Motorcycle Braking Tips: The Basics of Braking on the Track
Braking should be a pretty simple affair, but you’d be surprised to know that out of all the riding techniques we use on track it is during braking that the greatest number of panic buttons are pushed if it’s not done correctly. In this guide I have outlined what we should work towards to improve […]
Continue readingHow Often to Change Motorcycle Oil: What You Need to Know
We all know that oil is the very lifeblood of our engines; it’s one of the most important components that keeps your machine purring like a kitten. Knowing how important the oil is then, you won’t be surprised to find that riders can get a bit over eager with the frequency at which they change […]
Continue readingMotorcycle Track Training: Why You Should Consider it
There are some riders involved in bike track days that are in it just for the crack, a chance to get on their motorcycle and ride around in circles for a day with a hefty grin on their faces. For a lot of the paddock though, there are two main goals that we all strive […]
Continue reading5 Steps to Get Over a Track Day Crash
Crashing is not something any of us try or want to do, but because of the very nature of track days, unfortunately crashing is inherently part and parcel of them and it’s something that can leave us with little confidence and a lack of mojo to continue on. I have personally played victim to the […]
Continue readingWhen to Change Motorcycle Tyres: How Long Do Tyres Last?
A very common question that comes up in the track day world is when should you replace track day tyres? This question is born out of fear of old rubber causing a crash by suddenly giving up and losing all of its grip. This fear in turn has people throwing away good part worn tyres […]
Continue readingRoad Bike, Hire Bike or Track Bike: What’s the Best Option?
A question that often comes up in the community is what’s the best way to get involved in bike track days, a road bike, hire bike or track bike? In truth they are all perfectly viable options but different people want different things from their track days. In this article I have covered some of […]
Continue readingBike Track Day Checklist: Things To Take
Here I have compiled a ‘things to take’ bike track day checklist, containing all the compulsory items to take with you to your track day, as well as a wide array of other items that will make things easier, more convenient or just generally improve your day in some way. You’re obviously not expected to […]
Continue readingCheap Track Day Camera Excellence: Veho VCC-003 Review
Update: To see the lastest crop of track day action cameras, click here. Recording your track riding is not only a great way to show your friends what you get up to (and where all your money is going), but it is also a great way to view your own riding from an outside perspective and […]
Continue readingTrack Day Leathers: The Current Rules and Best Leathers for Track Days
At the time of writing, in order to participate in a bike track day at any of the major UK race tracks you need to either wear a full one piece leather suit, or a two piece leather suit that has a 360 degree (more like 270 degree) zip that connects the jacket and trousers. […]
Continue readingBike Track Day FAQs for Newcomers
If you’re fairly new to bike track days then you’re obviously going to have some questions in your mind that you would like answered. On this page I have attempted to answer some of the most common questions relating to bike track days, some of which my Track Day Guide wouldn’t have answered. If you […]
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