section 1.5 - Grip and how it works
In this section we demonstrate and explain the system of grip. We will dispel some common misconceptions to help you understand how grip develops and what influences it. This will give you an awareness of how grip changes as the machine moves, slows down, changes direction, and accelerates, helping you respond calmly when needed.
Section 1.6 - The Mechanics of Changing Direction
No other area of motorcycle control is filled with more grey areas and well-intentioned misinformation than cornering. After explaining several common techniques of changing direction you will try and test each of them yourself. It will become very clear to you what works, when does it work, and what never does
Section 1.7 - Braking using advantages in grip and understanding ABS
Braking Using Advantages in Grip and Understanding of ABS This very important skill affects everyone, every day. You will gain a confident and calm approach to braking informed by accurate and extensively tested techniques. Your stopping distances will shrink. You will become deeply aware of how grip, ABS, and the choice of brakes are interconnected. You will become a safer rider whilst getting the maximum out of your brakes.
Section 1.8 - Turning and Riding Slowly
Turning and Riding Slowly Due to a range of factors including our brain's ability to create emotions based on what we expect to happen, some riders struggle needlessly at slow speed. We will help you see that the machine is quite stable at slow speed and that it could be a misinterpretation of what the machine needs to do that is causing most of the anxiety. We will help you experience the principles that govern really slow speeds thus changing the way you feel when riding slowly.
Slow riding course BIKE INCLUDED
Pre-requisite
Mc1
Who's it for
Anyone wanting to improve slow riding control
Gear
BIKE INCLUDED you just need gear
Duration
3 hours
£125 at York
£150 at Pembrey Circuit Wales
Posture
We will go through the correct posture and help improve your confidence on the machine whilst going slow
Vision and planning
Key areas are to focus where the machine is going and to have a target which is a realistic expectation of what can be achieved , we will teach you how to gain this insight .
Positive steer
Understanding the process and feeling how it works can add a lot of confidence. Once understood it will help you to control the machine when leaning at slow speeds making it much easier to recover .
Backup actions to cover mistakes
We will also cover options you have to recover the machine if you make a mistake . This once again helps to improve your confidence and ability to practice without negative reactions .
Machine Control 2
Pre-requisite
Completed Machine Control 1
Who's it for
Anyone that wants to build confidence & improve their riding ability
Gear
You'll need to bring your own bike and gear
Duration
Varies based on venue size
£150 at York
£160 at Norfolk
£160 at Exeter
£160 at Ireland
£190 at Millbrook Proving Ground
£160 at Pembrey Circuit Wales
Section 2.1 - Advanced Braking for higher speeds
This section builds on the advanced braking exercises in Machine Control 1 helping you learn more advanced techniques to confidently bring your bike to a halt from higher speeds.
Section 2.2 -Advanced Braking through core feel
This section brings the braking technique together with an awareness of weight transfer and a powerful core connection to improve the smoothness, speed and ability of the rider to brake harder, faster and with more precision often referred to as developing a “feel”.
Section 2.3 - Braking on bends 1
In this section you will understand the stories you have created around braking on bends. Here you will learn advanced techniques for maintaining bike stability while either reducing speed or braking hard in a bend using front brake.
Section 2.4 - Braking on bends 2
In this section you will understand the stories you have created around braking on bends. Here you will learn advanced techniques for maintaining bike stability while either reducing speed or braking hard in a bend using back brake.
Section 2.5 - Advanced Cornering
In this section you will understand the stories you have created about cornering and will learn advanced techniques for cornering. This section will transform your ability to: safely and confidently lean the bike further; quickly and accurately change direction; and use body position to increase your corner speed.
Machine Control 3 Advanced Cornering BIKE INCLUDED
Pre-requisite
Machine Control 1 and 2
Who's it for
Riders wanting to improve their cornering confidence
Gear
BIKE INCLUDED ,Normal Road gear is fine.
Duration
6-8 hours
£230 at York
Section 3.1 - Stability/Core balance/Steering
This section builds on the advanced techniques in previous modules but also creates a detailed and inspiring environment to experiment, investigate and develop a new level of calmness on the machine through which amazing precision can be attained.
Section 3.2 - Setting and maintaining constant lean and turn radius
This section is focused on the ability to plan, set and manage a constant rate of lean to create a constant turn rate. This is vital if precision is our goal. For many riders this is the goal for which they seek training to achieve.
Section 3.3 – Dynamics and limits of cornering effecting grip
In this section you will be clearly briefed on the limits which place a practical barrier to using more lean in bends.
Section 3.4 – Overcome the body's resistance to lean
In this section you will understand and overcome your body's fear of lean, why it happens and how easy it can be to retrain the core to allow you to adjust and maintain positive body position to create higher corner speeds and reduce risk of slides.
Section 3.5 – Promote Calmness in turns and Improve vision
In this section you will learn to focus on the exit, plan your route calmly and have more precision and control of your route through a bend along with the safety margin of knowing where you will be at the end of a turn so your exit is more accurately predictable.
Section 3.6 – Advanced positioning and vision to link bends
In this section, you will understand how to develop powerful positions which are developed through calm focus considering the corner/s ahead and planning with precision. On top of this you will learn how to improve your accuracy with your exit position in corners which will assist you having a better line in and through the next bend. At this stage you will experience the benefit of the previous courses and drills to help give full conscious control.
