Cornering is half the fun of riding, unfortunately many riders get it wrong.
A lot of riders and coaches do not seem to be able to tell the difference between a Race line and a Fast (Safe) line in any given corner. (more…)
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Suddenly I heard the voice inside my head saying: “Look into the corner - look into the corner”. Those words saved my life.
I attended a Motorcycle Training Program (MCTP) as it was known through Queensland Transport. This was back in 1995. I was riding with some mates up through Split Yard Creek Road towards Mt Glorious. We were not travelling that fast however I was at the back of the group. (more…)
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Hi I am known as Pops and I thought I would introduce myself and explain why I joined MATES.
I am 60 years old and rejoined riding motorcycles about 4 years ago after been out of the scene for 15 years while my family grew up. After my two children left home my wife, in her kindness, suggested that as I was so bored and toey about getting back into riding that on my 56th birthday I should go and get myself a bike. (more…)
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It’s been a few weeks now since we concluded the Ride of Fire Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009 ride from Cairns to Melbourne. What an experience! I have to say it was one of those life changing experiences for me and one that I will not soon forget. (more…)
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