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Anxiety about track school

Maheenkqm

Maheenkqm

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Hi guys
I don’t know why I have the weirdest anxiety about track school
I’m doing racer5 and I reallly want to better myself in corners and be able to lean and execute fast corners
I worked my ass off to ride!!
I first took msf in April 2016 but left on the 2nd day cuz it was cold and raining and I just couldn’t get the hang of it
I went and took private lessons and did the course but failed
Did the retest and passed
It took a long time to be able to ride how I do now. Passed my m at the ministry with 1 mistake
I just can’t corner worth a damn
I spend countless hours riding alone just to get my seat time in
I really don’t wanna disappoint myself becuz riding is something that makes me happy and I truly love and respect it and don’t wanna be a failure.

sorry for the rant I just need some positive energy
 
You'll do fine, just relax and breathe

Also try not to 'execute fast corners' on the street, remember, if you want to be an old rider, start riding like one.
 
bigpoppa said:
You'll do fine, just relax and breathe

Also try not to 'execute fast corners' on the street, remember, if you want to be an old rider, start riding like one.
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Thank you ??
I just wanna ride with the big boys and hold my own??
I wish it came naturally to me ☹️
 
I’m trying to take this course as almost university degree
I spent all this money I better come out Rossi (just kidding) but I mean atleast corner properly
I’ve been “ researching” all weekend watching YouTube how tos and scouring forums for best practice
Even went on a solo 300km ride in Wellington area and belfountain to put research into action
 
It's been my experience with many things that watching YouTube videos and listening to others try to explain things ad nauseum on a screen can actually be of limited help, and sometimes, counterproductive. Just having someone physically standing and watching you execute a maneuver and giving you personal feedback based on what you are (or are not) doing is far more beneficial.

I've helped a lot of people learn to backup trailers since it's part of the job I do every day of my life. More than few have said "I watched 50 videos on YouTube and read 50 things on a bunch of websites and I still can't do it!" only to be backing up passably inside 45 minutes of in-person time in a parking lot with me just walking beside the car and providing tips and feedback based on what they're doing in real time. That's the difference.

Relax and enjoy it. From everything I've read about track days as long as you're in the appropriate level class you'll learn a lot.
 
Maheenkqm said:
I just wanna ride with the big boys and hold my own??
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Unless there is a cash prize or a trophy at the end of the ride, you don't need to hold your own against the "big boys".

You need to ride your own ride, at your own pace and skill level.

If the people you ride with are quality people, they will wait for you at the next turnoff without making you feel bad about it.
 
^what he said.

x100

You do you, ego and motorcycles dont mix well
 
TheMenacE said:
For the ones that have done the racer5 program, what was your biggest take away?
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IMO, the most important fundamental to master during track instruction is to learn the proper racing line.

Too many track newbs are overly concerned about getting a knee down, body positioning, increasing lean angle, etc.

You can be the fastest guy with the best body position, the sickest lean angle, the smoothest on the controls, trail-braking the deepest into the corner. But if you're consistently apexing early, your lap times will probably be slower than a rider that doesn't hang off, doesn't trail-brake, and doesn't carry insane corner speed - but takes the proper racing line.

Learn the proper racing line.
 
Lightcycle said:
IMO, the most important fundamental to master during track instruction is to learn the proper racing line.

Too many track newbs are overly concerned about getting a knee down, body positioning, increasing lean angle, etc.

You can be the fastest guy with the best body position, the sickest lean angle, the smoothest on the controls, trail-braking the deepest into the corner. But if you're consistently apexing early, your lap times will probably be slower than a rider that doesn't hang off, doesn't trail-brake, and doesn't carry insane corner speed - but takes the proper racing line.

Learn the proper racing line.
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100% agree.

The instructors will emphasize the importance of it as well. I was nervous when I did Racer5 two years ago too. No need to be tbh. The way they run the program is very effective and everyone is there to learn and have a great time, just like you. Listen, ask questions, discuss how you felt out there and what you're struggling with. You will get so much time out on track that there is no need to rush anything - just be patient and reflect on the progress you've made day on day.

Best advice I can give to prep is get lots of sleep, keep yourself well hydrated, eat small meals throughout the day - all you can to be in the best mental state to learn and soak it all in. Also, stretching helps. By the end of Day 3 you'll have really worked those legs!

