AQAJR

For me, it is very important to be in the best shape possible even for street riding. It's just more enjoyable in good shape. Perhaps this doesn't matter as much to those who can be out of shape and still be thin. For me, if I am out of shape, I am fat and that takes away from the enjoyment of riding a sportbike. I try to run and ride a bicycle as much as possible, complimenting that with weight sessions and plenty of stretching.

Awesome!

Sweet I need to plan my vacation schedule around it, LOL Exactly. Me too. shhhh.

thanks sir.

Sorry. Can anyone tell me when the 2011 US school dates will be released?

Held Thrux. I love them. I use Lexol cleaner and conditioner when I get caught in the rain or when they start to get stiff from a bit of sweat. Works great.

Those you tube clips are awesome! Thanks. We see the tapes Rossi grew up watching. I always heard that he was/is a huge Schwantz fan. Seriously though, Lorenzo really did himself a disservice whining about Rossi's hard racing, especially when you look back and compare the "golden age" of Grand Prix motorcycle racing with the processions of today. The legends used to really race to the finish. the new generation wants to see who can get out first and ride, unimpeded, to the finish.

Greetings, Wondering what others' opinions on the Rossi vs. Lorenzo last few laps at Motegi. I saw the race and thought it was fantastic racing by two incredible champions. I was actually shocked at Lorenzo's comments after the race. I didn't think it was particularly dangerous, any more dangerous than Grand Prix motorcycle racing at the highest level. I thought the two were giving it their all in a battle for the last spot on the podium. I understand that they are team mates but if Lorenzo was so concerned with a possible crash, he certainly could've backed off. When Lorenzo went for the overtake in the last three laps he surely didn't think it would be over and done with. He is well aware that Rossi will battle to the end. That is why he is has achieved the success that he has. Interested in others' opinions.

AQAJR. I did not know how much learning I needed to get to be a good rider until I took level 1. I can not imagine the knowledge you have acquired at your level now. Planning to improve and take the other Levels as well. Like the saying "one step at a time". Congratulations for your accompliments as a rider. It is fun when you are riding with people that knows the subject and can have you riding the right way. Good luck to you and 55 stay alive. Exactly. Bah!!! All this happy good time talk is making me want to call a vendor and yell 'WHERE THE HELL'S MY FORK SPRINGS!!!!!' If for any reason I come even close to missing September an NJMP, I'm going too start shooting and asking questions later...oh yeah, I don't own a gun.

AQAJR. I did not know how much learning I needed to get to be a good rider until I took level 1. I can not imagine the knowledge you have acquired at your level now. Planning to improve and take the other Levels as well. Like the saying "one step at a time". Congratulations for your accompliments as a rider. It is fun when you are riding with people that knows the subject and can have you riding the right way. Good luck to you and 55 stay alive. Exactly.

I was there as well (level 4, white group). Great time and learned a lot as always.

Great points.

One thought I had about this is that one problem is that as soon as you figure out the track somewhat and can start concentrating on the lessons as opposed to where the track is going, you have to learn another track. not a criticism just an observation.

Kevin Schwantz. Watching that guy out brake people while the back of the bike was bouncing side to side was just incredible. The first replica helmet I had to have :-)

Beautiful facility. I will actually be in Monticello this summer. I am not too far and would also love to see CSS there.