Having done the normal 'ragging' offroad bikes when I was 15, I have finally gotten around (been given permission!), to get my bike license at the age of 51. I did this 2 years ago via Direct Access then went straight into IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists), after a quick taster of Bike Safe with Sussex Police and Biker Down for emergency medical training. In short, I realized that if I was to stay alive on the road I needed all the training I could get. Having got a 'credit' for IAM I went straight into BikeMaster 2 with Rapid. I didn't have too many ingrained 'bad habits' after having only ridden for 2 years but my inexperience showed under pressure. Rapid helped me on track to understand the true potential of my bike (Ducati Diavel 1200). Scraping the pegs was a novel feeling and learning how to safely apply exit drive, 3 stage braking and quick steer really educated me on how much grip you really have. This inspired massive confidence in corners which had been my nemesis. The Bikemaster 2 road days with Giles Lamb in Sussex were even better. Learning to apply the track concepts on the road really gave a practical use to what would otherwise have been interesting but not useful. Be accurate, how far out? where do you want to be?, How do you want the bike to feel? are all etched into my brain now on every corner. Yesterday I completed Bikemaster 3. We really started tuning the ride, less is more, only you know what you are doing, less busy, seeing everything without moving your head or reacting, prioritization of hazards. I am positive my riding will continue to improve if I keep practicing and developing. I no longer worry about corners or overtakes, I look forward to them, I hunt them out. My riding is soooo much more enjoyable and speed is a by-product of feeling in total control of the machine, trying to achieve accuracy and flow. I cannot recommend this enough. It is NOT cheap, but if you value your life, see motorcycling as a life skill and want to enjoy your riding to the max, then this is the best money you can spend. Thank you to the whole team (Giles & Dave especially) and I will follow your success on track with interest and support.
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Born out of 25 years racing and elite professional road riding heritage, RAPID rider development programmes will transform your performance, fast.
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