ROADS WITH NO TRAFFIC
How to find “Invisible Roads”
How to find the right maps
Discussion of reading the map
What to Highlight

RIDING SAFE
 Reading the Road
 Motorcycling Positioning on the Road
 Situational Awareness
 Ring of Security
 Interpreting the Vanishing Point

RIDING SMOOTH
Learn to “FEEL”
 Throttle Control (1/8” increments)
 Speed Control
 Learning the Powerband
 Seamless Shifting
 “Breakless” Braking

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The Rider's Workshop is dedicated to teaching motorcycling safety, advanced riding skills and developing smooth shifting and braking.

Below is an overview of the essential skills we will cover in each workshop.

A detailed syllabus is issued to each participant in The Rider's Workshop, expanding on these skills and very useful for future reference.

RIDER'S WORKSHOP RIDING SKILLS