I have finally created a web site called Learner to Road Racer. www.l2rr.com.au you might have got here from the web site but in case you didn't...
It has links to a draft chapter of my book and some words from it.
Please check it out.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Two Wheels article - Safety Fast
Some comments on their "10 Tips for upping the pace".
1. Look further ahead - good but be carefull not to only look far ahead - too many riders cut corners by not planning the turn point.
2. Look where you want to go - same as above - should be combined
3. Target Fixation - is more really on how to avoid an accident not going faster.
4. Keep a level head - not really required - nice to do but not going to make you faster
5. Smooth - good
6. Keep throttle on - could have been included with smooth
7. Learn to love your rear brake - good except MORE important is overall braking skills - if you cannot slow or stop quickly do NOT ride quickly - should be 1 in this list. Also stated that "late braking on the track are one way of making a pass" - tis the main way but if you cannot brake late on a track then you will not have fast lap times.
8. Anticipate - again crash avoidance not going fast - also OK except why not slow down if there is a chance of an accident when travelling "at speed".
9. Its all about the line - NOT on the road it isn't when the width of your "track" is only about 1 metre wide - leave the track lines for the tracks.
10. Get more rider training - Good but ask around as they are not all created equal.
1. Look further ahead - good but be carefull not to only look far ahead - too many riders cut corners by not planning the turn point.
2. Look where you want to go - same as above - should be combined
3. Target Fixation - is more really on how to avoid an accident not going faster.
4. Keep a level head - not really required - nice to do but not going to make you faster
5. Smooth - good
6. Keep throttle on - could have been included with smooth
7. Learn to love your rear brake - good except MORE important is overall braking skills - if you cannot slow or stop quickly do NOT ride quickly - should be 1 in this list. Also stated that "late braking on the track are one way of making a pass" - tis the main way but if you cannot brake late on a track then you will not have fast lap times.
8. Anticipate - again crash avoidance not going fast - also OK except why not slow down if there is a chance of an accident when travelling "at speed".
9. Its all about the line - NOT on the road it isn't when the width of your "track" is only about 1 metre wide - leave the track lines for the tracks.
10. Get more rider training - Good but ask around as they are not all created equal.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Countersteering
Yet another comment on Countersteering...
My belief is Countersteering is combination of inertia, geometry & friction
It is not centrifugal force, gyroscopic effect.
The faster you go the more effort is reuired to countersteer.
The geometry of the bike (front tyre size, wheel diameter, trail, wheelbase etc)will affect the effort required.
Looking where you go is a more important skill than worrying too much about Countersteering.
My belief is Countersteering is combination of inertia, geometry & friction
It is not centrifugal force, gyroscopic effect.
The faster you go the more effort is reuired to countersteer.
The geometry of the bike (front tyre size, wheel diameter, trail, wheelbase etc)will affect the effort required.
Looking where you go is a more important skill than worrying too much about Countersteering.
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