Yes the videos show a number of common mistakes riders, new and experienced, make. My question is how can these be avoided and what should rides look for? I have read a number of good books by Keith Code and others that have help me. Not everyone can afford a school and look for advice from friends, books, forums and videos. Maybe take one item at a time, such as target fixation, and discuss that?

 

I would say in order to become knowledgeable you have to be taught something in either a school environment or tutored/instructed (some people are self-taught, however this can lead to bad habits.). Experience is a level of progression from things you've experienced first hand.

Very well explained. +1

Hey misti I see you are running the Slednecks sticker you know my boy Ben Thompson?

I know who he is yes Slednecks rocks and they have a neat promotion on right now that can get you a free copy of the Minor Details movie and give you the option of helping out the Red Ribbon Riders (riders who volunteer their time to help those with breast cancer) if you purchase items before May 10th. Visit the Slednecks website for details (I don't want to post the link in case I get in trouble)

Yes the videos show a number of common mistakes riders, new and experienced, make. My question is how can these be avoided and what should rides look for? I have read a number of good books by Keith Code and others that have help me. Not everyone can afford a school and look for advice from friends, books, forums and videos. Maybe take one item at a time, such as target fixation, and discuss that?

Good question. I would suggest a track school or advanced riding school first and foremost but as you say, a lot of people maybe can't afford it. I usually say that you can't NOT afford it because if paying 300-600 bucks upfront will help keep you and your bike from hitting the ground ONCE then it is well worth it.

However, there are also books and DVD's that can help as well. I think the first step is to learn and understand what the most common riding mistakes and errors are and then arm yourself with the tools and skills needed to avoid making those mistakes in the first place. Then take the time to practice those skills until you are comfortable with them, then work on something else.

You mention taking one item at a time, such as target fixation and discussing it (with other riders or on a forum). This is a good idea. Why don't we do that here? I'll start the discussion.....

What exactly is target fixation? Why does it happen and what are some ways that you can prevent it from happening?

Misti

 

Hey Misti (et all)... If you guys start various topics for rider improvement (which is a GREAT idea btw) can you start a new thread for each topic... I know the Admin on the site is looking to put a specific section for all this stuff, so if we can do this ahead of time, I'll just tag all the threads having to do with this topic (rider improvement) and move them over there. And if they each hold their own title, they'll be easier to follow/search/and read.

Just my $.02... nothing more

I'm liking this whole concept and personally would love to read what is gonna be posted in the coming days/weeks

 

i could deffinitly use some help! +1