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Title: Track school, is it a good time? Post by: x136 on June 05, 2008, 08:59:28 PM I'm looking into the possibility of attending a track school in the near future. It looks and sounds like a lot of fun, but it also sounds great for skill building in a more controlled environment. Keigwins comes recommended, and they're having a two-day novice school at Thunderhill on June 31/July 1.
Here's the thing: I haven't been riding very long, at least not bikes with motors. :) I took the MSF course about two months ago or so, and I picked up my bike about three or four weeks ago. I know, that's really not much at all, but I feel like I'm "getting the hang of it" pretty quickly and am pretty comfortable, but without being too overconfident. In that short time, I've added over a thousand miles to the odometer. I'll have probably added another thousand by the time the class rolls around at the end of the month. ;) Also, it seems to me that taking a class like that relatively early might actually be beneficial to my riding in general, in that I'd be learning how to do it the right way, before I learn how to do it the wrong way, if that makes sense. So I turn to you, DMFers, seeking your thoughts, experiences, and general advice. What say you? Title: Re: Track school, is it a good time? Post by: duckwrench13 on June 05, 2008, 10:12:17 PM I would check the Zoom-Zoom "Road Rider 2.0" course first. It's geared more towards the "real world" aspects of riding. It will definitely help you settle in with your bike, then you can tackle the full on track time.
Anyone can go fast. But that speed is nothing without the ability to control it. [moto] We had a little mantra, of sorts, that we'd repeat within the team before breach and clear missions... "Slow is steady. Steady is smooth. Smooth is fast." Each action is a coordinated process of a thought and a trained reflex. Start with the basics; get familiar and at ease with your machine. Then move into the deeper water. You should PM Tigre. He's an instructor with Keigwins. [thumbsup] I've heard nothing but stellar comments about their program, but from the sounds of it, maybe ZZ's RR2.0 might be better suited for you right now. But hey, what do I know? I'm just the broken surly bastard that hasn't been in the saddle since March. [laugh] [laugh] Title: Re: Track school, is it a good time? Post by: mattv on June 06, 2008, 12:15:05 AM Everyone rides and learns different, but I know I wasn't ready for a track day when I was at your amount of seat time. I think duckwrench's advise is solid. There's no rush.
On the other hand I'm going to be there on the 30th and 1st as well, so if you end up going I'll see you there. |