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Doc Wong Moto Ergonomics & Optimal Riding Position Workshop-Jan 13, Friday night!



(See the new article on Doc Wong in Cycle World! - http://www.cycleworld.com/doc-wong-motorcycle-teacher-and-chiropractor-five-reasons-why)

I'm really excited about this workshop because of the wonderful feedback!

Not only do you get the knowledge necessary to ride with more confidence and less pain, but I'll also personally coach you on your bike.  This is an evening workshop and while we don't go out for a ride on this one, if you bring your bike, you'll get coached on it.



When: Friday, January 13, 2017! 6:30pm-8:30pm
Place:  Full Motion Chiropractic
            Carlmont Shopping Center (Next to Baskin Robbins)
            1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
            Belmont, CA 94002 
            (650) 365-7775

How to register: just e-mail me at: docwong@aol.com
Cost:  $0.00

This workshop is designed to help you make the necessary adjustments to your riding positons and to your bike to optimize your personal efficiency and comfort of riding your motorcycle in all conditions.

To achieve this, I'll be covering different riding styles or positions
on different bikes in differing conditions along with what needs to be changed to ergonomically fit your bike to you. Also, I'll cover the most common neck, back and wrist problems I see and what you can do to ride comfortably.

Riding Positions will include optimal positions for street, sport,
torquing, racing and dirt or dual sport riding. Which positions
produce optimum performance and which get riders into trouble along with which causes the most pain and what to do about it.



I'll demonstrate on a couple of very different bikes, a sport bike and an upright dual sport bike. That way I can demonstrate the range of riding positions and the range of ergonomic adjustments you can do to your bike. Find out how certain riding styles and poor bike setup can be hazardous and how to solve them. The end result is you being more comfortable on your bike with less fatigue and having more fun!





The ergonomics part of this workshop will cover how to adjust your bike to your body and style of riding. The ergonomics of different bike types and body types will be addressed and participants will have a working knowledge of what do do with their bikes adjustments.Optimize your bike for your riding style. Adjusting levers, foot controls, handlebar bar placements

I'll also cover exercises and stretches for you neck, back and wrists.

After the talk and demonstrations, etc., we'll go outside where you'll get on your bike and I'll coach you on body position and make suggestions on the ergonomics of your motorcycle.


Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Chiropractor for Children and Adults
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas (In Carlmont Shopping Center next to Baskin Robbins)
Belmont, CA 94002
650-365-7775
www.docwong.com

Free exams and consultations offered if you're having pain while riding or having neck, back or other sports injuries issues

Check out the stuff on the Doc Wong (Free) Riding Clinics on my web site! http://www.docwong.com

Note: Photos for "Doc Wong Crashes" are now on my web site.
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To get the latest announcements on my Riding Clinics subscribe to the Doc-Ride mailing list!

Email me at docwong@aol.com to request to be added to the Doc-Ride Mailing list!
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Join the new Doc Wong Riding Clinics Yahoo Group! Go to: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/docwongRidingClinics/info to join!

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**Special acknowledgement and thanks to:

Keith Code of California Superbike Schools for his help and guidance and support. The Doc Wong Street Riding Clinics are almost all based on his works. Get his books and tapes on the subject, read them and apply them....your riding will be much better for it!  www.superbikeschool.com

In memory of Gary Jaehne for his contributions to our motorcycling community!

Helimot Leathers:  The leathers I use and consider the best! www.helimot.com

[docwong]

Doc Wong Basic Suspension Workshop Part 1, Jan 19, Thurs Night!



(See the new article on Doc Wong in Cycle World! - http://www.cycleworld.com/doc-wong-motorcycle-teacher-and-chiropractor-five-reasons-why)

Hi,

You're invited the next Basic Suspension Part One Workshop!

I'm hyper-excited, this workshop will demystify and really enhance your knowledge of suspension setup. It is geared for those of you who are neophytes in suspension to those of you who want to know more about how set up your bike properly!

One month there was even a guy that flew from Colorado to attend the workshop and flew back the next morning!

What: Basic Suspension Part One
When: Thursday, January 19, 2017, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Doc Wong's Full Motion Chiropractic Office
          Carlmont Village Shopping Center
          1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
          Belmont, CA 94002
Cost: $0.00
How to sign up:  just e-mail me at: docwong@aol.com



About the topic, "Basic Suspension Setup": Worksheets have been made up with pertinent data that will be very simple and understandable. I will even have basic terminology defined so that you will know the terms and how they apply to making your bike feel good, bad, bumpy, springy, etc. The workshop will give you a very good understanding of how a suspension works and what you need to do to your bike to improve it's handling characteristics.



Workshop format:  

1.  Basic terms with demonstrations on a sport bike. I'll go over each term one by one and demonstrate them so that you will see them in action.

2.  Adjustments and how they effect the handling of your motorcycle and how you can do them on your bike.

3.  Poor handling characteristics due to "mis-adjustments" and how they can be remedied.

The workshop will be kept simple enough to ensure that when you leave, you'll have a very good understanding of how a suspension works and an idea of how to adjust your own bike. You'll have handouts and worksheets to make notes on too!

Due to the content of the materials presented, parental guidance is suggested as your enhanced understanding of how your suspension works and its subsequent demystification may bring about wide grins!

We do have to limit the number of riders to 40, due to the fact that we want everyone to see how the adjustments are made on the motorcycle.  

Want to use your bike as the demo bike for the evening? E-mail me with the specifics of your bike:  Make, model, year and if it has adjustable front and back preload.

How to register:

Just e-mail me at:  docwong@aol.com
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    Full Motion Chiropractic
    1021 Alameda de las Pulgas (In Carlmont Shopping Center next to Baskin Robbins)
    Belmont, CA 94002

    (650) 365-7775

Doc  (docwong@aol.com)
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Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Chiropractor for Children and Adults
1021 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002 (650) 365-7775
www.docwong.com

Free exams and consultations offered if you're having pain while riding or having neck, back or other sports injuries issues

Check out the stuff on the Doc Wong (Free) Riding Clinics on my web site! http://www.docwong.com

Note: Photos for "Doc Wong Crashes" and the "Doc Wong Message Board" are now on my web site.
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To get the latest announcements on my Riding Clinics subscribe to the Doc-Ride Mail-list!

