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Yearly subscriptions process and subscriber benefits.

by weeksy » Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:35 am » in Forum rules and information on donations and subscriptions.

As you'll have seen, we have a button for Subscriptions.

This is very much in the same vein as with TRC. You become a Subscriber, you get a couple...

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Superstitions can kill you

by Horse » Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:22 am
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When a colleague asked me whether I'm superstitious,
I had a simple answer: 'No'.

That's No, not in the 'Friday the 13th' sense - and I certainly...
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Thu Nov 26, 2020 11:20 pm
The Z-line vs. the SMIDSY

by Hot_Air » Tue Oct 06, 2020 11:23 am
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Horse Please could you share the link to your article about how to use the Z-line to avoid SMIDSYs? My Google Fu couldn't find it :)
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Last post by Scootabout
Thu Nov 26, 2020 10:55 pm
Vision Blockers

by The Spin Doctor » Mon Nov 23, 2020 12:27 pm

During my practical training, I spend a lot of time and effort getting riders searching for 'Vision Blockers'. If you head to my YouTube channel...

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Thu Nov 26, 2020 9:28 am
Crash On A Wet Corner, The Easy Way

by Horse » Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:52 pm

I don't often travel by bus, but using a 'park and ride' included a return bus ticket in the price, so it seemed a waste not to go for a ride. And...

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Wed Nov 25, 2020 8:21 pm
Use and Abuse of the Limit Point

by Horse » Tue Nov 24, 2020 12:28 pm

The recent 'rear brake' thread moved into cornering in general.

One thing I thought worth illustrating is how different ways of determining the...

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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:21 pm
Fight or Flight - Is It Enough?

by Horse » Mon Nov 23, 2020 7:56 am

You may well be aware of the principle of 'fight or flight'. If not, here's a quick primer:

The fight-or-flight response (also called the...

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Last post by Horse
Mon Nov 23, 2020 7:56 am
Sidewinds

by Wossname » Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:40 pm

I've been thinking about the best way to cope with these. We've all seen the video clips of riderless bikes continuing on a fairly stable path due to...

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Last post by Bigyin
Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:52 pm
"My Right Of Way!"

by Horse » Sat Nov 21, 2020 11:16 am

My right if way is a lovely idea. Especially if it brings you into potential conflict with someone who is either bolshier than you or driving a...

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Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:25 pm
Tips on maintaining a clear view ahead

by Horse » Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:11 pm

1. Don't drive with a door wedged in the windscreen

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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Sat Nov 21, 2020 8:35 pm
Rear brake advocated for cornering in the wet

by Hot_Air » Wed Nov 18, 2020 1:17 pm
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Why is RiDE magazine encouraging us all to use the rear brake mid-corner, routinely, when it’s wet? Last month’s issue (December) strongly advocated...
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Last post by Julian_Boolean
Fri Nov 20, 2020 2:29 pm
Book: Advanced Rider Trainer: The Handbook for Training the Trainer

by Horse » Fri Nov 13, 2020 9:57 pm

Advanced Rider Trainer: The Handbook for Training the Trainer

Stephen Tucker & David Rainford

Anyone read it?

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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:28 pm
Motorcycle Roadcraft - new edition?

by Hot_Air » Tue Sep 22, 2020 2:15 pm
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Exciting news! :shhh: I heard a rumour that - wait for it - there may be a new edition of Motorcycle Roadcraft published this year.

If this rumour...
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Last post by dayglo jim
Tue Nov 17, 2020 9:58 pm
The Self-Driving Vehicles Thread

by Horse » Fri Sep 04, 2020 5:01 pm

Want to buy one for yourself? Here's how :)

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Last post by Horse
Mon Nov 16, 2020 8:55 am
ACC; needed?

by Horse » Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:07 am

Only £500/£700 for this option.

On the radar: How Battle of Britain technology is appearing on 2021’s motorcycles
Published: 12 November 2020...

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Sat Nov 14, 2020 3:47 pm
World’s Safest Motorcycle Jacket

by Horse » Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:05 am

HotAir, your search is over.

Please welcome ....

Safety is incredibly important when you’re riding, but it just so happens that it’s directly...

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Last post by Horse
Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:28 pm
New to me road signs for motorcyclists

by cheb » Thu Nov 05, 2020 8:22 am
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Going through Glencoe there's a sign suggesting that motorcyclists should ride between the chevrons on the road. It's only on one bend but is on both...
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Sat Nov 07, 2020 1:12 pm
Trainers, instructors, observers, tutors, coaches - sign in here

by Horse » Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:51 am
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I don't know yet what the boss's views are on advertising, etc., but it might be worthwhile any trainers, instructors, observers, tutors, coaches and...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Sat Nov 07, 2020 7:11 am
Where are they now? Level 3 armour

by Hot_Air » Sat Jun 13, 2020 5:56 pm
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When Dr Woods was developing the Cambridge standard for high-performance, was there also a so-called “level 3” for body armour? Brian Brian Sansom’s...
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Last post by dayglo jim
Thu Oct 29, 2020 1:37 pm
The hi-viz SMIDSY thread

by Hot_Air » Thu Jun 11, 2020 2:15 pm
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This thread has been conspicuous :) by its absence (until now).

Here’s a thing about science: people change their mind as new evidence emerges. Now...
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Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:36 pm
Abrasion resistance

by Hot_Air » Sat Apr 04, 2020 2:11 pm
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Posted on Motorbikerider.com today, which could interest some:

When we first hit the road the downward force is very high as we are falling from...
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Last post by Horse
Sun Oct 18, 2020 1:22 pm
Bonjour - French safety ratings for your noggin

by Hot_Air » Wed Jul 22, 2020 8:13 pm

Those pesky French have been at it again: getting a head in safety tests. Have you seen the Certimoov ratings for helmets? They are a bit like SHARP...

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Sat Oct 17, 2020 5:23 pm
CBT Booked

by Tigs » Sat Sep 26, 2020 7:04 pm
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So today I went and had a one hour taster session.. I can pull off.. change up gear - go in a big circle -and brake .. I only stalled once.. which I...
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Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:24 am
SMARTening motorways

by Horse » Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:24 pm
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Highways England has confirmed a number of proposals as part of its commitment to improve smart motorways.

The plans come as part of the...
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Last post by Horse
Thu Oct 08, 2020 7:07 pm
Extra lighting on back of helmet

by Hot_Air » Mon Oct 05, 2020 5:11 pm
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I saw this review on WebBikeWorld of the Smart Brake Light and wondered: won’t this auxiliary light cause rotational injury in the event of a crash?...
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Last post by G.P
Tue Oct 06, 2020 10:11 pm
Group training?

by G.P » Fri Oct 02, 2020 10:25 am

Is there anyone out there, (or is it actually a good idea) to get a one day session with an instructor who can do a refresher on the fundamentals for...

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Sat Oct 03, 2020 6:17 pm

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