Cobie Fair
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Does he say apex...? I'll have to go and see, as we don't train it like that exactly.
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Vinales eh...I would like to see another up front, but I'll be surprised if he does it regularly (pleasantly so).
Rossi didn't figure out how to make the Duc work, it will be good if Lorenzo can, with some help?
WSB...it's been hard to see the races this year, I confess I'm a little out of touch on this series.
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Hi All,
I want to bring this topic up again, as were are currently looking to expand the coach pool. The schedule has more dates this year, we might have some concurrent events, and there is the normal change in availability. If you had an interest in this, please fill out the application and send it to me!
Best,
Cobie
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Let's start with MotoGP, who do you think is going to do what?
Will Lorenzo figure out how to make Duc work?
Can anyone really give Marquez a consistent run for it?
I of course want Rossi to win his 10th, and can't ever count him out, but can he top Marquez?
If you are man (or woman) enough, say what you think.
CF
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Hydration for sure, and electrolytes. Some also drag after eating a big lunch, so smaller meals over larger ones something to consider.
Dr. Price's hydration mix has worked well for me, and keeping a bit of food going in (small amounts/snacks during the day) so the blood sugar doesn't drop. Biggest drop I get is mid afternoon, and that's helped by following the above. I stay away from sugary stuff, and all diet stuff.
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I don't think it is on their calendar at this point. It had been done once, some years ago. Certainly the thing to do would be to send them an e-mail if you'd like to have one there!
Badger (Richard Browne) would be the one to notify.
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The only salt on our roads will be if someone drops a salt shaker out the window.
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I don't think the MotoD suits are mesh at all...unless I've not paid attention?
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A somewhat related question, how did those exit cones work? Did you (or do others) tend to run towards them...or too wide?
Just curious.
CF
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I'll be interested to hear what happens Mike!
Best,
Cobie
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I started using a conditioner that I got from Tandy Leather, called Aussie Conditioner. So far it's working quite well. Our suits get so dried out from sweat, been very hard to find anything that will replace what is lost. Whatever is in this stuff is working pretty well. I think there are other Aussie Condtioners out there too.
I'll be interested if anyone else uses it, and the results.
Best,
Cobie
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We've been using the MotoD stuff, and it works pretty well, and a decent price, but for sure stay away from cotton as mentioned above.
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Taiwan trips have all be good, this was no exception, and a few things that made it even better than before.
First it was the first CODERACE that we had run there, and one of the first outside the US. Excellent result, like we had been doing it there for years. Stephanie Redman is the Oz Chief Riding Coach, and had it perfectly organized and run. We pay real attention to the pairing of the students with the coaches, and was about as good as I'd ever seen it done.
Next we had Mike Jones, Australian Superbike Champ, and recently filling in at a few MotoGP rounds. Mike is about as nice a chap as one could meet, and riding is a pleasure to watch. They put him on a streetbike Ducati, and in pretty short order (on the 2nd day) he had broken the lap record. I think we'll be seeing more of Mike.
There was the usual off-track fun and games, part of it at a local go-kart track. I'll let your imagination fill in the blanks on that, but the rush to see the lap times at the end of each session was like a new iphone release--stampede.
Back in the US as of yesterday, still a bit bleary eyed from the travel, should be back to battery soon.
Cobie
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Hi Dave,
Not much interest besides you and me Dave, so on to plan "B" (not yet sure what that might be yet
.CF
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The newer Super Volcano stomp grips, like to hear how many have tried them, how you like them, or if there is anything out there comparable/as good.
It's about my first upgrade on any bike, and for dang sure if I'm going to ride on track.
Like to hear about others experience.
CF
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Thinking....but feel free to toss a underhand slow-pitch hint my way. It's late in the day.
What effect would tense or braced arms have on the line the bike holds, and why?
This is a very good question, anyone want to take a swing at answering it?
In other words, if you were a coach following a student, what would you expect to see with a rider that had tense or braced arms on his/her line? What's the bike going to do?
CF
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Wanted to touch on this again, as the coach leathers get very well used, salted, sweat in, like just about nothing else.
I recently came across a product, Aussie Conditioner. Got this at my local Tandy leather shop.
So far, it's been good, but the jury is still out.
Anyone have any experience with this, or another product that works well for extreme use leathers?
CF
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DL,
Thanks, that helps. Looks like it's in good condition, with a few sequences of turns, a little elevation change, good straight too--looking forward to it.
What are the riders saying about it...guess I better do some looking around, see what kind of rep it's getting.
CF
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OK, I feel so much better now.
So, what kind of classic cars? I lust after Cobras and '67 Mustang fastbacks.
But truth is, I think I'd rather have a kit Cobra. I'd be too darned nervous driving a real one anywhere, and I just love that body style!
CF
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I need to fatten the herd...not enough bikes in the garage.
CF
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Over the winter we are not riding as much
So, how can we get our fix? I'm open to ideas, but one was is there any interest in a live chat session with a coach or coaches? Most have access to any question with a reasonable response, so maybe not a big deal.Getting other industry experts on board for a live chat is another idea, for leathers, tires, helmets, etc.
Let us know, and if there are other ideas you have that you'd like to ask/wonder about.
I'm going to be in town till Sunday, then off to Taiwan, not as much access there, back Dec 7, so this would be after that.
Best,
Cobie
PS: lurkers, good time to chime in.
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Jaybird...Aviation a big interest...Moto34 is into that.
Should I give you too about it being above motorcycles in your signature...on a motorcycle forum.
Just sayin'...
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I've owned several R1s, a CBR1000RR, Daytona 675R,to name a few.
I recently just bought a 2016 BMW S1000RR, and also have a MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR, as well as a HD V-Rod Street Rod. If you're not familiar with the Street Rod version, it has mid-controls, Brembos, less rake, better suspension and the like. I've actually tracked it.
Anyways, since buying the new Beemer I started thinking more about signing up for CSS to get a better feel for this new tech. Even though I've been thinking of enrolling before that.
So that's my story. Hi.
Tracked the Street Rod, whohoo! Brainerd?
Hope you do get to a school in 2017...got new tracks and a bunch of old favorites too.
I'm pretty sure we have some video on the ones we've been to, but let us know if you have any questions about any of the tracks, or the surrounding areas. Some combine their schools with another, and what to do while you are at the school (a reason many end up in Vegas, or Laguna).
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Hey Rchase,
Far be it from me to give anyone about their signature...but you do have cars listed above bikes. I'm just sayin'...
On another subject, I need to figure out how to get some new emoticons...the ones we have are old and lame. Better ask my webmaster...
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So, how can we get our fix? I'm open to ideas, but one was is there any interest in a live chat session with a coach or coaches? Most have access to any question with a reasonable response, so maybe not a big deal.
Winter Projects, Stuff To Do...live Chat?
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I wish we had some more rain, or even snow! But this town would grind to a halt if it snowed, it would be crazy.