Email me at docwong@aol.com to subscribe to the email list.
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**Special acknowledgement and thanks to:

Keith Code of California Superbike Schools for his help and guidence and support. The Doc Wong Street Riding Clinics are almost all based on his works. Get his books and tapes on the subject, read them and apply them....your riding will be much better for it!  www.superbikeschool.com

Helimot Leathers:  The leathers I use and consider the best! http://www.helimot.com

These Suspension Clinics are dedicated to my good friend Gary Jaehne, one of the most helpful riders I know.  Though he is no longer with us, he leaves us with a legacy of knowledge and good works!

[docwong]

Special Doc Wong Workshop: Crash Scene-Life and Death Workshop, Th Night, February 2, 2017 6:30PM


Hi,

I lost a dear friend several years ago in a motorcycle accident and the information in this workshop may have saved his life.  Life can get pretty wild sometimes and just calling and waiting for emergency services to arrive may not be enough to save a life.  Come find out what you need to know, pro-actively, to help at the scene of a motorcycle crash and assist Emergency Medical Services.  Jill Jaehne will attend to share her experienced insights too.



What: Special Doc Wong Workshop: Crash Scene Life and Death Workshop
When: Thursday Night, February 2, 2017 6:30PM-8:00PM
Where: Doc Wong’s Chiropractic Office
             1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
             Belmont, CA 94002
Cost: Free

To sign up for this workshop, email me at docwong@aol.com.

Special guest speaker, Paul Willett, a 20 year experienced Fire Fighter, Search and Rescue, Paramedic and motorcyclist has been at the scene of many accidents and has some vital information to share with you.  

He’ll share with you how to manage or help at the scene of an accident that may make the difference between life and death!  Much of this is not mentioned in standard First Aid/CPR classes.  This is VITAL because when help does arrive, they can be vastly assisted by your interactions!!

Paul will cover the vital topics of:
 
--Who’s coming when you call 911?  What agencies and what are their roles.  What you need to know.  Who responds in what area?

—How to manage or help at the scene of an accident.  What do you do before help arrives, how do you make the roadway safe and prevent secondary accidents?  When should you call 911? What do you say?  Who should call the shots before they come?  

—First Aid considerations: Should you move the rider?  Remove his helmet? CPR, trauma, tourniquets and more.  

—Communications: What to say to 911, police officers and Medics.  How to describe the crash and why this is important to medical staff.

—Gear: what protection works best?  Medical history ID.  What should be in a motorcyclist’s First Aid pack.
 
—Importance of speed of transport and what to do if something is wrong. 

To sign up for this workshop, email me at docwong@aol.com.


Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Chiropractic for Children and Adults
1021 Alameda de las Pulgas (In Carlmont Shopping Center next to Baskin Robbins)
Belmont, CA 94002 (650) 365-7775
(Free initial consultations available to riders for health problems, just e-mail me at docwong@aol.com)

Check out the stuff on the Doc Wong (Free) Riding Clinics on my web site! http://www.docwong.com
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To get the latest announcements on my Riding Clinics subscribe to the Doc-Ride Mail-list!

Go to: www.meetup.com/docwong to join the Doc Wong Riding Clinic community
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Special Thanks to Keith Code, his books and school of which much of the Doc Wong Riding Clinics are based.

[docwong]

Special Doc Wong MONSOON Ride This Sunday Jan 8th 9AM-3PM

Hi,

We have a very special opportunity to ride this Sunday. The weather conditions are perfect with high winds, high rains, flood advisory warnings, tree falls, road closures, and of course mud slides!!!!!

Combinations for a most perfect group ride! Sounds insane to you? Yep it is! BUT, done slowly with a group of caring riders, we all make it and have some of the most enjoyable and memorable rides!

You minimally need:

1. Anti-Fog such as Scotts anti-fog liquid or a fog proof face shield, PinLock, Fog City or ProGrip.
2. Rain Jacket. You can easily get something under $50 from Cycle Gear or whichever.

I AM SO EXCITED!!!! These special clinics happen only once in a while, so there your chance. Guaranteed BIG smiles afterwards!

We start at my office at 9AM in Belmont where I give an hour talk on the strategy to have the most fun for the day, covering wet weather riding techniques and more. Then we’ll break up into smaller groups and going thru the usual Doc Wong Riding Clinic Route. We’ll stop and gather as necessary and have lunch at Davenport before our ride thru the hills back up to Hwy 9 and Skyline. We may stop at the coffee shop in Boulder Creek too. Anyway it promises to be SUPER-COOL!!!

What: Special Doc Wong MONSOON Riding Clinic
When: Sunday January 8, 2017 9AM-3PM
Where: Starting at my office:
Full Motion Chiropractic
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94070
How to sign up: email me at: docwong@aol.com
Cost: $0.00
Why? Perhaps an adventure you’ve never had before…. ;-)

Here’s a note from Gabe who went on one last year:

“Hi Doc Wong, About a year ago i went on your "monsoon ride" (actually it was the one before, which was much wetter and muddier and nasty). i learned a *lot* on that ride. Yesterday i was riding on Hwy 9 in that pouring rain that came through around noon, and going around one corner, my front tire let go and to be honest, it happened so quickly that i'm not sure what i did, but i recovered (going about 20 mph maybe?). I remember turning the front wheel into the turn, which is something you taught us that day on the group ride.

i'm not sure my crash-free record would still be in-tact without your help .

cheers,
Gaber


Yours in great health, great riding and great fun!

Doc Wong

Full Motion Chiropractic
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
Office: (650) 365-7775
Fax: (650) 365-7890
docwong@docwong.com
www.docwong.com
Moving from Pain to Optimal Health

(Free initial consultations available to riders for health problems, just e-mail me at docwong@aol.com)
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To get the latest announcements on my Riding Clinics go to:

— Join the Doc-Ride Mail-List: Just reply to this email saying “subscribe”
— Go to www.docwong.com for my year’s schedule of motorcycle workshops
— Go to: www.meetup.com/docwong to join the Doc Wong Riding Clinic community
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Special Thanks to Keith Code, his books and school of which much of the Doc Wong Riding Clinics are based.
Helimot European in Fremont for my protective gear!

[docwong]

Doc Wong Longer Distance Motorcycle Touring Clinic! - February 10, Friday at 6:30PM!

