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Advanced Test 15 January 2011, 15.36
Advanced Driving Test
The Advanced Driving Test, and equivalent advanced riding test for motorcycles, is offered in the United Kingdom by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). It is based on Roadcraft, the police Read More 798 Hits |
Trail Braking 09 January 2011, 17.31 
Trail Braking
Trail braking is a motorcycle riding and driving technique where the brakes are used beyond the entrance to a turn and are gradually released up to the point of apex.
In a broader scope, trailing off Read More 907 Hits |
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Target Fixation 09 January 2011, 17.29
Target Fixation
Target fixation is a process by which the brain is focused so intently on an observed object that awareness of other obstacles or hazards can diminish. Also, in an avoidance scenario, the observer can become Read More 788 Hits |
Institute of Advanced Motorists 07 March 2010, 21.24  Institute of Advanced Motorists
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is a charity based in the United Kingdom, but also serving Ireland, whose objective is to improve car driving and motorcycle riding standards, and hence Read More 1068 Hits |
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Corner with Confidence - The California Way 15 October 2009, 12.46  Whether you’re looking to improve your road craft or track technique there is plenty of choice when it comes to advanced rider training, from race schools to ROSPA. However there is only one organisation that is entirely Read More 895 Hits |
California Superbike School Ladies Day 11 August 2009, 03.32  For the first time since the UK arm of the Superbike school opened in 1996, it will offer an exclusively female session for riders looking to experience Level One coaching.Andy Ibbott UK School Director; "We ran a 'Ladies only' Read More 379 Hits |
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Observation Links 10 July 2009, 15.07  Screeching rubber on tarmac and locking brakes shatters the May air as you wrestle desperately to avoid hitting the young child who suddenly appeared from nowhere right in front of you. A near miss that could have been so much Read More 395 Hits |
Can you get it up? 09 June 2008, 10.53  Sometimes this job is difficult, writing articles for the site takes time and commitment and for certain projects it also takes a hands on approach to learn a skill I am writing about - this is most certainly what had to Read More 478 Hits |
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Getting ready for spring riding 30 March 2008, 15.55 Ok winter is finally looking as if it is lifting away to reveal the warmer weather we all look forward to meaning that there are more bikes out there on the roads, car drivers will have got used to the reduced number of crotch Read More 291 Hits |
You and your pillion 13 March 2008, 15.36 By: Greg J Hudson Is there anything you need to know about carrying a passenger on your bike? There certainly is! The dynamics of the motorcycle can change instantaneously. Cornering becomes a wrestling match. Counter Read More 332 Hits |
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How to ride a sportbike 13 March 2008, 15.10 Knowing the basics of position and control are essential for safe riding and proper handling of your sport bike. Spending some time testing your position and controls will not only improve your performance but it could prevent Read More 373 Hits |
Transform your riding 12 March 2008, 01.46 How would you feel if I said that you could? • safely control a front wheel skid. • calmly induce and control a tank-slapper. • confidently deal with a bend that unexpectedly tightens up. • safely bring your bike to a Read More 430 Hits |
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