June 26th, 2006
in Riding skills
Discovered this photo of the Advanced Rider Training course in a forum post.
Although impressed by the concept of this motorcycle training and safety course when I first heard about it, I was not impressed by the fact it is held on a go kart track. But now, all I can think of to say is Wow!. This is not your grandfather’s (which I may be old enough to be) go kart track.
I think ART is a great concept and is a natural step in a rider’s education. Just as the BRC is a safer environment than the streets for learning the basics, ART is a safer environment than mountain roads and much less daunting and expensive than a track day for working on cornering skills. And unlike track days it is not just for the sportier bike crowd. The course is bike independent and is suited to cruisers and touring bikes as well as sportier models.
Click the link above to read Tempo’s (don’t know his real name but he is a Portland rider and has visited my blog) account of his day at Canby in the ART course.
June 6th, 2006
in News bits
Laconia (New Hampshire) lodging owners normally reap big profits each year, during the nations 3rd largest bike week gathering, by raising their rates and requiring a minimum stay. But not this year. With bike week only days away most are reporting that reservations are way down. Of the 70 local lodging places only 5 are sold out. I wonder why. Hmmm, could it be the $250 nightly room rates?
Looks like our East Coast brothers and sisters are finally getting wise. Or maybe they’ve been hit by the economy and are paying closer attention to budgets. In either case many of them have decided to forego the local establishments in favor of cheaper lodging further away from the event. Source: Boston.com News
June 3rd, 2006
in Images
Can you even begin to count the times you’ve been stuck on your motorcycle behind a slow vehicle and desperately wanted to pass but were in a no passing zone? Do you pass or not? Some (many?) riders will disregard the possible dangers and pass anyway. Others will sit on their impatience and tough it out until it is safe to pass. Which camp are you in? Me? Well, I always respect no passing zones {Photo}
June 1st, 2006
in News bits
Are you the slowest motorcycle rider in town? Do you often have oops moments? Have trouble keeping the shiny side up? Well this may be your lucky day. A new sports TV show called “Underdog” is looking for a rider who desperately needs professional motorcycle training. If you don’t mind looking like a klutz on national TV you might just come away with vastly improved riding skills. Your trainer will be either Keith Code or Freddie Spencer. You’d be hard pressed to find better coaches than either of them and free is a very good price. Contact:
Jason Brewer, Producer
Screaming Flea Productions
5950 6th ave south suite 109
Seattle, Washington 98108
jbrewer@sfpseattle.com
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