You're invited to:  Doc Wong Longer Distance Motorcycle Touring Clinic!



(See the new article on Doc Wong in Cycle World! - http://www.cycleworld.com/doc-wong-motorcycle-teacher-and-chiropractor-five-reasons-why)

What: Doc Wong Longer Distance Motorcycle Touring Clinic!
When: Friday, February 10, 2017 at 6:30PM
Where: Doc Wong’s Chiropractic Office, 1021 Alameda de las Pulgas in Belmont (In the Carlmont Shopping Center next to Baskin Robbins)



We love to ride, it refreshes us and helps give us a fresh outlook in
our lives. Friends are made, rides enjoyed and adventurous experiences
abound!

Our SF Bay Area gives us some wonderful riding opportunities locally
for some wonderful day rides.  But how about longer overnight rides?  A weekend
trip?  A week long trip cross country?  How about riding into a different
country?  Alaska?  Mexico?  or South America? 



Topics covered are:

How to prepare for a trip: 
  Trip Planning:
  How to Pack for a trip (clothing, safety and repair gear)
  Maximizing Comfort
  Riding gear
  Seat pads
 
Bikes, setup and modifications for touring
  Spare parts, tools
  Type of bikes needed
  Auxillary lights
  Windshields
  Do's and Dont's, Best Practices
  How much riding experience do you need?
  Road noise, helmets, ear buds, music?
  Hard or soft bags?
   Heated clothing?
  Bringing computers and cameras.
  Maintenance while on the trip?  Tires, repairs, services?

Going Solo?
Going with a group, finding other riders to ride with
  Radio communications?

How to avoid misunderstandings and upsets on group tours creating a wonderful experience for all.

Issues While Riding:
 
Pain and discomfort
  Maintaining concentration and focus
  Handling fatigue

  Body position, foot peg positions
  Throttle locks
  Eating and Bathroom Breaks
  Security of parking your bike overnight
  Navigation
  Dealing with hazards, deer, etc.
  Fatigue, dozing off, zoning out

What to do about:
 
Long days, hot, cold, windy and rainy day riding strategies
  Emergency Repairs, flats, other mechanical
  Emergencies: SPOT, GPS
  Preparing for the unexpected
  State law differences for motorcyclists
  Unwritten Laws
  Rain, bugs
  Risks of night riding

How to handle; stiffness, soreness, cramps and pain while riding. Food, hydration, electrolytes, etc







Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Chiropractic for Children and Adults
1021 Alameda de las Pulgas (In Carlmont Shopping Center next to Baskin Robbins)
Belmont, CA 94002 (650) 365-7775
(Free initial consultations available to riders for health problems, just e-mail me at docwong@aol.com)

Check out the stuff on the Doc Wong (Free) Riding Clinics on my web site! http://www.docwong.com
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To get the latest announcements on my Riding Clinics subscribe to the Doc-Ride Mail-list!

Go to: www.meetup.com/docwong to join the Doc Wong Riding Clinic community
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Join the new Doc Wong Riding Clinics Yahoo Group! Go to: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/docwongRidingClinics/info to join!
 
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Special Thanks to Keith Code, his books and school of which much of the Doc Wong Riding Clinics are based.

[docwong]

Special Isle Of Man Presentation Feb 3, 2017 6:30 PM!


Hi,

If you ever wanted to put going to the Isle of Man and seeing the motorcycle races there on your Bucket List, here’s the next best thing.  That’s what long time riders and friends of mine did this last year.  They put together a trip to England and Isle of Man and had an experience of a lifetime!  Imagine standing five feet away from motorcycles whizzing by at 175 MPH???  And living to tell about it no less!

Well, I got Bart and John to agree to walk you thru their experiences, photo by photo and video by video and share that experience with you.  If you’ve ever been curious about one of the most exciting and world renowned motorcycle events in the world on an independent nation island, then here’s the next best thing to going there.  

What:  Special Isle of Man presentation
When: Friday night Feb 3rd 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Where:  Doc Wong’s office 1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002
Cost: $0.00
Register:  email docwong@aol.com

More on Isle of Man:

Back in 1907 the officials in England decided that motorcycles were just too fast and dangerous to be allowed to run amuck on the race courses and public streets of the day. The rowdy motorcycle racers of course found the speed limit (of 20mph!) totally unacceptable and were looking for an alternative when the good citizens of the Isle of Man ( an small independent island in the Irish sea) offered to host the races and the Isle of Man TT was born.  It has since become a renowned and historic international race with it’s own prestige. 
 
From Wikipedia:
The International Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) Race [3] is a motorcycle sport event held annually on the Isle of Man in May or June of each year since the inaugural race in 1907. The Isle of Man TT for many years was the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world and also seen as the ultimate test for competitors and machines alike.
 
Come here about the trip from London, through Stone Hinge, to the Isle of Man and the TT races and back through Wales and the English backroads.

PHOTOS:

















Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Chiropractic for Children and Adults
1021 Alameda de las Pulgas (In Carlmont Shopping Center next to Baskin Robbins)
Belmont, CA 94002 (650) 365-7775
(Free initial consultations available to riders for health problems, just e-mail me at docwong@aol.com)

Check out the stuff on the Doc Wong (Free) Riding Clinics on my web site! http://www.docwong.com
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To get the latest announcements on my Riding Clinics subscribe to the Doc-Ride Mail-list!

Go to: www.meetup.com/docwong to join the Doc Wong Riding Clinic community
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Join the new Doc Wong Riding Clinics Yahoo Group! Go to: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/docwongRidingClinics/info to join!
 
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Special Thanks to Keith Code, his books and school of which much of the Doc Wong Riding Clinics are based.

[docwong]

Doc Wong Moto Ergonomics & Optimal Riding Position Workshop-Feb 9, Thurs night!



(See the new article on Doc Wong in Cycle World! - http://www.cycleworld.com/doc-wong-motorcycle-teacher-and-chiropractor-five-reasons-why)

I'm really excited about this workshop because of the wonderful feedback!

Not only do you get the knowledge necessary to ride with more confidence and less pain, but I'll also personally coach you on your bike.  This is an evening workshop and while we don't go out for a ride on this one, if you bring your bike, you'll get coached on it.