Kneedown BIKE INCLUDED 765 Triumph
Pre-requisite
Machine control 1 and 2 advantageous but not essential
Who's it for
Riders who are wanting to do kneedown. Reasonably fit .
Gear
Motorcycle is included.This course requires you to have leathers with sliders and boots ideally with toe sliders. Enduro style boots are not helpful on this event.
Duration
The event lasts as long as the riders can ride safely without getting tired. In the region of 6 hours .
£250 Other Venues
£230 at York
£270 at Millbrook Proving Ground
£250 at Pembrey Circuit Wales
Section 3.1 - Stability/Core balance/Steering
This section builds on the advanced techniques in previous modules but also creates a detailed and inspiring environment to experiment, investigate and develop a new level of calmness on the machine through which amazing precision can be attained.
Section 3.2 - Setting and maintaining constant lean and turn radius
This section is focused on the ability to plan, set and manage a constant rate of lean to create a constant turn rate. This is vital if precision is our goal. For many riders this is the goal for which they seek training to achieve.
Section 3.3 – Dynamics and limits of cornering effecting grip
In this section you will be clearly briefed on the limits which place a practical barrier to using more lean in bends.
Section 3.4 – Overcome the body's resistance to lean
In this section you will understand and overcome your body's fear of lean, why it happens and how easy it can be to retrain the core to allow you to adjust and maintain positive body position to create higher corner speeds and reduce risk of slides.
Section 3.5 – Promote Calmness in turns and Improve vision
In this section you will learn to focus on the exit, plan your route calmly and have more precision and control of your route through a bend along with the safety margin of knowing where you will be at the end of a turn so your exit is more accurately predictable.
Section 3.6 – Advanced positioning to measure lean
In this section you will understand how to develop powerful positions on the machine to help improve your awareness of lean and measure the amount or lean safely without going too far.
Section 3.7 – Advanced positioning to measure lean
In this final section, if you wish to and if you can position your knee in the correct place, (some riders just don’t have the flexibility) you can have a go at cornering with your knee on the ground like a pro. One of the many benefits of this is to be able to confidently lean the machine over without worrying about grip or grinding something solid like centre stands or exhausts.
Machine Control 4
Pre-requisite
Machine control 1 and 2 for safety
Who's it for
Riders who have done the other courses and want to explore the demo routines we practice to deliver the training courses
Gear
You'll need to bring your normal road riding protection gear. We'll provide you with a suitable road bike.
Duration
1 Day
£199 Other Venues
£270 at Millbrook Proving Ground
Section 4.1 – Introduction to the demos and overview of the day
This section will help you to refresh your memory on all the demos which we use as part of the other courses. This is to enable you to focus on which of these you may have tried and those which you have not. It will also help us map out the best way to run the day to get the most enjoyment and challenge yourself without it being demotivating or too tough. Our aim here is to help you realise that until such a time as you can consistently achieve these demos without mistakes and staying calm, you just need more time and practice at them.
Section 4.2 - Extreme braking/stoppies
In this section you will learn what it feels like to brake harder but also faster in order to achieve higher braking power. You will be more relaxed even when the rear wheel comes off the ground. Your braking will be improved beyond the limits of the ABS systems on motorcycles giving you a racers feel in order to brake better.
Section 4.3 - Braking beyond the limit
This section is one of the most difficult skills to learn on a motorcycle as it requires a total loss of traction before it can be practiced. Although simple in essence we just want to be able to use the brakes beyond the point where they can deliver grip and thus create a slide from locking the wheels. Key benefits in achieving this is an awareness of how much braking can be done before the limits are reached, combined with a greater sense of the variables which effect that limit.
Section 4.4 Experimenting with ABS systems
As the new regulations stop motorcycles having the ability to switch off the ABS system, we can give you a great in-depth experience of what the ABS is doing and how it feels without it. Understanding how the system works can help to perfect the feel you have with the brakes as well as aid your ability to test and measure grip in all conditions .
Roadcraft course
Pre-requisite
Mc1 and 2
Who's it for
Riders who want to develop their roadcraft and safety.This course could be done in one full day or spread out over multible dates to help the rider develop at their pace. We would arrange this with you and work with you at your pace and within your limits.
Gear
Road gear
Duration
3 x 3 hours sessions
£600
Understanding Roadcraft and it’s principles
This is a brief on what the logic behind the system is and how we can developed it in our riding .
Practical demonstration and tuition on hazards
Understanding what a hazard is and how to deal with them is a key stage of roadcraft . Using the venue we will help you identify key hazards we must consider .
I.P.S.G.A the system
We will take you through the system in all areas , junctions , oncoming vehicles , overtakes making progress which is safe and legal at all times .
On road assessment
To complete the course we will then try and move to an on road section where we can do an assessment to evaluate how your using the system to ride the road in your natural environment. This is a key step to work the roadcraft principles in to your daily ride.
Street Triple 756 R 2024 Draw
Pre-requisite
none required
Who's it for
Over 18s
Gear
n/a
Duration
Live draw