If it's in the Telegraph there is a hope that someone might, just, listen & take note.

We know this, and it's to be hoped that others take heed. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorbikes/9272532/Why-commuting-by-motorcycle-is-good-for-everyone.html All the best, Jim.

Three days & counting.......

And I'll be here All the best, Jim.

Thank you Willem

I'm of the opinion that I learn/relearn something every time I ride, and that often my clients teach me something when I'm working with them.

This time it's Willem, a RoSPA Instructor with whom I've been working this year, who has come up with an apposite description of an aspect of my approach to riding. Specifically Willem terms it, "Letting the bike breathe", allowing it to flow and assisting in that process by being as soft and cohesive in your physical control inputs as possible - easier for your bike and easier on you. A veritable "win - win". And thank you to Willem for coming up with that bon mot, no doubt in no time at all I'll be claiming it as my very own idea! All the best, Jim.

An excellent couple of days.

Just back from two superb days spent riding around Cadwell Park in the Lincolnshire Wolds.

The first day was a Hopp Rider Training - "Better Riding Day", (http://www.hoppridertraining.co.uk/), and we enjoyed glorious weather, (having suffered thunder & lightening, plus hailstones on the trip down from Yorkshire), and had the added luxury of a full Instructors' Training Session in the evening. One of the lessons relearned was just how long it takes to dial yourself back into full track pace & style. A winter spent riding on road and trial sections does little to hone your high speed techniques, so I really enjoyed the time to relax and allow myself to readjust my reflexes. The second day was a Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership day, "Performance Plus" (http://microsites.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lrsp/motorcyclists/performance-plus/), allowing a full day at Cadwell to be had for the bargain price of £85. Either a morning or an afternoon in the classroom learning how to avoid accidents, and how to maintain your machine, together with half the day practising braking, slow speed skills, control and defensive riding, in addition to three 20 minute sessions of full track riding!

Weather on the LRSP day was less than ideal, ranging from dry, through overcast to drizzle and light rain. But thanks to the quality tarmac we were able to stretch ourselves and polish wet conditions techniques. All the best, Jim.

And for those who appreciate fine detail ....

Enjoy -- All the best, Jim.

A fortnight & I'm off to the Isle of dreams & heroes

Captures the awe All the best, Jim.

You'd be most welcome ...

To come along to either, or both, of my next two local speaking engagements. The first takes place just 19 hours after I'm due back home from the TT - Wednesday 13th June @ Birkenshaw Liberal Club,BD11 2HT. @ 20:00. Where I'll be addressing the WYIAM group, on the subject of - "Confessions of a professional bike trainer".

And then I'll be speaking about, "Motorcycling Myths", @ the WY RoSPA group meeting on Tuesday 24th July @ 19:30, @ the Bishopgarth police training college, Wakefield. WF1 3QZ.

The more the merrier, particularly if you'd like to ask a question, or raise an item for discussion. All the best, Jim.

Makes my toes curl!

I'm the world's worst passenger, even when watching a video, I instinctively reach for the controls in a vain attempt to control the ride..... All the best, Jim.