When: Thursday, February 9, 2017! 6:30pm-8:30pm
Place:  Full Motion Chiropractic
            Carlmont Shopping Center (Next to Baskin Robbins)
            1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
            Belmont, CA 94002 
            (650) 365-7775

How to register: just e-mail me at: docwong@aol.com
Cost:  $0.00

This workshop is designed to help you make the necessary adjustments to your riding positons and to your bike to optimize your personal efficiency and comfort of riding your motorcycle in all conditions.

To achieve this, I'll be covering different riding styles or positions
on different bikes in differing conditions along with what needs to be changed to ergonomically fit your bike to you. Also, I'll cover the most common neck, back and wrist problems I see and what you can do to ride comfortably.

Riding Positions will include optimal positions for street, sport,
torquing, racing and dirt or dual sport riding. Which positions
produce optimum performance and which get riders into trouble along with which causes the most pain and what to do about it.



I'll demonstrate on a couple of very different bikes, a sport bike and an upright dual sport bike. That way I can demonstrate the range of riding positions and the range of ergonomic adjustments you can do to your bike. Find out how certain riding styles and poor bike setup can be hazardous and how to solve them. The end result is you being more comfortable on your bike with less fatigue and having more fun!





The ergonomics part of this workshop will cover how to adjust your bike to your body and style of riding. The ergonomics of different bike types and body types will be addressed and participants will have a working knowledge of what do do with their bikes adjustments.Optimize your bike for your riding style. Adjusting levers, foot controls, handlebar bar placements

I'll also cover exercises and stretches for you neck, back and wrists.

After the talk and demonstrations, etc., we'll go outside where you'll get on your bike and I'll coach you on body position and make suggestions on the ergonomics of your motorcycle.


Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Chiropractor for Children and Adults
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas (In Carlmont Shopping Center next to Baskin Robbins)
Belmont, CA 94002
650-365-7775
www.docwong.com

Free exams and consultations offered if you're having pain while riding or having neck, back or other sports injuries issues

Check out the stuff on the Doc Wong (Free) Riding Clinics on my web site! http://www.docwong.com

Note: Photos for "Doc Wong Crashes" are now on my web site.
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To get the latest announcements on my Riding Clinics subscribe to the Doc-Ride mailing list!

Email me at docwong@aol.com to request to be added to the Doc-Ride Mailing list!
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Join the new Doc Wong Riding Clinics Yahoo Group! Go to: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/docwongRidingClinics/info to join!

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**Special acknowledgement and thanks to:

Keith Code of California Superbike Schools for his help and guidance and support. The Doc Wong Street Riding Clinics are almost all based on his works. Get his books and tapes on the subject, read them and apply them....your riding will be much better for it!  www.superbikeschool.com

In memory of Gary Jaehne for his contributions to our motorcycling community!

Helimot Leathers:  The leathers I use and consider the best! www.helimot.com

[MendoDave]

You do good work Doc 

[docwong]

Doc Wong Street Riding Clinic - February 12, 2017 Sun!



(See the new article on Doc Wong in Cycle World! - http://www.cycleworld.com/doc-wong-motorcycle-teacher-and-chiropractor-five-reasons-why)

You're invited to:

Doc Wong Riding Clinic: "Cornering Confidence - Pivot Steering" Sunday 9am-2:30pm



When: Sunday, February 12, 2017! 9am-2:30pm
Where:  Full Motion Chiropractic http://tinyurl.com/6vp36k3
             Carlmont Shopping Center (Next to Baskin Robbins)
             1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
             Belmont, CA 94002 
How to register: just e-mail me at: docwong@aol.com
Cost: $0.00



I'm very excited about this month's topic! It's a key topic designed to not only improve your riding skills resulting in a better, smoother and faster rider, but to also make you a safer rider!

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Go to: www.docwong.com for
--more info of my other motorcycling clinics http://www.docwong.com/st-clinc/index.htm
--Back Exercises that I recommend everyone do http://www.docwong.com/health/stretch/index.htm
--"Doc Wong Crashes" http://www.docwong.com/st-clinc/crash-1.htm
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Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Full Motion Chiropractic
Carlmont Shopping Center
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002 
www.docwong.com

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Email me at docwong@aol.com to subscribe to the email list.

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The following description was provided by Michael Nelson nelson@seahunt.imat.com

Dr. Harry Wong, a prominent Belmont chiropractor and extremely knowledgeable sport rider, is holding a monthly series of MotorcycleRiding Clinics. These seminars are FREE, and consist of a one hour lecture followed by a three hour group ride in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains.

The Doc Wong Riding Clinics are now in it's 15th year!

PURPOSE: Enhance your riding skills, increase your enjoyment, and learn better riding survival reflexes.

TYPE OF MOTORCYCLE: If it has 2 wheels and a motor, you're invited.

SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED: The bottom line is that if you can safely negotiate the mountainous roads off Skyline Blvd, then you do have the minimum skills for the ride.  Since these are not fast sport rides, any reasonably competent rider should be able to participate. We recommend that you be comfortable with your bike and knowledgeable about your(and your bike's) limitations and capabilities. If you have been riding for at least six months you've probably got the minimum level ofexpertise required. 

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A motorcycle in good mechanical condition, helmet,gloves, heavy jacket (leather or heavy material), heavy pants, boots...in other words, sensible riding attire. If you show up in shorts, tanktop, Oakley blades and flipflops on your feet, you _may_be invited to go home. You must also have a valid motorcycle license and insurance. Full leathers are encouraged but not required. You are responsible for your own safety.

WORKSHOP FORMAT: (Each month is a different riding skills topic)

1. Meet at Doc Wong's Chiropractic oiffice in Carlmont Shopping Center at 9 AM. After signing wavers, Doc Wong gives an hour lecture on the day's riding topic. He'll also go over Riding Within Your Abilities, Group Riding, and Road Manners. You'll be asked to fill out an optional survey for riding feedback and health issues. Then we will be split up into small groups with ride leader volunteers to lead you thru the hills.



2. The Ride: You can ride at a slower pace, you don't need to feel like you have to keep up with the riders in front of you.

We'll have volunteer ride leaders leading you on the route thru the hills. Those riders will be designated to you prior to beginning theride. As volunteer riders, they are often very willing to help you inany way they can. So feel free to ask them questions on riding, the route, etc. 

