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Adjust, don’t React
The “Oh Crap” moment. We have all had them. The sand or gravel in the road as we come around a corner, a painted line on the street in wet weather (slippery than anything!), the looking at beautiful scenery and not seeing the turn in front of you, the dreaded car turning left in front…
My Friend says I’m ready
Ok?? Over the years as a Motorcycle Coach I have heard this all too often. A new rider gets out of the MSF course, gets a motorcycle (often times the one the boyfriend / husband / best friend wants for themselves), maybe takes one more class and is ready to head off into the sunset….
Whats holding you back?
Whats holding you back from feeling in control? Holding you back from being confident in situations? Holding you back from getting outside your comfort zone? Holding you back from having as much fun as you can on your motorcycle? For most of us it comes down to three things…lack of confidence, lack of skill and…
Why be a Coach??
That’s an easy question to answer. Taking a life of experience in all types of motorcycling, a love of what you do (ride motorcycles) then taking that passion, love and the skills you have learned along the way to others who share or want to share that same love of riding. Being a coach isn’t…
Overcoming…
..Fear. Over the years as a Motorcycle Coach one thing stands out with riders..Fear. It’s as simple as that. The fear of trying a new skill, fear of not knowing what to do in certain situations (like over-cooking a corner, finding yourself having to make a U-Turn on a hill, or riding in wet conditions)…
Fred Astaire
What in the world does he have to do with riding a motorcycle? Everything. A legendary dancer and choreographer. A motorcycle rider? I don’t know, but his view of dancing fits perfectly with riding a motorcycle. He said, “always look at your partner, not at your feet”. On a motorcycle, the road ahead is your…