Have fun!
 
In addition to "the right line", the things to work on first are smoothness and consistency. First you get smooth, then you get fast. Erratic and jerky operation of the controls is begging for a crash, and you can't get fast if you are doing something different every lap unless those differences are conscious decisions.
 
TheMenacE said:
For the ones that have done the racer5 program, what was your biggest take away?
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A few for me:
- You can have an absolute blast on smaller capacity bikes
- Hanging off comes easier with speed (the physics behind it)
- Track is a much safer environment to learn sport riding technique
- The physical aspect of riding track - I hadn't given much thought to it pre-Racer5
- Our motorcycling community - the people - are amazing
 
Although you will learn a lot from racer5 if you pay attention, I feel someone in your situation would be better served with something like Lee Parks Total Control course or other advanced riding courses first.
But since you've already booked the Racer5 experience, I say relax and go enjoy it. There really is nothing to be nervous about, nobody expects you to "win" anything.
Forget the videos you are watching. Go to the course with your mind a blank slate, ready to absorb the info you're paying to get from a professional. This what they do, you'll be fine.
Go have fun!

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Maheenkqm said:
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I just can’t corner worth a damn
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You haven't figured out how counter-steering works yet.
Counter-steering initiates a lean in the motorcycles attitude, it's up to your body to follow the bike through the turn.You can't steer the line through the corner if you can't make your body lean in sync with the bike.
So far you and your bike are not moving as one :/ I don't even need to see you ride to know that's what is happening, otherwise you wouldn't be having trouble getting around the corners. Everything else is rate of speed and timing, Track school will help you with that part, follow the better rider ahead of you and try to emulate what they do, if he crashes, don't do that he was going too fast, just go around him.
 
bastak said:
100% agree.



Best advice I can give to prep is get lots of sleep, keep yourself well hydrated, eat small meals throughout the day - all you can to be in the best mental state to learn and soak it all in. Also, stretching helps. By the end of Day 3 you'll have really worked those legs!

Have fun!
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This man knows
 
Lightcycle said:
Unless there is a cash prize or a trophy at the end of the ride, you don't need to hold your own against the "big boys".

You need to ride your own ride, at your own pace and skill level.

If the people you ride with are quality people, they will wait for you at the next turnoff without making you feel bad about it.
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Thank you
I don’t mean the make fun of me or something
But I don’t do the twistys fast
Which is fine I take my time
But my apex is wayyyyy off





Lightcycle said:
IMO, the most important fundamental to master during track instruction is to learn the proper racing line.

Too many track newbs are overly concerned about getting a knee down, body positioning, increasing lean angle, etc.

You can be the fastest guy with the best body position, the sickest lean angle, the smoothest on the controls, trail-braking the deepest into the corner. But if you're consistently apexing early, your lap times will probably be slower than a rider that doesn't hang off, doesn't trail-brake, and doesn't carry insane corner speed - but takes the proper racing line.

Learn the proper racing line.
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This is exactly what I want
I don’t care to be the fastest or the lowest lean
I just want the technique to be perfect


Trials said:
You haven't figured out how counter-steering works yet.
Counter-steering initiates a lean in the motorcycles attitude, it's up to your body to follow the bike through the turn.You can't steer the line through the corner if you can't make your body lean in sync with the bike.
So far you and your bike are not moving as one :/ I don't even need to see you ride to know that's what is happening, otherwise you wouldn't be having trouble getting around the corners. Everything else is rate of speed and timing, Track school will help you with that part, follow the better rider ahead of you and try to emulate what they do, if he crashes, don't do that he was going too fast, just go around him.
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Hehe you caught me
I don’t line up my turns properly at all

Thank you for the advice everyone
I will stop watching videos and go with an open clear mind and ready to learn

you guys really put me at ease and the excitement is coming back❤️❤️❤️
It’s hard being a female rider when u constantly have to prove urself that ur not riding for attention ?
 
Oh, sorry, I did not recognize you as a female rider :/ but it really does not matter to me, we all ride the same. (y) Best luck and have tons of fun with your course.
 
Trials said:
Oh, sorry, I did not recognize you as a female rider :/ but it really does not matter to me, we all ride the same. (y) Best luck and have tons of fun with your course.
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Thank you hehe
I need to put a girlier picture ?
 
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