It's important to approach this whole thing with the right attitude.

If one of the volunteer ride leaders talks to you, it's meant to be constructive criticism and should be taken that way. After all, the purpose of the Clinics is to improve your skills.

We try to ride at a moderate pace, and we hold the speed down on the straights to allow slower riders to catch up. We stop at any intersection where we're turning off to another road and we don'tcontinue until everyone has arrived.

We'll try to make rest stops long enough so that the slower riders will get a rest, too.

Ride Route: http://tinyurl.com/6gs5yu

From Dr. Wong's office up to Woodside Road, up Kings Mountain Road, down Tunitas Creek Road and a short stop at the San Gregorio Road. Continue on Stage Road to the town of Pescadero to Cloverdale, Gazos Creek Road to Hwy 1. Then down Hwy 1 to Davenport for lunch. After lunch, it's south on Highway 1 to Bonny Doone Road, right on Smith Grade to Empire Grade, down Jamison Creek Road to Boulder Creek, then up Hwy 9 to the corner of Hwy 9 and Skyline at the rest stop for a final meeting. After our meeting and bull session, the group breaks up and everyone is on their own. Hope you can find your way home from there!

Michael Nelson, San Francisco, CA
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Special acknowledgement and thanks to:

Keith Code of California Superbike Schools for his help and guidance and support. The Doc Wong Street Riding Clinics are almost all based on his works. Get his books and tapes on the subject, read them and apply them....your riding will be much better for it!  www.superbikeschool.com

Helimot Leathers:  The leathers I use and consider the best! www.helimot.com

[docwong]

Doc Wong Street Riding Clinic - March 12, 2017 Sun!



(See the new article on Doc Wong in Cycle World! - http://www.cycleworld.com/doc-wong-motorcycle-teacher-and-chiropractor-five-reasons-why)

You're invited to:

Doc Wong Riding Clinic: "Smooth Riding - Handle Bar Pressure" Sunday 9am-2:30pm



When: Sunday, March 12, 2017! 9am-2:30pm
Where:  Full Motion Chiropractic http://tinyurl.com/6vp36k3
             Carlmont Shopping Center (Next to Baskin Robbins)
             1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
             Belmont, CA 94002 
How to register: just e-mail me at: docwong@aol.com
Cost: $0.00



I'm very excited about this month's topic! It's a key topic designed to not only improve your riding skills resulting in a better, smoother and faster rider, but to also make you a safer rider!

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Go to: www.docwong.com for
--more info of my other motorcycling clinics http://www.docwong.com/st-clinc/index.htm
--Back Exercises that I recommend everyone do http://www.docwong.com/health/stretch/index.htm
--"Doc Wong Crashes" http://www.docwong.com/st-clinc/crash-1.htm
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Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Full Motion Chiropractic
Carlmont Shopping Center
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002 
www.docwong.com

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To get the latest announcements on my Riding Clinics subscribe to the Doc-Ride Mail-list!

Email me at docwong@aol.com to subscribe to the email list.

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Join the new Doc Wong Riding Clinics Yahoo Group! Go to: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/docwongRidingClinics/info to join!
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The following description was provided by Michael Nelson nelson@seahunt.imat.com

Dr. Harry Wong, a prominent Belmont chiropractor and extremely knowledgeable sport rider, is holding a monthly series of MotorcycleRiding Clinics. These seminars are FREE, and consist of a one hour lecture followed by a three hour group ride in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains.

The Doc Wong Riding Clinics are now in it's 15th year!

PURPOSE: Enhance your riding skills, increase your enjoyment, and learn better riding survival reflexes.

TYPE OF MOTORCYCLE: If it has 2 wheels and a motor, you're invited.

SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED: The bottom line is that if you can safely negotiate the mountainous roads off Skyline Blvd, then you do have the minimum skills for the ride.  Since these are not fast sport rides, any reasonably competent rider should be able to participate. We recommend that you be comfortable with your bike and knowledgeable about your(and your bike's) limitations and capabilities. If you have been riding for at least six months you've probably got the minimum level ofexpertise required. 

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A motorcycle in good mechanical condition, helmet,gloves, heavy jacket (leather or heavy material), heavy pants, boots...in other words, sensible riding attire. If you show up in shorts, tanktop, Oakley blades and flipflops on your feet, you _may_be invited to go home. You must also have a valid motorcycle license and insurance. Full leathers are encouraged but not required. You are responsible for your own safety.

WORKSHOP FORMAT: (Each month is a different riding skills topic)

1. Meet at Doc Wong's Chiropractic oiffice in Carlmont Shopping Center at 9 AM. After signing wavers, Doc Wong gives an hour lecture on the day's riding topic. He'll also go over Riding Within Your Abilities, Group Riding, and Road Manners. You'll be asked to fill out an optional survey for riding feedback and health issues. Then we will be split up into small groups with ride leader volunteers to lead you thru the hills.



2. The Ride: You can ride at a slower pace, you don't need to feel like you have to keep up with the riders in front of you.

We'll have volunteer ride leaders leading you on the route thru the hills. Those riders will be designated to you prior to beginning theride. As volunteer riders, they are often very willing to help you inany way they can. So feel free to ask them questions on riding, the route, etc. 

It's important to approach this whole thing with the right attitude.

If one of the volunteer ride leaders talks to you, it's meant to be constructive criticism and should be taken that way. After all, the purpose of the Clinics is to improve your skills.

We try to ride at a moderate pace, and we hold the speed down on the straights to allow slower riders to catch up. We stop at any intersection where we're turning off to another road and we don'tcontinue until everyone has arrived.

We'll try to make rest stops long enough so that the slower riders will get a rest, too.

Ride Route: http://tinyurl.com/6gs5yu

From Dr. Wong's office up to Woodside Road, up Kings Mountain Road, down Tunitas Creek Road and a short stop at the San Gregorio Road. Continue on Stage Road to the town of Pescadero to Cloverdale, Gazos Creek Road to Hwy 1. Then down Hwy 1 to Davenport for lunch. After lunch, it's south on Highway 1 to Bonny Doone Road, right on Smith Grade to Empire Grade, down Jamison Creek Road to Boulder Creek, then up Hwy 9 to the corner of Hwy 9 and Skyline at the rest stop for a final meeting. After our meeting and bull session, the group breaks up and everyone is on their own. Hope you can find your way home from there!

