How many "errors" can you spot?

Posted by "mynameiscortes", a video of his crash on the 15th of January this year, purportedly of the dangers of target fixation.

I think target fixation is the least of his worries - see how many issues you can spot.

All the best, Jim.

Just come across this courtesy of "Visordown"

I wonder if there's a market for carbon fibre toe sliders? And, for once the blue "mood lights" seem to add to the overall effect.

All the best, Jim.

Rising costs = discovering our own backyards

A recent conversation that took place in Cadwell Park's clubhouse, highlighted for me some of the effects of spiralling petrol prices.

Quote, "A proper day's riding now sets me back £80 in petrol, & that's put a stop to my planned trip to Spain with my mates this year".

The speaker was not alone, several other riders in the group expressed similar changes to their plans for this year, and the majority seemed intent upon spending their money discovering areas of the UK that they had yet to explore - Wales, Cornwall, Scotland, Northumberland,

all would seem to be in line for increased visitors on bikes this year.

So, spend the money you would have earmarked for ferries upon petrol & discover the glories of our varied and beautiful isles.

All the best, Jim.

LRSP - "Performance Plus" day - Peter's response

Seems to have enjoyed himself.

All the best, Jim.

ps. - and all for £75

"The best fun I've ever had with my boots on!"

After riding for more than 40 years PB experienced his first ever day on track @ Cadwell this Wednesday & the above is his reaction to his experience.

PB had made a previous booking @ the track in the mid eighties when he was due to take part in a race-school. This was cancelled at the very last minute because of heavy rain; PB having travelled all the way up from Plymouth, so understandably he was nervous that history would repeat itself - Cadwell, early April, rain?

Ironic then, that having received confirmation from one of the Instructors that, "we never cancel because of rain, we all have to learn how to ride in all sorts of weather & rain helps you learn to be really smooth", the day produced superb weather - dry, sunshine & temperatures in the low twenties!

The day was one of LRSP "Performance Plus" heavily subsidised days -- http://microsites.lincolnshire.gov.uk/LRSP/section.asp?docId=63394 -- & they are running three more this year, well worth the outlay of a mere £75.

PB's other memorable comment was to the effect that he was booking another couple of days, and had done so before leaving to go home.

For those of you wanting even more time on track and even more individual coaching, there are Martin Hopp's "Better Riding Days" also @ Cadwell -- http://www.hoppridertraining.co.uk/ -- And yes, I do have a connection with both organisers, working as I do as an instructor for both.

All the best, Jim.

Headlights - dipped please.

The hoary old debate centring upon whether or not to ride with lights on or off has resurfaced in an up-to-date form. It would appear that some riders are using full-beam for daylight runs, perhaps in the belief that "more = better"?

From initial feedback from "SMIDSY"* perpetrators it would seem that an unwanted effect of using full beam during daylight hours, is that other road users find it problematic to judge a bike's distance and approach speed when faced with a rider using high beam.

So, remember to check that your lights are on dipped when you set off.

All the best, Jim.

* - "Sorry Mate I Didn't See You"

2nd half of Guy Martin's TT lap

Guy's commentary is almost as fast as his riding - and here is abundant evidence of how crucial muscle memory is in fast riding.

All the best, Jim.