Michael Nelson, San Francisco, CA
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Special acknowledgement and thanks to:

Keith Code of California Superbike Schools for his help and guidance and support. The Doc Wong Street Riding Clinics are almost all based on his works. Get his books and tapes on the subject, read them and apply them....your riding will be much better for it!  www.superbikeschool.com

Helimot Leathers:  The leathers I use and consider the best! www.helimot.com

[docwong]

Doc Wong Moto Ergonomics & Optimal Riding Position Workshop-Mar 9, Th night!



(See the new article on Doc Wong in Cycle World! - http://www.cycleworld.com/doc-wong-motorcycle-teacher-and-chiropractor-five-reasons-why)

I'm really excited about this workshop because of the wonderful feedback!

Not only do you get the knowledge necessary to ride with more confidence and less pain, but I'll also personally coach you on your bike.  This is an evening workshop and while we don't go out for a ride on this one, if you bring your bike, you'll get coached on it.



When: Thursday, March 9, 2017! 6:30pm-8:30pm
Place:  Full Motion Chiropractic
            Carlmont Shopping Center (Next to Baskin Robbins)
            1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
            Belmont, CA 94002 
            (650) 365-7775

How to register: just e-mail me at: docwong@aol.com
Cost:  $0.00

This workshop is designed to help you make the necessary adjustments to your riding positons and to your bike to optimize your personal efficiency and comfort of riding your motorcycle in all conditions.

To achieve this, I'll be covering different riding styles or positions
on different bikes in differing conditions along with what needs to be changed to ergonomically fit your bike to you. Also, I'll cover the most common neck, back and wrist problems I see and what you can do to ride comfortably.

Riding Positions will include optimal positions for street, sport,
torquing, racing and dirt or dual sport riding. Which positions
produce optimum performance and which get riders into trouble along with which causes the most pain and what to do about it.



I'll demonstrate on a couple of very different bikes, a sport bike and an upright dual sport bike. That way I can demonstrate the range of riding positions and the range of ergonomic adjustments you can do to your bike. Find out how certain riding styles and poor bike setup can be hazardous and how to solve them. The end result is you being more comfortable on your bike with less fatigue and having more fun!





The ergonomics part of this workshop will cover how to adjust your bike to your body and style of riding. The ergonomics of different bike types and body types will be addressed and participants will have a working knowledge of what do do with their bikes adjustments.Optimize your bike for your riding style. Adjusting levers, foot controls, handlebar bar placements

I'll also cover exercises and stretches for you neck, back and wrists.

After the talk and demonstrations, etc., we'll go outside where you'll get on your bike and I'll coach you on body position and make suggestions on the ergonomics of your motorcycle.


Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Chiropractor for Children and Adults
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas (In Carlmont Shopping Center next to Baskin Robbins)
Belmont, CA 94002
650-365-7775
www.docwong.com

Free exams and consultations offered if you're having pain while riding or having neck, back or other sports injuries issues

Check out the stuff on the Doc Wong (Free) Riding Clinics on my web site! http://www.docwong.com

Note: Photos for "Doc Wong Crashes" are now on my web site.
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To get the latest announcements on my Riding Clinics subscribe to the Doc-Ride mailing list!

Email me at docwong@aol.com to request to be added to the Doc-Ride Mailing list!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Join the new Doc Wong Riding Clinics Yahoo Group! Go to: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/docwongRidingClinics/info to join!

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**Special acknowledgement and thanks to:

Keith Code of California Superbike Schools for his help and guidance and support. The Doc Wong Street Riding Clinics are almost all based on his works. Get his books and tapes on the subject, read them and apply them....your riding will be much better for it!  www.superbikeschool.com

In memory of Gary Jaehne for his contributions to our motorcycling community!

Helimot Leathers:  The leathers I use and consider the best! www.helimot.com

[docwong]

Doc Wong Braking Confidence & Skills Workshop! Thursday, March 16, 6:30PM



(See the new article on Doc Wong in Cycle World! - http://www.cycleworld.com/doc-wong-motorcycle-teacher-and-chiropractor-five-reasons-why)

Hi,

I'm sure you're aware how to brake effectively is as important a skill as all of the other skills necessary for smooth, confident and safe riding.  I'm finding that a lot of riders can improve their skills in how and when to apply the brakes.  There is definitely a safety issue with the incorrect use of the brakes.  This causes either increased braking distances and at worst locking up the brakes prematurely, sliding out or crashing.



It's one of those skills that a lot of riders don't think of until the SHTF.  In this very unique clinic I'll be covering key points and techniques that every rider should know such as:  

Emergency Braking, Threshold Braking and Locking up the Front tire (how not to)
Braking at the limits of traction: How best to avoid crashing
Braking and Corner Entry Speed: How to Smoothly and Effectively Transition from one to the other
Critical Dos and Don'ts regarding Braking
Braking While In a Turn
Trail-braking
What Brake To Use: Front vas Rear brakes
Engine Braking
All About ABS
Braking and Downshifting
Downhill Braking



Improving riding confidence comes with knowing, applying and practicing the basic skills of riding.  With improved knowledge and skill anyone can become a smoother and safer rider.  I hope to present this vital topic to you in a way that truly improves your understanding and ability to apply this while riding and braking. This is a non-riding workshop so bringing your motorcycle is not necessary.

The Doc Wong Riding Clinics are now in it's 18 year with now over 40,000 riders having attended!  Is that cool or what?  Anyway welcome to this new clinic, I hope you find it helpful.

Yours in great health, great riding and great fun!

What: New Doc Wong Braking Confidence and Skills Clinic
When: Thursday, March 16, 2017 - 6:30PM-8:30PM
Where: Doc Wong's Full Motion Chiropractic office at 1021 Alameda de las Pulgas in Belmont
Cost: $0.00
How to signup: email me at: docwong@aol.com


Doc Wong

Full Motion Chiropractic
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
Office: (650) 365-7775
Fax: (650) 365-7890
docwong@docwong.com
www.docwong.com
Moving from Pain to Optimal Health

(Free initial consultations available to riders for health problems, just e-mail me at docwong@aol.com)

Check out the stuff on the Doc Wong (Free) Riding Clinics on my web site! http://www.docwong.com

Note: Photos for "Doc Wong Crashes" are on my web site.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To get the latest announcements on my Riding Clinics subscribe to the Doc-Ride mailing list!

Email me at docwong@aol.com to request to be added to the Doc-Ride Mailing list!

Go to: www.meetup.com/docwong to join the Doc Wong Riding Clinic community

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Join the new Doc Wong Riding Clinics Yahoo Group! Go to: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/docwongRidingClinics/info to join!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

**Special acknowledgement and thanks to:

Keith Code of California Superbike Schools for his help and guidance and support. The Doc Wong Street Riding Clinics are almost all based on his works. Get his books and tapes on the subject, read them and apply them....your riding will be much better for it!  www.superbikeschool.com

In memory of Gary Jaehne for his contributions to our motorcycling community!

Helimot Leathers:  The leathers I use and consider the best! www.helimot.com

[docwong]

Doc Wong Basic Suspension Workshop-Part 2, March 24, Fri night!



Topic: Basic Suspension Workshop -  Part 2

Place: Full Motion Chiropractic http://tinyurl.com/6vp36k3
          Carlmont Shopping Center (Next to Baskin Robbins Ice Cream)
          1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
          Belmont, CA 94002

Time: Friday night, March 24, 2017 from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Cost: the cost has doubled  ;-)   ( $0 * 2 = $0 )

How to sign up:  e-mail me at:  docwong@aol.com



Hi,

You're invited to the next:  Basic Suspension Workshop - Part 2

Here's the only catch:  It's limited to 35 riders because we will be taking apart and examining the internals of a set of forks.  Yes, you'll see the innards of the thing and see how it works to gain a deeper understanding of how suspension works.  Those who attended the last Basic Suspension Workshop (Level 1) will get first priority.  

One month there was even a guy that flew from Colorado to attend the workshop and flew back the next morning!

The Suspension Seminar Part 2, should be extraordinarily interesting tonight, I will go through the normal presentation portion of the program and will vary from the previous format by adding a lab where I'll be setting up a folding card table to perform a complete "piece by piece" dissection process on a full front fork assembly, and a rear shock assembly, while the students observe.  We'll be identifying the function of each individual item, as it's removed.  Should be a very educational experience, and rare opportunity for the riders in attendance.  I'm excited about implementing this new "twist" on the suspension training program!

I'm very pleased with the materials that I've put together so far, as I believe they will be quite effective at directly addressing the questions and issues that most motorcyclists have regarding the 'black magic' of setting up their compression and rebound adjustments, as well as other related aspects of suspension tuning.

Having attended Suspension Seminar Part 1 is not a prerequisite for coming to Part 2.

You'll also get a working knowledge of how compression and rebound works on a bike by actually adjusting the suspension.



"The format for The "PART 2" seminar looks like this:
******************************************************
1. Spring "Preload": "Setting proper "SAG", a quick review"
2. Compression & Rebound : "Solving the mystery"
3. Dissembling a set of forks and examining it's internals
4. Advanced suspension tuning: "Going beyond the factory": Wheelbase, Fork tube height. Fork oil level/viscosity
5. Troubleshooting common bike handling complaints (student contribution)
6. Cartridge fork dissembly
7. Final Question & Answer session  
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Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Full Motion Chiropractic
Carlmont Shopping Center
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002 
650-365-7775
www.docwong.com

Free exams and consultations offered if you're having pain while riding or having neck, back or other sports injuries issues
Check out the stuff on the Doc Wong (Free) Riding Clinics on my web site! http://www.docwong.com
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To get the latest announcements on my Riding Clinics subscribe to the Doc-Ride Mail-list! Email me at docwong@aol.com to request to be added to the Doc-Ride Mailing list!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Join the new Doc Wong Riding Clinics Yahoo Group! Go to: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/docwongRidingClinics/info to join!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
**Special acknowledgement and thanks to:

Keith Code of California Superbike Schools for his help and guidance and support. The Doc Wong Street Riding Clinics are almost all based on his works. Get his books and tapes on the subject, read them and apply them....your riding will be much better for it! www.superbikeschool.com

In memory of Gary Jaehne for his contributions to our motorcycling community!

Helimot Leathers:  The leathers I use and consider the best! www.helimot.com

[docwong]

Doc Wong Longer Distance Motorcycle Touring Clinic! - April 7 Friday at 6:30PM!

You're invited to:  Doc Wong Longer Distance Motorcycle Touring Clinic!




What: Doc Wong Longer Distance Motorcycle Touring Clinic!
When: Friday, April 7, 2017 at 6:30PM
Where: Doc Wong’s Chiropractic Office, 1021 Alameda de las Pulgas in Belmont (In the Carlmont Shopping Center next to Baskin Robbins)



We love to ride, it refreshes us and helps give us a fresh outlook in
our lives. Friends are made, rides enjoyed and adventurous experiences
abound!

Our SF Bay Area gives us some wonderful riding opportunities locally
for some wonderful day rides.  But how about longer overnight rides?  A weekend
trip?  A week long trip cross country?  How about riding into a different
country?  Alaska?  Mexico?  or South America? 



Topics covered are:

How to prepare for a trip: 
  Trip Planning:
  How to Pack for a trip (clothing, safety and repair gear)
  Maximizing Comfort
  Riding gear
  Seat pads
 
Bikes, setup and modifications for touring
  Spare parts, tools
  Type of bikes needed
  Auxillary lights
  Windshields
  Do's and Dont's, Best Practices
  How much riding experience do you need?
  Road noise, helmets, ear buds, music?
  Hard or soft bags?
   Heated clothing?
  Bringing computers and cameras.
  Maintenance while on the trip?  Tires, repairs, services?

Going Solo?
Going with a group, finding other riders to ride with
  Radio communications?

How to avoid misunderstandings and upsets on group tours creating a wonderful experience for all.

Issues While Riding:
 
Pain and discomfort
  Maintaining concentration and focus
  Handling fatigue

  Body position, foot peg positions
  Throttle locks
  Eating and Bathroom Breaks
  Security of parking your bike overnight
  Navigation
  Dealing with hazards, deer, etc.
  Fatigue, dozing off, zoning out

What to do about:
 
Long days, hot, cold, windy and rainy day riding strategies
  Emergency Repairs, flats, other mechanical
  Emergencies: SPOT, GPS
  Preparing for the unexpected
  State law differences for motorcyclists
  Unwritten Laws
  Rain, bugs
  Risks of night riding

How to handle; stiffness, soreness, cramps and pain while riding. Food, hydration, electrolytes, etc







Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Chiropractic for Children and Adults
1021 Alameda de las Pulgas (In Carlmont Shopping Center next to Baskin Robbins)
Belmont, CA 94002 (650) 365-7775
(Free initial consultations available to riders for health problems, just e-mail me at docwong@aol.com)

Check out the stuff on the Doc Wong (Free) Riding Clinics on my web site! http://www.docwong.com

(See the new article on Doc Wong in Cycle World! - http://www.cycleworld.com/doc-wong-motorcycle-teacher-and-chiropractor-five-reasons-why)

-----------------------------------------
To get the latest announcements on my Riding Clinics subscribe to the Doc-Ride Mail-list!

Go to: www.meetup.com/docwong to join the Doc Wong Riding Clinic community
------------------------------------------

Join the new Doc Wong Riding Clinics Yahoo Group! Go to: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/docwongRidingClinics/info to join!
 
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Special Thanks to Keith Code, his books and school of which much of the Doc Wong Riding Clinics are based.

[docwong]

Doc Wong Street Riding Clinic - April 2, 2017 Sun!




You're invited to:

Doc Wong Riding Clinic: "Cornering Confidence - Lines of Travel (2 Step)" Sunday 9am-2:30pm



When: Sunday, April 2, 2017! 9am-2:30pm
Where:  Full Motion Chiropractic http://tinyurl.com/6vp36k3
             Carlmont Shopping Center (Next to Baskin Robbins)
             1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
             Belmont, CA 94002 
How to register: just e-mail me at: docwong@aol.com
Cost: $0.00



I'm very excited about this month's topic! It's a key topic designed to not only improve your riding skills resulting in a better, smoother and faster rider, but to also make you a safer rider!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Go to: www.docwong.com for
--more info of my other motorcycling clinics http://www.docwong.com/st-clinc/index.htm
--Back Exercises that I recommend everyone do http://www.docwong.com/health/stretch/index.htm
--"Doc Wong Crashes" http://www.docwong.com/st-clinc/crash-1.htm
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Full Motion Chiropractic
Carlmont Shopping Center
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002 
www.docwong.com

(See the new article on Doc Wong in Cycle World! - http://www.cycleworld.com/doc-wong-motorcycle-teacher-and-chiropractor-five-reasons-why)

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To get the latest announcements on my Riding Clinics subscribe to the Doc-Ride Mail-list!

Email me at docwong@aol.com to subscribe to the email list.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Join the new Doc Wong Riding Clinics Yahoo Group! Go to: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/docwongRidingClinics/info to join!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The following description was provided by Michael Nelson nelson@seahunt.imat.com

Dr. Harry Wong, a prominent Belmont chiropractor and extremely knowledgeable sport rider, is holding a monthly series of MotorcycleRiding Clinics. These seminars are FREE, and consist of a one hour lecture followed by a three hour group ride in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains.

The Doc Wong Riding Clinics are now in it's 15th year!

PURPOSE: Enhance your riding skills, increase your enjoyment, and learn better riding survival reflexes.

TYPE OF MOTORCYCLE: If it has 2 wheels and a motor, you're invited.

SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED: The bottom line is that if you can safely negotiate the mountainous roads off Skyline Blvd, then you do have the minimum skills for the ride.  Since these are not fast sport rides, any reasonably competent rider should be able to participate. We recommend that you be comfortable with your bike and knowledgeable about your(and your bike's) limitations and capabilities. If you have been riding for at least six months you've probably got the minimum level ofexpertise required. 

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A motorcycle in good mechanical condition, helmet,gloves, heavy jacket (leather or heavy material), heavy pants, boots...in other words, sensible riding attire. If you show up in shorts, tanktop, Oakley blades and flipflops on your feet, you _may_be invited to go home. You must also have a valid motorcycle license and insurance. Full leathers are encouraged but not required. You are responsible for your own safety.

WORKSHOP FORMAT: (Each month is a different riding skills topic)

1. Meet at Doc Wong's Chiropractic oiffice in Carlmont Shopping Center at 9 AM. After signing wavers, Doc Wong gives an hour lecture on the day's riding topic. He'll also go over Riding Within Your Abilities, Group Riding, and Road Manners. You'll be asked to fill out an optional survey for riding feedback and health issues. Then we will be split up into small groups with ride leader volunteers to lead you thru the hills.



2. The Ride: You can ride at a slower pace, you don't need to feel like you have to keep up with the riders in front of you.

We'll have volunteer ride leaders leading you on the route thru the hills. Those riders will be designated to you prior to beginning theride. As volunteer riders, they are often very willing to help you inany way they can. So feel free to ask them questions on riding, the route, etc. 

It's important to approach this whole thing with the right attitude.

If one of the volunteer ride leaders talks to you, it's meant to be constructive criticism and should be taken that way. After all, the purpose of the Clinics is to improve your skills.

We try to ride at a moderate pace, and we hold the speed down on the straights to allow slower riders to catch up. We stop at any intersection where we're turning off to another road and we don'tcontinue until everyone has arrived.

We'll try to make rest stops long enough so that the slower riders will get a rest, too.

Ride Route: http://tinyurl.com/6gs5yu

From Dr. Wong's office up to Woodside Road, up Kings Mountain Road, down Tunitas Creek Road and a short stop at the San Gregorio Road. Continue on Stage Road to the town of Pescadero to Cloverdale, Gazos Creek Road to Hwy 1. Then down Hwy 1 to Davenport for lunch. After lunch, it's south on Highway 1 to Bonny Doone Road, right on Smith Grade to Empire Grade, down Jamison Creek Road to Boulder Creek, then up Hwy 9 to the corner of Hwy 9 and Skyline at the rest stop for a final meeting. After our meeting and bull session, the group breaks up and everyone is on their own. Hope you can find your way home from there!

Michael Nelson, San Francisco, CA